Hyve Touch Synth: Make the future of musical expression

A project in Danville, IL by Skot Wiedmann
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A fun, expressive musical instrument you can make, hack and play. Build a beautiful analog synth that responds to touch and movement
Backers: 542
Average Pledge Per Backer: $195

Funded: $105,760 of $20,000
Dates: Mar 22nd -> Apr 19th (28 days)
Project By: Skot Wiedmann
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Latest News

Last Day: Documentation and celebration!

April 18th - via: kickstarter.com
As I reflect on this amazing journey all of you decided to take with me, I am so grateful and humbled. 510 people who not only backed this project, but believed that the world would be a better place with one more way to express yourself, build,... (Read More)

*UNLOCKED* Double Hyve Hacker!

April 17th - via: kickstarter.com
All Hyve Hacker kits now come with 2 circuit boards! Rejoice!    (Read More)

*UNLOCKED* Stretch Goal: Hyve Premium carrying pouch

April 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We did it! All Hyve Premium rewards will come with the carrying pouch. Thank you so much to all 150 Hyve Premium backers!  (Read More)

Stretch Goal: Hyve Maker back design files

April 9th - via: kickstarter.com
  When we reach 250 Hyve Maker backers (single + 10 packs) it will unlock free design files for creating your own backs.   Hand cutting templates - used for the cork back pictured above, three layers cut with a hobby knife and glued together. 3D... (Read More)

Musicians on the Hyve Synth

April 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Let's take a deeper look at some Hyve videos!                  (Read More)

Stretch Goal: Double Hyve Hacker

April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
All Hyve Hacker rewards will come with Two Hyve Hacker bare circuit boards when we reach 100 Hyve Hacker backers. Build one and hack the other One for you and one for a friend Make a double wide Hyve by chaining them together There is a chain area... (Read More)

Hyve Synth Goes Open Source

March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
In celebration of an awesome week with 266 amazing people who hit 267%, Hyve Synth is going Open Source. Thank you for believing in this project and giving me the opportunity to share it with you. Let's take a look at a preliminary schematic! Hyve... (Read More)

Stretch Goal: Hyve Premium pouch

March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
All Hyve Premuim rewards will come with a free Hyve pouch when we reach 150 Hyve Premium backers. This is a soft padded neoprene mini gig bag. It is the perfect size for your Hyve and battery pack, and has enough extra room for ear buds or small... (Read More)

Thank you! Goal reached! We are making the Hyve for everyone.

March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I am so humbled and excited at the amazing backers who have funded this project in under 5 hours. Wow. Thank you so much everyone! This is incredible!  (Read More)

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