Published on Apr 26, 2013 Naonext·2 videos
You might remember the Naonext Crystall Ball from yesterday's Sponsor Shoutout for Woodbrass.com. Above is a teaser video and below is a demo followed by full details on the device currently available at Woodbrass.com here.
"The Crystall Ball is a brand new MIDI controller based on movement detection.
Designed by Naonext.
More info at http://www.naonext.com
Get the full song by Damny here: http://tinyurl.com/bmt79t4
Film Making: Charlie Mars.
Thanks to Damny & Le point bar Nantes."
Crystall Ball Demo n°1
Published on May 6, 2013
"Small footage showing how to use memorization feature with MIDI notes and effects.
more infos: http://www.naonext.com"
"The Crystall Ball is a movement based interface that allows intuitive control of machines: MIDI synthesizers or creation softwares.
Faders and knobs disappear and give place to optical sensors sensitive to distance and speed, in order to control samples, effects, lights, videos, etc., bringing a new dimension to computer assisted creation.
Completely programmable, the backlit keyboard and the five optical sensors provide endless control possibilities.MIDI standards and class compliant, the Crystall Ball is USB plug'n'play and compatible with most software such as Ableton Live, Serato, Logic Studio, Max / MSP. Through a standard MIDI port the Crystal Ball can also control synthesizers, samplers or drum machines.
Innovative controller
With optical sensors, the Crystall Ball breaks conventions and bring a new dimension to the man-machine interface.
In addition to unmatched interaction provided by its innovative technology, its unique design allows the realization of performance not possible with current control surfaces such as intuitive and simultaneous control of several notes and / or independent effects.
Adaptable & Configurable
MIDI standards and class compliant, the Crystall Ball is USB plug'n'play and compatible with most software such as Ableton Live, Serato, Logic Studio, Max / MSP,...
Each keys allows you to assign any MIDI command to the various sensors, like notes or effect controls. With 24 banks of 5 presets, the Crystall Ball offers endless control possibilities.
Care and effort made into design to get the best intuitivity, give the Crystall Ball a real instrument look and feel.
Totally French made, with high quality materials, it has an unique "French Touch".
Specifications
- 1 USB port
- 1 MIDI In / 1 MIDI Out
- 1 Jack port (footswitch)
- 5 optical sensors
- Rubber keyboard
- High quality materials, metal frame
keys + sensors duo:
Each key can be configured in two modes.
Crystall Ball mode:
The MIDI command is sent when the correponding sensor detects an object. The distance is measrued in real time, turning the sensors into virtual knobs or faders.
Pad mode:
MIDI command is sent when the key is pressed like a classic pad"
