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Category: MIDI Controllers

How To Make A Futuristic MIDI Guitar (The Quadwave)

Developer Michael Zarimis shared this video that provides a concise overview of his work creating a futuristic MIDI guitar, the Quadwave.… Read More How To Make A Futuristic MIDI Guitar (The Quadwave)

August 8, 20253 Comments

How To Make A DIY Bluetooth MIDI Controller

The controller features 10 performance modes, connects over Bluetooth MIDI and works with any DAW or hardware synth.… Read More How To Make A DIY Bluetooth MIDI Controller

August 6, 2025August 8, 20252 Comments

Telepathic Instruments Orchid Review – Hands-On With Tame Impala’s Idea Machine

Here’s a hands-on review of the new Orchid, an advanced chord-generating hardware synthesizer. … Read More Telepathic Instruments Orchid Review – Hands-On With Tame Impala’s Idea Machine

August 3, 2025August 5, 202512 Comments

Morphonium Expressive Gestural MIDI Controller Sneak Preview

This video demonstrates the Morphonium, a 3-part family of MIDI controllers that can be used to expressively shape sound in realtime.… Read More Morphonium Expressive Gestural MIDI Controller Sneak Preview

July 24, 20253 Comments

MIDI Kalimba First Look

PeacockMedia shared this first look at MIDI Kalimba, a MIDI controller that’s played like a kalimba, with fingers or thumbs on touch-sensitive pads. … Read More MIDI Kalimba First Look

July 23, 20258 Comments

Gestural Synth Jam With Airbending

AirBending is a macOS app that transforms hand gestures into musical expression using computer vision and MIDI technology.… Read More Gestural Synth Jam With Airbending

July 20, 2025July 20, 20256 Comments

Novation Launch Control XL mk3 Now Available

The Launch Control XL mk3 is designed to give you hands-on control of your entire workflow, whether you’re in the box, DAWless, or somewhere in between.… Read More Novation Launch Control XL mk3 Now Available

July 16, 2025July 18, 20252 Comments

Roto-Control Integration With Bitwig Studio Now Available

Melbourne Instruments and Bitwig have announced that Roto-Control’s deep integration with Bitwig Studio is now available, with the release of Firmware 2.0.… Read More Roto-Control Integration With Bitwig Studio Now Available

July 11, 20254 Comments

Pipo Interfaces Launches New MIDI/OSC ‘Sensing Playground’

Pipo offers a set of wireless sensor devices that let users control sound, visuals, and interactive systems using motion, touch, distance, and analog inputs. … Read More Pipo Interfaces Launches New MIDI/OSC ‘Sensing Playground’

July 6, 2025July 8, 2025Leave a comment

New Application, Airbending, Turns Your Mac Into A Gestural MIDI Controller (Sneak Preview)

Airbending is a new macOS application that turns your computer into a MIDI controller.… Read More New Application, Airbending, Turns Your Mac Into A Gestural MIDI Controller (Sneak Preview)

June 25, 20252 Comments

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