Let’s see what is happening out there!

Looks like ribbon controllers are coming back in style.  I have Stribe Duo in my arsenal.  Very cool. Specifically in how you can control variables in a way not available with other types of control surfaces. However, via CDM, comes an article on a DIY Arduino based ribbon controller. Included is a video:

Those of you looking for mo’bettah control or at least a change in the ergonomic nature of how you control data, consider ribbon a good bet.

Ad the DJ culture changes and declines (by some metrics) new things are happening.  I recently began working on a an Allen and Heath Xone Itch controller as a MIDI control surface for Ableton. There is a lot of potential for these units to be used outside of the intended scope of design. Here is another one hitting the market (via GearJunkies).

This unit has a certain new sexiness.  I am definitely interested in helping push the transition form “Wheels of steel” to “Square Pusher”.  Any DJ who wants to step up the game is welcome at my door.

Mark over at ModulateThis! has a new post highlighting an install and methodology. In short he is using a “9box” approach.

I can see my set from here!

This is generally a derivitive of my “Platter” system. The 9box is a 3x3 grid, the Platter system was originally a 4x4 grid and now 4 wide by n tall (using MIDI Remote Scripts allows for variable height).

In short, Mark has standardized a method to interact with Audio Cubes in an improv, teaching, and performance environment. Please visit the site for all the details and to learn more.

MLRV is out. And so is version 2.2. Here is a thread on Monome.org.

David pointed out how the new Max4Live features should be included in a tech round up. And right he is, so here is a (handy dandy) video:

Samplers and loop-packers read Peter’s article here. Good stuff and don’t forget about the cross links.

Give it away, give it away, give it away now!

Oliver chimes in on posting music.  A good read and considerations for any musician. Don’t forget how this underscores the changing state of music and the business.

Open source music creation. Thx Peter!

Korg Monotribe (and more) from the’ Messe:

I avoid the iPad hype. But a few things are worth mentioning. The Gorillas limited edition of the iPad Electribe is kinda fun. Oliver picks it up from here…

And closing out.

DON’T BE LAME AND USE WIRELESS TO CONTROL YOUR SET! Boom -- another solution!