We first brought you news of this when it was the subject of a Kickstarter campaign last year and now Livid Instruments has announced that Minim, which they describe as the world's first wireless, pocket-sized instrument designed for mobile music making, is available for pre-order. Here's the details in their own words...

Use Minim with your favorite music creation apps with tactile control that goes beyond the touchscreen.

Minim's expressive pads, 3D motion control, and touch sensitive technology allow you to play intuitively.

Play any sounds like drums, guitar, synths, or samples all on one device.

Minim's long-lasting battery empowers you to sketch out songs on the go.

Designed with over a decade of experience manufacturing innovative instruments in Austin, TX

HOW TO PLAY
Minim is designed symmetrically and can be held or turned any way.  Clamp minim to your mic stand, hold it in your hand, or play it on a table top.  Minim is the same size as a smartphone and feels like a portable handheld device, making it easy to learn and intuitive to play.

MAKING MUSIC
Minim is not limited to built in sounds, but instead controls audio running on your iOS or OS X device. Each control can make thousands of sounds by connecting Minim to the software on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

FEATURES:

• Eight ultra expressive pads, 15 buttons, one touch fader
• RGB LED's for colorful feedback
• 3D motion control to make music with movement
• Connect wirelessly to iOS and OSX devices
• Long lasting lithium ion battery
• No-slip rubberized bottom surface
• Dimensions (LxWxH) 6.5 x 3.25 x 0.5 inches
• The Minim iOS app included free
• The Minim Editor for desktop included free

Pricing and Availability:
On offer at $129.  Expected release date is 30th Mar 2016.

More information:

 

• Minim

 

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