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The Novation Launchpad (Review) – The Affordable, Portable Controller For Ableton Live

The Novation Launchpad is the MIDI controller that took the 8 x 8 button matrix mainstream. While it’s been out a few years, we thought it was time to revisit it, in part because the monome-style button matrix has become a de facto interface for working with Ableton Live and also because the Launchpad’s street… Read More The Novation Launchpad (Review) – The Affordable, Portable Controller For Ableton Live

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Save 10% On Sonic Faction’s Instruments, Including The Hatchet For Live

Sonic Faction has introduced The Hatchet, a new virtual analog instrument for Ableton Live. At the Hatchet’s core is the legendary Arp Axxe synthesizer which has been multi-sampled and re-programmed in Live. Here’s what they have to say about The Hatchet: The Hatchet is “a truly rich and warm sounding analog instrument that will take you… Read More Save 10% On Sonic Faction’s Instruments, Including The Hatchet For Live

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The VoltAxe Super-Furry Cyborg Franken-Controller

Julie Covello, aka DJ Shakey, wanted a unique DJ controller. So, she created the VoltAxe – a super-furry cyborg frankenthing. CDM’s Peter Kirn describes Covello’s VoltAxe as “an explosion of color, buttons, keys, velcro, and fur, and coupled with a cyborg-chic eyepiece. The VoltAxe is controllerism gone Mad Max, a post-acocalyptic keytar bred from salvaged parts.”… Read More The VoltAxe Super-Furry Cyborg Franken-Controller

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62 New Music Hacks From Music Hack Day London

Organizers have posted information on 62 new hacks coming out of Music Hack Day London 2011, held this weekend at Barbican Center, London. For a taste of the sort of things coming out of the event – check out the Helimin – a radio-controlled helicopter theremin: See a complete list of the music hacks below.

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