Hardware, software, your local grocery store- everything is going open source! Why not a dj midi controller? That’s what the guys at Aurora mixers thought, so they have created an open source mixer which you can build on or modify yourself.
Dj TechTools spoke with the Aurora Team last week about this new concept and this is what they had to say about the project:
A word from the creators
aurora is an open source USB midi controller with user controlled
ambient RGB illumination. It combines a standard DJ mixer with 18
effects knobs and 6 toggle switches in a form factor of only 7 x 10
inches. We envision the device as an alternative to bulkier, less
affordable, less ergonomic commerical MIDI devices. Currently, many
commerical controllers are designed with a wide range of applications
in mind. For aurora, we wanted to return to the basics.Many of us have asked for a controller with “two channels and and a
cross fader.” These familiar features are included, along with
additional knobs and buttons for enhanced control. We believe this
arrangement enhances the artist’s creativity and allows for greater
control of the software.We believe in open source. aurora is designed with this in mind, so
essentially anyone can participate in writing firmware or software, or
even create their own hardware. In fact, we encourage it, and hope to
create a community of users that support this device.
