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Massive DIY music controller

Ambassador Controller Detail

Ambassador Controller

Built for use with Ableton Live, the "Ambassador" controller board is one beast of an interface complete with trackball!

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Posted by: samurai1200 on March 25, 2008 at 5:36 PM

Ive always been thinkin about using arcade-machine-style buttons for a midi interface. they're just so nice for the application... especially live music stuff.

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Posted by: Phillip Torrone on March 25, 2008 at 11:37 PM

very nice!

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Posted by: Collin Cunningham on March 26, 2008 at 12:43 AM

designed to withstand rigorous tapping abuse

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