Finished Custom built one-off controller/interface Pics

adambam · Post by **adambam** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:41 pm

Hey, just shared this on another abe forum, but thought may be of interest here

....Have just got my one-off custom ableton controller with integrated audio interface back from the workshop. has been 4 months from design to completion.

Here she is

Also I've posted a load more pics on our website here - http://www.zlistersmusic.co.uk/live.php5?f=1
(You can see bigger images on the site by hitting 'download image' under each photo)

Based on 3 faderfoxes (LD2, LC2, LX2) & an Echo Audiofire2 interface, with all self contained wiring also being custom made (standard cables & breakout box were too big to fit within the 'laptop' sized footprint I wanted)

Just plugs & plays, with stereo phono outs & a firewire400 coming from the left of the box & headphone socket & level on the right, & have kept faderfoxes battery powered so we can just rock up with macbook, & box & only need 1 mains plug

I'm lucky enough to have a master carpenter & french polisher in the family, as the woodwork alone totalled 28 hours!!!!!!!

Baron von Case · Post by **Baron von Case** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:43 pm

Noiiiice

SubFunk · Post by **SubFunk** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:45 pm

wow, ubercool.

8O · Post by 8O » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:47 pm

Nice - what kind of wood did you use for the case?

adambam · Post by **adambam** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:54 pm

8O wrote:Nice - what kind of wood did you use for the case?

woodwork was all done by a family member who's a professional carpenter & french polisher & they used cedarwood

Pitch Black · Post by **Pitch Black** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 12:59 pm

That's beautiful!

Though, I reckon if you replaced the knobs and fader caps with wood as well.......

kaffein · Post by **kaffein** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:04 pm

Very nice!

You don't think the I/O will overheat?

Bagle · Post by **Bagle** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:05 pm

fucking lovely

I'm well jealous

Ya should defo use wooden knobs

Pitch Black · Post by **Pitch Black** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:08 pm

I can see it on Antiques Roadshow 100 years from now:

"And here we have a Gentleman's bespoke Raving-box."

Lo-Fi Massahkah · Post by **Lo-Fi Massahkah** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:09 pm

Sweet!!!

Great idea. I've been worried that my Faderfoxes are too light. They're not very steady when you start moving the faders. You have to keep 'em in place with one hand.

I wooden case makes for added stability and great (!) looks.

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Meef Chaloin · Post by **Meef Chaloin** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:17 pm

lovely, well done

ollyb303 · Post by **ollyb303** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:18 pm

OMG that's lovely! I want one for my foxes (I have 3 as well) - are you taking orders? Can you make it in ebony to go with my black laptop?

Seriously though I think you may just have inspired me to get off my arse and do a bit of engineering!

djsynchro · Post by **djsynchro** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 1:34 pm

i'm getting a woody looking at yer foxes

adambam · Post by **adambam** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:12 pm

Pitch Black

That's beautiful!

Though, I reckon if you replaced the knobs and fader caps with wood as well.......

I'm liking the wooden crossfader idea actually... hadnt thought of that!

Pitch Black

I can see it on Antiques Roadshow 100 years from now:

"And here we have a Gentleman's bespoke Raving-box."

lol

kaffein

You don't think the I/O will overheat?

I did consider it, but the audiofire didnt seem to run particularly hot at any time in the month or so I had it previous to the build - but the box is getting thoroughly fiddled with (sorry - i mean 'tested') over this w/e to make sure there's no issues. There's a decent amount of space behind it too which should help out

Hidden Driveways · Post by **Hidden Driveways** » Fri Nov 14, 2008 4:21 pm

Having a solid piece of gear to work with makes a huge difference for me. I bet your playing is going to improve once you get used to this rig.

Making your ideal mobile controller vision a reality is pretty rare. Congrats!