The News:

Absolute Deviation has recently purchased the remaining stock of parts from Nearfield Systems. While the sum of parts do not add up to complete systems, this investment signifies our commitment to build future Marimba Luminas.

Quantities and production schedule will be partly determined by demand. 3.5 models will be available first. All new models will come with the quicksilver adapter already installed.

Will my current Lumina be repairable in the future?

Yes. There are currently plenty of replacement chips and parts for your Lumina. Also unlike a car or a even a keyboard with moving parts, the Lumina won't wear down with lots of mileage on it or lose any sensitivity over time. The instrument is very robust. Joel has traveled around the U.S. and to Russia with his Marimba Lumina. Lukas Ligeti has traveled throughout Africa with his Marimba Lumina. Some parts are becoming obsolete, but these are precisely the parts being upgraded.

Care for your Lumina:

It is a musical instrument after all. It is not designed for impact with anything else but the Marimba Lumina mallet. The graphic surface may be cleaned with a damp cloth if the instrument is turned off.

It is electronic: Don't play it in a drizzle for more than a minute and never in the rain. Don't use it in the bath tub.

The primary concern with wear and tear is with the mallets. The mallets are the most delicate part. We recommend having 2 sets of mallets in case of emergency. See mallet support...