Custom Controller - Share your imaginative designs!
I build many things, but one thing I am most passionate about is custom controllers. Here are some of the older controllers I built.
My current thesis focuses on creating a web-based framework which enables people to design and build custom DIY controllers as easily as possible. The project emphasizes accessibility, customization, affordability, and open-source.
Just curious what kinds of controllers you guys would like to use that are not commercially available. I encourage you to think beyond conventions, and most importantly, imagine how this controller will suit a specific purpose and enable for a more effective and expressive performance.
If you are interested in collaborating on the project find me at fuzzywobble[DOT]com
At now, I’m more into production than DJing.
The controller I’ve always dreamed of would look similar to an analogue mixing console (10-20 endless encoders and one main volume fader and maybe a second multi-purpose-fader per channel. Then let’s say 30 channels) but then only be midi-controller to control the DAW. I know there are some concepts commercially available but most of them don’t fit my wishes or simply are highly unaffordable.
I think one day I will have to build something like that myself.
Also, I miss something like the former UC33 on the controller market. A controller containing 8 (best would be motorized) faders and 8 times 4 (or more ) encoders to give you physical access to 8 (or more) channels in Ableton Live.
Your DIY controllers look really good! I just wondered why you didn’t give them more controls like commercial products have instead of less. But I guess, this is only the beginning for bigger projects
) encoders to give you physical access to 8 (or more) channels in Ableton Live.