"Weeeeee-oooooooo-weeeee-ooohhhhhh". This thing is magic. Theremin impressions and Clanger soundtracks aside, the Ribbon is an atsonishing acheivment. Manufacturers Eowave have managed to cram in a USB/MIDI and CV controller plus a mono-synth with FM control into this incredibly attractive case all at a ridiculously affordable pricetag. Since it landed at Rubadub it hasn't been unplugged. It's totally addictive and the most fun we've had with any bit of gear in recent memory. If you want something to give you inspirational ideas, a controller to spice up the visual aspect of your liveshow or just a fun new toy then you should invest in the Eowave Ribbon.
Eowave Ribbon is not just a ribbon controller!
A MiniSynth
Ribbon has a real sound generation section with one oscillator. The sound will be triggered by the position on the 4 octaves ribbon. The ribbon serigraphy offers a chromatic scale of the 4 octaves. Ribbon is also sensitive to the pressure. Pressure will determine the volume. A tactile tile is dedicated to the effects modulation.
Ribbon can be placed on a table or on a keyboard to add continuous play. Ribbon can also be hold like a cello neck or a guitar neck. With a transparent Plexiglas enclosure lighted with a LED, Ribbon is a modern and visual synth/controller for live.
A USB controller
Ribbon can be used as a USB controller. It is compatible with any MIDI software. No MIDI interface is needed. It's also fully compatible with your IPad!
A CV/Gate controller
Ribbon has an audio out. It can be turned into a CV/gate controller with an audio cable. Ribbon can control a modular synthesizer directly.