Crazy instruments – the Karlax MIDI controller
Da Fact, a French music instrument company, has introduced Karlax
Karlax is a new type of MIDI controller designed to “re-establish the artist’s body at the heart of the performance.”
The Da Fact Karlax is designed to capture a variety of expressive movements which can be accessed in a simple, intuitive manner.
Da Facts:
Its sensors are fitted to precision mechanics components. The innovative architecture allows pistons, keys, switches, benders, triggers, a rotation axis and an inertial unit (comprising an inclinometer, accelerometer and a 3-axis gyroscope) to be activated separately or simultaneously.
An embedded screen for displaying and editing settings makes it possible to safely leave the computer off stage. With the product comes also a dedicated software compatible with both MAC and PC.
“Karlax pushes the boundaries of language,” says Nils Aziosmanoff, Chairman of LE CUBE, a creative centre devoted entirely to the digital arts. “The creative process is increasingly becoming an experience to savour: we are adopting an exploratory approach to creativity, instead of the previous contemplative, passive approach.”
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DATAMASKIN
Intressant hur man idag struntar i fysiska syntar och istället gör controllers enbart för mjukvarusyntar. Säkert kan man skicka ut MIDI till ett externt instrument från PCn, men PCn blir man inte av med.
En accelerometer vore naturlig i min controller (mest användbart för pitch bend), men det kräver en helt annan formfaktor. Chipet har 3 lediga A/D-omvandlare.