At the NAMM 2008 Winter Show, Novation launched Nocturn, their most affordable hardware controller to date,. Featuring the latest Automap Universal 2.0 software, exclusive to Novation controllers, Nocturn provides automatic, instant and intelligent control of all automatable plug-ins within every major sequencer, including Pro Tools. Nocturn features eight touch-sensitive rotary encoders, each equipped with a… Read More NAMM: Novation Nocturn Controller
NAMM Update: The MPD32 is Akai Professional’s latest pad controller for musicians and DJs. Using a USB cable to connect to a PC or Mac, the MPD32 is designed for hardware control of programs like Reason, Ableton Live and GarageBand. The MPD32 is the only pad controller on the market to feature the MPC Note… Read More I Want An Akai MPD32 Software Pad Controller
Euphonix has announced the MC Control and MC Mix professional control surfaces for its new Artist Series line of products. The MC Control and MC Mix integrate into any studio, fitting between a computer keyboard and screen, and up to four units can be connected to create a larger, integrated control surface. The MC Control… Read More Euphonix Intros Sexy MC Control And MC Mix Control Surfaces
Livid has introduced a new DJ controller, that unlike some recently introduced music interfaces (Tenori-On cough, cough), looks to designed with the needs of DJs, VJs and electronic musicians in mind. Ohm is a high-quality MIDI instrument designed for real-time audio and video performance. It’s backlit for use in any environment, and comes in rugged… Read More Is This The Coolest DJ Controller Yet?
JazzMutant sent us updated info on the JazzMutant Dexter, a next-generation control surface optimized for working with mainstream sequencing apps. JazzMutant has partnered with the major sequencer manufacturers, so Dexter accurately mirrors the functionality of most popular DAWs (including Logic Pro, Cubase, SONAR and Nuendo) on its robust, touch-sensitive screen. Control the features within your… Read More JazzMutant Releases Dexter Digital Audio Workstation Controller
Behringer has introduced the new B-Control Fader BCF2000-WH, a white version of its popular fader control surface. Features: Eight 100mm motorized faders Eight rotary/push encoders with LED value indicator rings Four encoder groups for up to 32 rotary/push controls 20 assignable push buttons External footswitch and expression pedal input jacks 32 recallable presets LED display… Read More Behringer Intros Mac-Styled B-Control Fader Control Surface
Software manufacturers continue adding support for the AlphaTrack DAW controller from Frontier Design Group. Now you can use AlphaTrack with Mackie’s Tracktion 3 and with Cakewalk’s Guitar Tracks Pro 3. With AlphaTrack’s touch-sensitive jog/shuttle strip, LCD display, three touch-sensitive encoder knobs, standard transport buttons, user-definable buttons, and 100mm touch-sensitive fader, you have everything you need… Read More AlphaTrack Gains Tracktion
Björk has been wowing audiences recently with her reacTable, a new music controller that uses movable blocks and a colorful video interface. The reacTable’s developers say it is the latest in an emerging wave of “tangible music interfaces,” but to the touring musicians who play the thing, it’s merely “cool.” “Established instruments like the Moog,… Read More Björk Puts reacTable To Work
Livid Instruments has introduced Cell, a real-time video app designed for instant playback and performance. Cell is designed to make VJ performance a breeze, and is available directly from Livid Instruments for only $99. Description: Cell provides users an intuitive, touch-screen friendly interface with stunning effects and control, making video performance incredibly simple. Features include,… Read More Livid Instruments Intros Cell VJ Software
M-Audio has announced that its shipping the Torq Xponent integrated hardware/software DJ performance and production system. The Torq Xponent system brings traditional CD DJ-style control and mixing to the world of computer-based DJing. Torq Xponent is a hardware/software system. Xponent is both an advanced MIDI control surface for Torq DJ software and a four-output USB… Read More M-Audio Ships Torq Xponent DJ System
