Artiphon

I actually thinking of buying another Instrument 1. After seeing the Sensel Morph being discontinued, I am a little worry that Instrument 1 will follow its footstep, since it appears that Artiphon is putting more resources into Orba instead of Instrument. However, being I spend the money to do that, I would like to see if there's any chance an Instrument 2 would be released any time soon. If yes, I would rather wait for it!

A couple things that I would like to see in Instrument 2:

1. A SDK to allow app development
2. I understand that Instrument 1 is a device inspired by guitar, but being a digital instrument means that it doesn't have to be constrained by how a guitar works. Chords can be played with much easier finger combo than a real guitar. I mean, hundreds of chords, not just 12 chords.
3. More ways to control expression. For example, strumming up can be programmed to send out from a different channel than strumming down.
4. Many guitar VSTs can play different articulation when a special key is pressed. It would help if Instrument 2 can find some intuitive ways to send out those keys (programmable, of course).
   
5. Wireless MIDI
6. I love the bridge, but the material ... I am not even a professional player, and mine is already so worn out. There are a lot of scratched black powder falling out every time I play.
7. Don't get me wrong, I love the fact that it has a battery. But we all know that battery will die one day, and a soldered battery means it cannot be replaced by the user. It would be great if the battery can be replaced.
8. Size. While I like the size a lot, the size of the Instrument 1 makes it a bit inconvenient during travel. It cannot be fit into a carry on. And, since it has a built-in battery, it can be checked. May be if the neck can be separated, it could be made to fit inside a carry on bag.