Developer Will Marshall sent word of his DJ Template for the Livid OhmRGB:
I’ve just released a new version of my existing Ableton DJ template for the Livid Instruments OhmRGB.
While my APC template has been quite popular (it even showed up on Synthtopia a couple of times), I’ve had numerous requests to add support for the Livid controllers, so here’s the first one 
The DJ Template Pro is available now for $20 at Marshall’s site.
Marshall adds, “Enjoy das blinkenlichts”.
Livid Instruments has introduced Builder v2, the second generation of its MIDI Brain system.
Livid Builder is a line of DIY parts that make it easy for you to design your own MIDI control surfaces and devices, using buttons, knobs, encoders, velocity pads, arcade buttons, accelerometers, faders, other sensors, and talkback LED’s.
In April 2012, the producers of the upcoming documentary on modular synthesizers, I Dream of Wires, stopped by the studio of Detroit techno producer Carl Craig, to discuss his electronic music influences and production experiences, including his recent interest in Eurorack modular synthesis.
Craig’s experiments in modular synthesis are best heard on 2010′s Modular Pursuits 12-inch, released under his No Boundaries alias.
MixVibes has introduced a new iPad DJ app, CrossDJ for iPad.
CrossDJ is a full-fledged DJing controller. It features a full 2-channel mixer with 3-band EQs and Kills, preset Loops, 6 Locators, High-precision audio FX with X/Y control pad and more.
Key Features:
Pricing and availability for MixVibes CrossDJ are to come.
Developer Sonny Byerley has released a new DJ app for the Kindle Fire, Fire DJ:
I’ve released a new mobile “DJ” application for the Kindle Fire called Fire DJ. It’s aimed a little more towards the consumer side, but has quite a bit of functionality.
Features:
It’s available via Amazon.
If you’ve tried Fire DJ, let us know what you think of it!
In the video below, controllerist Moldover explains, step-by-step, the evolution, design, and building of his custom Mojo MIDI controller:
Musicsoft Arts has released Mashup, a new iOS app that’s described as ‘a fully operational mobile DJ booth.’
Mashup is designed to be a turnkey DJ solution. It offers:
The bicycle sharing service COGOO has developed Turntable Rider – described as “the world’s first attached device for bicycles which converts a bicycle into DJ turntable.”
In other words – they created a bike-controlled DJ controller.
Not the most practical music controller ever – but it’s creative!
Seizure Alert: Reader David wrote in warning that he had a seizure while watching this video. We have no way of knowing if this video is likely to trigger seizures, so consider yourselves warned.
Native Instruments has announced some big changes to its Traktor DJ software line, to coincide with the May 30th release date of both Traktor Pro 2.5 and Traktor Kontrol F1.
Here’s what NI has planned for Traktor:
NI is clearly trying to make Traktor a more competitve offering.
What do you think of Native’s announcements for the Traktor platform?
