I’m sick of windows and looking for VJ software pipelines that run on Linux. The more open source the better but I’m not picky, mostly just testing the waters to see what’s out there if anything.
I’m sick of my APC40. Recently I found this super random Reddit post with like 3 upvotes talking about a handheld gaming controller built specifically for flight simulator enthusiasts. I saw the thumbnail and couldn’t help but feel like this would make an excellent controller for running visuals. I bought it immediately. I got a script running that converts the controller data into midi channels and so far it’s working pretty damn well in resolume. The actual controls/fx on display in this video are fairly limited at the moment but for now I have the following mapped:
Right Trigger - strobe
Left Trigger - Find Edges
Red slider - Strobe opacity
Blue slider - master opacity
Y button - layer bump
X button - previous column
B button - next column
Left rudder slider*** - increase clip speed
Right rudder slider*** - master blackout
Trim wheel - scroll through project file
***not visible, located on the back of controller grips
Eventually I’ll post a link to the conversion script for anyone to use, modify, and tailor to their visual operating needs but for now I’m kinda just experimenting and workshopping things.
The goal is to have this fully programmed to my show file by the next tour date, wish me luck lmao