JCB
Categories: Hardware Prototypes/Non-Commercial products
Submitted By: Mark Matamoros
Elevator Pitch
JCB
Product Description
How It’s Innovative
While the utilization of FSR’s, potentiometers, ribbon sensors, and latching switches are not foreign to MIDI controllers, the physical orientation of this device might be considered innovative. Users find themselves playing the instrument with larger arm movements, perhaps promoting more nuanced manipulations.
Additionally, this controller positions the user to select a root note for each oscillator, creating a constraint that could be viewed as a benefit within the composition/sound-design process.
See MIDI Innovation In Action
Most Inspiring Use Cases
While I was not present during this particular demo session (as this controller floated around Los Angeles while I resided in NYC), I was told that a peer musician connected the controller to a MIDI-to-CV converter. Thereafter, they utilized JCB to control a hardware synthesizer. This particular setup has led to thoughts of CV integration within future iterations (long term goal).
Expansion Plans
I am planning to develop two plugins for this device: one to replace the MaxMSP middleware, and the other to function as a dedicated synthesizer for this device. Additionally, implementing CV outputs, directly sent from the controller, would grant additional options for users.
Commercialization
Upon finalizing a custom PCB for the device and developing a plugin to eliminate the MaxMSP middleware, I would like to create a small team to fabricate these units, provided that there is a small demand for the item.