Square-wave synthesizer built into a nintendo controller
Two square-wave oscillators built into a NES advantage controller with turbo below
Real controller hardware with tons of knobs
Faderfox has long been respected for making boutique-quality MIDI controllers for DJing and Ableton Live performance. In collaboration with FADERFOX, Glanzmann Digital DJ Solutions has developed the new 4midiloop controller. It is the first controller which allows an entire and simultaneous control over four decks and four Effect-Slots in Traktor Pro. Equipped with the world’s best cross and linefader from Eclectic Breaks (Pro X Fade).
Here’s a quick preview, as well as a conversation with designer Mathias of Faderfox.
The controller attracts, not only by ergonomics and functionality but also with its revolutionary stylish light-aluminium body.
4midiloop is great new hardware for ambitious DJs, created to provide excitement and inspiration for many years to come.
Features, in a nutshell (see the full specs on their site):
- 47 potentiometers for effects, nine rubber encoders for browsing, seek/scratch, 152 LEDs, and 166 push buttons. (Damn.) Four faders, “pro” crossfader. See the layout in action.
- Ready-to use with Traktor Pro 1.2.4 and later on Mac and Windows.
- 3.6 kg, even with all that metal.
- USB class-compliant and bus-powered.
Further informations: www.4midiloop.com
Livid´s new code controller
Here is a quick preview of Livid Instruments code controller. It is a grid based encoder controller, where each encoder act’s a a button and knob. I am running Live here with the first knob in each row controlling the level for that column, and the effects for that column on the next 3 knobs. Each knobs also launches a different clip.
VMX Active8 controller – Multi Touch, Tactile controller.
I wonder if the product is as scary as this dude 
Featuring the Mixer control of Ableton Live with the Zero SL MK II
A tutorial to show the Mixer control of Ableton Live with the Zero SL MK II controller. Please note: You will need Live 8.1.3 upwards for this particular integration. Download Automap 3.5 for more instructions in the DAW Setup Guide.
The Ocean Beach Digital DB-1 Drawbar Module
The Ocean Beach Digital DB-1 Drawbar Module is an add-on MIDI drawbar module, designed specifically for Nord keyboards:
The Ocean Beach Digital DB-1 Drawbar Module already knows how to send the right commands for your Nord. The sliders have the exact same spacing as the drawbars on a B-3, and they move the same distance, all in a very small package that fits nicely on top of your Nord. It has an extra set of MIDI jacks so you don’t lose the ability to communicate with other gear. It even has a MIDI merge function built-in, so you can use a second keyboard controller as a lower organ manual. You can use one DB-1 Drawbar Module to control both manuals, or you can use two of them together to have dedicated drawbars for upper and lower manual. No other drawbar controller does all that.
It supports the Nord Electro, Electro 2, Electro3, Stage, Stage EX, and the C1 & C2 organs.
The Ocean Beach Digital DB-1 Drawbar Module is expected to ship soon and sell for $279.
New versions of its M-Audio Axiom USB MIDI keyboard controller
Avid today introduced new versions of its M-Audio Axiom USB MIDI keyboard controller series designed for live performance and software-based music production: Axiom 25, Axiom 49, and Axiom 61.
Building on the comprehensive feature set that popularized the original Axiom line, new features and highlights include:
DirectLink technology: Provides dedicated control surface functionality that automatically maps keyboard controls to common mixer and virtual instrument parameters, giving users hands-on control over their mix and their music, without any complicated set up or user configuration required. DirectLink works with popular DAWs, including Pro Tools®, Ableton Live, Apple Logic Pro and Steinberg Cubase.
Enhanced keybed: An updated semi-weighted piano-style keyboard delivers a musically satisfying playing experience—ideal for playing software and hardware instruments.
Redesigned user interface: Offers better ergonomics for the studio and stage with an angled top panel that makes controls easier to access and view in any environment. New low-profile mixer-style faders (Axiom 49 and Axiom 61 only) enable a hands-on mix experience, while smooth rotary encoders provide precise control over software and MIDI parameters. All models provide informative feedback via a graphic LCD, which is centrally positioned on the Axiom 49 and Axiom 61 for easy viewing.
“Our new Axiom keyboard controllers were designed to make it easier for musicians and producers to play and work with software instruments within their DAW of choice,” said John Krogh, audio segment marketing manager for Avid.
“With out-of-box integration with the industry’s most popular music software, an enhanced keybed, and a modern, ergonomic interface, players and producers can elevate their performance using an affordable, flexible, easy-to-use solution – in the studio and on stage.”
First glimpse at Alexander Randon’s Kaossonome MIDI controller
This video offers a first look at Alexander Randon’s Kaossonome MIDI controller – a new DIY electronic music controller inspired by both the Korg Kaoss Pad and the monome.
Here’s what Randon has to say about the new Kaossonome:
The Kaossonome is my first electronic music controller design. It interfaces the musician via a touchscreen, resting on top of a 256 LED matrix, and eight rotary encoders with push?buttons. Enclosed within an aluminum front panel, a dark wooden frame, and a clear Plexiglas back panel, the controller is protected from external forces and is less than an inch thick.
The touchscreen can be controlled with either a finger or a stylus and the knobs turn and toggle with ease. The Kaossonome powers and transmits serial data over USB. The serial data is then intercepted by a modified version of ArduinomeSerial, which transforms the data into MIDI and OSC. The software savvy electronic musician can design intermediate software devices to grab data from the device, route touch-screen presses and rotary encoder changes to musically defined parameters, and then send data back to the device to control the LEDs.
nspired by Korg’s Kaoss Pad and the Monome, the Kaossonome features Kaoss Pad-like sampling programs and is fully Monome 256 compliant. Additional programs include an algorithmic step sequencer, a beat synced sample chopping performance controller, and many more.
Randon is planning to sell Kaossonome kits. If you’re interested, check out his site.
Beatfly – small illuminated remote-control blimp
Beatfly is a small illuminated remote-control blimp that can be controlled via various interfaces such as MIDI controller, iPhone multi-touch interface, Flash interface on a web site, computer keyboard, mobile phones and voice, and music.
Beatfly is based on open source hardware and software technology, and its technical resources themselves including materials, circuit diagram, mechanical diagram, and software programs are also published as open source under the Creative Commons license.
Kits are available for $65 – but some additional supplies are needed to build it, such as helium and an Arduino.
Self made MIDI controller
Looks pretty nice I must say
It is a self-made MIDI controller based on the ucapps.de hardware platform, extended with goodies such as RGB LEDs.
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