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• All existing Bitwig 8-Track v1 licenses (that were included with your LinnStrument purchase) now work for the new Bitwig Studio 8-Track v2!

• I did a new (and long at 100 minutes!) video interview with Nodes & Wires, discussing just about everything.

• FXpansion releases Cypher 2, a wonderfully deep synth with strong MPE capability, including 500 MPE-optimized preset sounds. Download the demo.

• LinnStrument OS version 2.2.1 is released, including open tunings,  improved MPE support, Step Sequencer improvements and more.

• Speak German? Read the review of LinnStrument 128 in amazona.de, including a "Best Buy" award.

• New LinnStrument Tips & Tricks page, updated May 25 with even more tips & tricks

• New article in Vox about my MPC drum machines and their effect on music.

• For techy musicians, I just did a podcast interview with embedded.fm, talking about making LinnStrument and about embedded hardware/software products in general.

• Read the recent LinnStrument Newsletters.

• Another great LinnStrument review, this time by Harmony Central for LinnStrument 128.

• LinnStrument's touch sensing system is now protected by U.S. patent #9,779,709.

• Roli's Equator MPE synth is now available without buying a Seaboard! It's my (Roger's) new favorite synth for LinnStrument. • LinnStrumentalist Brian Kobayakawa plays LinnStrument in concert with Serena Ryder. Pic 1. Pic 2. Quote from Brian.

• LinnStrument software creator Geert Bevin is interviewed in the Arduino Blog about LinnStrument's open-source software.

• See Jeff Moen's "Learn the LinnStrument" introduction video.

• LinnStrument software creator Geert Bevin gave a talk at Geekout 2017: "From Arduino to LinnStrument", showing the insides and how the source code works.

• Jeremy Cubert performs on LinnStrument at MoogFest 2017

• Our LinnStrument Sounds File for Logic or MainStage is improved with new synth sounds, including the Sculpture sound used in the Playing Expressive Sounds video.

• New LinnStrument videos from Roger: Getting Started and Playing Expressive Gestures.

• Version 2.1.0 update released for LinnStrument and LinnStrument 128, including Light Animations,  Legato Mode, Arpeggiator Latch, Foot-controlled Smooth Pitch enable/disable, Mirrored Pitch Direction and more. See the video and learn more.

• Jeremy Cubert performs on LinnStrument at MoogFest 2017

• Our LinnStrument Sounds File for Logic or MainStage is improved with new synth sounds, including the Sculpture sound used in the Playing Expressive Sounds video.

• Version 2.1.0 update released for LinnStrument and LinnStrument 128, including Light Animations,  Legato Mode, Arpeggiator Latch, Foot-controlled Smooth Pitch enable/disable, Mirrored Pitch Direction and more. See the video and learn more.

• Chord Player, a MIDI Effect Rack for Ableton Live, now supports LinnStrument. (Product, video.)

• Ikutaro Kakehashi, founder of Roland, has died at age 87. I (Roger) reflect on the privilege of having known him.

• New from the recent NAMM music products show in L.A.:
1) Pics from the show, including Steve Wonder, Ray Parker, Dr. Lonnie Smith & Bernie Maupin.
2) Keyboard Magazine includes LinnStrument 128 in its "Top Picks"
3) I (Roger) was given Sonic State's "Top Chap" award. I'm very pleased to be a top chap!

• It is sometimes difficult to convey how sensitive LinnStrument to very light touches, so I made this simple "Light Touch" video.

• Need printed Step Sequencer settings on your LinnStrument panel? New adhesive labels and replacement metal panels are both now available.

• Here's a video of my (Roger's) keynote address at Audio Developers 2016 Conference in London, presented by ROLI. I talk about three trends in music and how developers can take advantage of them.

• Leon Russell has died at age 74. I (Roger) reflect on my time as a young man working with him.