Controlling Ableton Live through an Ohm 64
Producer/DJ Eliot Lipp discusses and demonstrates how he uses his Livid Instruments OHM 64 MIDI controller to control Ableton Live.
Eliot explains the functionality and layout of his project and controller; as well as his custom effects and tools to add variation and complexity to his music.
After the tutorial there is a section of his live performance from a recent show in Austin, Texas.
The Ohm64 is an adaptable, programmable, and interactive MIDI control surface designed to give you hands-on control over your performance. High-quality sliders, knobs and buttons provide the interface for creative expression, whether you’re mixing samples and synths or DJ’ing a cutting-edge set. Constructed with an aluminum faceplate and a gorgeous body of hand-finished wood, the quality is felt down to your fingertips. All of our controllers are proudly hand crafted and assembled for artists by artists in our Austin, Texas shop.
The Ohm64 has bi-directional talkback communication allowing the controller to talk to your software, and software to your device. MIDI messages can be sent to the Ohm64 to light up the buttons for an interactive performance. Completely programable and mappable, the Ohm64 provides a flexible control surface that be used with any software or setup. Completely USB powered means you don’t have to worry about adapters and and power strips, and it is plug and play so no drivers are required.
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DATAMASKIN
The OHM64 is serious performance. Out of the box it is cool, but the fun is in the remapping. The editor will stumble you for a long while, plan on 50-150 hours to get it running in a custom fashion.
Well worth the investment.
If you are thinking of getting one talk to the folks at Livid, there are some features that are a little confusing on the unit and if you are on the fringe you may have issues (like thru MIDI)..
Right now I advise this unit for advanced users. If you are not needing serious performance (less lag or custom mapping) this unit may not be the best match (yet).