MIDI CONTROLLER + SEQUENCER
Concept & Prototype
"After I didn't find on the market any MIDI Controller in a compact form factor with a big amount of physical control elements like encoders or potentiometers, sliders, and trigger keys, I decided to make my own device".
THE CONCEPT
The device should be extremely compact along with a large amount of physical control elements amount that should be included:
- x1 display
- x16 rotary encoders
- x8 slider potentiometers
- x32 RGB buttons
- x8 functional buttons
- x1 main control element like a wheel or joystick with several extra switches
- USB/C for power (in standalone mode) or for DAW
- a several midi ports for controlling external hardware (in standalone mode)
"After several iterations, the design was accepted, all the parts were bought and tested, and the decision was to make a prototype".
THE PROTOTYPE
Anodized aluminium Case
The first experiment with the case was to make it off the artificial acrylic stone, but, because of its fragileness and poor shockproof the decision was to make it off an anodized aluminium and I was totally happy with the result. Because the main goal was the final aesthetical and tactile result the price was not a point at that stage.
PCB boards and first assembly
The next stage was to make PCB boards, solder all the electronic components on, and the device full assembly test.
"The project currently placed "on hold" because the "embedded" programmer is needed"
main "JOG" wheel with
27 physical functions
As an unexpected result, it is developed and prototyped a multifunctional main wheel.
THANKS FOR WATCHING!
If you are interested in finishing the project together, or you know a person who is, please contact me at: yan.soya@gmail.com
