Comments on: Livid Ohm Controller: Buttons, Crossfader, Faders for Visualists, Musicians, and DJs http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/ The latest gear, software, and techniques for electronic music production and performance Sat, 05 Jul 2008 04:15:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Create Digital Music » Hands On With Ohm, Wood and Blue Backlit MIDI Controller http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-398102 Create Digital Music » Hands On With Ohm, Wood and Blue Backlit MIDI Controller Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:09:47 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-398102 [...] were split on its potential when they first saw it last year, as you can see in comments. But I’ll be interested to hear how people actually using it respond. I was very impressed [...] [...] were split on its potential when they first saw it last year, as you can see in comments. But I’ll be interested to hear how people actually using it respond. I was very impressed [...]

]]> By: Seth http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-396795 Seth Thu, 14 Feb 2008 01:07:01 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-396795 I think some are missing the point of the Ohm. It's not a general MIDI controller or a generic knob box. If it were, I would agree with some of the negative comments here. What it is, however, is a hardware controller for Union. As a Union controller, it's perfect. There's a knob, slider or button for almost every function you would want to have. The 36-button grid is not for drums, it's a clip selector for Union's 36-clip grid. The eight sliders on the Ohm match the eight effects sliders in Union. The buttons below the sliders match controls in Union. The slider sets are split because in Union they control two different video channels. The wooden slider is where it is because its purpose is to fade between channel A on the left and channel B on the right. If you use the Ohm to control Union, it's perfect. The fact that it has MIDI at all is a total bonus. The fact that it comes with Ableton Live is, well, -everything- nowadays comes with Ableton Live. I have the full Ableton Suite, but because of all the controllers I've bought I think I have four copies of Live Lite or LE in addition. As for the pricing, don't forget that the Ohm comes with a full copy of Livid Union. That's US$300 right there. For those that are complaining that it's not the most perfect MIDI controller ever invented for any purpose anyone could possibly imagine, well, you're right. For those who want a hardware controller custom designed for use with Livid Union that can handle almost every possible thing you ever wished had a knob, button or slider rather than having to use a mouse, you're in luck. I think some are missing the point of the Ohm. It’s not a general MIDI controller or a generic knob box. If it were, I would agree with some of the negative comments here. What it is, however, is a hardware controller for Union.

As a Union controller, it’s perfect. There’s a knob, slider or button for almost every function you would want to have. The 36-button grid is not for drums, it’s a clip selector for Union’s 36-clip grid. The eight sliders on the Ohm match the eight effects sliders in Union. The buttons below the sliders match controls in Union. The slider sets are split because in Union they control two different video channels. The wooden slider is where it is because its purpose is to fade between channel A on the left and channel B on the right.

If you use the Ohm to control Union, it’s perfect. The fact that it has MIDI at all is a total bonus. The fact that it comes with Ableton Live is, well, -everything- nowadays comes with Ableton Live. I have the full Ableton Suite, but because of all the controllers I’ve bought I think I have four copies of Live Lite or LE in addition.

As for the pricing, don’t forget that the Ohm comes with a full copy of Livid Union. That’s US$300 right there.

For those that are complaining that it’s not the most perfect MIDI controller ever invented for any purpose anyone could possibly imagine, well, you’re right. For those who want a hardware controller custom designed for use with Livid Union that can handle almost every possible thing you ever wished had a knob, button or slider rather than having to use a mouse, you’re in luck.

]]> By: Create Digital Motion » Livid Union 2.5: Mac/PC VJ App Does FreeFrame, Audio Response, More http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-396178 Create Digital Motion » Livid Union 2.5: Mac/PC VJ App Does FreeFrame, Audio Response, More Wed, 13 Feb 2008 06:24:12 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-396178 [...] “Advanced MIDI integration” which works with Livid’s lovely, optionally-wooden Ohm controller, which created quite a stir (lovers and haters alike) over on Create Digital Music [...] [...] “Advanced MIDI integration” which works with Livid’s lovely, optionally-wooden Ohm controller, which created quite a stir (lovers and haters alike) over on Create Digital Music [...]

]]> By: huge hephner http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-342426 huge hephner Wed, 05 Dec 2007 14:17:47 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-342426 WHERE ARE THE KNOBS. COME ON PEOPLE! IT'S JUST A PRETTY BOX WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. BOLD ATTEMPT BUT STOPPED WAY TOO SHORT. WHERE ARE THE KNOBS. COME ON PEOPLE! IT’S JUST A PRETTY BOX WHEN THE LIGHTS ARE OFF. BOLD ATTEMPT BUT STOPPED WAY TOO SHORT.

]]> By: Blake Brumby http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-283638 Blake Brumby Wed, 10 Oct 2007 11:50:43 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-283638 Shit Hot Shit Hot

]]> By: Livid Ohm Performance Instrument » Music gadgets » Musical instruments, guitar, bass, piano, gadgets, amps, drums, keyboard, midi, percussion, synth http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279772 Livid Ohm Performance Instrument » Music gadgets » Musical instruments, guitar, bass, piano, gadgets, amps, drums, keyboard, midi, percussion, synth Thu, 04 Oct 2007 15:51:19 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279772 [...] From Create Digital Music [...] [...] From Create Digital Music [...]

]]> By: bliss http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279432 bliss Wed, 03 Oct 2007 22:09:48 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279432 @ gorbon I did get your point. I was just teasing. My apologies! ;) @ gorbon

I did get your point. I was just teasing. My apologies! ;)

]]> By: vanceg http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279343 vanceg Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:25:01 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279343 Oh..and most surely I didn't mean to imply you were an 'idiot' Gorbon. Sure didn't mean to come across like that. I rather enjoyed your comments. Like I said, pointing out a few issues I've noticed that a lot of people don't know to consider...Since you've studied design and are familiar with the various cost multiplications of manufacturing, you've clearly already considered all of this sort of stuff. I just want more, more, more controllers - we ARE getting close on many fronts! Oh..and most surely I didn’t mean to imply you were an ‘idiot’ Gorbon. Sure didn’t mean to come across like that. I rather enjoyed your comments. Like I said, pointing out a few issues I’ve noticed that a lot of people don’t know to consider…Since you’ve studied design and are familiar with the various cost multiplications of manufacturing, you’ve clearly already considered all of this sort of stuff.

I just want more, more, more controllers - we ARE getting close on many fronts!

]]> By: vanceg http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279340 vanceg Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:19:32 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279340 Gosh golly - I was just pointing out 1)that there are often a lot of reasons for design decisions that aren't immediately obvious when we, as users, look at a product after it's been completed and 2) there is a vastly wide range of "needs" among potential users and it is often the case that any set of users (including me!)can get a little bit of 'tunnel vision' when evaluating a product and thinking "that is SO close to perfect...why didn't they just add _this_ one feature". That's all. Happy controlling. Gosh golly - I was just pointing out 1)that there are often a lot of reasons for design decisions that aren’t immediately obvious when we, as users, look at a product after it’s been completed and 2) there is a vastly wide range of “needs” among potential users and it is often the case that any set of users (including me!)can get a little bit of ‘tunnel vision’ when evaluating a product and thinking “that is SO close to perfect…why didn’t they just add _this_ one feature”.

That’s all. Happy controlling.

]]> By: somosanto http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279334 somosanto Wed, 03 Oct 2007 18:55:34 +0000 http://createdigitalmusic.com/2007/10/02/livid-ohm-controller-buttons-crossfader-faders-for-visualists-musicians-and-djs/#comment-279334 And no, I dont want my dream machine at a price that could only come from behringer. 400-550$ would not be asking too much. A company like NI or m-audio could make quality at reasonable prices (by buying in large quantities). And no, I dont want my dream machine at a price that could only come from behringer. 400-550$ would not be asking too much.

A company like NI or m-audio could make quality at reasonable prices (by buying in large quantities).

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