Aodyo Instruments Loom is a new portable, multidimensional MPE controller designed for touch, slide, strum, and trigger signals, now on Kickstarter.
The French company INODESIGN acquired the bankrupt company Aodyo last November. CEO Mickael Coronado announced shortly after the acquisition that both products, the Loom and the Anyma Omega, would be completed, even though it would take considerable time.
The existing products – the Anyma Phi, the Sylphyo, and the Anyma Phi plugin – are available again as usual. The first product they are working on is the Loom MPE MIDI touch controller. In May, the developers shared new information with Kickstarter backers.
Development Update May/June
One of the new team’s first tasks was to analyze the previous team’s designs and determine the next steps. They decided on a redesign of the circuit.
According to them, the original team didn’t have the time and budget to optimize it enough to bring it to the final production. The plan is now to release a 2 octave version first, and later a 3-octave version based on the same motherboard.
In their analysis, they found the original design too complex and made it more efficient by using a single mainboard. Moreover, the ribbon board providing two octaves will be ready for integration into the Omega desktop synth later.
A first prototype of the Loom v2 (shown in the attached picture) is ready. They will do another prototype to fix some of the remaining issues.
Good: some of the original Aodyo SAS employees are back on board and helped them bring the Loom together.
New Info For Kickstarter/Indiegogo Backers
INODESIGN says that all this means an extra 50% cost across the entire R&D budget (which represented 2/3 of the 177,8k€ collected on Kickstarter and Indiegogo for the Loom).
Aodyo now also has news for all backers of the Loom MIDI MPE controller. They have two options:
- option 1: pay an extra 100€ to get their Loom from the very first batch as soon as the first production batch is ready to ship
- option 2: wait until they get enough ROI from Loom sales to new customers to get their Loom 2 octaves at no extra cost later (from their current estimate, they would need to sell 4 Loom to new customers to get 1 free for initial backers).
They are currently targeting an Autumn 2026 for the completion of the R&D and the start of production. A first batch of 500 units is planned, which means the first Looms could be ready to ship shortly after that milestone.
It’s good to see that this is continuing and that we will probably see one of the products this year. And if you are a backer of both Kickstarter and Indiegogo campaigns, please join their Discord to discuss further steps.
Update from February 10, 2026
Last November, it was announced that Aodyo Instruments had been revived by the French company INODESIGN. In multiple Kickstarter posts, the company explained its steps, including that the Loom project will be completed in 2026, while Anyma Omega is delayed until 2027.
Today, the new Aodyo Instruments team has shared the first update of the ongoing development of the Loom controller.
Aodyo Instruments Loom Development Update (May 2026)
Aodyo shared that the Loom project review is complete:
The initial hardware design of the Loom achieved in 2024 was done under the constraint of using components already in use on other Aodyo products in order to capitalize on previous work. The very short delivery horizon also imposed certain technical choices.
Decision was made to to polish and refine the technical design to achieve a hardware architecture more suited to the Inodesign production plant while relying on the Inodesign R&D team to achieve a hardware architecture that can further improve performance and sustainability.
They have also made decisions on the initial firmware content:
To keep the step-by-step approach, we will initially limit ourselves to 5 playing modes for the initial release: 4 instrumental playing modes namely Keyboard, Ribbon, Strum, Pad and 1 MIDI control mode still to be determined (Fader or ControlPad)
We plan to interview the contributors via Discord to find out each one’s appreciation of the different playing modes descibed during the campaign and their preferences regarding their subsequent focus order.
For those who have not already done so, join us on Discord to chat with us about it: https://discord.gg/pevhKvR6Ds
We will initially offer 24 slots for configuring and storing presets directly in the device: in each preset, you can choose the playing modes, MIDI Mono/Poly/MPE configuration, and the setup and MIDI mappings of the different gestures that can be performed on the different elements of the playing surface
We decided to initially make everything configurable directly on the Loom and to limit the remote software editing part to a simple preset librarian for now. (we will provide a rough preview the Loom preset edition workflow on the dedicated discord channel)
I’m pleased to see that development of the Aodyo projects has resumed. The previous products are available for purchase again, such as Anyma Phi and the plugin version.
Article from March 21, 2024
In November 2022, the French company Aodyo Instruments launched the Kickstarter campaign for the Anyma Omega, the big version of its Anyma Phi physical modeling Synthesizer. The release has been delayed several times in the last few months due to unplanned component changes, including a new screen, which led to a redesigned mainboard.
During this difficult time, the developers didn’t keep their fingers crossed but continued working on the synth and a new project called Loom. The latter is a new MPE controller and an element that will be part of the Anyma Omega. Today, they started a Kickstarter, which they also want to offer as a standalone version.
Aodyo Instruments Loom
Loom is a multidimensional MPE MIDI controller built for immediate playability and expressiveness. Its elongated form factor is reminiscent of the Haken ContinuuMini but uses a different surface.
On the Anyma Omega Desktop, the Loom will be installed on the bottom of the case, while the keyboard has it above the polyphonic aftertouch keys.
The standalone version of the Loom uses the same technology and will be available in two versions: 2 octaves and 3 octaves. They use a multidimensional multi-touch surface with independent control of pitch (x), timbre (y), and dynamics (z) for each finger.
According to the developers, it also provides unique sensors that complement the main surface, including thumb-activated tactile sliders and bars on the front and back edge and a pressure-sensitive action zone on the left.
Playing Modes
A key feature of the Loom is its different play modes, which enable you to explore it in different fascinating ways. Keyboard lets you play it like a traditional keyboard.
Things get more special in the ribbon mode, where you can glide over the surface. You can use it to glide from notes to other notes, giving you a Theremin-like sound experience. Alternatively, you can map it to MIDI CC data and modulate parameters. A feature we know and love from the Hydrasynth ribbon controller.
Do you prefer to play your synths like a guitar? No problem! Activate the strum mode and experience guitar strumming with your favorite sounds. Another interesting mode is the drum mode, which turns Loom into a drum trigger controller.
And there are more. Ayodo Instruments promises more playing modes via future software updates. Thanks to its USB-C port and MIDI TRS output socket, you can play and control your hardware and software with it.
First Impression
As an early adopter and supporter of the Anyma Omega keyboard, I would, of course, be more happy to hear the sentence: your unit is ready and shipped. However, there were delays and events that no developer would want to experience. I understand the situation where they are currently in.
Nevertheless, I find the Loom an exciting MIDI MPE controller. It looks very handy and beautiful, and I’m excited to experience it on my Omega synth. It’s a shame that it doesn’t have analog outs like CV or gate.
You can support the new Aodyo Instruments Loom project via the Kickstarter campaign until April 11, 2024. The super early bird price for the first 100 units is 239€ for the Loom 2-octave and 339€ for the 3-octave version. The early adopter price is 259€ and 369€, respectively.
According to Aodyo, the units will have an estimated retail price of 400€ and 570€. Deliveries are expected in Summer 2024.
More information here: Aodyo Instruments / Kickstarter
cool! i want Omega though. thank you for the Phi updates!
Ditto – I want the Omega also…
This lost me at MPE MIDI (which is the only MIDI it supports). I saw the vid pop in feed and thought – or pretty cool. Then the MPE mention. As someone that tries to keep a computer out of my (live-focused) set-up, that was a turn off.
mpe is not only for daws. use your computer to read more
I’ve never had any communications from them as I preorder the mega years ago. So is there a chance in the end we may get the mega that we ordered?
We have many demos with non-MPE virtual instruments and hardware synths, it works great with all kinds of MIDI devices. The next demo we’ll show is how it works with a modular synth setup.
So, does this mean that all of us who pledged around $2000 for the Omega will get the product as promised?
So far we got nothing, and the Aodyo team have just walked away with no consequences, after around a year or more of blatant misinformation.
If I knew that, I could see into the future and life would be much easier and I know that I will get something for my invested money. The only info that they say is that they will tackle the topic in 2027. They are not obligated to deliver as they are new owners. We got at least the Anyma V plugin.
Yea, 2k was an expensive vst.
Even if we had to pay another couple of quid it would be worth it.
fool me once….
Loom looks interesting, but there’s the obvious issue of trust (I was very tempted to back the omega, but decided not to finally.) I guess I’ll wait and see if it reaches the market and for what retail price.
Btw, will it be the 2 or 3 octave version, or both? Will it be able to use (at some point) the aeganmatrix?
Only a fool would invest in this now.
They’re not asking for any more investments
Does any indiegogo backers received news via mail (or other) ?
I wish to pay the 100€ extra to get my 2 octave loom but it seems there are no way to do so for Indiegogo backers
join their official Discord for communication with them
From this it would seem if R&D for the Omega is 50% short, when finally in 2027 work starts on it, backers could face another large bill if they want the synth.