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Just when you think it’s safe to buy that cool matrix sequencer MIDI controller monome thing you’ve been jonesin’ for, out pops the $399 Livid Block matrix sequencer MIDI controller monome thing.
Description:
The Livid Block is a compact programmable MIDI control surface designed for interactive audio performance. Built on the same bi-directional and adaptable platform as the Livid Ohm64, Block provides an interface for creating and interacting with sound in a small easy-to-transport body.
Sixty-four LED buttons provide visual feedback with the instrument by connecting it to Ableton Live, Max/MSP, pen source sounds apps, or any other software that supports MIDI.
The open source blockEditor application lets you reprogram any of the controller’s sixty-four clip buttons, eight knobs, two faders, and seven function buttons. Block is hand crafted from lightweight wood and aluminum for easy portability.
Block has bi-directional talkback communication allowing the controller to talk to your software, and software to your device. MIDI messages can be sent to the Block to light up the buttons for an interactive performance. Completely programmable and mappable, Block provides a flexible control surface that be used with any software or setup. Completely USB powered means you don’t have to worry about adapters and and power strips, and it is plug and play so no drivers are required.
The Livid Block is expected to be available starting Nov 1st for $399.
More details and photos below! Read more…
The Vestax TR-1 DJ Controller
Vestax, in collaboration with Hiroshi Watanabe, have introduced the Vestax TR-1 DJ controller.
Description:
The TR-1 is a collaboration of Vestax and DJ HIROSHI WATANABE, one of the pioneers who established laptop based DJing in Japan.This radical MIDI controller has been designed from a professional’s point of view, making it compact and extremely useful when you’re in the mix.
Features:
- New soft push switches for tireless mixing.
- Smooth 60mm slide input faders or high-precision mixing.
- Selectable deck control (Max 4channels. A&C controlled by PGM1, B&D controlled by PGM2).
- New SHIFT switch feature to customize deck control functions.
- Adjustable LED light volume.
- Can control up to more than 160 parameters of compatible software.
- A compact, durable and easy-to-operate body design that ensures excellent reliability on tour .
- Traditional Vestax white gold face plate and knobs.
- Bundled software: Native Instruments Traktor LE.
Studiologic is shipping its new Numa Nero keyboard controller, handmade in Italy and featuring Fatar’s 88-note Grand Touch progressively-graded grand hammer-action key bed.
According to Studiologic, the Numa Nero features “the most inspiring grand piano action ever offered in a digital controller.” Read more…
Ohm64 Editor LED mapping
This videos shows Livid Instruments’ Ohm64Editor version 1.02, which introduces the LED pattern maker. It is useful for creating interfaces and patterns on your controller.
The Ohm64 is a programmable interactive MIDI control surface designed to give you hands-on control over your performance.
The MAX/Msp source code for the editor is available and can be downloaded from lividinstruments.com.
2009 Summer Namm Show: Red Leaf gives an overview of their TS Control 32 multitouch DAW control surface.
The TS Control-32 is designed to replace the digital audio workstation’s video monitor and allow the operator to perform all the necessary functions needed to mix audio in any software program directly on the screen. Read more…
