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whyterabbyt · Post by **whyterabbyt** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 12:12 pm

Just got an email from Livid announcing their new Brain Junior. Basically a bit like a preprogrammed Arduino that's designed for MIDI interfacing...
The existing 'full' Brain is a bit pricy at nearly $200 but this is a lot more affordable at $49

Brain Jr. is a compact and affordable micro controller platform for artists, students, educators, and professional controller builders. Built on our legendary Builder DIY platform, the Brain Jr provides an ultra compact device for connecting sensors, switches, LEDs, and more. A single USB connection powers Brain Jr. and provides driverless, class-compliant MIDI communication to your computer. Brain Jr. provides an ideal educational tool and professional development platform in a ultra-compact, easy-to-use package.

Features
• 16 digital connections (switches, buttons, etc.)
• 16 analog connection (faders, potentiometers, sensors)
• 16 LED connections (monochrome and RGB)
• USB connectivity
• Class compliant, no drivers needed

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:39 pm

so, i could build a midi controller using ldr's for around 50 quid?

whyterabbyt · Post by **whyterabbyt** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:49 pm

vurt wrote:so, i could build a midi controller using ldr's for around 50 quid?

Looks like it...

trimph1 · Post by **trimph1** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:53 pm

Looks that you could...mmmm....think I'll have a go.

vurt · Post by **vurt** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 2:58 pm

whyterabbyt wrote:
vurt wrote:so, i could build a midi controller using ldr's for around 50 quid?
Looks like it...

damn! thats cool.

GaryG · Post by **GaryG** » Thu Jan 31, 2013 10:07 pm

vurt wrote:so, i could build a midi controller using ldr's for around 50 quid?

Probably a fair bit less for a simple one.

Grab an arduino copy of dealextreme (newer version based on leonardo if you want midi over usb) for ~£10 and a handful of components should do it. Of course you then have to program the bloody thing so not as simple as the Livid thing for sure.

echo fetish · Post by **echo fetish** » Sat Mar 02, 2013 12:06 pm

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I'm about to jump into the world of Diy Midi Controller builds after modding all my old keyboards to death but I don't want to do any coding. I've been looking at the livid stuff and it ticks all the boxes even though its a wee bit pricey for something that I might balls up. I'm not too concerned as its only a prototype and intend to repeat the process taking what I've lear'nt from v1. The hardest bit is deciding what I'm gonna use it for and settling on a layout. I'll hopefully do a step by step guide for everyone's perusal on my blog. Keep yas posted.
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MikeCL · Post by **MikeCL** » Sun Apr 14, 2013 2:19 am

I have one of these and I love it

Livid Brain Junior