Joyst JV-1 | Joystick MIDI controller with full MPE

A project in Dublin, Ireland by Joyst Instruments
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Pitchbend expression on every note | Play on the go | 39 joysticks lets you cover 4 octaves | Quick-to-learn layout
Backers: 107
Average Pledge Per Backer: €213

Funded: €22,776 of €12,500
Dates: Oct 6th -> Nov 5th (31 days)
Project By: Joyst Instruments
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Take a look at what we have been up to!

October 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We had a great time with filming and exploring the Joyst's potential with Dr. Peter Moran, Artistic Director of the UCD Gamelan Orchestra.  Check out this video where Peter explores the advantages of our isomorphic note layout with some classic... (Read More)

We have hit 20K!!!!!

October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for your support we have hit ‎€20,000 and now have 100 backers. We are getting very close to hitting our first stretch goal of €25,000 so tell all your friends. By the way here's some cool projects on Kickstarter we... (Read More)

Joyst JV-1 joystick MIDI controller hits Kickstarter

October 13th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Musicians may be interested in a new joystick MIDI controller called the Joyst JV-1. Designed to provide 39 joysticks covering four octaves with pitch blend expression on every note. The Joyst is a total rethink of what a MIDI controller can be say it’s creators. (Read More)

Get paid to promote Joyst!

October 9th - via: kickstarter.com
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Stretch Goals!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone, Thanks for your continued support, we are really pleased to have surpassed our funding goal but the work isn't over yet. We have added various stretch goals that will be unlocked when we hit their respective funding milestone. Please do... (Read More)

We are funded!

October 8th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Kickstarter backers, Thank you all so much, we have been successfully funded in less than 48 hours. We hope the campaign continues to grow and as it does we will release some cool stretch goals. We would greatly appreciate any help sharing our... (Read More)

Joyst hits right notes as gamer joysticks create new music

October 7th - via: irishexaminer.com
Musicians and crowd-funding investors have been quick to support the Kickstarter campaign of innovative UCD startup Joyst, whose gamer-style thumb joysticks offer new expressive possibilities for electronic melody-makers. (Read More)

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