Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 – USB MPE MIDI Controller Multi-instrument for Guitar, Violin, Piano, Drums and Music Production (iOS, iPhone, iPad, Mac & PC), black
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Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 – USB MPE MIDI Controller Multi-instrument for Guitar, Violin, Piano, Drums and Music Production (iOS, iPhone, iPad, Mac & PC), black

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Product ID: 76309323
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Details

  • Brand
    Artiphon
  • Connectivity technology
    USB
  • Special feature
    Portable
  • Size
    One-Size
  • Included components
    Power supply
🎸5-string fretted & fretless versatility
🔋6-hour battery life for all-day creativity
🔌USB & Lightning connectivity for seamless setup

Description

🎶 Unleash your inner virtuoso—one instrument, endless possibilities!

  • EXPRESSIVE CONTROL - Pressure-sensitive, low-latency strings deliver authentic, dynamic performance.
  • AWARD WINNING INNOVATION - TIME’s Best Invention & Kickstarter’s #1—join the future of music creation.
  • MULTI INSTRUMENT MASTERY - Play guitar, violin, piano, drums & synth—all in one sleek controller.
  • PLUG PLAY COMPATIBILITY - Works flawlessly with iOS, Mac, PC & top DAWs like Logic Pro X and Ableton Live.
  • ULTRA PORTABLE POWERHOUSE - Lightweight 69g design with 6-hour battery life keeps you jamming anywhere.

The Artiphon INSTRUMENT 1 is a groundbreaking USB MPE MIDI controller combining fretted and fretless string play with multi-instrument versatility. Lightweight and portable with 6-hour battery life, it connects seamlessly to iOS, Mac, and PC via USB and Lightning cables. Compatible with major music software, it offers pressure-sensitive, low-latency performance for guitar, violin, piano, drums, and synth sounds—all in one award-winning device.

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Specifications

Product Dimensions59.69 x 8.13 x 5.46 cm; 69 g
Batteries1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Item model number900-00001
ColourBlack
Compatible DevicesSmartphone
ConnectorUSB
Hardware InterfaceUSB
Supported SoftwareLogic Pro X, Garage Band, Ableton Live, Reason, Cubase, Pro Tools, Kontakt, Serum, Bolt
Number of Strings5
Musical StyleElectronic
Instrument KeyAny
SizeOne-Size
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Hardware PlatformiOS, macintosh
Item Weight69 g

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can i connect this to my scarlett 2i4 interface? it has midi outlets, and if so does it come with midi wires so i can connect it, play with pro tools?
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Reviews

2.8

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C**G

Defective product

The media could not be loaded. Does not turn on after fully charged.

L**E

Fantastic

Allows you to play any instrument you like as you would a guitar and have the midi blocks recorded into Ableton. You can strum an acoustic guitar, a sitar, or a grand piano.Before buying the instrument I hardly touched the guitar but wanted to learn in a way that was totally silent. I live in shared housing with very thin walls. I wanted to be able to play while the person in the room next to mine was asleep. Some say that you can do that with an electric guitar but this is a lot more portable.I didn't know how to play before I got the instrument but after a few guitar tutorials I was able to play along to various songs on the record.My first impression when trying the instrument was that I had made a mistake as it seemed to have a slightly... what's the word... neurotic? response. After doing some firmware updates and plugging it into my MacBook (The Windows software doesn't really work) it began to work a lot better. If you're an experienced guitar player this thing might seem like a quite alien experience but since I was learning to play on this instrument from square one it was fine for me.It's relatively easy on the fingers. Many years ago, when I was growing up, I very briefly tried to learn to play someone else's guitar (I'd forgotten everything since then) but I found the pain was limiting the amount of time I could spend practicing. With this you can play for pretty much however long you want even if your fingers aren't hardened. Despite it being soft to play my fingers have gradually hardened a bit anyway, but this was basically painless experience.I think it's a good thing to buy if you want something that's quite portable and allows you to adjust the notes you pick or strum.

B**B

Simple to start using, but potentially awesome (but complex) capability

I bought for my son. Had to buy ipad as well for software but knew that when i ordered. PC software doesnt quite do it justice. Ipad software is often free but theres lots out there. Its also very portable.Whe i asked he said he found it easy to start to use but later realised its potentially a very complex instrument..He mainly used to play his guitar, but now he jams with artiphone at his mates. Now hes got guitar violin piand and drums!He loves it.. says so much fun and hes only scraped the surface of what he can do.

C**K

Responsiveness

Justisnt as responsive as id like

S**E

DO not buy to use with windows!

I exclusively use windows and Cubase, and this product has a very low connectivity with either! I was expecting a Plug and Play guitar based midi controller, but couldn't get it to work properly. It mis-triggered, was difficult to programme and did not respond like a guitar. My dreams of a good MIDI input based on guitar continue to be unfulfilled!

N**L

Love it. Can’t put it down

Love it love it LOVE It

B**B

High hopes, but not to be

Extremely hard to play. Over-sensitive and without any of the intuitive aspects of any of its 'instrument' counterparts – violin, cello, piano etc.

B**W

Great instrument.

Early adopter. Bought a white one direct from the factory in Nashville in autumn 2016. If you view it as a MIDI input device rather than a digital guitar, then you'll get it. Fantastic versatility. I'm a keyboard (synth) player and use it as a stage instrument for guitar fills. I use it via a MIDI/USB host to drive synth voices - works a treat. Excellent support and updates from Artiphon too. You won't be disappointed.

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Yusuf A.

Fantastic experience overall. Will recommend to friends and family.

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