Modern MIDI Timepod is an upcoming MIDI controller with 16 endless rotary knobs and an innovative snapshot system.
Maybe you’ll agree with me that the market for classic knob or fader-only MIDI controllers has somewhat died down. Very few of these are coming onto the market. That gap could close the upcoming Behringer BCR32, but unfortunately, we’ll have to wait a little longer. But another exciting might come sooner.
The unpredictable YouTube algorithm suggested a video of a new MIDI controller from a new company, “Modern MIDI.”At first glance, I thought: Oh, the popular Midifighter is getting a refresh. No, Timepod is something different.
Modern MIDI Timepod
Timepod is a new MIDI controller with 16 backlit endless rotary knobs, each with an LED half-ring for visual feedback.
According to Modern MIDI, they are high-resolution and touch-sensitive. Sixteen knobs are touchable on the hardware device. However, the controller offers eight banks of 16 MIDI-mappable knobs, giving you up to 128 parameters at your fingertips.
Modern MIDI Timepod is plug-and-play, and it will ship with an optional app for customizing mapping, colors of the rings, and more.
Up to this point, it’s a classic MIDI controller. However, Timepod offers more, differentiating it from conventional MIDI controllers on the market.
Snapshot System
Modern MIDI has given its upcoming MIDI controller a unique engine. More precisely, it hosts an “innovative playable snapshot system.” This system allows you to save parameter settings in snapshots and make them recallable on the fly.
That’s not all. Modern MIDI Timepod also has a creative morphing functionality. You can choose between an auto and manual morph mode.
The auto mode morphs a parameter set from one state to another at a configurable rate. This is great for designing transition and FX sounds. Conversely, you can manually morph up to 16 parameters simultaneously for massive sound changes.
It is not yet known which connections the controller will have. You can see a USB-C cable connected that provides data as well as power.
First Impression
At first glance, the Timepod looks like an exciting new MIDI controller. The morphing function, in particular, is very intriguing and the function that most eyes are on. More importantly, how reliably it works in everyday use. I’m looking forward to more info and demos.
Modern MIDI Timepod price and availability are TBA. They will launch soon a Kickstarter campaign.
More information here: ModernMIDI
About the unique engine: The snapshot function is not unique. The Electra One controller has it as a standard feature as well.
Handy to create instant parameter changes for multiple devices at once (for in a gig) or to add ‘presets’ to non pressettable synths like the Korg NTS-1.
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Ohne Werbung bin ich in weniger 1 Monat weg vom Fenster.
Du schaust das Ganze umsonst, da ist Werbung normal. Das ist so sorry. Ich muss muss überleben können.
Es gibt Medien die einem großen Musik Shop gehören mit T, die brauchen weniger Werbung zu schalten. Das kann ich nicht.
Andere Option Werbung weg und die Artikel werden alle nur noch Werbung die bezahlt wird von Entwickler oder ich ziehe
Paywalls hoch, was man auch nicht will. Das ist der Preis den man zahlen muss wenn man alles umsonst will.
LG
What are you even on about?
There is hardly any advertising on this site.
Maybe try using an adblocker or a different browser?
Most arrogant company?
“Sign up to get access to the full video demonstrating Timepod in action.”
Really? We have to give up our email addresses to watch the freakin marketing videos!?
the full demo is also on YouTube
Hi I’m the creator of Timepod.
Sorry about that. I wasn’t able to embed the video into the landing page of our website due to the limitations of the toolkit I used to build the page. But the video is available on YouTube for everyone to view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbW8sjZy_w4
Thanks
Thanks for the response and the fix. It was a bit awkward to see.
Subscribed and will fallow the process. I hope it becomes a premium controller. (too many cheap feeling controllers out there already.)
ugh, colored LED’s. no thanks.
Only with creditcard ……. don’t have one don’t want one……..
Sorry dude just ordered a faderfox EC4
But nice design…..
I am interested, I hope the intensity of the LEDs can be changed as desired.