Akuto Studio
Chord Machine AKT-0.1
Alfatih
Dimitris Barbakos
Pablo Bellon
Lucas Bonvin
Jonathan Geissberger
Guillaume Giraud
Alex Tran
• Alfatih: 20% Akuto, Lausanne; 40% Freelance web developer; 40% artist, Fribourg • Dimitris Barbakos: 50% Akuto, Lausanne; 50% Independent firmware engineer, Greece (EL) • Pablo Bellon: 50% Akuto, Lausanne; 50% HES Assistant at HEAD, Geneva • Lucas Bonvin: 20% Akuto, Lausanne; 80% Independent firmware engineer, Valais • Jonathan Geissberger: 20% Akuto, Lausanne; 80% Barkas (SE) • Guillaume Giraud: 100% Akuto Studio, Lausanne • Alex Tran: 20% Akuto, Lausanne; 80% Student in microtechnology, HEIGVD, Yverdon-les-Bains
• Alfatih: Bachelor, Media and Interaction Design, ECAL, Lausanne, 2019 • Dimitris Barbakos: Post doc, University of West Attica, Greece (EL) • Pablo Bellon: Bachelor, Media and Interaction Design, ECAL, Lausanne, 2020 • Lucas Bonvin: Engineering, major in Industrial Technologies, EPFL, Lausanne, 2020 • Jonathan Geissberger: Berufsschule für Gestaltung Zürich, Zurich, 2016 • Guillaume Giraud: Bachelor, Media and Interaction Design, ECAL, Lausanne, 2021 • Alex Tran: Master, Innokick, HEAD, Geneva, 2020; Bachelor, Industrial Design, ECAL, Lausanne, 2019
Chord Machine AKT-0.1
2021–2024
Renens
Diploma, Media and Interaction Design, ECAL, Lausanne, 2021
Supported by Pro Helvetia, Pulse Incubateur HES, Platinn
Floating Point Studio, Renens
Oratek, Ecublens
Music instrument (Midi controller)
317.2 × 87.5 × 14 mm
Powder coated aluminiuma, electronic components (PCBA), capacitive touchscreen, ASA plastic
The Chord Machine AKT-0.1 by Akuto Studio is a compact, intuitive MIDI device designed to simplify harmony creation. Inspired by the Tonnetz system, a geometric visual representation of harmonic space theorised by the Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler, it offers an innovative way to navigate chord progressions. The interface enables fluid exploration of harmonic relationships, making complex chord combinations more accessible. Featuring a touchscreen, USB-MIDI connectivity and an ergonomic design, the AKT-0.1 is designed with precision in Switzerland. Whether in live performance or studio production, it empowers musicians with a seamless and creative approach to chord generation, making complex compositions fun and easy for any type of musician.
