Is Muro Box N40 The Most Beautiful MIDI Instrument Ever?
Synthesist Floyd Steinberg – in his latest video – shares his take on the Muro Box N40.
The N40 is a MIDI-compatible music box that has a built-in pickup and audio output. It builds on the original Muro Box, with expanded range, chromatic notes and more. Two options are available:
- The N40 Sublime edition is their flagship version. It features two sets of combs, detuned by 14 cents to create a chorus effect. It features a solid brass base and aged acacia case.
- The N40 Standard design features a zinc alloy base and maple case.
Topics discussed:
00:00 Intro (Pseudo Silk, uhm, music sheet)
00:39 Hi, what’s this?
01:18 Octave range
01:39 Assembly
03:06 Demo 1 / marvelling at the mechanics
03:45 How it works and why there is latency
04:34 Working through childhood traumas
05:38 The app
06:51 Microphone setup
07:50 MIDI / MPC setup
08:53 A synthesizer / Muro Box improvisation
10:10 A history lesson
10:34 Do the YouTube thing!
Steinberg asks, “Is this the most beautiful MIDI instrument ever?” Share your thoughts in the comments!
