Monday, August 11, 2014

xy MIDI controllers

Crimson Guitars are the UK supplier for the xy MIDIpad, xy MIDIpad mini and the MIDI strip.  With one of these hi tech touch screen MIDI devices installed in your guitar you can control a mtriad of devices and computer programs in 2 axis direct from stage,  the Kaoss pad and DIgitech whammy are the most commonly used devices (see Matt Bellamy of Muse) and our touchpad controllers have been designed and built specifically with these in mind.  They ship within one working day from Crimson Guitars HQ in the UK or you can ship your guitar or bass guitar here and have us install the unit for you.

Amptone Lab xy MIDIpad mini kaoss pad controller for guitar

Amptone Lab xy MIDIpad mini kaoss pad controller for guitar

Product Code: Amptone Lab xy MIDIpad mini kaoss pad controller for guitar
Availability: In Stock
Price: £110.00

The xy pad mini is a fully functioning though slightly smaller version of the original XY MIDIpad touchpad controller.   We designed it slightly smaller so that it will fit on any guitar or bass guitar, the xy MIDIpad was a bit too big to be installed on stratocasters and some carved top Les Paul type guitars as long as you have 78mm or more behind the bridge of your guitar and the area is flat. The touch screen has a full 0-127 MIDI CC range, a hold button to freeze the current message, a rotary encoder to change the programs in the MIDI device you are controlling from your guitar.  This is the type of system (although slightly smaller) used by Matt Bellamy (guitar) and Christopher Wolstenholme (bass) of Muse on their instruments.
There are several shipping options available but due to the value of the touch screen kaoss pad controller we suggest you choose the fully insured option with your purchase.
A brief break down of what can be driven by your guitar when loaded with an xy MIDIpad, xy MIDIpad mini or the new MIDI strip.
- KORG Kaoss Pad 2 and 3
- DigiTech Whammy 4
- any MIDI instrument/synthesizer(notes are sent within the range of one octave)
- VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plugins that are effects generators or full digital instruments loaded on your computer in programs such as Audacity, Steinberg Cubase and any number of other programs or even dedicated hardware environments, ie Digital Audio Workstations. (Frankly this is the most exciting bit for me personally as the list of both commercial and open source options seems endless!)
- You can also control lighting rigs, keyboards, synthesisers and any other system that has a MIDI input
At Crimson Guitars  we can install your new MIDI controlling touch screen for you for just £155 (for most standard guitars) or £273.50 including the kit. Alternatively you can give it a go yourself by following our extensive video tutorial installation guide below.
Next day delivery in the UK on all orders before 2pm and within 5 working days for the rest of Europe!

check out our YouTube channel for more videos on how to get the most out of your Kaoss pad guitar as well as a myriad of guitar building tutorials and demo videos.


Amptone Lab xy MIDI controller for kaoss pad guitars

Amptone Lab xy MIDI controller for kaoss pad guitars
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Product Code: Amptone Lab xy MIDI controller for kaoss pad guitars
Availability: In Stock
Price: £119.95
This is the original full size xy MIDIpad touchpad and it is a kit that you can mount on your guitar or bass guitar with which you can control a myriad of MIDI devices, most commonly the xy MIDIpad and xy MIDIpad mini are used to control these wonderful tools..
- KORG Kaoss Pad 2 and 3
- DigiTech Whammy 4
- any MIDI instrument/synthesizer(notes are sent within the range of one octave)
- VST (Virtual Studio Technology) plugins that are effects generators or full digital instruments loaded on your computer in programs such as Audacity, Steinberg Cubase and any number of other programs or even dedicated hardware environments, ie Digital Audio Workstations. (Frankly this is the most exciting bit for me personally as the list of both commercial and open source options seems endless!)
- You can also control lighting rigs, keyboards, synthesisers and any other system that has a MIDI input
For this touchpad you need a space of at least 110mm behind the bridge of your guitar, if that is where you lan on fitting the unit, and the area should be flat or built up to be flat.  If you have less space than this, ie a strat or similar, check out the xy MIDIpad mini.
This is the type of system used by Matt Bellamy (guitar) and Christopher Wolstenholme (bass) of Muse on their instruments.
There are several shipping options available but due to the value of the touchpad controller we suggest you choose the fully insured option with your purchase.
Next day delivery in the UK on all orders before 2pm and within 5 working days for the rest of Europe!
At Crimson Guitars  we can install your new MIDI controlling touchpad for you for just £155 (for most standard guitars) or £279.95 including the kit. Alternatively you can give it a go yourself by following our extensive video tutorial installation guide below.


Amptone Lab MIDI strip

Amptone Lab MIDI strip
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Product Code: Amptone Lab MIDI strip
Availability: In Stock
Price: £110.00
The MIDI Strip is a MIDI controller based on a resistive strip that we designed to be installed into a guitar or bass guitar body. It is a tool which allows the user to control virtually any MIDI device, from the Korg Kaoss Pad, to synthesizers and DAW applications, such as FL Studio, GarageBand, Logic Pro or Cubase through the use of VST's. The resistive strip is very responsive, giving the user a chance to accurately adjust the parameter he wants to control.
At Crimson Guitars  we can install your new MIDI strip for you for just £155 (for most standard guitars) or £273.50 including the kit. Alternatively you can give it a go yourself by following our extensive video tutorial installation guide below.  There are several shipping options available but due to the value of the touchpad controller we suggest you choose the fully insured option with your purchase.
Amptone Lab xy MIDIpad and xyMIDIpad mini replacement screen


Amptone Lab xy MIDIpad and xyMIDIpad mini replacement screen

Product Code: MIDIpad replacement screen
Availability: In Stock
Price: £25.00

Glass is fragile and guitars are, rightly, thrown about a lot.  If you break the screen of your xy MIDIpad or xy MIDIpad mini a replacement can be just a few days away.  Select which option you need and we will have a new screen in your hands as soon as possible.