Teenage Engineering OP-1, a music synthesizer. Really well built, buttons and knobs feel fantastic, and the display is super fun. The OP-1 in action: [this video]
Live looping demo of the Teenage Engineering OP-1 synthesizer.
Sounds like you need to get a modular synthesizer :) [link] Or, as an intermediary step, like another commenter suggested, an OP1: [this video] llllllll is a fantastic community of people building/playing with new & experimental musical instruments: [link]
OP-1 suggested as an accessible way into making music.
Seems like you really know your house. Not sure if you're musically inclined but if so the OP-1 is a great tool[1][2]. If you ever make it to nyc hit me up, I know James well and I'm sure he'd enjoy your thoughts around E2-E4. [1] [link] [2] [this video]
OP-1 live looping demo for the musically inclined.
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