Reply to Building a Midi Controller Advice

Anyon got any starting points for a newbie on this?

I'm looking to ideally build something similar in functionality to the Novation Launchpad, APC40 etc. My plan is to use Ableton Live with a VCI 100 and the midi controller, using the VCI for normal DJ functions and the midi controller to cue and play clips etc.

Cheers,

Bunf