Yet another MIDI controller project I'be built based on the Teensy development board, inspired by Ableton Push and NI Maschine. The concept behind this device is that it's going to be used as a 3rd deck instrument ( sample launcher, drum pad, step sequencer ) in Ableton Live synced with my Traktor setup for some live, Reachie Hawtin style percussions on top of a DJ set. And now with Traktors unlocked remix decks it can be used there as well.
Technology wise, there is an 4x4 white LED button pad connected through I2C, multiplexed on a MCP23008, which feels great for finger drumming. Two push rotary encoders with LED's and four analog potentiometers and a shift button, when pressed down you can switched between 8 banks and 4 channels, plus some more settings. This gives us 128 unique mappable elements just on the button pad itself. The rotary encoders can also banked and when engaged, their value is displayed as a graph on the button pad. Every element can send a secondary CC or Note message for more mapping possibilities. The over all build is very light and small, I was also lucky to find silver cast acrylic which looks great.
Here are some build photos
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Blog: http://tomashg.com/?p=931
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06-29-2013, 12:15 PM #1Tech Mentor
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Digital Warrior ( DIY mini Maschine/ Push )
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06-29-2013, 12:28 PM #2Tech Guru
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How much?
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06-29-2013, 12:34 PM #3
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Nice one! Love it...
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06-29-2013, 12:58 PM #4Tech Mentor
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Good question, if you are interested drop me an email, if I find enough people I might make a batch with proper PCBs and everything. Or maybe a DIY kit with a PCB to solder everything on top, you just order the basic parts, this will cut down the costs of shipping and import/export taxes.
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06-30-2013, 09:55 AM #5Tech Guru
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Are the knobs changing clips or something? Really neat!
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06-30-2013, 10:19 AM #6
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kickstarter?
Originally Posted by ghztomash
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06-30-2013, 07:41 PM #7Tech Guru
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Yeah dude kick starter it you definately could find people for it. Especially as an alternative to Machine
Setup: VAI-40, Nanokey2, APC20, Ableton, (Shit ton of VST), TP2, DN SC2000, LPD8 (RIP) MF3D (with custom Mapping FX for ableton for Turnado and Artillary2 (ill release it when its been perfected.) PM me if interested in the mapping or helping me with it. Originally Posted by ctrld
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06-30-2013, 07:42 PM #8Tech Guru
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Awesome performance and project.
The MUSIC is what matters!
Everything else is _________
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06-30-2013, 09:57 PM #9Tech Guru
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Nice drumming!
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07-12-2013, 02:34 AM #10Tech Mentor
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thats a cool controller I would buy one for the step sequencer remix thread you posted up. Great work
MBP 17 " , Allen & Heath Xone 92 , 2 X NI D2 , Midi Fighter Twister , MF3D , Maschine Mk2 , KRK RP6 G2 , Push , Technics 1210 mk2 , Aiaiai TMA-1 Studio Young Guru
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