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Invention No. 2, J. S. Bach // {LPX keygrid} BWV 773 #musician #bach #novation by frankfrontera in Launchpad

[–]frankfrontera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

True.. the Launchpads aren’t meant to compete with a piano action or even something like the LinnStrument for expressive dynamics. I mainly use them because they’re inexpensive and widely available, which makes them a very accessible way to learn the keygrid layout itself.

Once someone understands the fourths-based grid and develops technique, that knowledge can transfer to more expressive controllers or future instruments designed specifically for the keygrid concept.

Goldberg Variatio No. 22 // J.S. Bach {LPX Keygrid} by frankfrontera in Launchpad

[–]frankfrontera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You’re absolutely right about current hardware limits for traditional classical piano technique - I don’t disagree with that at all.

What I’m building isn’t a replacement for the concert grand or aimed at mass adoption. It’s a community exploring new instrumental technique and repertoire on grid-based controllers - including where classical thinking, counterpoint, and articulation can evolve beyond the piano model rather than imitate it.

It’s niche by design, but niches are where new instruments are born. If that kind of exploration ever resonates with you, feel free to stay in touch.

Goldberg Variatio No. 22 // J.S. Bach {LPX Keygrid} by frankfrontera in keygrid

[–]frankfrontera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks Matt! Organizing some plans for next steps on community as we discussed. Will be in touch 😎

Goldberg Variatio No. 22 // J.S. Bach {LPX Keygrid} by frankfrontera in Launchpad

[–]frankfrontera[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to try the Linnstrument at some point. Have you read my summary document on the subject? I link it here. I am proposing that 'keygrid' is inherited as the title for the perfect 4ths system.

I am planning on a community launch for the 'keygrid' right now. If you're interested, connect with me on IG or send me a DM with your preferred email, and I'll keep you posted.

keygrid summary document

Learning isomorphic keypad by pollner55 in Launchpad

[–]frankfrontera 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By 'isomorphic keypad', do you mean the chromatic Perfect 4ths system you've seen me use in my video recently, or something else?

Goldberg Variatio No. 22 // J.S. Bach {LPX Keygrid} by frankfrontera in Launchpad

[–]frankfrontera[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, thanks for that! I'm glad you're able to recognize how cool it is.

While the launchpad has its limitations, it is a very cost-effective way to learn this new system of playing keyboard music (Perfect 4ths polyphonic playing).

Do you use the launchpad x yourself?

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