Intuitive Instruments Exquis Deluxe Natural Alu

Hexagonal keyboard layout for intuitive chords

The Exquis Natural Alu is a revolutionary MIDI and CV controller keyboard with an innovative hexagonal keyboard layout. It can be connected to DAWs, hardware synthesizers or modular systems via USB-C, MIDI or CV. The 61 backlit keys are velocity-sensitive and respond to horizontal and vertical movements as well as pressure, enabling an expressive playing style.

The layout arranges notes in a way that makes harmonic chords and scales particularly intuitive to play. The C major scale is included as standard, other scales can be selected via the menu. The illuminated keys show the playable notes, which makes improvisation easier.

A capacitive slider with six zones allows you to control the arpeggiator, whose speed and pattern can be adjusted via the menu. Four clickable encoders with LED feedback provide access to transposition, scale selection, brightness and other parameters.

The keyboard supports MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) for individual control of the axes per key as well as polyphonic aftertouch. The Exquis also has a CV interface with separate gate, pitch and modulation outputs for integration into modular setups.