VMeter™ is a USB MIDI touch strip that provides nuanced musical control and visualization for DJs and other laptop musicians. Blue LEDs react to volume, touch or MIDI. The versatile touch strip is actually several controllers in one, giving you new ways to "play" effects and tracks.    Multiple controllers in one provide anything from simple track fader to sophisticated virtual instrument controller. Outputs include position, pressure, touch/release, note on/off, pitch wheel... Details Super responsive touch strip for fast reactions, including ability to snap to new levels. Blue LEDs can act like a VU meter, touch tracker, or even MIDI envelopes for animation. Dimmable. Unlimited number of VMeters can be connected through powered USB hubs. Fully configurable. (MIDI channel, ctrl #, Note #, etc.) Native USB MIDI controller--control any music software without drivers, Win/Mac/Linux. Firmware based on  LUFA.           First demo of MIDI version, multi-touch requires previous firmware (available by request) and host software.     Thanks to the Ableton Colorado User Group for some early prototype feedback and suggestions!

"I assigned it to one track in Logic, using the location on the strip to control the panning like a pot, and the touch sensitivity to control the spread of the signal.  It was pretty awesome!  It's part of my toolbox now." -Bob Lukomski, composer   "I use mine with orchestral libraries and the ability to simultaneously adjust expression and other parameters (for example Vibrato depth with LA Scoring Strings) is fantastic... I know lots of film composers who get very frustrated with the limitations of the Mod wheel." -Jon Wygens Film Composer, London 1 min demonstration of VU Meter and CrossFader in Torq DJ software 5min demonstration of pressure sensitivity, pitch wheel, config utility.

News:

• 5-16-12 Having sold out for a while due to some large distributor orders, we've finally got stock again! Film composer Jon Wygens also gave us some great feedback on being able to use position and pressure at the same time.
• 3-13-12 A new VMeter review on digital recording arts. "A USB MIDI Controller for Everyone"
• 2-21-12 bandesnaci posts a VMeter review and video demo with ableton live, showing things like vinyl scratch emulation, beat repeat control, tape speed, LFO filter, and others:
• 2-19-12 Our second European distributor, bax-shop.nl, now has stock! They're currently offering free shipping for many places in Europe.
• 1-22-12 Julie (DJ Shakey) integrates some VMeters into an impressive build for NY's Clocktower Gallery.
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• 1-8-12 Our first European distributor:  http://www.musicstore.de now carries the VMeter! (and 50,000 other music items!)
• 1-1-12 Controllerism.com includes VMeter in holiday gift guide. "The sensitivity on it is amazing"
• 12-16-11 SonicState.com talks about the VMeter (41:50s into the video):
• 11-27-11 New Turotial and video: How to MIDI Map VMeter as CrossFader & VU Meter in Torq DJ Software
• 11-22-11 New Firmware: 0.24 (email us for the upgrade firmware)
• CrossFade mode--like pitch wheel, but no snap back to center. Also has a small dead zone to help in zeroing controls
• Faster and smoother pressure output
• 11-12-11 New tutorial that shows step-by-step how to map the Pressure output: Ableton Operator Control with VMeter Pressure & Position Mapping
• 10-12-11 New tutorial on using the VMeter as a track volume display (VU Meter) in Ableton Live.
• 9-21-11 Major new firmware with tons of new features!
• Native USB MIDI support, no extra software between VMeter and music apps, works on linux now
• Unlimited VMeters can be connected
• Note out, pitch wheel out now supported
• Settings are retained after unplug
• 8-19-11 PC MIDI software now available.
• 8-11-11 Our first batch is back from the machine shop and ready to ship! If you already made a pre-order, it should ship in a few days.  Check out a pic from the delivery table:
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• 7-9-11 MAC MIDI software first release, let us know about any features you'd like to see.  Chances are we'll be able to get them into the next update.
• 7-1-11 First VMeter beta units shipping out with volume control only for MAC & PC

Customer Pics and Vids:

Long-time collaborator recompas posted a short demo using his modular synth + ring mod goodness:

Marc of http://twitter.com/#!/abletondenver sent in a quick video of Ableton Live filter control:

janw's binary clock using the 0.19 firmware & USB HID Interface - low level hacking!

Dana's desk (using it as a volume control with v0.19 firmware):