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DIGIT MUSIC wins innovation awards for further development of their inclusive innovation

Digit Music, the cutting-edge platform for hardware, software and sounds, is today proud to announce it has been awarded the highly competitive Inclusive Innovation Award 2022/2023 for its exceptional contributions to inclusive innovation, recognising the company’s excellence in fostering equal opportunity and accessibility in the field of music education. Alongside the initiative and dedication to promoting inclusivity in the industry, providing unparalleled opportunities for all members of the community to access, develop and enjoy the creativity of music.

Fifty pioneering companies across the UK have each been awarded £50,000 to further develop their inclusive innovations through Innovate UK’s Inclusive Innovation Award. The Inclusive Innovation Award recognises that it is vital for all parts of society to engage with innovation as a process that they can both benefit from and contribute to. Inclusive innovation rejects the notion that a product or service should be designed around the ‘average customer.’ By ensuring that accessibility and inclusion are considered from the outset of innovation design, a business can maximise its chances of commercial success by broadening its potential customer base – whilst also mitigating the risk of creating innovations that deepen existing inequalities and widen societal gaps.

As a disruptive force in the music industry, Digit Music has revolutionised the way people learn and create music. Using user-centric principles, the platform has made music creation more accessible than ever before, from complete beginners to professional musicians, Digit Music has something to offer everyone. The award is a testament to the company’s commitment to inclusive innovation that has proven to be an inspiration to the music industry, the community, and beyond.

The Inclusive Innovation Award is a prestigious award presented to the organisation for their significant contributions to advancing innovation while promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in their respective fields. This year’s award also honours Digit Music’s groundbreaking work in promoting diversity and accessibility in the music industries.

Digit Music’s Founder, Simon Tew, comments: “We are thrilled to receive the Innovate UK Inclusive Innovation award and recognition for Digit Music in making music more accessible. We are proud, not only to be recognised as an innovative company but also one of the first of its kind in this government-facing grant scheme. The grant will mean we can continue on our mission to make music more accessible for everyone, as we are dedicated to breaking down barriers and empowering individuals to create music in their unique way.”

The Organisation’s innovative approach to music making has been not only recognised by the Inclusive Innovation Award but also by leading music educators, industry experts, and its ever-growing user base. Through its user-friendly interface and state-of-the-art technology, Digit Music has opened up new avenues for people to learn and express themselves through music.

Inclusive Innovation Award 2022/2023 represents another chapter in Digit Music’s journey to transform the Music Industry into a more accessible, diverse, and inclusive space.

Digit Music Disrupts the Creative Industry with Cmpsr, a Revolutionary MIDI Instrument for the Music Market.

Straight out of Derbyshire, a music and tech-based start-up Digit Music, bridges the gap between creativity and music and provides a solution for anyone that wants to play an instrument or make their own music, as the company announces the launch of its first hardware product: Cmpsr (pronounced composer – kuhm·pow·zuh). 

The founders of Digit Music, Si Tew and Owain Wilson, bring over 30 years of combined experience in the music industry to the table. With backgrounds in DJing, producing, engineering, and education, they have worked with major organisations such as Universal Music, Polydor, Sony BMG, BBC, MTV, Arts Council, and Youth Music. Si and Owain initially crossed paths in the early 2000s while participating in gigs and music outreach programs. In 2020, they joined forces to establish Digit Music to create the world’s most user-friendly ecosystem of integrated music creation products, content, and learning services.

As a disability-confident business, their vision is to inspire and enable everyone to be part of the musical landscape and experience the positive impact of creating music. Fundamentally, Cmpsr makes it easier for anyone to reach their creative goal and have fun. For those already making music, Cmpsr offers a new way to be creative on the stage or in the studio.

Introducing Cmpsr: Now anyone can play an instrument

Cmpsr is an innovative MIDI instrument built with user-friendly gaming hardware that enables users to create music through simple finger gestures. It has a 5-octave range, built-in key/scale/chord engines and smart sustain. It connects to anything that accepts MIDI by a USB-C or wirelessly via Bluetooth, to give creative control over software and hardware. 

Cmpsr is hand-built in the UK and offers an accessible design that’s already been recognised with the Tech4Good Accessibility Award, making playing an instrument instantly accessible and fun for more people.

Designed with a focus on creative simplicity, the founders set out to create a straightforward musical instrument that helps people to make music freely, stay in their musical flow, and experience the joy of shaping sounds and creating their own memorable musical moments. Perfect for DJs who want to make beats, beginners who want a shortcut for production and composition, professionals looking for a different approach to keyboards and pad controllers, and people with access needs.

“Music is part of the cultural landscape, and everyone should have the opportunity to play, so we created Cmpsr, a tool designed to make music and creativity accessible to anyone. We are proud to launch this product to market and are excited for the future of both Cmpsr and Digit Music.” Comments Si Tew, Digit Music Co-Founder.