I designed a new (open-source) MIDI controller! ...and you can have one too!

It's basically a gamer keyboard for musicians.
Get your HexBoard here! https://shapingthesilence.com/tech/he...
Open-source firmware can be found here. https://git.sr.ht/~earboxer/HexBoard

This hand-built controller features a distinctive hexagonal arrangement of 140 keys, with an RGB LED under each key to illuminate the notes as you play. With the simple interface, you can easily change the note layout to fit your preferences, allowing for a fully customizable experience. It comes in a stylish, compact form-factor making it easy to carry around in a backpack for producing music on-the-go. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, the HexBoard MIDI controller will let you explore music in a fun, intuitive, and uniquely inspiring way!

Chapter markers (courtesy of ‪@djannias‬ )
00:13 🎹 The HexBoard is a MIDI controller with a unique hexagonal layout, designed for musicians.
00:27 🎵 The Wicki-Hayden layout offers seven octaves in a compact space, making chord playing easy.
00:54 🎹 The Harmonic Table layout allows for playing Triads, sevenths, and chord progressions with a pattern-based approach.
01:59 🎹 The Gerhard layout arranges keys with fifths, major thirds, and minor thirds, offering different chord playing options.
02:17 🎨 Colors on the HexBoard indicate notes, and you can change the root note and key to visualize different scales.
03:08 🎶 Scale lock feature allows for practicing and playing within a specific scale, ensuring notes outside the scale are muted.
03:55 🎛️ The HexBoard features velocity selection, pitch bend, mod wheel, and innovative lighting options like octave and Splash mode.
04:52 💡 The HexBoard is open-source, allowing users to explore, learn, and even contribute to the firmware. It offers customization and 3D printing options for personalized designs.