The Electra One is a new MIDI controller design that lets you see and change 36 MIDI controls across multiple synthesizers at once.

In the demo above, the Electra One is in full control of a Rhodes Chroma and acting as a USB host for Roland TB3 sequencer and Arturia KeyLab 61. All MIDI messages are fully routed with Electra One.

The Electra Editor running on a computer reflects the activity performed on the hardware controller and can be used to edit controller presets. All MIDI data is forwarded to the computer via USB MIDI.

The Electra One lets you modify sound parameters by turning 12 high-resolution 360-degree pots or with a touch of your fingertips on the display, which also provides visual feedback. Access to 6 pages of parameters gives you control over 216 MIDI parameters.

Electra One not only sends MIDI messages to connected instruments, it also reads their patch settings to reflect current settings for your patch.

Here’s an example of creating a preset with the Electra Editor:

Here’s an example of the Electra One in action, controlling a Yamaha DX7:

Features:

Capacitive touch 7″ LCD with 1024×600 resolution

12 high-resolution (256 values per revolution) aluminum touch sensitive knobs

2 standard MIDI IN/OUT ports

USB MIDI class compliant device with two individual MIDI ports (virtual cables)

USB Host interface for MIDI class compliant devices , up to 2 devices can be connected

Web-based platform for creating, editing, and sharing presets

Support of Control change, Program Change, Start, Stop, NRPN MIDI messages

Support of proprietary SysEx MIDI messages (currently Rhodes Chroma, Yamaha DX7, Roland TB3 are supported)

Sturdy aluminum enclosure

Dimensions 206 x 190 x 38

Pricing and Availability

The Electra One MIDI controller is available to pre-order for €429 (including VAT) + €29 worldwide shipping. The developers expect the next batch to ship in February 2020.