I did not read the article but in my opinion the LinnStrument is truly interesting. Something different about it is that the keys can receive feedback in three

I did not read the article but in my opinion the LinnStrument is truly interesting. Something different about it is that the keys can receive feedback in three dimensions: not just pressure (velocity/volume), but also pitch in one axis, and timbre in the other. Certainly not the only controller to do something like this but different to a standard, velocity sensitive, piano-like midi keyboard. Also, given Linn's track record I'd expect the thing to be really well built. The layout in multiple rows might be beneficial when compared with a standard piano layout too. The product page [1] explains pretty well how the instrument works and why you would like to play it instead of a standard keyboard. The demo videos at the bottom are pretty cool. By the way, this is "just" a MIDI controller, so Linn is not claiming to have improved synthesis in any way with this product... he does recommend a 3rd party synthesis package though. 1: http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/linnstrument.html http://www.rogerlinndesign.com/linnstrument.html