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Livid Instruments OhmRGB!
Posted on: 10.05.2012 by Barton Rigazio
I'm pretty set on making my purchase of the OhmRGB Slim. Just thought I'd see if anyone else on here is using the RGB or even Ohm64? I'm planning on using it for Live and Traktor. Best of both worlds :-)

After countless buying and selling of controllers (x-session pro, trigger finger, DX, S2, Arturia Spark) over the past 2 years, I believe I've finally found my niche and workflow. Super stoked just thought I'd see if anyone using the RGB/64 would want to share their experience! I know there's a few people here on the community using the Livid Code/block/CNTRL:R too.

Sequencing and creating live drum patterns is super important for me and so I was actually planning on the CNTRL:R at first, but Livid is opening their new step sequencer to the rest of their controllers too. Plus, there are plenty of ways to get sequencing going in Live anyways without having to spend tons of cash (launchpad, APC etc). With the RGB I can do everything on one unit so it's super portable. I know I can go modular but I'm all limiting my gear! I really want to keep Traktor around as well and I believe the RGB is one of the better all-in-one solutions for both programs.

Let's talk gear! :-P
Michell Wehrmeyer
06.07.2012
Originally Posted by Cybertrash
I'm in Sweden, and I know what the Bay Area is...
i agree with this guy, but im not in sweden haha. its pretty well known especially since DJTT operates out of that general area...
Werner Bile
06.07.2012		529326_467732733236886_991298789_n.jpg


Obviously a crude mock up, but I like how this guy believes.
Sylvia Greener
05.07.2012
Originally Posted by MWagner
This was posted on Novation's facebook page under the heading "what would your dream novation product be?" It's supposed to be a combination Zero SL MKII and Launchpad. Can't help but believe it looks a little familiar though
launch zero.jpg
That looks quite nice but not far away from the APC40 except of the huge amount of endless encoders (which I would really like). Motorized faders would take this to the next level though!!!
Werner Bile
05.07.2012		This was posted on Novation's facebook page under the heading "what would your dream novation product be?" It's supposed to be a combination Zero SL MKII and Launchpad. Can't help but believe it looks a little familiar though
launch zero.jpg
Larhonda Veuleman
22.05.2012
Originally Posted by chrisw
Think you could post some links of the ableton hacks for routing?
I have plans to do some more tutorial videos explaining some of the routing tricks (how the Xfader works, how the phasing sends work, etc). It might take a while, though - I'm about to visit the UK and then move to Melbourne.
Cammy Clegg
20.05.2012
Originally Posted by willrjmarshall
It's smaller, lighter and better constructed, so vastly better for gigs. It's been designed with customisation in mind, so it's much easier to hack.

The layout is more ergonomic and easier to understand.

Basically one you pick up an Ohm, the APC feels like a kid's toy by comparison.
Think you could post some links of the ableton hacks for routing?
Larhonda Veuleman
20.05.2012
Originally Posted by RockingClub
Out of interest: Why do you prefer Livid Ohm RGB over the APC40? The number of buttons, faders and knobs appears to be almost the same, right?!
It's smaller, lighter and better constructed, so vastly better for gigs. It's been designed with customisation in mind, so it's much easier to hack.

The layout is more ergonomic and easier to understand.

Basically one you pick up an Ohm, the APC feels like a kid's toy by comparison.
Barton Rigazio
13.05.2012
Originally Posted by willrjmarshall
Maybe even this evening on the OhmRGB script. We shall see
Excited to see what you've got cooking Mr. Marshall! Thanks for your dedication to mappings and controllers
Barton Rigazio
11.05.2012
Originally Posted by Cybertrash
I'm in Sweden, and I know what the Bay Area is...
Listening to John Dahlback's latest podcast while working....Sweden in the Bay Area :-)
Evelyn Navarijo
11.05.2012
Originally Posted by chrisw
(The bay is a local thing anyone else prolly doesnt understand)
I'm in Sweden, and I know what the Bay Area is...
Cammy Clegg
09.05.2012
Originally Posted by GI Trackt
I'm pretty set on making my purchase of the OhmRGB Slim. Just thought I'd see if anyone else on here is using the RGB or even Ohm64? I'm planning on using it for Live and Traktor. Best of both worlds :-)

After countless buying and selling of controllers (x-session pro, trigger finger, DX, S2, Arturia Spark) over the past 2 years, I believe I've finally found my niche and workflow. Super stoked just thought I'd see if anyone using the RGB/64 would want to share their experience! I know there's a few people here on the community using the Livid Code/block/CNTRL:R too.

Sequencing and creating live drum patterns is super important for me and so I was actually planning on the CNTRL:R at first, but Livid is opening their new step sequencer to the rest of their controllers too. Plus, there are plenty of ways to get sequencing going in Live anyways without having to spend tons of cash (launchpad, APC etc). With the RGB I can do everything on one unit so it's super portable. I know I can go modular but I'm all limiting my gear! I really want to keep Traktor around as well and I believe the RGB is one of the better all-in-one solutions for both programs.

Let's talk gear! :-P
It depends what you want to do with it.

Is spark any good?

I thought about buying one and am still debating on OHM64. Or CNTRL R but like I play mostly Harder stuff or dubstep so my bpm range is like 140- 180 sometimes i go down to 128 but thats like the lowest.
Realistically I would prolly play loops. More than sequence on the fly.

btw since your from the bay Where you spin and What do you spin? Just wondering cause I am from the bay as well.
(The bay is a local thing anyone else prolly doesnt understand)
Barton Rigazio
10.05.2012		I'm pretty set on making my purchase of the OhmRGB Slim. Just thought I'd see if anyone else on here is using the RGB or even Ohm64? I'm planning on using it for Live and Traktor. Best of both worlds :-)

After countless buying and selling of controllers (x-session pro, trigger finger, DX, S2, Arturia Spark) over the past 2 years, I believe I've finally found my niche and workflow. Super stoked just thought I'd see if anyone using the RGB/64 would want to share their experience! I know there's a few people here on the community using the Livid Code/block/CNTRL:R too.

Sequencing and creating live drum patterns is super important for me and so I was actually planning on the CNTRL:R at first, but Livid is opening their new step sequencer to the rest of their controllers too. Plus, there are plenty of ways to get sequencing going in Live anyways without having to spend tons of cash (launchpad, APC etc). With the RGB I can do everything on one unit so it's super portable. I know I can go modular but I'm all limiting my gear! I really want to keep Traktor around as well and I believe the RGB is one of the better all-in-one solutions for both programs.

Let's talk gear! :-P
Raelene Vuocolo
05.11.2012		I'm getting one pretty soon. Probably gonna be using in in Traktor at first just to see how i like it and then switch to live. Does anyone know if the buttons on the RGB are good enough for like fast finger drumming or cue point juggling?
Michell Wehrmeyer
06.07.2012
Originally Posted by Cybertrash
I'm in Sweden, and I know what the Bay Area is...
i agree with this guy, but im not in sweden haha. its pretty well known especially since DJTT operates out of that general area...
Werner Bile
06.07.2012		529326_467732733236886_991298789_n.jpg


Obviously a crude mock up, but I like how this guy believes.
Sylvia Greener
05.07.2012
Originally Posted by MWagner
This was posted on Novation's facebook page under the heading "what would your dream novation product be?" It's supposed to be a combination Zero SL MKII and Launchpad. Can't help but believe it looks a little familiar though
launch zero.jpg
That looks quite nice but not far away from the APC40 except of the huge amount of endless encoders (which I would really like). Motorized faders would take this to the next level though!!!
Werner Bile
05.07.2012		This was posted on Novation's facebook page under the heading "what would your dream novation product be?" It's supposed to be a combination Zero SL MKII and Launchpad. Can't help but believe it looks a little familiar though
launch zero.jpg
Werner Bile
23.05.2012		I absolutely love my current controller, but I still covet the Ohm. So many options....
Larhonda Veuleman
22.05.2012
Originally Posted by chrisw
Think you could post some links of the ableton hacks for routing?
I have plans to do some more tutorial videos explaining some of the routing tricks (how the Xfader works, how the phasing sends work, etc). It might take a while, though - I'm about to visit the UK and then move to Melbourne.
Cammy Clegg
20.05.2012
Originally Posted by willrjmarshall
It's smaller, lighter and better constructed, so vastly better for gigs. It's been designed with customisation in mind, so it's much easier to hack.

The layout is more ergonomic and easier to understand.

Basically one you pick up an Ohm, the APC feels like a kid's toy by comparison.
Think you could post some links of the ableton hacks for routing?
Larhonda Veuleman
20.05.2012
Originally Posted by RockingClub
Out of interest: Why do you prefer Livid Ohm RGB over the APC40? The number of buttons, faders and knobs appears to be almost the same, right?!
It's smaller, lighter and better constructed, so vastly better for gigs. It's been designed with customisation in mind, so it's much easier to hack.

The layout is more ergonomic and easier to understand.

Basically one you pick up an Ohm, the APC feels like a kid's toy by comparison.
Sylvia Greener
20.05.2012		Out of interest: Why do you prefer Livid Ohm RGB over the APC40? The number of buttons, faders and knobs appears to be almost the same, right?!
Barton Rigazio
20.05.2012		Will J Marshall's Version 1 remote script released!

Barton Rigazio
13.05.2012
Originally Posted by willrjmarshall
Maybe even this evening on the OhmRGB script. We shall see
Excited to see what you've got cooking Mr. Marshall! Thanks for your dedication to mappings and controllers
Larhonda Veuleman
13.05.2012		Maybe even this evening on the OhmRGB script. We shall see
Barton Rigazio
11.05.2012
Originally Posted by Cybertrash
I'm in Sweden, and I know what the Bay Area is...
Listening to John Dahlback's latest podcast while working....Sweden in the Bay Area :-)
Evelyn Navarijo
11.05.2012
Originally Posted by chrisw
(The bay is a local thing anyone else prolly doesnt understand)
I'm in Sweden, and I know what the Bay Area is...
Barton Rigazio
10.05.2012		Sup dude. Spark is amazing man. I had the controller and had lots of fun with it, super easy super intuitive super quick. Only reason why I'm not using it any more is that since I'm on PC, midi clock sync bw Spark and Traktor wasn't that strong. It was interesting though that when using the software without the controller, the midi clock sync was much better and tighter between the two software. I didn't have to nudge the platters as much when just using the software in stand alone mode.

I'm really looking forward to delving into Live. I might actually buy the software-only version of Spark (Vintage Drum Machines) and run it as a VST in Live. This way all dj'ing and sequencing can be done under one roof (Live) and I don't have to worry about things drifting out of time.

I've already got ideas how I'm going to map the Ohm to Spark since I've worked with the real Spark controller already. I'll probably map half of the grid to the Spark software (16 step sequencer and 16 pads of instruments) and then the 32 left for controlling clips/tracks. Running Spark as a VST, I can even map one of the controller faders to Spark's master volume so I can have Spark on its own channel. I'm really a fan of being able to control everything on one controller.

Livid has great support on their community s and they've released lots of forward believeing mappings/scripts for their controllers. "Ohm Modes" is super sick (http://vimeo.com/31382392). Also Will Marshall (http://willmarshall.me/) is planning to release an RGB DJ script which I'm looking forward to as well.

Nice to see you're from the bay too! I'm actually from East Bay area. Resident dj at my bedroom :-P No big gigs bro, just a hobby that keeps me busy! I spin lots of edm! House, vocal trance, prog trance prog house, getting into tech house and techno lately!
Cammy Clegg
09.05.2012
Originally Posted by GI Trackt
I'm pretty set on making my purchase of the OhmRGB Slim. Just thought I'd see if anyone else on here is using the RGB or even Ohm64? I'm planning on using it for Live and Traktor. Best of both worlds :-)

After countless buying and selling of controllers (x-session pro, trigger finger, DX, S2, Arturia Spark) over the past 2 years, I believe I've finally found my niche and workflow. Super stoked just thought I'd see if anyone using the RGB/64 would want to share their experience! I know there's a few people here on the community using the Livid Code/block/CNTRL:R too.

Sequencing and creating live drum patterns is super important for me and so I was actually planning on the CNTRL:R at first, but Livid is opening their new step sequencer to the rest of their controllers too. Plus, there are plenty of ways to get sequencing going in Live anyways without having to spend tons of cash (launchpad, APC etc). With the RGB I can do everything on one unit so it's super portable. I know I can go modular but I'm all limiting my gear! I really want to keep Traktor around as well and I believe the RGB is one of the better all-in-one solutions for both programs.

Let's talk gear! :-P
It depends what you want to do with it.

Is spark any good?

I thought about buying one and am still debating on OHM64. Or CNTRL R but like I play mostly Harder stuff or dubstep so my bpm range is like 140- 180 sometimes i go down to 128 but thats like the lowest.
Realistically I would prolly play loops. More than sequence on the fly.

btw since your from the bay Where you spin and What do you spin? Just wondering cause I am from the bay as well.
(The bay is a local thing anyone else prolly doesnt understand)

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