Show HN: I launched a MIDI controller and IG banned me 48 hours later
6 pointsby harmonyresearch6 hours ago3 comments
  • sxzygz3 hours ago
    For people who want to see it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9MhqrdpzU4
    • harmonyresearchan hour ago
      Thanks! Yeah I played that in C phrygian, doubled 3rd voicing, all handled by the device.
  • dapangzi6 hours ago
    Checked the project out, while basic from an engineering perspective, does feel like it meets a niche, and how's that a crime?

    I'm inclined to buy once I see others test it (I hate being a beta tester, no offense intended).

    $250 for this is *stupid* cheap, given your competitors' *stupid* prices.

    Feels like a lot of info is missing here, you getting banned from Instagram.

    What was the nature of the post?

    edit: Also, have you considered a spring-loaded x-y controller or touchpad x-y controller? I find these indispensable.

    • harmonyresearch6 hours ago
      Thanks for checking it out!

      RE:engineering: You're spot on, on the engineering side it's dead simple. Simple, reliable, serviceable were all part of the goal.

      RE:pricing: Other devices in this category are expensive and several have built-in synth engines and audio cards. This build uses mostly off the shelf components in an effort to keep the price down.

      Instagram said I 'violated community guidelines'. Not sure how, I posted a photo of the controller and two videos of it in action. I think my error was following too many people too quickly, maybe lots of external traffic from reddit hurt too?

      • johng5 hours ago
        My guess is that it isn't anything you did other than maybe "grow" too fast and it looked like some kind of spam bot. Just a guess though. I don't know much about how instagram works other than personal use, I post pictures rarely.
  • VTuberTTV6 hours ago
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