New standalone application and plugin combines expressive synthesis, layered sound design, and performance-focused workflow in a creative environment designed for musicians, producers, and composers.

Minneapolis, MN — July 15, 2026 — Jamstik today announced LOON, a new software
instrument that reimagines the process of building and performing sounds. Available as
a standalone application and VST3, AU, and AAX plugin for macOS and Windows,
LOON combines modern synthesis with a workflow designed to keep musicians
creating instead of navigating complexity.

At the heart of LOON is a three-layer, multitimbral architecture that allows musicians to
build complete instruments across independent signal paths. Each layer contains its
own instruments, effects, and performance controls, making it possible to move from
simple patches to richly layered textures within a single preset.

Originally developed alongside Jamstik's expressive MIDI guitar platform, LOON quickly
evolved into a standalone instrument for keyboardists, composers, producers, sound
designers, and guitarists alike. Each layer combines synthesis, FM, sampling, advanced
filtering, effects, and modulation into its own complete signal path, while six assignable
macros and full MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) support make those instruments as
expressive to perform as they are to create.

"We weren't trying to build the most complicated synthesizer—we wanted to build one
musicians would actually want to keep playing," said Jonathan Keller, Senior Embedded
Systems Engineer at Jamstik. "Our goal was to make sophisticated sound design
approachable, so the workflow encourages exploration instead of getting in the way.”

From everyday instruments to cinematic textures and evolving soundscapes, LOON
combines a flexible synthesis engine with a curated factory library, giving musicians an
immediate source of inspiration while rewarding deeper exploration.

Availability
LOON will be available beginning July 15, 2026 as a standalone application and VST3,
AU, and AAX plugin for macOS and Windows.

To celebrate the launch, LOON will be available at an introductory price of $49.99 USD
(regularly $99.99 USD) for a limited time. Learn more at jamstik.com/loon.

About Jamstik
Jamstik is a leader in expressive music technology, creating innovative hardware and
software that bridge traditional musicianship with modern music production. Best known
for its MIDI guitar technology, Jamstik develops creative tools that empower musicians,
producers, composers, and educators to explore new ways of making music.
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Media Contact:
Meredith Gaslin
meredith@jamstik.com

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