BCK-1 Breath Controller by Kelfar Technologies

ak · Post by ak » Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:24 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Karim El-Far
November 9, 2013 Telephone: (707) 664-9892

KELFAR TECHNOLOGIES INTRODUCES THE CUTTING-EDGE BREATH CONTROLLER BCK-1

Kelfar Breath Controller BCK-1 Provides Professional Musicians with Easy to Use, Highly Sensitive Expression Device

ROHNERT PARK, California: Kelfar Technologies today announced a revolutionary new product for professional musicians: the Kelfar Breath Controller (BCK-1), a device that enables musicians to control the expression of keyboard-based music using only their breath. The Kelfar BCK-1 enables musicians to control the softness and loudness of most electronic keyboard sounds by blowing into a mouthpiece that is adjusted to the individual's unique breath. The BCK-1 mouthpiece enables professional musicians to adjust the volume while playing, adding richness, depth, and expression to their performance.

"I wanted to create a precise method of volume control for musicians," said Karim El-Far, the president of Kelfar Technologies. "I am a musician as well as an engineer, so I understand the challenges performers face, and designed an accessory that would be easy to use during a performance while giving the best possible sound control."

The BCK-1 is the best device to bring out expression in sounds such as woodwind instruments, harmonic and string instruments reproduced on the keyboard. The BCK-1 works off of the BC input on devices such as the Kelfar BCXP PRO converter box, as well as or other devices that support a BC input, enabling it to control other MIDI parameters. Musicians can manage several parameters at once, including modulation amount, effect send, portamento and others. The BCK-1 works off of the BC input, enabling it to control other MIDI parameters.

Made of pharmaceutical-grade plastic, the BCK-1 can be quickly clipped onto the detachable lanyard for easy add on or removal. It can also be added to any standard headset, thus reducing the number of headsets a musician has to deal with during a performance and enhancing his personal comfort. It includes gain and offset adjustments so that each unit can be customized by the individual to respond to the subtlest aspects of breath control.

The BCK-1 offers musicians previously undreamed of levels of expression. Musicians can explore subtle nuances of modulation, effect and more with the BCK-1. It offers a handy, durable accessory that Kelfar Technologies believes will become an indispensable addition to the professional musician's instrument.

Each unit ships complete with accessories including the breakaway lanyard, flex arm mini-mount, flex arm clip, and six foot long 1/8" stereo cable to connect the unit to most standard keyboards.

The Kelfar Breath Controller is compatible with most popular keyboards and will work with any assignable expression controller input. For more information, please visit http://www.kelfar.net/

About Kelfar Technologies

Kelfar Technologies is a California-based creator of hardware and software for the world music market. Our MIDI controllers, micro tuning devices, applications for iPad devices and sound libraries convert keyboards and synthesizers into systems capable of portraying the infinite beauty Arabic, Greek, Gypsy and other world music styles. Whether you need a device to adjust a standard equal-tempered keyboard to the microtonal scales, or additional sound libraries to add color and authenticity to your world music performances, Kelfar Technologies offers easy solutions for amateur and professional musicians alike. We ship worldwide and welcome inquiries from companies, individuals, musicians, DJs and anyone interested in performing world music.

Visit www.kelfar.net for our complete line of products.

Francois · Post by **Francois** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:54 am

Good luck with the new venture.

Two pics missing from your press release.

ed_f · Post by **ed_f** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 12:56 am

Those are computer generated images. Does this really exist now?
Is it shipping?

ak · Post by ak » Sat Nov 16, 2013 1:28 am

Yes, it is shipping. We are going to post real images in few days.

danatkorg · Post by **danatkorg** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 2:18 am

Great!

ed_f · Post by **ed_f** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 3:28 am

ak wrote:Yes, it is shipping. We are going to post real images in few days.

Great - very interesting. Apprecaite the quick response. I have been thinking about a breath controller for awhile now.

robbie50 · Post by **robbie50** » Sat Nov 16, 2013 10:34 am

ed_f wrote:
ak wrote:Yes, it is shipping. We are going to post real images in few days.
Great - very interesting. Apprecaite the quick response. I have been thinking about a breath controller for awhile now.

That's nice!!

rob

ak · Post by ak » Thu Dec 05, 2013 8:08 pm

Here is a short demo using the BCK-1:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=10 ... _processed

robdevine69 · Post by **robdevine69** » Sun Oct 12, 2014 3:19 am

Just purchased my new BCK-1 to use with my KRONOS! I'm excited to be able to add true feeling and soul to my performances. This is a revolutionary product that makes the impossible, possible. It puts real life into synthetic sounds. Thank you Kelfar Technologies for creating this Amazing product

It literally "breathes new life into the KRONOS"

robdevine69 · Post by **robdevine69** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 2:35 pm

Just tracked it and excited to find out that it will arrive at my house on Tuesday

Bolder · Post by **Bolder** » Mon Oct 13, 2014 4:31 pm

Looks and sounds great Karim - Congratulations on this!

robdevine69 · Post by **robdevine69** » Tue Oct 14, 2014 10:34 pm

I received it today and I am blown away by it. My entire playing style will evolve because of this tool, it adds an unprecedented level of expression and articulation to the instruments. I highly recommend it to anyone that is serious about making their synth acoustic instruments sound real. This is a game changer.....

ed_f · Post by **ed_f** » Sat Nov 08, 2014 8:29 pm

@robdevine - did you compare to other products out there? How did you decide.
I am ready to pull the trigger on some breath control, have a seen a few that look interesting but not much detail on what might set one apart form another.

slowtrain · Post by **slowtrain** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 11:36 am

That looks nice! I've been hoping to find a nice breath controller because I can't use an expression pedal. Bookmarked this page, and looking forward to more feedback on it.

robdevine69 · Post by **robdevine69** » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:23 pm

I researched a few different models but none of them have as wide of a range of compatibility as this one, plus most importantly Kelfar Technologies have excellent product support and their controller is made to work with Amazing Soundsets made specifically for the Korg Kronos.