via Axehole: Fans of the JazzMutant Lemur Touch-Screen Control Surface will want to take a look at this video of multi-touch interaction experiments on a large-screen monitor. The video comes from Jeff Han, a consultant at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences’ Department of Computer Science. According to Han, ” My research interests have historically… Read More Giant Multi-Touch Sensor
At several booths at the recent 2006 Winter NAMM Show, we saw demonstrators using the Zendrum MIDI controller to trigger percussion virtual instruments. The Zendrum is a cool, trigger-laden controller. They atart at about $1200, and have several options for custom finishes. Description: The Zendrum is a MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) triggering controller designed… Read More Zendrum MIDI Controller
FaderFox has introduced the 2nd generation of its controllers that are optimized for Live and Traktor. The new devices are expected to be available in the Feb-March 2006 timeframe, and to be available worldwide. Four FaderFox controllers will be available: micromodul LV2 is a pocket-size, custom-made controller of 2nd generation for Ableton Live. Description: Lots… Read More FaderFox Intros Gen 2 Controllers for Traktor DJ and Live
2006 Winter NAMM Show: Mackie introduced Mackie C4 Commander, a software companion product for the Mackie Control C4 plug-in and virtual instrument controller that allows users to control hardware MIDI devices such as keyboards, sound modules, guitar PODs and effect processors via the Mackie Control C4. With C4 Commander, keyboardists can tweak all the parameters… Read More NAMM Update: Mackie Intros C4 Commander Control Software
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: M-Audio announced the availability of the Trigger Finger / Live 5 Production Bundle—a combination of M-Audio hardware and Ableton software in one package. “We have so many customers using Trigger Finger and Live 5 together that we decided to bundle them as a special offer for a limited time,” says Adam… Read More M-Audio Intros Trigger Finger / Live 5 Bundle
NAMM 2006 Winter Show Update: M-Audio announced the availability of the ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle—a complete hardware/software music production suite. The bundle for Mac or PC includes M-Audio’s ProjectMix I/O and Ableton Live 5 production software. “Live 5 has totally redefined the way people are making music,” says Adam Castillo, M-Audio’s marketing… Read More M-Audio Ships ProjectMix I/O / Live 5 Studio Bundle
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: M-Audio announced the release of a complete line of Oxygen USB MIDI mobile keyboard controllers—the Oxygen 61, Oxygen 49 and Oxygen 8 v2. “The redesigned Oxygen 8 v2 features many updates that bring even more power to computer-based musicians. Extending these features to the Oxygen 61 and Oxygen 49 means more… Read More M-Audio Releases Full Oxygen MIDI Controller Line
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: M-Audio announced the new Axiom line of USB mobile MIDI controllers—the Axiom 61, Axiom 49 and Axiom 25. This new line offers all of the features of M-Audio’s recently introduced Oxygen line of controllers and adds premium features. “Our new Axiom line delivers the most comprehensive control package for musicians who… Read More Winter NAMM: M-Audio Unveils Axiom USB MIDI Controller Line
2006 Winter NAMM Expo: Cycling ’74 has announced revision software 1.3 for the JazzMutant Lemur Multi-touch control surface. The forthcoming update will be available via download for all current Lemur customers. New software features in version 1.3 allow the Lemur to be reconfigured in powerful ways from a host computer via the OSC (Open Sound… Read More NAMM Expo: JazzMutant Lemur Update
2006 Winter NAMM Expo: Cycling ’74 has announced revision software 1.3 for the JazzMutant Lemur Multi-touch control surface. The forthcoming update will be available via download for all current Lemur customers. New software features in version 1.3 allow the Lemur to be reconfigured in powerful ways from a host computer via the OSC (Open Sound… Read More NAMM Expo: JazzMutant Lemur Update
