Whilst we’re on the topic of standalone controllers and sequencers, Reliq Instruments have announced their crowd-funded project via Indiegogo. Reliq! is a hybrid control surface that can connect any analog audio input to any output with just a press of a button. It’s sequencer can control up to 64 instruments at the same time with 8 voices of polyphony per track. Reliq is a standalone device that also control your DAW in tight sync with any hardware instruments without needing to touch a mouse or looking at a computer screen. It also offers 32 CV and 16 Gate outputs for all your eurorack modular synth madness and a 16×16 matrix i/o via a breakout box. Reliq is a singular instrument that consolidates control for all studio or live setups into a cohesive musical interface.
Features:
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- Analog Matrix-Mixer ‑ Route, Mix, Store And Sequence Eurorack And Signal Patches
- Connect any Input to any Output with just the Press of a Button
- Store and Recall Signal Routings in Real-Time Without any Sound Interruptions
- Sequence Patches in Musical Tempo for a vast Music Exploration Experience.
‘State-Of-The-Art’ Sequencer:
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- 16 Polyphonic Sequencers
- Euclidean Mode
- Polyrythms / Polymeters
- Stochastic Modes
- 8 Voice Polyphony per Track
- High-Resolution Recording
- MPE Compatibility
- Real Time Parameters Recording
- Melody/Pattern Generation
- LFO & Envelope per track
- Real-Time Midi Effects
- 128 Patterns per Track
Modulation features:
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- Draw Your Modulation: Automations, LFOs And Envelopes At Your Fingertips!
- Advanced CC Modulation,
- MPE Modulation
- LFOs, and Envelopes per Track
- Custom Modulation Waveforms
Fully-Integrated DAW Controller:
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- Trigger Loops and Clips From your DAW
- Control Mixers and Software Instruments
- Arrange Clips and Record from Hardware
- Synchronize and Control Reliq From your DAW with a Dedicated Plug-in
Full Range Inputs and Outputs:
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- 3 x MIDI outs,
- 1 x MIDI IN
- 1 x USB-C MIDI
- 1 x USB HOST port
- 16 x gates ( 5~10V)
- 32 x CV outs (+/-5V ~ +/-10V)
- 1 x Reset out
- 1 x Clock out
More info here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/reliq-the-world-s-first-hybrid-control-surface–2#/
