May 13, 2021 | Instruments, Resources
Bagpipes are a type of woodwind instrument that uses enclosed reeds fed by a constant reservoir of air. The latter resides in a bag. Its roots trace back to antiquity. Herdsmen had the requisite tools on hand: goat or sheep skin and a reed pipe. That’s why the...
March 12, 2021 | Instruments, Resources
The orphica is a portable forte-piano instrument originally built in the 18th century. One could consider it a crossbreed between piano and guitar since it can be held on a shoulder strap. This instrument boasts the title as the forerunner of the modern keytar. Carl...
March 19, 2021 | Instruments, Resources
The accordion operates by air pressure and belongs to the aerophone family. Its origins are a source of debate among scholars. Many people credit C. Friedrich L. Buschmann as the accordion’s inventor, while others credit Cyril Demian of Vienna. The latter...
July 1, 2016 | Blog, Events
THANKS FOR SHARING NAMM WITH US! Last weekend Lumit got the incredible opportunity to show our DAW at Summer NAMM, the National Association of Music Merchants trade show. We met so many inspiring companies with exciting new ideas, and some friendly faces we’ll...
July 5, 2016 | Blog, Events
Make Music Day is a day of public music entertainment and immersion sponsored by the National Association of Music Merchants, or NAMM. Inspired by the Fête de la Musique in France, over 700 cities in over 120 countries have joined the celebration, which is on...
