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Category: MIDI Controllers

MIDI Kalimba First Look

PeacockMedia shared this first look at MIDI Kalimba, a MIDI controller that’s played like a kalimba, with fingers or thumbs on touch-sensitive pads. … Read More MIDI Kalimba First Look

July 23, 20258 Comments

Gestural Synth Jam With Airbending

AirBending is a macOS app that transforms hand gestures into musical expression using computer vision and MIDI technology.… Read More Gestural Synth Jam With Airbending

July 20, 2025July 20, 20256 Comments

Novation Launch Control XL mk3 Now Available

The Launch Control XL mk3 is designed to give you hands-on control of your entire workflow, whether you’re in the box, DAWless, or somewhere in between.… Read More Novation Launch Control XL mk3 Now Available

July 16, 2025July 18, 20252 Comments

Roto-Control Integration With Bitwig Studio Now Available

Melbourne Instruments and Bitwig have announced that Roto-Control’s deep integration with Bitwig Studio is now available, with the release of Firmware 2.0.… Read More Roto-Control Integration With Bitwig Studio Now Available

July 11, 20254 Comments

Pipo Interfaces Launches New MIDI/OSC ‘Sensing Playground’

Pipo offers a set of wireless sensor devices that let users control sound, visuals, and interactive systems using motion, touch, distance, and analog inputs. … Read More Pipo Interfaces Launches New MIDI/OSC ‘Sensing Playground’

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025Leave a comment

New Application, Airbending, Turns Your Mac Into A Gestural MIDI Controller (Sneak Preview)

Airbending is a new macOS application that turns your computer into a MIDI controller.… Read More New Application, Airbending, Turns Your Mac Into A Gestural MIDI Controller (Sneak Preview)

June 25, 20252 Comments

M-VAVE SMK-37 Pro USB MIDI Controller Features Built-In Yamaha DX7 Clone

The M-Vave SMK-37 Pro is a 37-key velocity-sensitive MIDI keyboard, with a three-octave range and built-in DX-7 FM synth engine.… Read More M-VAVE SMK-37 Pro USB MIDI Controller Features Built-In Yamaha DX7 Clone

June 13, 202528 Comments

Skulptur Performance Filterbank Update Lets You Use It To Control Other MIDI Software, Hardware

Developer Bram Bos has updated Skulptur, an interactive “Performance Filterbank”, adding MIDI CC output.… Read More Skulptur Performance Filterbank Update Lets You Use It To Control Other MIDI Software, Hardware

May 27, 20251 Comment

Skapa Sound Intros Air Proximity MIDI/CV Controller

The Air lets you control instruments via both MIDI and CV simultaneously, with clear LED feedback. … Read More Skapa Sound Intros Air Proximity MIDI/CV Controller

May 26, 2025May 27, 20256 Comments

Arturia Intros MicroLab mk3 Universal MIDI Controller

Arturia has introduced MicroLab mk3, a major update to their compact, slim keys MIDI controller.… Read More Arturia Intros MicroLab mk3 Universal MIDI Controller

May 16, 202521 Comments

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