MODULAR concept Midi DJ Controller

olafmol · Post by **olafmol** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 5:22 pm

this modular controller is missing a jogwheel module, something the size of a CDJ100 or something

Macrostructure · Post by **Macrostructure** » Wed Apr 13, 2005 9:02 pm

Pitch Black wrote:Show me an electronic musician that DOESN'T.

old Lego, of course

naturally

Komplex · Post by **Komplex** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 2:29 am

bump

Boxerfresse · Post by **Boxerfresse** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 7:30 pm

found this info & pic @ gearjunkies ....

for me it looks still interesting, so I wait and see !

Simply plug *MODULES* in the Backplane, assign midi controls in your favorite software, and you’re ready to play

The MAWZER is build with ruged materials,enclosed in a flight-case box for maximum reliability in your live experience. The revolutionary MODULAR concept of MAWZER is the key for an effective eDJ work. Change the configuration in seconds to adapt your studio project or live situation, day afer day.

Quick overview:
- 32 modules slots (ex 128 pots max.)
- 8 different modules to choose from
- MIDI and USB connections
- MTC and midiclock generation
- large LCD display
- integrated universal power supply
- any module combination will work

List of available modules:
- POT : 4 potentiometers
- FAD : 1 fader 10cm
- ENC : 4 encoders
- BUT : 4 buttons w/Led
- XFD : 1 DJ crossfader (6cm) + 2 buttons
- TCH : Touchpad (5*4cm) + 2 buttons w/Led
- KBD : 12 buttons (BankChange style)
- VUM : Stereo Vu-meter

More details aren't available yet, but naturally we will follow The Mawzer and its unique customizing concept closely. As soon we have more information we will let you know. The Mawzer is expected to be released in the 2nd quarter of this year.

take this link for a previewpic ...

http://www.gearjunkies.com/news_info.php?news_id=563

Angstrom · Post by **Angstrom** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:07 pm

I notice their site is working and they are posting some interesting info in their forum

the spooky thing is that all the images are 3d renders ... weird.

http://www.mawzer.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3

additionally , check out the depth of the box compared to the depth of the modules to the side in this image

http://www.mawzer.com/Image/mawzer1.jpg

there is a slot where there are holes where a module is meant to go (nearest the 'camera') there doesnt appear to be enough remaining room for the plug length.

what this tells us is that the 3d renders aren't from production diagrams - ie not to scale of any real thing.
Does this unit actually exist?

looking forward to seeing a module in a hairy dirty hand!

rand · Post by **rand** » Fri Apr 22, 2005 11:43 am

Are those 'touch sensitive' fadders?
Doesn't look like it... being pastic. (?)

Also, I wish for little LCD 'modules' so ya can have a clue what all the assignments are.. (even if it's manually set.)

rRand

Angstrom · Post by **Angstrom** » Wed May 04, 2005 12:57 pm

sorry to add to their marketing, but perhaps they'll knock some money off for me?

The mixer preconfigured setup cost conversion
970.00 EUR = 1,256.48 USD
970.00 EUR = 661.039 GBP

computo · Post by **computo** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:13 pm

I dont care how cool that thing looks, that price tag is ridiculous

you could build one of those for yourself for far less

DISUYE · Post by **DISUYE** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:17 pm

[quote="computo"]I dont care how cool that thing looks, that price tag is ridiculous

you could build one of those for yourself for far less[/quote]

Think of this as something for people with cash who can't be arsed making thier own. Touring laptop DJs with a dcent schedule for example!!! :)

I think this is a great idea and not an unreasonable price providing the quality is solid. I do feel however that the base unit is damn expensive.

Dan

kabuki · Post by **kabuki** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:18 pm

Angstrom wrote:sorry to add to their marketing, but perhaps they'll knock some money off for me?

The mixer preconfigured setup cost conversion
970.00 EUR = 1,256.48 USD
970.00 EUR = 661.039 GBP

EEEEEHHHHHHHHHCCCCCCCC!!!

wrong answer

next, please....!?

mikemc · Post by **mikemc** » Wed May 04, 2005 5:59 pm

This idea would be cool if it were implemented as a software application housed in a touchscreen MIDI controller. Of course, it would be a bad idea if you really really like the touchy feely of knobs/faders etc.
I have been using my touchscreen monitor and find it loads of fun (although there is room for imrovements) so I could tolerate a touchscreen keyboard, drum pads, knobs, faders etc. etc.

I am picturing a Nintendo DS styled laptop where there are 2 screens, the top would be the DAW GUI and the bottom is the touchscreen controller as opposed to a standard QWERTY keyboard. So you use the bottom touchscreen to connect modules together any way you like (like MAWZER) and have at it. Faders, knobs, switches, buttons, drum pads, crossfaders, synth keyboard etc. etc.
Talk about portable and versatile!

A touchpad, I think you mean? Rather than integrated into the laptop, how about an array of touchpads, say 8 x 16 that you can assign however, plug in via USB. Intercessory software to interpret the x-y values and to allow turning off some of the pads when not needed, also masking of x or y to register one or the other, also recognize "taps" or not, and assignment to MIDI.

For faders, fingers move up and down, for knobs, side to side, Live i-face is where your settings are reflected. Could also be a drum pad at the same time, depending on the assignments.

If the pads could be backlit, that would be way cool, need some way to label them.