The next-generation MPE electronic instrument
40 years in the making, the Haken Continuum is an MPE+ standalone synthesizer, MPE controller and audio processor designed to be as expressive to play as acoustic instruments.
Its unique sensitive playing surface seamlessly interfaces with the powerful EaganMatrix sound engine for a truly organic playing experience.
The Continuum ships with +500 presets, each of them behaving like different instruments!
Discover the Continuum with Josh Madoff
Play the Continuum live or in the studio as a standalone instrument
Connect it to modular gear or control analog synths using the Haken CVC
Use the MIDI out to control any other hardware or software synth
Passion in Design and Build
Designed and handbuilt by Dr. Lippold Haken, each Continuum Fingerboard is meticulously assembled for optimal quality. We operate like a premium guitar craftsman would, building small numbers and carefully crafting the instrument with love and attention to detail.
Infinite Control Dimensions
When a violin plays a note, it always starts slightly out of tune, but a skilled player will very quickly slide into the correct pitch. This split-second correction is one of the main reasons that acoustic instruments sound so soulful and alive.
In the world of electronic instruments, the Continuum is uniquely sensitive to, not just pitch, but also pressure, and finger position.
It tracks each finger individually with microscopic accuracy, by using up to 12 Hall Effect sensors per finger. Each sensor is sampled by a 14 bit A/D converter (which is 64x more accurate than a standard 8 bit Midi controller).
However, a long note played on the Continuum will have hundreds of thousands of Hall Effect samples, making it exponentially more accurate and sensitive.
A Gloriously Unique Sound Engine
The Continuum is powered by the EaganMatrix sound engine, a modular synth engine tapping into the subtle-to-dramatic musical possibilities of the Continuum’s surface, creating a perfect connection between the performer, instrument, and sound engine.
The EaganMatrix allows users to finely craft their musical sound by digitally connecting audio and control modules via a patching matrix.
More information on the EaganMatrix and the Haken preset Editor here.
The EaganMatrix can also be used as a processor to give life to any other sound, check the demo in the video below!
All the Connectivity you Need
Let’s take a look at the side panel of the Continuum!
1. Power inlet*
2. Foot pedal inputs
→ Haken Audio recommends Yamaha FC3A and FC7
3. 3.5 mm Midi I/O**
→ Universal Midi In (Type A, Type B, and TS) / Type B Midi Out
4. Midi over USB***
5. i2c port for communication to the Control Voltage Converter
6. Digital audio I/O
→ Input rate 32 kHz to 192 kHz
→ Output rate 48 kHz, 96 kHz, or matched to input
7. Analog audio output left and right, or mono sum
→ Compatible with unbalanced (TS) or balanced (TRS) systems
Headphone output
→ Compatible with stereo (TRS) only. For mono (TS) plug into AUDIO L.
* 110/220 V universal power supply included with purchase
**adapters to 5-pin DIN Midi included with purchase
***USB cable included with purchase
Discover the Continuum Range
All models ships with a full warranty, a power supply and 500+ presets.
Slim46 Continuum (from $4,910*)
4 octaves (46 half steps) / 110 x 19.5 x 3 cm / 43.4 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches
Slim70 Continuum (from $6,510)
6 octaves (70 half steps) / 78 x 19.5 x 3 cm / 30.7 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches
Continuumini (from $990*) [More info]
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