Initially launched at Kickstarter back in 2016, Lumen has announced the availability of its electro-acoustic percussion instrument with 9 pressure sensitive pads, an onboard speaker and multiple output options.

The Lumen Handpan was designed to allow you to explore instruments and sounds in an easy-to-learn, and easy-to-master way.

Lumen handpan is a musical instrument in the shape of a traditional handpan with built-in studio sounds that are professionally sampled and recorded from original Hang, Halo, Marimba, Mbira, Gamelan, and other percussion instruments.

Lumen Handpan features

  • 9 pressure-sensitive playing pads.
  • Built-in speaker with 360 degree sound.
  • Long lasting battery life, up to 8 hours play time.
  • Multiple output options including MIDI and stereo TRS.
  • Professionally recorded samples of original handpan instruments.

The handpan is available to purchase in Deep Ocean and Midnight colors, priced $1,430 USD. A backpack is included.

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