M4: Multi-Modal Music Mixer
Created on 21 Nov 2016
Hardware for Wannabe DJ's
The M4 is a human interface device designed for DJ's.
It combines the functionality of traditional DJ mixing equipment and grid controllers in a portable, customizable, feature-rich form factor meant for producing and mixing music.
How it works:
1. Load some mp3's of your favorite songs
2. Use the built-in filters to isolate/remove audio of interest
3. Assign sound snippets to buttons on the grid controller
4. Button-mash strategically until you become deadmau5
What's included:
1. Grid controller. This is a 2D-array of buttons. Underneath each button is an RGB LED. By pressing these buttons and interpreting the color that results, a user can navigate through menus, adjust levels, play notes etc.
2. Additional IO: Force sensors, remote sensing (via capacitance sensors), joysticks, dials, knobs, LCD displays allow for additional user interaction
3. Ports for connecting microphones, headphones and other equipment!
4. Hardware and software for signal processing!
5. Built-in battery means you can make music on the go