Livid Instruments Code??

[m00n]

Anyone have any experience with this? It looks very sexy and is something I am debating on picking up to accompany my APC40.

Any firsthand info would be nice!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZPek...layer_embedded

http://www.lividinstruments.com/hard...p#totalcontrol

(for you lazy ppl)

Total Control
With a sleek design and portable body, Code provides an incredible amount of control. Each encoder acts as a button as well as a knob, and provides a platform for a wide range of uses and possibilities. Each of the 32 endless encoders are surrounded by an LED ring to show you their position, with the last LED lighting up green when you have reached the maximum value. A white LED is positioned under the encoder that can be used in conjunction with the encoder push button. Each of the 13 rubber push buttons also have white LED's that can be addressable via MIDI. The encoders can also be used in increment, decrement mode, for added functionality. Finally, for maximum flexibility, each button and encoder can send data on its own MIDI channel. Everything on the code controller can be edited with the Code Editor software, and the firmware powering the code is open source (licenced under GPL v3 and available for further expansion or amusement.

Design
Code is housed in a clear anodized aluminum body with hand-finished wood end caps available in many species and finishes. The slanted body makes it easy to control in the studio, or on stage. Bright backlit LED's provide visual communication in the day and night. The minimal nature of the design defy's any specific style or genre, and provides a blank palette for creative performance. The body, style, and detail of the controller give it a true instrument look and feel. Code is proudly crafted and assembled by us in Austin, TX.

Adaptable
Code is a USB powered, class compliant MIDI device. No software, third party applications, or drivers are needed. Simply plug in the controller, launch your application, and start working. The Code editor allows you to remap any of the controls, change MIDI assignments including MIDI channel, create LED maps, and save everything to the internal memory. Under a GPL v3 license, Code's firmware is open source and available for future expansion and customization.


Integration
Standard MIDI in and out jacks are provided on the instrument for controlling multiple devices or computers, and to integrate it into your existing setup. Wether using it with Propellerhead's Reason, Ableton Live, Logic, or Max/MSP, Code's flexibility makes it easy to customize for your specific needs. Code was designed with size in mind, and sit nicely next to a keyboard, controller, laptop or mixer.

Specs
• 6" x 11" x 2" (WDH) / weight 2 lbs.
• USB Powered
• Bi-Directional MIDI communication (talkback)
• Class-compliant: no drivers needed for Mac, Windows, or Linux.
• 32 Programmable encoders, and 45 buttons for talk-back and interactive performance
• Programmable MIDI mapping allows you to change the MIDI settings on the hardware
• Aluminum and wood construction
• Open Source software tools to create your own LED talkback interaction
• Editor included for MIDI editing, and LED talkback programming
• Standard MIDI IN and OUT jacks
• Made in the USA
• Compatible with any software that supports MIDI learn
• ROHS compliant
• Includes USB cable, and registration card

[m00n]

Well I just placed an order for one so I guess I will be letting you guys know..


I'm very excited though from the info and videos I have found on it, it looks to be amazing and a perfect addition to my APC/X1 combo since i use ableton/reason 90% of the time.

[BennyJ]

Do u use traktor in conjunction with ableton?

[m00n]

At this moment, no.. I'm currently researching Rewire and that whole deal.

Ableton seems to accommodate me pretty well for the most part (I'm still new to all this) and to be honest I got Traktor for a friend because thats what he prefers. Finding out that I can use them together made me happy so I've ordered the T-Bible and will start hitting that also...

All in all i'm just a gear whore who buys on spur of the moment.. I would take everything you see me post with a grain of salt, or something like that.

haha