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Telepathic Instruments Unveils Clear Orchid: Arctic and Pistil Plugin

The launch extends Kevin Parker’s chord tool into a broader, software‑linked system.

Overview

  • Telepathic is releasing a fully transparent Clear Orchid: Arctic limited to 3,000 units for $699, alongside a new $649 run of the standard Orchid.
  • The Pistil plugin puts Orchid’s sound engine inside Mac and Windows DAWs for $99 and also lets a computer control the hardware.
  • Orchid is a 12‑note chord‑making instrument with a patent‑pending voicing engine, three synth emulators, MIDI out, built‑in speakers, a rechargeable battery, and play modes like Strum, Arpeggiator, Pattern, Slop, and Harp.
  • Availability details vary across reports, with coverage citing differing dates for the drop and waitlist access, though waitlisted buyers are set to get first pick.
  • Telepathic is supporting the rollout with pop‑ups and demos, a short film called TeleVision, and momentum from about 12,000 units sold, TIME list recognition, and studio use at places like Abbey Road.