Summary
The blog post outlines the author's journey in creating a new musical instrument, the 'keyboardion,' inspired by a blend of existing instruments like the chromatic button accordion and a keytar. Ian Henry shares his design considerations, construction challenges, and personal reflections on the instrument's ergonomics and playability. He emphasizes the potential for future improvements while exploring the concept of isomorphic keyboard layouts. The narrative includes technical details of the instrument's construction and MIDI integration, making it a detailed account of a creative engineering project.