"The company says it designed Tembo to "enable everyone to create music from the very first touch." Co-founder David Davidov that most instruments take "so long to get to the fun part" and that Musical Beings wanted to "help people experience music as something they do, not just something they listen to.""
"This seems like a really good way to introduce the basics of sequencing and beatmaking to kids and young adults, being that DAWs and grooveboxes can feature a steep learning curve. The sequencer isn't all that different from what's found on a typical groovebox, but the analog nature of it seems novel."
"This is a real-deal drum machine with plenty of nifty features. There's a five-channel, 16-step sequencer that's controlled via the aforementioned circular magnets. The machine includes knobs for swing, tempo, effects and pattern length."
Musical Beings introduced Tembo, a drum machine featuring a wooden chassis and innovative tactile sequencer controlled by magnetic pucks instead of traditional buttons. The device aims to lower barriers to music creation for children and beginners by eliminating the steep learning curve of DAWs and grooveboxes. Tembo includes a five-channel, 16-step sequencer, adjustable swing, tempo, effects, and pattern length controls. It offers USB-C MIDI connectivity for DAW integration, battery power for portability, a built-in speaker, integrated sampler, and microphone. The machine functions as a junior groovebox, allowing users to record both beats and musical ideas. Despite its beginner-friendly design, Tembo provides professional-grade features for experienced musicians. The Kickstarter campaign exceeded its initial funding goal, with pricing between $360 and $450.
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