Haken Audio - Slim Continuum S46L6X

The Haken Audio Slim Continuum s46L6x is an extraordinary instrument that pushes back the boundaries of musical expression.

With the Continuum Controller, you can play sliding polyphonic sounds dynamically using the pressure and vertical position of your fingers. It can process data on the X, Y and Z axes simultaneously for up to 16 fingers, giving you precise control over pitch, modulation and other sonic parameters. Whether you want to add a slight vibrato or create dramatic note intervals, the Continuum Controller lets you explore a wide range of sonic possibilities.

At nearly 4 octaves in length (46 semitones), the Slim46 Continuum s46L6x is designed to be short and compact, offering maximum portability and flexibility. You can use it as a stand-alone instrument, integrate it into your modular synthesizer setup using the CV controllers, or connect its MIDI output to other MIDI equipment for total control.

The Continuum is the culmination of over 35 years of development by Dr Lippold Haken, the creator of the hardware, and Edmund Eagan, the designer of the EaganMatrix sound synthesis engine. The result is a digital musical instrument that offers unprecedented real-time control. The Continuum's playing surface captures every nuance of your finger movement, offering an unparalleled ergonomic tactile experience.

EaganMatrix, Continuum's internal synthesis engine, is sophisticated yet easy to use. It takes advantage of Continuum's expressive playing surface to deliver subtle and dramatic expressive possibilities. The combination of hardware and software has evolved over time to create a holistic instrument that allows unprecedented integration with the playing surface. You can assign complex sound modulations to your finger movements, opening up a world of unique sonic possibilities through advanced synthesis techniques such as subtractive synthesis, physical modelling, FM and more.

The Continuum is an instrument designed for artists who want to express themselves in new and innovative ways. It has been adopted by musicians around the world to create exceptional performances, musical compositions and soundscapes. Its unique playing surface, combined with the EaganMatrix, makes it a truly powerful and expressive sound creation tool.