@dainiak said in Loom: overlays?:
How about <0.7mm rigid plastic film?
You can't play well on plastic film and as far as I understand the Loom is mainly intended as an instrument. I see no reason for overlays. Everything you need to play can be marked above and below the playing surface and how to play certain synths has to be learnt with those synths anyway. If you only play one or two synths, you can add your own markings.
The wooden surface is a good choice for an instrument. The fingers have a pleasant friction with dry and moist skin and if you want it smoother for certain actions, use the top of your fingernails. I use the ExpressiveE Touché this way and it works pretty well.
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I see the Loom as a cheaper version of the ContinuuMini, without the synth, which is ok. Unfortunately the Z direction is missing. The software control functions are nice and a logical idea, but in my opinion it's counterproductive to focus on them. I realise that the Loom should match the Aodyo Omega, but an MPE instrument controller without a Z-axis, but with prepared virtual faders on a narrow wooden board would be too much diversification for me. I think the Loom should be positioned as a particularly playable and affordable instrument and the musically relevant features should be refined precisely for this purpose. Otherwise it won't find a place between the Linnstrument, Roli, Sensel Morph, Osmose and all the other competitors all of which serve a niche market. The only obvious advantage would be the price.