DJ Richard Devine goes over the features of Stanton’s DaScratch (SCS.3d) – a touch sensitive software controller. Here are the details on Stanton’s new controller: Stanton’s StanTouch technology allows you to use traditional DJ-style motions and gestures on a touch-pad style surface to take full control over music and software applications such as Traktor DJ… Read More Stanton’s Awesome New DaScratch DJ Controller
Numark is now shipping the MixMeister Control DJ system, designed to let you focus less on the computer screen and more on your performance. Numark partnered with the MixMeister to create a hardware control surface specifically designed for interaction with and control of MixMeister software. MixMeister Control contains 94 pre-mapped hardware controls laid out in identical… Read More Numark Shipping Sexy MixMeister Control DJ System
D.St-Amand has created some very cool looking designs for DIY MIDI controllers and is documenting his designs and work building them on Flickr. “I think that this is my very best channel layout! No wire, no front panel screw. Only one PCB will be made for the number of channel required, 2, 4 , 6… Read More Amazing DIY Controller For Ableton Live
Akai Professional is now shipping the MPD32 pad controller. MPD32 is Akai Professional’s flagship pad controller for musicians and DJs. Using a USB cable to connect to a Mac or PC, MPD32 is designed for hardware control of apps like Reason, Ableton Live and GarageBand. MPD32 also features transport controls for interfacing with DAW/sequencing applications… Read More Akai MPD32 Software Pad Controller Now Shipping
Yamaha’s Tenori-On is getting a prominent introduction with Björk’s latest tour. The new controller/synthesizer is part of the rig of Damian Taylor, above, who uses the Tenori-On on the track Who Is It?. “Björk felt it would be cool to feature the gear,” says Taylor, “ to make it part of the stage set rather… Read More Tenori-on Joins Björk’s Band
Hamster Sammy enjoys improvising on an Opal Sonome: She gives herself a little wash and clean while holding down a minor 9th chord! The plastic sphere is her means of transport while chasing humans across the kitchen floor, her equivalent to a skateboard or bike. The Opal Sonome looks substantially similar to the C-Thru Axis… Read More Hamster Plays Bizarre Opal Sonome MIDI Keyboard
MIDI Navigator, below, is a Mac OS X MIDI driver for the 3dconnexion Space Navigator, right. Usage is simple: download the application, launch it and select SpaceNavigator in your favorite MIDI application as input device. MIDI Navigator can send relative and absolute CC commands. You can adjust the CC number, mode and sensitivity for each of… Read More 3-D Mouse Lets You Control Music In 6 Dimensions
Komega has introduced a bizarre DIY MIDI controller – the Kromatron. On first glance, it looks like a Keytar. Look closer, though, and there aren’t any keys! The Kromatron is built specifically to interface with modern audio performance software such as Ableton Live. It has 4 knobs, 2 faders, a two-axis joystick, and 8 buttons.… Read More Enter Kromatron
Cool new DIY arcade-style DJ controller by Prevolt: This is what I’m using to control Ableton now. All arcade hardware, aluminum top panel by FPE, and a nice wood case courtesy of my man Michael Yates. It uses all key commands through a custom driver to handle playback, effects, editing, warping, UI, mouse clicks, scroll… Read More Arcade Style DJ Controller
Eowave has announced the Eobody2 Live Sensor Controller Pack is now shipping. The kit offers an easy way to get into creating DIY MIDI sensor interfaces. Eobody2 Live Sensor Controller Pack includes: 1 Eobody2 USB8 SensorBox 2 x 18 mm pressure sensors 2 x 10 cm position sensors 1 x 20/80 cm distance sensor –… Read More Eobody2 Live Sensor Controller Pack
