http://store.steampowered.com/living...eamController/
Today, Valve have revealed their new Steam controller. The feature set seems pretty cool for DJing, especially since it's designed to be "hacked" by the community. It is also built to provide very low input latencies.
I see a lot of potential for controlling FX and all that stuff.
If the controller manufacturers won't design good controllers with really touch-sensitive pads, we have to make our own controllers :P
The most prominent elements of the Steam controller are its two circular trackpads. Driven by the player’s thumbs, each one has a high-resolution trackpad as its base. It is also clickable, allowing the entire surface to act as a button. The trackpads allow far higher fidelity input than has previously been possible with traditional handheld controllers. Steam gamers, who are used to the input associated with PCs, will appreciate that the Steam Controller’s resolution approaches that of a desktop mouse.What do you think? Can this controller be an alternative to the likes of the Midifighter?The Steam Controller is built around a new generation of super-precise haptic feedback, employing dual linear resonant actuators. These small, strong, weighted electro-magnets are attached to each of the dual trackpads. They are capable of delivering a wide range of force and vibration, allowing precise control over frequency, amplitude, and direction of movement.
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