The next-generation MPE electronic instrument

Over 40 years in the making, the Haken Continuum is an MPE+ standalone synthesizer, MPE controller and audio processor designed to be as musically rewarding 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 over 500 presets, each of them behaving like a different instrument!

Discover the Continuum with Josh Madoff

  • Playing the Continuum live and in the studio as a standalone instrument

  • Connecting it to modular gear and controlling analog synthesizers using the Haken CVC

  • Using MIDI to control other hardware and software synthesizers

Watch the Video!

Curious about the Continuum? In this 37 minute presentation, Josh Madoff takes us on a comprehensive tour of the fantastic capabilities of the Continuum Fingerboard. Selected excerpts from the video are available in bite sized chunks on the Quick Look Video Page.

Passion in Design and Build

Designed by Dr. Lippold Haken and hand built by Cameron Fuller in Champaign, Illinois, each Continuum Fingerboard is meticulously hand 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.

LippoldHaken in the studio

Infinite Control Dimensions

When a violinist plays a note, the note always starts slightly out of tune. A skilled player will very quickly slide into the appropriate pitch. This split-second correction is a major reason acoustic instruments sound so soulful and alive.

In the world of electronic instruments, the Continuum is uniquely sensitive to pitch, pressure, and finger position.

The Continuum tracks each finger individually with microscopic accuracy, using up to 12 independent Hall Effect sensors per finger. The analog output of each sensor is digitized by ultra-high speed A/D converters. A typical note played on the Continuum will have data from hundreds of thousands of Hall Effect samples, allowing for exponentially more accuracy and sensitivity.

A Gloriously Unique Sound Engine

All Continuums include the EaganMatrix, a unique sound engine tapping into the subtle-to-dramatic musical possibilities of the Continuum, creating a perfect connection between the performer, playing surface, and sound engine.

The EaganMatrix allows users to finely craft their musical sound by digitally connecting audio and control modules via a virtual patching matrix. 

the eaganmatrix sound engine

The Continuum as a Sound Processor

All the Connectivity You Need

  1. Power Inlet
    Universal power brick and cable included with purchase

  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
    Adapters to DIN Midi included with purchase

  4. Midi over USB
    USB cable included with purchase

  5. i2c Communication Port
    For the Haken Audio Control Voltage Converter or Haken Audio Tri-Octave Pedal

  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 Outputs
    Left and right, or mono sum
    Compatible with unbalanced (TS) or balanced (TRS) systems

  8. Headphone Output
    Compatible with stereo (TRS) only

Discover the Continuum Range

Slim46 Continuum (from $4,910)

  • 46 half steps (nearly 4 octaves)

  • Dimensions

    • Slim46 only: 78 x 19.5 x 3 cm (30.7 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches)

    • With hard plastic case: 92 x 25 x 15 cm (36 x 10 x 6 inches)

  • Weight

    • Slim46 only: 5 kg (11 lbs)

    • With hard plastic case: 8 kg (18 lbs)

Slim70 Continuum (from $6,510)

  • 70 half steps (nearly 6 octaves)

  • Dimensions

    • Slim70 only: 110 x 19.5 x 3 cm (43.4 x 7.7 x 1.2 inches)

    • With hard plastic case: 122 x 25 x 15 cm (48 x 10 x 6 inches)

  • Weight

    • Slim70 only: 7 kg (16 lbs)

    • With hard plastic case: 11 kg (25 lbs)

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