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.
EKS Otus is one of the hottest things on the DJ controller universe now. Even the design sells it, but how does it perform in action? DJ Mag get in depth with the Otus controller with guest reviwer Dino Psaras.
Verdict: WANT, more than ewwa ;)
This terrific video is about a hacked hardware crossfader, created by John Beez, that slides up and down on rails. As he says: – This is the first public view of the Fretless Fader system I designed for use with the Controller One (posted February 22, 2009). With this you can cut and change notes through 2 octaves without taking your hands away from the vinyl and fader. -
Bonus points for the added oldschool talkbox ;)
The P22 Music Text Composition Generator allows any text to be converted into a musical composition. This composition is displayed in musical notation and simultaneously generated as a MIDI file.
Here is a quick demo
This piece was generated from the following text :
- AudioPorn Central your daily dose of hot sweaty juicy sounds and toys -
Instrument: Acoustic Grand Piano
BPM: 130
When you finished your composition, you can print it or save it as a MIDI file, then you can play with it n any music editor or generate an mp3 from the MIDI file with a software like Direct MIDI to MP3 Converter . FUN!!!!
upload your creations to our dropbox!!
send the music in mp3 and the source text as well
we will post the best pieces ;)
Bach’s organ piece, with a brilliant animation. Check out musanim ’s production notes for this piece and if you want to create something like this, use this tool to generate your vid from any MIDI file. Let us know if you made something!
