Kontrol Surface 1974 | KS-1974 is an innovative multi-touch MIDI control surface by SmithsonMartin, the guys behing the amazing Emulator. Connect the KS-1974 to your laptop, desktop or any computer to transform them into a powerful and comfortable 22 inch surface with 4 simultaneous touch points. This is perfect for your studio or live performances. KS-1974 is a state-of-the-art DJ, VJ, and Studio Production tool. KS-1974 is the perfect size for any DJ booth or studio desk. It works with Traktor, Ableton, Virtual DJ, Mixvibes, Torq, Deckadance, Arkaos, Resolume, and any other MIDI based software.

QuNeo is a different species of pad controller
for electronic musicians, DJs, VJs and DIY hackers
while it covers all of the functionality of other pad controllers
QuNeo adds the power of touch recognition in other dimensions

QuNeo is the size of an iPad
and can fit in iPad accessories such as mic clips, stands and more

today’s Android app is a MIDI controller
yupp, it means you can control Ableton Live with an Android phone
check dis:

FingerPlay MIDI is a MIDI controller for Android. Any changes made to the controllers on your phone are transmitted over the WIFI network to a receiving computer using either OSC messages or its own FingerPlay format. The MIDI messages can then be sent to any music software capable of receiving MIDI input.

it’s free and open source, give it a try

Livid Instruments has quietly introduced a new MIDI Controller, Code.

Livid hasn’t made an official announcement about Code yet, but with 32 continuous controllers, it should complement matrix-style controllers very nicely. And with MIDI In/Out, Code could be the ultimate expansion box for hardware synths.

[via Synthtopia]

4MidiLoop is an interesting concept, which looks quite market ready
its a four channel midi controller with designed for Traktor pro dj software
here is the Google translated version of the offical Swiss page

[via Skratchworx]

yupp, he is the little brother of the APC40
been announced at NAMM today
check out the official page for more NFO
but the pix pretty much speaks for itself

Livid Instruments’ Block is one of the best looking MIDI controllers ATM
I totally digg the minimalist style
here is what they say about this beauty

Block is a compact and programmable MIDI control surface designed for interactive audio performance. Built on the same bi-directional and adaptable platform as the Ohm64, Block provides a powerful interface for creating and interacting with sound in a small easy-to-transport body. Sixty four backlight led buttons provide endless possibilities for visual feedback with the instrument by connecting it to Ableton Live, Max/Msp, our open source sounds apps, or any other software that supports MIDI. The open source blockEditor application lets you reprogram any of the controller’s sixty four clip buttons, eight knobs, two faders, and seven function buttons. Block is hand crafted from lightweight wood and aluminum for easy portability.

Akai Professional announces the LPD8 laptop pad controller and LPK25 laptop performance keyboard controller. The LPD8 and LPK25 will make their debut at Akai Professional’s booth, number 400, at the Summer NAMM Show held at the Nashville Convention Center, July 17 – 19. The LPD8 and LPK25 are USB-MIDI controllers for musicians, producers, DJs and other music creators. Each model is less than 13 inches across and weighs less than a pound to easily fit into a laptop case, backpack or messenger bag for extreme portability.

[read the full press release at MATRIXSYNTH]

Open Labs introduced the DBeat – a new portable DJ focused music production workstation that offers iPod integration, a multi-touch touchscreen interface and traditional MPC-style pads. The DBeat will be available for $3,999 USD ($3,499 for pre-orders) in June 2009, directly through Open Labs website or through an authorized resellers. After the jump we have an interesting video, Open Labs co-founder Victor Wong visits The Crystal Method at their studio in LA, and shows them DBeat.

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