alternate controller

jer_mcclain · Post by **jer_mcclain** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:17 pm

http://www.ergodex.com/content.php?id=12

not sure if this has been posted before, but it looks kinda interesting.

computo · Post by **computo** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 3:56 pm

WOW, that is REALLY cool

jer_mcclain · Post by **jer_mcclain** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 4:06 pm

just found this new one too. a modular controller architecture:
http://www.gearjunkies.com/news_info.php?news_id=563

willum · Post by **willum** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:36 pm

That's so cool! Ergodex is only $150? How could you not get one? My only reservation is that I'm running out of desk space.

The Mawzer looks like a Reaktor UI jumped out of someone's screen and into the real world. Crazy stuff.

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 8:47 pm

willum wrote:That's so cool! Ergodex is only $150? How could you not get one? My only reservation is that I'm running out of desk space.

uhm, yeah... a 150$ computer keyboard... I could build a kick-ass midi controller with that kind of money!

kabuki · Post by **kabuki** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:02 pm

I have an Illustrator CS file for the Mawzer to mock up the layout. PM me if you want it (or, better yet, if you can post it for download for me.)

The Mawzer is similar to an idea I was throwing around, but the Mawzer is a LOT nicer...

I was tossing around the idea of a modular kit that would allow you to use the UCaps and other DYI Midi kits. The kit would have different plates for sliders, pots, wheels etc to be attached to, and connectors to attach the wiring to, so little to no soldering would be necessary, and they could be re-arranged easily...

The Mawzer seems to have taken that to a higher level...

it just needs a mod wheel unit.

computo · Post by **computo** » Wed Apr 20, 2005 9:09 pm

Machinate, your crazy. you couldnt build a 150 controller that you could tear down and setup in different ways, in a nice, attractive package like that. maybe if you were on a production line...

vandeloow · Post by **vandeloow** » Fri May 06, 2005 9:57 pm

is the ergodex controller working with os x? has anyone tried?

Machinate · Post by **Machinate** » Fri May 06, 2005 10:29 pm

computo wrote:Machinate, your crazy. you couldnt build a 150 controller that you could tear down and setup in different ways, in a nice, attractive package like that. maybe if you were on a production line...

No, you're right - it does look nice - but think about it, you could buy 100 used computer keyboards with that kind of money! It's just like the Mawzer modular midi controller - nice, but WAAY too pricey. The ultimarc I-pac is only 35$. Add funky buttons, long metal rods, spiral cable, and I'll show you the meanest trigger-box ever

Anyway, I guess I'm really advocating for people to think outside of the box.