sound machines for
the exploration of time
and space



10/15/2025

crow has departed. trent and i agreed that it was time to discontinue as we both have new projects we're deep into and every time crow stock runs out we say we're going to do the successor project. and maybe we actually will, once we emerge from the fog.

but this was also a moment to rediscover what we did, where crow went. it started as a CV extension for norns. but as everything unfolded it went much, much further. the original release video above reminded me.

we look forward to seeing crow's genetics reappear and continue to evolve. thank you for coming on the journey with us.

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an instrument for circular interaction with light and sound. following the pattern established by the grid, each attached application determines the tactile and visual process.

arc
four knobs ringed with decoupled warm white light
1024 ticks per revolution, single pushbutton
usb C, 10.2" x 2.7" x 0.9", 1.0 lbs
$1100

arc
100% new and functional, with minor aesthetic defects. see details on b-stock
$990

an open, tactile instrument that allows the user to imagine and define its function.

the monome grid by default does nothing. connected to a computer or module, interaction is determined by the chosen application: sequencer, sample cutter, tone map, polyrhythm machine. we’ve put together studies to help you create your own.

zero
sixteen by sixteen keys with decoupled warm white light
usb C, 10.2" x 10.2" x 0.5", 2.8 lbs
$1500

zero (b-stock)
100% new and functional, with minor aesthetic defects. see details on b-stock
$1350

one
sixteen by eight keys with decoupled warm white light
usb C, 10.2" x 5.4" x 0.5", 1.6 lbs
$800

one (b-stock)
100% new and functional, with minor aesthetic defects. see details on b-stock
$720

changes. travels. is open to possibilities.

norns is many sound instruments. it connects to grids, MIDI and other objects. norns lets you define its behavior with scripts and DSP. we've created extensive studies to help actualize new instruments yet to be imagined.

$900 - available august 9th at 1pm EDT. shipping begins august 12. later orders will ship the following week or so.

norns (b-stock) 100% new and functional, with minor aesthetic defects. see details on b-stock
$810

speaks and listens and remembers bits of text. a scriptable usb-cv-ii machine.

crow connects to norns and computers running max, max for live, and other serial-enabled applications. we've created various norns scripts and max for live devices which require no programming, and we've also created tutorials and studies to get you started quickly programming your own ideas into this tiny, powerful module.

as of october 2025 crow is discontinued. while we've schemed with whimsical raps about future evolutions, there is no timeline.

contact help@monome.org with questions.

llllllll.co is for community discussion.

shipping happens on wednesdays, and often other days. a tracking number is sent when each order ships. please contact us if special arrangements are required.

we offer a cash discount for in-person purchases. workshop visits are welcome.

we're committed to keeping these machines working. email us for repairs. also see purchase policy.

in the past we created some other objects.

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barn

monome is brian crabtree and kelli cain. we met in art school where our initial collaborations included electro-mechanical installations, films, and music. now we live and work in the mountains of upstate new york where we also tend apple orchards, shiitake stacks, and forest paths.

monome is supported by a global community of curious, helpful, and creative people. all based at luck dragon.

we began in 2005. we continue.

monome — updated 10/15/25