Small-batch eclectic music synthesizers and keyboards hand-assembled in Wisconsin

the Zen Flute

An awesome and versatile, portable synthesizer for use anywhere with headphones, an amplified speaker or DAW. An innovative pitch control system controls sound frequency according to the performer's mouth-shape for precise and intuitive play. Perfect for busking or meditation. Really nothing else quite like this in the world. Winner of the Guthman 2023 musical instrument award.


the Zen Harp

A portable, lightweight, open-source MIDI keyboard with velocity sensitivity and extremely fast action.  Play harp-like trills, chords and multipart compositions using the built in looper.  Works with computer based syntheziers through a USB cable or any synthesizer with a USB host interface (not included).


the Zen Hemi

Looking for a MIDI handpan? Welcome home. 15 outfacing optical sensors detect your hand strikes milliseconds in advance to privde low latency with even slow DAW signal chains. Velocity sensitve. Open-source software let's you modify it as you will. Solid stainless steel construction with drum-stand ready wood base. Comes tuned to popular Celtic D tuning, a looper and an innovative chording system. More software coming.

the Zen Composer

An open-source, velocity-sensitive keyboard for your DAW providing a circle-of-fifths layout for intuitive composition of chords, notes, drum rhythms and workflows. Add your own code and modes to the existing modules. Fast action, feather-touch capacitive pads.