New musical interface: PocoPoco Studio Live
Pocopoco is a new musical interface that users can control by pushing, holding and turning – very intuitive and tactile actions.
“To create Pocopoco we developed original solenoid units with built-in sensors and assembled 16 of them in a box-shaped container to serve as a universal input/output device.
Through the use of their up and down movement we have created a new form of musical expression. The resulting device is a versatile interface whose physical movement is appealing to both performers and audiences.”
http://ideea.jp/index.php?p=pocopoco&lang=ja
Hybrid Control: Liine Griid & Livid Code
Livid and Liine have teamed up to create a ‘unique Ableton Live control experience – Hybrid Control
Liine and Livid have teamed up to create truly unique Ableton Live control experience. Griid and Code can now be linked as a single controller via free scripts. This hybrid control concept is an innovative combination of multitouch and hardware.
Liine have often stated that the ultimate control setup involves both hardware and multitouch. They have put this approach into practice when building custom solutions for artists such as Orbital, Plastikman or Avril Lavigne’s keyboardist Steve Ferlazzo. And now, if you are a Griid and Livid Code owner, you can experience the power of hybrid control yourself.
The latest Griid update, available in the iTunes App Store, enables a special sync mode with Code. Use Griid to navigate Session View and launch clips. Tap a header in Griid to select a track in Code. Grab knobs in Code to control mixer and effects. Four different Code control modes are available: Mixer, EQ, and two for Devices. Whether you’re working in studio or live on stage, Code and Griid are always in sync.
http://liine.net/
http://lividinstruments.com/
Checking out the Circular Controller used for Kubrick’s The Shining
Wendy Carlos showing her Circular Controller that was used in the construction of proposed tracks for the soundtrack for Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining.
DAW-control – Predator template for Lemur on iOS
A glimpse of the Hands On feature in the dawcontrol – Predator template for Lemur on iOS.
More info: http://dawcontrol.com/product/predator/
Predator is our most advanced Lemur template to date. It is created with the same care and understanding of user needs as all our templates but it just “feels” like there is more to it. We believe that it has something to do with the sound, Predator just sounds awesome!
The template also has beautiful pop-up menus with waveforms, sync modes and more. Instead of dragging a fader in search of the correct value you simply press a button and up comes a menu and you click a button with the option you want.
Hands on is great when you want to control several things at one once. It gives you 4 knobs and an X/Y-pad. All knobs can target a different controller, select it by clicking on the name under the knob. The X/Y-pad has two selectable controllers, one for the X-axis and one for the Y-axis, both selectable directly under the pad itself.
Using A Power Drill As A Synthesizer Control Device
Time to bring out your tool box from the garage and start making some sounds:
This video is a quick test and proof of concept. The Idea is to use a continuous rotation potentiometer as an input connection for drills, in this case the drill is used to control the pitch of a square wave oscillator.
NOTE: I would not recommend you try this out! but If you do intend to try this yourself, please take great care, you could easily hurt yourself or damage your equipment. Also I’d highly recommend using goggles.
How To Create MIDI-Controlled Analog Feedback In Ableton Live
To download the template and find out more info about the soundcard and pedal used, visit the full post on DJTechtools: http://www.djtechtools.com/2012/05/27/create-rockstar-style-analog-distortion…
New DJ controller: 4TRACKTRIGGER – featuring DJ RASP
Check out the video above to see DJ RASP mash it up on this brand new controller:
After the successful launch of our “4midiloop”-Mix Controller it is now time to introduce the latest hardware for sophisticated DJ’s.
What you’re witnessing is the continual visual collaboration between DJ RASP [UK DMC & IDA Champion DJ] & GJIGGY [DA MAN ON DA CAM] again pushing the boundaries and technology with yet another “WORLD’S FIRST & EXCLUSIVE” DJ HARDWARE HD PROMO.
“4TrackTrigger” the Traktor-Weapon made by the German Faderfox and the Swiss Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions.
A compact and uncompromising 4 Deck Controller, specifically designed for Traktor Pro 2.5 in the external mixer mode.
This new instrument is designed with passion for detail and is handmade in Switzerland / Germany. It is the ultimate instrument made by professionals for professionals. It comes with extensive details and a lot of new control features 150 buttons in different colours and sizes to trigger hot cues, to start samples and to activate effects. 6 displays and 172 LED’s for loop length, loop recorder and master clock. 17 encoder for quick access to functions like browse, seek loop-size and loop-move which are a must for a modern digital DJ. 2 additional pedal connections rear sided to control every effect parameter on the fly.
Everything is fitted into an ergonomically and functional aluminium case, powered by Faderfox!
Available mid June, further information will follow shortly…
…PURE BEATS, & CONTROLLERISM to my dope V & A edits, grading & mastering.
Peace All.
All-in-one DIY DJ Controller workstation
Background info:
Here is an awesome computer mod that I have been working on for the last four months. I built this computer mod to appeal to DJ’s and music artists. I call it DJ SOUND CONTROL or DSC for short.
I made it as compact as possible, but not too small that you could not be comfortable performing a set. I added a powerpack that allows true portability, giving you a full hour of power without plugging it in.
With the 23″ touch screen the performance can now include finger gestures and multitouch controls. Crazy RGB backlit panels makes sure your party keeps hoppin’ through the night. Cutting edge DJ hardware, like the Midifighter that has been customized to put super fresh effects right at the fingertips of both your right and left hands, will make this a musical game changer. Built in Meeblip digital synth controlled by the optional slide out keyboard will let you rip off an amazing bass solo or dub step routine.
On board effects from the Alesis NanoVerb give you instant overall expression of the multiple outs. And the meat and potatoes customized Numark Mixtrack gives you all the standards that every DJ needs to stylize their set. With tough Lexan custom CNC machined panels and high strength aluminum frame this box is ready to travel around the world with you no matter where and how you perform.
See Blarsky’s site for more info!
DJ Shakey with VoltAxe Controller + Ableton
Background info:
More info: http://bit.ly/KYEIv6
As part of an ongoing tradition here at Dubspot, students perform a live set in front of their instructors and peers during the final week of our Ableton Live Program Level 6. Ableton Certified Trainer and Dubspot instructor DJ Kiva invites musician, DJ, and controllerist Julie Covello, better known as DJ Shakey of NYC’s Warper Party for an innovative and compelling performance in which she utilizes her custom Ableton Live controller the VoltAxe. The Voltaxe encompasses a few other controllers into one to fit her desired goal of breaking the barrier between performer and audience and deliver a dynamic and interactive performance. The VoltAxe is comprised of Novation Launchpad, two USB MIDI controlers from Korg NanoSeries2, Kensington Expert Pro Turbo Trackball Mouse, custom eyepiece, and foam board and custom cabling power.
FL SynthMaker 2 | FL Studio Synth, Effect & Controller Tool
Learn more – http://www.image-line.com/documents/synthmaker.html
FL SynthMaker 2, included FREE with FL Studio Producer Edition, is an audio programming application that is used to create virtual instruments and effects without the need to write basic code. The instruments and effects you create in SynthMaker can be used in FL Studio as ‘native’ plugins and shared with other SynthMaker users. FL Synthmaker 2 loads all Synthmaker 2 projects from the stand-alone version.
Music ‘Earth’ used with permission – Toby Emerson & Tom Day
http://www.image-line.com/documents/powerusers.php?entry_id=1287670312&ti…
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