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Category: MIDI Controllers

Playing ‘Silence’ And Other John Cage Books As MIDI Controllers

Composer & synthesist Robin Rimbaud shared this brief demo of using the books of John Cage as a MIDI controller to trigger prepared piano samples.… Read More Playing ‘Silence’ And Other John Cage Books As MIDI Controllers

March 6, 2025March 6, 20252 Comments

NKS Support & Free Software Bundle Comes To Controllers From Akai, Korg, M-Audio & Novation

NKS brings pre-configured mapping to controllers from Akai, Korg, M-Audio & Novation for over 2,000 compatible instruments and effects.… Read More NKS Support & Free Software Bundle Comes To Controllers From Akai, Korg, M-Audio & Novation

March 3, 2025March 3, 202511 Comments

6 Options For Gestural Music Making

There are a wide range of options, offering both new capabilities for expression, and compatibility with a wide range of electronic music hardware and software.… Read More 6 Options For Gestural Music Making

February 28, 20257 Comments

Pipo Interfaces Offer An Open Source Solution For Creative MIDI Control

Pipo modules are plug-and-play, standalone MIDI control boards that can be used independently or together, wired or wirelessly.… Read More Pipo Interfaces Offer An Open Source Solution For Creative MIDI Control

February 24, 2025Leave a comment

Roto-Control Motorized MIDI Controller Hands-On Demo & Review

Here’s an in-depth look at the new Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control, a unique MIDI controller with motorized pots.… Read More Roto-Control Motorized MIDI Controller Hands-On Demo & Review

February 19, 2025February 20, 20256 Comments

Universal Synth Editor & Controller Synth Bridge

The Universal Synth Editor and Controller Synth Bridge is designed to be used with any synth, sampler, drum machine and device that can be controlled with Midi Control Change data (MIDI CC).… Read More Universal Synth Editor & Controller Synth Bridge

February 18, 2025February 20, 20253 Comments

Lemur Drops Subscription Model Based On Feedback

MIDI Kinetics has announced that, based on user feedback here and at other sites, they are dropping the subscription model for Lemur.… Read More Lemur Drops Subscription Model Based On Feedback

February 9, 2025February 11, 202517 Comments

Jamstik MFC1 MIDI Floor Controller Is A Fully Mappable MIDI Floor Controller

Jamstik has introduced the MFC1 MIDI Floor Controller, a hands-free control platform that is compatible with any standard MIDI software or device, including keyboards, MIDI guitars, and more.… Read More Jamstik MFC1 MIDI Floor Controller Is A Fully Mappable MIDI Floor Controller

February 7, 20257 Comments

Lemur Is Back, With New Subscription-Based Model To Support Long-Term Development

MIDI Kinetics has announced that Lemur – the pioneering touchscreen control application – is now available again.… Read More Lemur Is Back, With New Subscription-Based Model To Support Long-Term Development

January 28, 2025January 28, 202543 Comments

Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Is A MIDI Controller With Motorized Knobs

Melbourne Instruments has introduced Roto-Control, a unique motorized MIDI controller.… Read More Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Is A MIDI Controller With Motorized Knobs

January 25, 2025January 26, 20252 Comments

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