MIDI Controllers
MIDI Controllers are hardware and software systems designed to generates and transmits MIDI data to MIDI-enabled devices. The most common types of MIDI Controllers are music keyboards, MIDI control surfaces and DJ control surfaces.
Here are the most recent posts at Synthtopia about MIDI Controllers.
Articles about MIDI Controllers:
Livid Instruments today announced the new Block NE, the Nova Musik Edition of the new Livid Block controller.
This version of the Block controller has a glossy black wood body, black anodized aluminum faceplate, and green LED’s. The Livid brand on the side has been replaced with the Nova Musik star, as it is available exclusively from Nova Musik.
It retails for $399. Read more…
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Filed under: Drum Machines & Groove Boxes, Electronic Instruments, MIDI Controllers, WorkstationsNative Instruments has released Maschine 1.1, a free software update for its groove production studio.
The new version optimizes the workflow and increases the creative potential of Maschine through new MIDI I/O capabilities, support for the REX loop format, enhanced controller interaction, and more. Read more…
Eigenlabs has posted a couple of videos that offer an introduction and tutorial for the new Eigenharp Pico.
With 18 playing keys and 4 mode keys, a strip controller and breath pipe, the Pico has the majority of the playing features of the Eigenharp Alpha. It plays an unlimited range of sounds and is available in two finishes.
The Eigenharp Pico is shipping starting November 23, 2009 and retails for £349.00 (inc vat). Read more…
The Novation Launchpad
Image: Tech Star
A nice shot of the new Novation Launchpad.
Tech Star calls the Launchpad “one of the best purchases I have made so far.”
via the Synthtopia Flickr Group
How To Play The Sonic Banana
If you’ve been worrying about how you can incorporate more onanistic pantomime into your act, you may want to check out Eric Singer’s Sonic Banana.
The Sonic Banana may not quite as cool looking as a keytar, but the instrument is completely original, offers unique performance opportunities and could be the perfect excuse for the occasional single-entendre pickup line. Read more…
