PlayBox: Multitouch Control of Ableton Live
October 28th, 2009
As computer music practice – part composition, part instrumental play – spreads, the idea of software interface as performance tool is becoming second nature. Putting those opposable thumbs and sensitive fingertips to work, multitouch controllers are growing in number, variety, and sophistication. Berlin-based artist Marco Kuhn shows off his beautiful creation, the PlayBox multitouch hardware, and its first app, PlayLive.
More info @ AbletonTweets!
We have lift-off!
October 2nd, 2009
Launchpad is a dedicated controller for Ableton Live, co-developed by Novation and Ableton. Perfect for DJing, performing live or working in the studio, Launchpad features a multi-color, 64-button grid, control modes for the Session View and Live’s mixer, two fully-programmable User Modes and dedicated scene-launch/function buttons.
Check the Ableton and Novation sites for more info, movies and blabla!
World’s first DJ battle!
June 3rd, 2009
Controllerism
June 3rd, 2009
John Beez has created the Fretless Fader, which basically separates the crossfader from a Vestax PMC06 DJ mixer and puts it on rails for some “fretless” controller action. The inventive rail system is controlling the record’s pitch via MIDI. He even throws in some talkbox action for even more nuttiness.
Found through the Controllerism forum and the FutureMusic blog.
Midi Madness
May 9th, 2009
Mad Decent iPhone App
May 1st, 2009
Crazy app for that extra mad touch of decent party extravaganza! Check it, grab it, go mad …
From Belgium with interaction love.
April 27th, 2009
AudioCubes are a modular live performance instrument that let you shape sound, create music and perform live through hands-on interaction with wireless intelligent objects. The cubes interface seamlessly with your existing audio software through MIDI and require minimal setup. They work with your existing VST Plug-ins. Templates and sounds are included to get you started quickly. Multiple users’ AudioCubes talk to each other wirelessly without complicated setup. High-speed, high-resolution, better-than-MIDI sensor technology makes sure even the most subtle performance gestures are captured.
More info at www.percussa.com.
Ableton Booooooze
April 27th, 2009
The perfect compagnon for an evening at the mixing desk!
Out of the booth!
April 27th, 2009
An all-in-one DJ solution from Wacom at Frankfurt’s Musik Messe 2009. Will DJ’s really want to leave the DJ booth and are they willing to pay around 1500 Euros for this machine? Keep an eye on the FutureMusic blog for more…
Techno Brega, a better music business model
February 28th, 2009
A music scene called Tecno Brega making use of an alternative business model has emerged in the city of Belem in Brazil. This parallel music industry has been active for years and has achieved great success. Several hundred new Tecno Brega records are produced and released every year by local artists, with both the production and distribution taking place outside of the mainstream music industry. The tecno brega model is simple: the music lies outside the realm of traditional copyright and is used as a method of marketing events. Every weekend the “sound system” parties attract thousands of people to the outskirts of Belem to listen to the Tecno Brega music. The parties are advertised by the distribution of the music itself. The numbers are incomplete, but the Belem scene alone brings in yearly revenues of several million US dollars.
Full post contains a short Youtube documentary presented by DJ Beto Metralha. Ch-ch-check it out!