Undead Instruments unleash the TimeFrog2 controller
The timeFrog II is a powerful and flexible MIDI device dedicated to music computer and MIDI applications. The spin/inertial sensor provides a totally new kind of control surface, which opens new way for playing with parameters. The 8 endless encoders, 4 potentiometers and 6 buttons form a functional and compact. There is also a embedded 4 steps sequencer: 4×4 steps x 6 voices This patch was setup in Ableton Max For Live using only two instances of SonicCharge’s Synplant software synthesizer. These two patches where customized and designed to work with the timeFrogII. Creating for some very unique musical gestures. All sequencing and note generation is from the timeFrog controller.
undeadinst.com/products/timefrog
The timeFrog is an open hardware plateform. The firmware stands under GPLv3 license. New functionnalities, new modes can be added, the whole device can be totally reprogrammed.
Hardware Specs:
» Inertial surface control
» position and speed messages
» absolute and relative mode
» 0-127 looping or 0-127 locked values
» 8 endless ecoders with LED position display
» 4 buttons soft touch
» 2 buttons hard touch
» 4 faders
» MIDI in, thru, out
» USB self powered
» Dimensions: 260x160x50mm
» Firmware:
— 1.0: controller/keyboard
— 1.1: controller/4 steps sequencer
— 1.2: controller/keyboard/4 step sequencer
— 1.3 planned: 4 automates, arpeggiator editor
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