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How Akai Advance Could Best NI’s Komplete Kontrol in Smart Keyboards
Smart keyboard controllers that integrate with software have been something various makers have tried frequently over the years, with various degrees of success. Propellerhead helped lead the way with Automap in Reason, which could cleverly link on-screen controls to devices. But by the time this was translated to multiple pieces of software, the resulting “automatic” […]
Read moreThe DIY Display: OSCAR is an Open, Ultra-high-res Screen Controller
It’s about time the maker movement tackled display technology. Enter OSCAR (Open SCreen AdapteR). It’s the sort of super high-resolution 9.7″ LCD panel you’d expect trapped inside something like an iPad, but you can connect it directly to a computer via Arduino. Now, the actual “DIY” bit here is pretty simple: it’s just the interface. […]
Peter Kirn - March 13, 2014
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Live 9.1 Preview: Dual Monitors, More Push Sequencing, High-Quality Sample Rate Conversion
In the midst of a pop-up week of events held with Köln’s Kompakt Records, Ableton has offered a surprise peek into what’s coming soon to Live. 9.1 is a free update for all users, adding some widely-requested features. There’s no release date yet – we’re awaiting a more formal announcement with details soon – but […]
Turning 24 Touch Displays into a Multi-Player OS: Obscura’s Steve Mason [NXNE]
Amanda Connon-Unda - July 19, 2013
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Turning 24 Touch Displays into a Multi-Player OS: Obscura's Steve Mason [NXNE]
Amanda Connon-Unda - July 19, 2013
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PixelPusher to Make Networked Syphon Displays from LEDs, Easily, in Crowd-funded Project
Peter Kirn - April 16, 2013
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I Want My IR TV: A Giant Screen Made of 625 Remote Controls
Peter Kirn - February 4, 2013
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In Black Droplets, the Monochrome LCD Transformed Into Medium
Peter Kirn - October 8, 2012
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