201 Musical Synthesizer

A project in Brooklyn, NY by Critter & Guitari
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Fun, dynamic, & portable synth!
Backers: 355
Average Pledge Per Backer: $328

Funded: $116,568 of $25,000
Dates: Nov 22nd -> Dec 20th (28 days)
Project By: Critter & Guitari
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Latest News

Having Fun w/ an EYESY & 201!

December 15th - via: kickstarter.com
1x EYESY video + 1x 201 Pocket Piano = This four-part jam:  (Read More)

Holiday Gift Cards Ready to Ship!

December 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Our 201 Gift Cards are ready for the Holiday Season! The musician/creative/cool person will be thrilled to know a Pocket Piano is coming their way! Order your 201 Pocket Piano and choose the Gift Card 'Add-On'! We'll ship your card this week. Here's... (Read More)

201 = Whole Song Maker!

December 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We made an entire song using only the 201 Pocket Piano as the sound source!...Yes, this synth is that powerful and flexible! 😉 Hope you like it!  (Read More)

🎁 Gift the 201 Pocket Piano this Month! 🎁

December 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Although the 201 will ship this Spring, our Add-On reward is perfect for your future 201 recipient! We will mail you (or the recipient) a Critter & Guitari-designed card which can serve as your 'gift' this holiday season! Your... (Read More)

Evolving Sound & Patterns Demo

December 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
As you may know, the 201 has independently-selectable synthesizer modes and note patterns. This means you can lock in an arpeggiator setting and peruse different synth modes until you find the one you like.  The reverse also works: get your synth... (Read More)

201 Musical Synthesizer hits Kickstarter

November 28th - via: geeky-gadgets.com
Returning to Kickstarter for a second time the musicians, engineers and designers at Critter & Guitari based in Brooklyn, New York have failed their new portable music machine in the form of the 201 Musical Synthesizer. The 201 is nearly pocket size, “but don’t let its small size fool you!” Under the hood is some powerful circuitry that will allow you to explore your musical ideas quickly and easily, say its creators. (Read More)

Controlling the 201

November 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Curious about the 201's interface? The knobs and keyboard keys are organized in a simple, straightforward way so you can dial up your sound quickly and easily!  The keyboard keys do two jobs:  Play musical notes Control global functions using the... (Read More)

Engadget Review - The return of the Pocket Piano!

November 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Saturday! Engadget has a great overview of the 201 synth. Here's a preview - it captures some aspects of the 201 perfectly: Full Article: www.engadget.com/critter-guitari-201-music-synthesizer-kickstarter-pocket-piano  (Read More)

Give the 201 as a Gift!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Back our new 201 Pocket Piano synthesizer for the musician in your world!  Although the 201 will ship in the Spring, our new Add-On reward is perfect for your future 201 recipient! We will mail you (or the recipient) a Critter &... (Read More)

We Reached Our Goal! - Thank you!

November 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you to everyone who has backed the 201 to get us this far! It's really exciting!  Please stay tuned for more updates!  (Read More)

Critter & Guitari’s 201 Music Synthesizer is the long-awaited successor to its Pocket Piano

November 24th - via: engadget.com
Critter & Guitari's lineup of hackable music computers and video synths are undeniably unique. Its latest creation is the 201 Music Synthesizer, an arguably long overdue replacement for the company's first product — the Pocket Piano. (Read More)

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