NAMM: Mode Machines and Livid Instruments at NAMM

via Peter Nyboer on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

"Hey, just wanted to give a plug for Mode Machines and Livid Instruments - showing at NAMM in E1009. Come check it out!"

Some of what to expect...

http://lividinstruments.com/
"CNTRL:R is a contemporary MIDI performance instrument for creative music production. Housed in a lightweight aluminum body, this controller is ideal for live performance and studio production. Create rhythms, sequence and perform drums, launch clips, mix tracks, and have complete control over your performance with CNTRL:R’s advanced set of features. High quality faders, push button encoders, rotary knobs, expression pedal inputs, and keypads backed with RGB lights give you all the controls you need for an interactive performance. With scripts available for Ableton Live and NI Traktor, the CNTRL:R meets the needs of anyone looking to perform electronic music. CNTRL:R is designed and hand crafted in Austin, TX."

"Our XPC Expansion Controllers are a perfect addition to your Block or OhmRGB. These hand-held controllers plug right into your expansion jack and extend your realm of control. The XPC controllers are plug and play and don't require any special setup. Housed in a sleek anodized aluminum case, these handy modules come in a variety of configurations that adds more continuous control to your rig."

See http://lividinstruments.com/ for more.

Some of the synthy items from http://www.modemachines.com/. Be sure to see their site for more.

MODE MACHINES BBQ BaBy SeQuencer
Analog style step sequencer with MIDI and USB

"The Socksbox MK2 is the consequent onwards devolopment of the perfect TB-303 Clone. We have improved the production flow of this model and switched the production to exclusive 100% German hand made quality.
This fact will guarantte you a much better sound by full discrete analogue signal processing. We also guarantee that our chief technician will calibrate each unit personally and by hand to sound like a real TB-303."

"SID is an 8-Bit desktop synthesizer with a double personality.

It's simplistic layout and ease of use delivers pleasure at the first touch and it's familiar step sequencer will have you programming patterns and beats in no time. 3 expression knobs control the key features of each Patch for instant results.

But don't let it's simplicity fool you:
The supplied SID STUDIO SOFTWARE enables you to tweak every parameter under the hood! Draw and design your patches with instant feedback from the SID. Also check out the NERD-PANEL, a powerful interactive blueprint which enables you to address the chip one pin at a time - also a great educational tool.

Features

100+ Patches
50+ Wavetables drum sounds/effects
AUDIO IN
AUDIO OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT"