New akai ableton controller

McQ714 · Post by **McQ714** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 6:51 pm

sorry.. double post!!

glitchrock-buddha · Post by **glitchrock-buddha** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:00 pm

what's the row above solo? I can't read that word. Looks like ACTNHTOH. Is that some weird german word?

4.33 · Post by **4.33** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:03 pm

glitchrock-buddha wrote:what's the row above solo? I can't read that word. Looks like ACTNHTOH. Is that some weird german word?

for those without glasses it says ACTIVATOR

glitchrock-buddha · Post by **glitchrock-buddha** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:05 pm

4.33 wrote:
glitchrock-buddha wrote:what's the row above solo? I can't read that word. Looks like ACTNHTOH. Is that some weird german word?
for those without glasses it says ACTIVATOR

What do you suppose that does? I'm assuming track select selects the device currently being controlled so I wonder what activator is for?

Hidden Driveways · Post by **Hidden Driveways** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:07 pm

glitchrock-buddha wrote:
4.33 wrote:
glitchrock-buddha wrote:what's the row above solo? I can't read that word. Looks like ACTNHTOH. Is that some weird german word?
for those without glasses it says ACTIVATOR
What do you suppose that does? I'm assuming track select selects the device currently being controlled so I wonder what activator is for?

I take it to mean it's the Track on/off button. Ableton's mute.

4.33 · Post by **4.33** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:07 pm

glitchrock-buddha wrote:
4.33 wrote:
glitchrock-buddha wrote:what's the row above solo? I can't read that word. Looks like ACTNHTOH. Is that some weird german word?
for those without glasses it says ACTIVATOR
What do you suppose that does? I'm assuming track select selects the device currently being controlled so I wonder what activator is for?

no fucking clue, man! no fucking clue!

4.33 · Post by **4.33** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:09 pm

Hidden Driveways wrote:
glitchrock-buddha wrote:
4.33 wrote: for those without glasses it says ACTIVATOR
What do you suppose that does? I'm assuming track select selects the device currently being controlled so I wonder what activator is for?
I take it to mean it's the Track on/off button. Ableton's mute.

ditto, i'm so excited that my brain starts to melt)))

glitchrock-buddha · Post by **glitchrock-buddha** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:27 pm

Hidden Driveways wrote:
glitchrock-buddha wrote:
4.33 wrote: for those without glasses it says ACTIVATOR
What do you suppose that does? I'm assuming track select selects the device currently being controlled so I wonder what activator is for?
I take it to mean it's the Track on/off button. Ableton's mute.

Shit, of course. I think I lost some brain cells in all the excitement.

stutter · Post by **stutter** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:44 pm

Tarekith wrote:shit?

that at me?
"-ish" meaning around about - like "I'll be there at eight-ish" meaning I'll turn up when I please.

I just didn't know that it would be directly replaceable, and wondered what quality the standard one would be, never having played with Akai gear before. I'd love a good midi crossfader, not come across one yet.

I guess too I was wondering because these sorts of details imply well-thought out design, or annoying design.

xherv · Post by **xherv** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:48 pm

stutter wrote:I'd love a good midi crossfader, not come across one yet.

It probably won't be implemented as MIDI . . . vertical software/hardware integration ftw

Khazul · Post by **Khazul** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:55 pm

Hidden Driveways wrote:
tempus3r wrote:One thing I don't like from looking at the pictures is that the knobs seem to have a smooth finish.
Maybe I'm a sucker for design, but I noticed right away that I liked the way the knobs looked. They're... they're... sensual looking.

Hmm - actually I have never really been a fan of the feel of the knobs and sliders on an mpc and in particular the buttons (pads are nice though) - for some reaosn it is probably THE hardest thing to tap tempo in in existance (MPC2500 that is).

Kent_in_CO · Post by **Kent_in_CO** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 7:57 pm

That sinking sound you hear is the monome's market value.

The only potential flaw I can see here is the faders, which apparently aren't motorized. When changing between groups of tracks - whether in the studio or during a live set - they'll remain static and need to be readjusted. That would make the transition less seamless when you go from say, 1-8 to 9-16.

Not complaining though; adding a motorized feature would've jacked up the cost and added a source of potential hardware failure.

evon · Post by **evon** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:41 pm

six_o_clock_crow wrote:
Angstrom wrote:now to ebay my belongings off so I can afford one!
If my granny was still with us... well, I'd Ebay her to get one

What happened your Granny???? Or probably I should ask how many controllers do you own? I am curious ..how many more of your distant family are still around?

Robert Henke · Post by **Robert Henke** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:43 pm

Kent_in_CO wrote:That sinking sound you hear is the monome's market value.

The only potential flaw I can see here is the faders, which apparently aren't motorized. When changing between groups of tracks - whether in the studio or during a live set - they'll remain static and need to be readjusted. That would make the transition less seamless when you go from say, 1-8 to 9-16.

Not complaining though; adding a motorized feature would've jacked up the cost and added a source of potential hardware failure.

I disagree about the Monome. It is not a "controller" it is more a piece of art that can be used with MAX. I would even say that APC40 + MAX + Monome is a killer combo !

R.

wovenskin · Post by **wovenskin** » Thu Jan 15, 2009 8:44 pm

after watching the video, I'm even that much more excited.
I can't imagine a better controller.