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Behringer unveils Polykeys 61 open-source MIDI keyboard
Original: Behringer Polykeys 61: an open-source MIDI keyboard controller with polyphonic aftertouch
Behringer has announced the Polykeys 61, a 61-key MIDI keyboard controller featuring polyphonic aftertouch, a capability rare in affordable controllers. The company also says the design is open-source, allowing users and third parties to study or build on it. Music technology communities are reacting to the combination of polyphonic aftertouch and an open approach at Behringer's characteristically low price point, with debate over how it will compare with established controller makers.
Why now: Behringer's announcement of an affordable, open-source controller with rare polyphonic aftertouch has caught the attention of musicians and synth enthusiasts.
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