Kenton unveils Prototype Ableton controllers
Kenton unveils a couple of prototype controllers intended for use with Ableton Live or similar software. Neither unit has a final name at the moment and are temporarily being called AB Mini and AB DJ.
- The AB Mini communicates via USB, has 9 endless rotary encoders, 9 push buttons and a joystick. It is USB powered for convenience. The 9 encoder knobs can also be pushed to select MIDI channels to operate on - allowing up to 9 channels of operation. The joystick can send X and Y co-ordinates on the currently selected channel, and could be used for pitchbend and/or modulation control. The whole unit is finished in brushed aluminium with matching knobs and is the same width as a 12" powerbook.
- The AB DJ
(our photo), as its temporary name suggests, is aimed at the DJ market. Again this controller is mainly aimed at Ableton Live and Tractor users. The unit has three channel strips and a master section. Each channel strip has a Master Volume with six rotary knobs below that. Beneath that again are 6 buttons which illuminate when active, intended for mutes, AB selection and headphone monitor. Beneath that are two pads which can be used for firing off samples. The whole unit is finished in brushed aluminium, and has USB and MIDI ports.
Price and availability to be announced, but if you have suggestions for better names or for improvements to the designs, please fell free to contact Kenton.
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Kenton unveils a couple of prototype controllers intended for use with Ableton Live or similar software. Neither unit has a final name at the moment and are temporarily being called AB Mini and AB DJ.
