It will not cost less than the MPD32. No way.Tone Deft wrote: a google search brings up n-o-t-h-i-n-g. price guesses? $250.
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Though looking at it, I'm not sure about the crossfader's close proximity to the rather small transport buttons.
Also wondering how well this will work when in Arrange mode...
Also wondering how well this will work when in Arrange mode...
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About as impressed with Ableton right now as after demo'ing Live for the first time. Feels like it's going to be a great year.
I wonder if some of the Monome/Live software stuff will work with this, in any case the potential for similar stuff is all there.
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I wonder if some of the Monome/Live software stuff will work with this, in any case the potential for similar stuff is all there.
"GB: It’s quite fortuitous for Live users that’s we’ve worked for Akai at this time, as it coincides with our product partnership with Cycling 74, Max for Live. Owners of the APC40 who also own Max for Live can change the way the APC40 controls Live, and completely customize their experience. This means things like step sequencers and drum rack support and other things that only feel right with hardware will now be available for people who own these two great products. The boundaries of what you can do with complete customization and hundreds of LEDs are infinite."
"# Professional feel with rugged, metal chassis and premium controls"
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good call.SMonk wrote:It will not cost less than the MPD32. No way.Tone Deft wrote: a google search brings up n-o-t-h-i-n-g. price guesses? $250.
jamester - lol, shit. "Owners of the APC40 who also own Max for Live can change the way the APC40 controls Live" they can be moved/changed.
as for 'monome stuff', see the above quote, the monome apps can be ported. also, the monomes don't have tri-color LEDs.
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HOT!
finally. i really didnt think it would take so long for a major to make a clip controller. it also speaks a lot of Live's influence on the current DAW market.
do we assume OSC support? will it be properly hackable? the padkontrol could have been so much more if Korg opened it up.
the only downside is how close the X fader is to the transport buttons, the knob might have to go for non DJ sets!
finally. i really didnt think it would take so long for a major to make a clip controller. it also speaks a lot of Live's influence on the current DAW market.
do we assume OSC support? will it be properly hackable? the padkontrol could have been so much more if Korg opened it up.
the only downside is how close the X fader is to the transport buttons, the knob might have to go for non DJ sets!
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Just read the stuff on the Akai site.
Firstly, I am now EVEN MORE excited! It just sounds perfect. Blows the Vestax thing out of the water.
Secondly, it has a metal chassis which suggests a higher cost than the MPD32.
Firstly, I am now EVEN MORE excited! It just sounds perfect. Blows the Vestax thing out of the water.
Secondly, it has a metal chassis which suggests a higher cost than the MPD32.
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Indeed! I am hyperventilating with anticipation here!stringtapper wrote:Fuck the controller!!! -- "max for live"?!?
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nah the controller's cool too
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