Livid Instruments OhmRGB MIDI Control Surface


The OhmRGB is a totally customizable, interactive MIDI instrument, designed to give you hands-on control for your performance. High-quality sliders, knobs buttons, expansion jacks, and multicolor LEDs provide the interface for creative expression, whether you're mixing samples and synths or DJ'ing a cutting-edge set. Constructed with anodized aluminum and hand-finished wood, the quality is felt down to your fingertips. All of our controllers are proudly hand crafted and assembled for artists by artists in our Austin, Texas shop.

  “The OhmRGB is the next step in Livid's already awesome design. With python and midi scripts, and the option to expand the controller with sub modules, we hope to make this one the best user experience ever. With all the features, I have already made it a quintessential part of my controller setup. Totally customizable.”
- PAILO 

The OhmRGB is a new product in Livid's line that offers users up to seven colors on each of the 81 buttons on the controller. The OhmRGB also has the same expansion jacks as their latest block controller, massively opening up the possibility for user customization and expandability. 

The OhmRGB has bi-directional talkback for communication between the controller and your software. Up to seven colors can be used to create customized layouts and show different states. It's completely USB powered so you don’t have to worry about adapters or power strips. It's plug-and-play, so no drivers are required. Expansion jacks lets you add up to eight additional analog controls and two expression pedals to get your feet mixing too. The OhmRGB works with any software that supports midi and templates are available for many popular softwares such as Ableton Live, Native Instruments Traktor, Propellerhead's Reason and Record, Max/MSP, Max for Live, Renoise, MLRV2, Luminair, Cell DNA, and Arkaos Grand VJ.

Features

 Adaptable
The OhmRGB has scripts for many major audio, video, and lighting software titles like Ableton Live and Traktor, plus a growing community of open source apps that turn the OhmRGB into a digital instrument. The OhmRGB is designed as an adaptable instrument and can be used for music, dj'ing, visuals, lighting, and presentations, in the studio or on the stage. The bi-directional communication keeps the controller in touch with the software, and keeps you focused on your performance. Completely reprogrammable MIDI settings let you set up the controller for any situation. Scripts and templates are available for many popular software titles like Ableton Live, Propellerhead's Reason and Record, Traktor, Arkaos, Cuelux, and many more for total plug-and-play performance. No drivers are required and all power comes from USB so you can dive right into OhmRGB's "open-minded" nature and discover endless possibilities to push the boundaries of computer music and digital control. Our growing library of open source applications and patches for programs like Max/MSP, Max for Live, and PD, that open up new creative possibilities. As you expand your skills, get new ideas, and try out new software, you can be confident that the OhmRGB will be ready to work.
Whether you are launching clips in Live, mixing tracks in Traktor, or cuing visuals in Arkaos, the OhmRGB provides an incredibly flexible interface for switching from one application to another.

 USB Powered and Plug and Play
The OhmRGB is completely plug and play and USB powered. No drivers, no wall wart: it works with a single USB cable. The OhmRGB is a class compliant plug-and-play MIDI device. This means you don't need to deal with any drivers or worry about your operating system: simply connect it to your computer and start playing. Power comes from the USB port on your computer, so no power adapters, cables, or power strips fill up your gig bag. Just one USB cable is all you need to power and play your instrument.

 Multicolor LEDs
Every button is programmable with seven colors available to create custom maps and settings. The colors on the LEDs can be changed by sending it MIDI messages from your software or using scripts like the one for Ableton Live. Use the editor to set different color states to create visual maps and indicators for use during your performance

 Expansion Jacks Midi In/Out
The OhmRGB has expansion jacks for added adaptability, flexibility, and control. The OhmRGB comes with our expansion module for added adaptability, flexibility and control. Two ¼” jacks allow you to connect Roland-style foot pedals and single analog controls. Put your feet in the mix for additional controls, or experiment adding different sensors and switches. If that’s not enough, you can add up to eight more analog controls with the pin header connection. This provides a direct link into the OhmRGB's Brain so you can experiment with touch controls, sensors, accelerometers, faders, rotary knobs, and more. Of course, our Builder series BYOB boards can be easily integrated for a totally customized and modular setup.
The OhmRGB also has a standard 5-pin MIDI In and Out ports, giving you the ability to control other instruments and devices. Analog midi gear, sequencers, samplers, sensors, or custom made controllers can all be controlled with the OhmRGB. Other MIDI devices can also be connected to the OhmRGB MIDI input allowing you to easily integrate the OhmRGB into your existing setup. You can also control multiple computers at once by using both the USB and MIDI output connection simultaneously.

  Customizable
All of the assignments presets, and LED colors on the Ohm 64 RGB can be changed, remapped, and saved using the OhmRGB Editor software.
The OhmRGB Editor provides an interface for changing the MIDI assignments of the OhmRGB buttons, knobs, sliders, and LEDs. Sliders and knobs can send out a variety of combinations of control and pitchbend data. Buttons can send out note or controller messages. LED colors can be customized and set to different states. Multiple presets can also be created and stored internally on the controller for on the fly changes.

 High Quality Build
Our controllers are built by hand (with the help of a few robots) from fine woods and metal in our Austin, Texas shop. Each OhmRGB is carefully assembled using only high quality parts and materials. Every detail has been considered when designing the OhmRGB from the hand finished mahogany wood end caps to sleek aluminum bodies. We only use high quality fader and knobs for use in the most demanding circumstances.

  Community
The same people that make the instruments are there to service support your controllers. Our active community of users are helping grow the library of software and tools. We have a growing library of applications, tools, scripts, and open source patches available for the OhmRGB. Our growing user community have contributed to this library with Max for Live devices to custom Remote Scripts for Ableton Live. All of the people building and designing our controllers are also using the live and supporting them, and our active community continues to expand the possibilities and uses for the instrument. The OhmRGB was designed an evolving instrument with a ever expanding list of uses and will grow with you as an artist and performer. 
 
 
Adaptability
The OhmRBG has 81 programmable, multi-color buttons. Using MIDI notes, continuous controls, or sysex, each button can be programmed to light with one of seven colors. Use the OhmRGB Editor to set different button color states for interactive performance, or program your software (Ableton Live, CellDNA, and many others) to control the LEDs. The flexibility of color coding your setup enhances the control of your performance, and makes the controller the center of your show. The OhmRGB is a totally customizable, interactive MIDI instrument, designed to give you hands-on control for your performance. High-quality sliders, knobs buttons, expansion jacks, and multicolor LEDs provide the interface for creative expression, whether you're mixing samples and synths or DJ'ing a cutting-edge set. Constructed with anodized aluminum and hand-finished wood, the quality is felt down to your fingertips. The OhmRGB is a very flexible controller and works with any software that supports midi. Templates are available for many popular softwares such as Ableton Live, Native Instruments Traktor, Propellerhead's Reason and Record, Max/MSP, Max for Live, Renoise, MLRV2, Luminair, Cell DNA, and Arkaos Grand VJ. The OhmRGB is hand crafted and assembled for artists by artists in Austin, Texas.
 

Livid OhmRBG MIDI Control Surface Specifications
-16.5" x 9.5" x 1.75" (WDH) / weight 6 lbs. 
- USB Powered
- Multicolored LEDs with Bi-Directional MIDI communication (talkback)
- Class-compliant: no drivers needed for Mac, Windows, or Linux.
- 81 Programmable backlight buttons for talk-back and interactive performance
- Programmable MIDI mapping allows you to change the MIDI settings on the hardware
- Aluminum Body
- Mahogany Wood endcaps
- Open Source software tools to create your own LED talkback interaction
- Ohm Editor included for MIDI editing, and LED talkback programming
- Upgrade to Cell DNA for only $50
- Standard MIDI IN and OUT jacks
- Expansion Jacks for added functionality
- Made in the USA
- Compatible with any software that supports MIDI learn
- ROHS compliant
- Includes USB cable, and registration card