Novolution has announced a new matrix MIDI controller for Ableton Live, the GridPad Ten x Eight, that promises to “let you break free from the 4/4 routine”. The Ten x Eight, pronounced “ten X eight”, is unique in that it features a grid of eight rows with ten buttons, instead of the standard eight by… Read More New GridPad 10×8 Live Controller Lets You Break Free From The 4/4 Routine
Stray Technologies has announced that their Bliptronic 5000-to-Monome Clone conversion kit is now available. This kit includes Everything you need to convert your ThinkGeek Bliptronic 5000 synthesizer to a fully working “Arduinome” style open-source Monome Clone controller. The kit includes PCB, FTDI (usb-to-serial) cable, programmed Atmega microcontroller, electronic parts, potentiometers, ribbon cable, connectors, and extensive… Read More Bliptronome Bliptronic 5000 To Monome Conversion Kit Now Available
Livid Instruments today announced the new Block NE, the Nova Musik Edition of the new Livid Block controller. This version of the Block controller has a glossy black wood body, black anodized aluminum faceplate, and green LED’s. The Livid brand on the side has been replaced with the Nova Musik star, as it is available… Read More Livid Announces $399 Block NE Controller
Livid Instruments‘ Peter Nyboer published an interesting post over the weekend, explaining his thoughts on why you should buy one of his company’s controllers, like the Livid Block, over alternatives from larger companies, like Akai’s APC40 or the Novation Launchpad: Jay and I first saw the APC40 at the NAMM convention in January. We went… Read More Livid Explains Why You Should Buy An Ohm64 Instead Of An APC40 Or A Novation Launchpad
[flickrvideo]http://www.flickr.com/photos/spikenzie/3572164430/[/flickrvideo] Spikenzie‘s PolyPhonic SQ is a 64 button, wireless – Bluetooth, MIDI controller with a steampunk twist. The controller is based on the Project 64 Button board hardware, an Arduino and serial to MIDI software from SpikenzieLabs. It is fully polyphonic – any number of keys may be pressed at the same time and notes… Read More Awesome Steampunk Matrix Music Controller
