New controllers, brand

[Joel Santos]

I don't think like you APC40 is big yes... maybe too big but still... It's better to have all the control and the more control you have over the program without using the mouse... better! At least as a dj/producer that's how I think and I know for a fact that much producers/Djs hate to use the mouse and prefer to have a controller, easier to try things out for example.

[MrPopinjay]

This with ableton is that you don't really need that stuff. It's such a different ball game. Honestly that's where I'm interested in controllers for. I'd certainly go for something like the twitch for regular mixing, that's for sure! And the whole thing with hating the mouse is that you can't operate two controls at once, with ableton this isn't an issue since the effects of said controls are quantised so you have plenty of time to set up a bunch of action to happen at once.

Trust me, you'll be amazed what you can do with just firing clips in ableton. Some people prefer a grid (I don't, I can't work out what clips are what buttons), some people prefer the mouse. Personally I like a combination of a select-row encoder and fire buttons for each column.

[Joel Santos]

Naaa... I just dont like to use a mouse to control what I can have in buttons! And that way ... you're not djing... you're getting all done at home and then just pressing play... why don't you just record a set and play it? ehehe and a mouse... it seems that you're consulting your email! ehehe

i know what you mean, i use ableton live but i don't agree. i prefer to have all the control and if i dont have to use the mouse... great!

[MrPopinjay]

It's not just pressing play, it's selecting from hundreds of audio snippets across twenty odd channels of music you've produced yourself, plus dummy clips for automation. That's a fuck load more impressive and sounds way better than any standard DJ mix. (if you don't suck)

[Joel Santos]

Ah... that's producing live ok ok. Yes it is ehehe. I was searching around here how to send midi events from ableton live. so i can know what leds to light up and stuff

[MrPopinjay]

I disagree with that title, nothing is actually being made live so I don't believe you can honestly and fairly call it live production. You're just picking tracks, it's DJing.

This is live production in my eyes. He's actually making the music rather than replaying it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUgJM...eature=related

[Joel Santos]

Semantics

[MrPopinjay]

Surely that's what being a member of a tech. forum is all about? :P

[Joel Santos]

Well ... I guess eeheh. Anyhow I think i'll advance with this... thinking on 8 encoders, 8 pots and 8 buttons... i don't know yet...

[Cardell]

These are interesting statements... I really agree with you. I think i'll be the first to make a controller with knobs and encoders.
The problem with livid code are those leds and silicone buttons. hard to make. it values the money but still...

This you tell me weeks after I purchase my Code and before I've had the chance to play with it haha.