Sasha's Maven to be put into production ?
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 13
  1. #1

    Default Sasha's Maven to be put into production ?

    I just read this on DJ Times .
    DJ Times: What’s your DJ booth setup these days? Are you still DJing with the Maven controller you created for Ableton Live?

    Sasha: Yeah, I am still using the Maven controller. I’m just signing a deal to put it into production. So sometime next year, you can see it and buy it in stores. The top unit will be expensive, but we’re releasing more budget-type versions, too. I’m not sure how many models.

  2. #2
    Tech Mentor steveboyett's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    NorCal
    Posts
    374

    Default

    I want to know how he got away with this, because the software that runs it is open source and expressly not available for commercial use. My understanding is that the guy he contracted to build it (for around $10K -- this dude pocketed $8K easy) didn't inform him that he used it. (It's been a while and my memory on it is a tad hazy)
    Steve Boyett
    Podcasts: Groovelectric | Podrunner | Podrunner: Intervals
    Traktor user

  3. #3
    DJTT Ninja Mod tekki's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Afterhour Ali's lap
    Posts
    11,358

    Default

    In some of the other interviews I heared he paid around 33k in dollars for the first model.

    Also, I keep hearing the Maven Control is going to be released. One of the more likely ones read that it was going to be an all plastic one, to keep costs lower.

    Still, I do hope it will come out one day, either being a complete piece of kit, or a build it yourself kit.
    RSTRCTD | twitter | facebook (RSTRCTD) facebook (LJ) | vimeo | pinterest | my studio | soundcloud (RSTRCTD)| soundcloud (LJ)
    -- CHECK our DEBUT (DEEP)HOUSE EP RELEASE ON BEATPORT "RSTRCTD - EXISTENCE" --

  4. #4
    Tech Guru
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Seattle, WA
    Posts
    1,471

    Default

    ...the software that runs it is open source and expressly not available for commercial use.
    What software was he using? I always assumed it was a straight MIDI controller.

  5. #5
    DJTT Ninja Mod tekki's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Afterhour Ali's lap
    Posts
    11,358

    Default

    Well, if the rumours are correct, they are using MIDIbox with MIDIbox drivers and firmware.
    RSTRCTD | twitter | facebook (RSTRCTD) facebook (LJ) | vimeo | pinterest | my studio | soundcloud (RSTRCTD)| soundcloud (LJ)
    -- CHECK our DEBUT (DEEP)HOUSE EP RELEASE ON BEATPORT "RSTRCTD - EXISTENCE" --

  6. #6
    Dr. Bento BentoSan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    Perth, Australia
    Posts
    6,383

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by steveboyett View Post
    I want to know how he got away with this, because the software that runs it is open source and expressly not available for commercial use. My understanding is that the guy he contracted to build it (for around $10K -- this dude pocketed $8K easy) didn't inform him that he used it. (It's been a while and my memory on it is a tad hazy)
    You will probably find they wont be using midi kits for the production model.

  7. #7

    Default

    I'm taking a wild guess that Korg may be taking this project on being that they discontinued the Zero 4 & Zero 8 .

  8. #8
    Tech Mentor djxsquizet's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2008
    Location
    Huntsville, Alabama
    Posts
    469

    Default

    well seems like its time for me to buy the zero 4 no lol.

    be cool i like looking at new gear but i prob would never buy it.
    www.myspace.com/djxsquizet
    my arsenal:
    2x vestax pdx, numark dxm09, m-audio x session pro, and ableton live 6.

    I spin hip hop/electro/top 40

    my 10minmix video
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqAgSmaG4zM

  9. #9
    DJTT Super Moderator midifidler's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    San Francisco
    Posts
    1,902

    Default

    If you actually have the cash to invest into getting a controller of that scale ready for mass market, the cost of designing your own interface electronics and writing the drivers/embedded code is insignificant.

    Man I could build a bad ass controller for 30 k, Sasha got played for a sucker there.

  10. #10
    Mr. Golden EanGolden's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2008
    Location
    San Francisco
    Posts
    970

    Default

    interesting development, numark is a good guess. Does not surprise me that those mixers are not going to be around- they never did make any sense to me. I dont think building a 1k$ Maven will be a big hit in the current market though.

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •