{"product_id":"error-instruments-kharper","title":"Error Instruments - KHarper","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ekHarper is not a conventional synthesizer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt’s a tactile sound design instrument for musicians and sound artists interested in texture, distortion, and sonic experimentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5Tn8h3eg4iU?si=g97A-igXJ6XEuxdo\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ekHarper is an experimental string instrument built around a physical implementation of the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKarplus-Strong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estring synthesis model. It combines digital sound engines with a tactile interface, allowing you to pluck, touch, and shape strings directly. The result ranges from cinematic swells to distorted textures and delicate plucked tones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned as a platform for exploration, kHarper works as a standalone device or in Eurorack format and supports future sound engines and firmware updates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Design\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 touch-controlled strings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— each string acts as an independent voice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLED bar per string\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eshows activity and string behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTouch strips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallow direct interaction with the string models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone knob per string\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCV input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGate input per string\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto trigger plucks externally\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emultiple Karplus-Strong sound engines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproducing rich, dynamic string behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTouching and plucking the models introduces subtle variations and natural chaos, making each interaction slightly different—much like a physical instrument.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSound Engines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ekHarper 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chaotic, and unpredictable textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach group contains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ethree variations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, giving\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enine selectable engines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eControls\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePond \/ River \/ Ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— selects one of three engine variations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHerring \/ KoiKarp \/ Dolphin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— selects the sound engine family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTone and Decay controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith knob and CV modulation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRUM gate input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e— triggers all four strings simultaneously\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer-string tone knob + CV input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer-string gate input\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor individual plucks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnectivity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMIDI In\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCV and Gate inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTRUM gate 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