MIDI Control From An Acoustic Guitar

US ACPAD wireless MIDI controller offers access to instruments and loops from a guitar 22/10/15

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ACPAD, a new wireless MIDI controller that fits to an acoustic guitar, is described by its designers as an electronic orchestra for your guitar and has a Kickstarter campaign starting today. Spokesperson Robin Sukroso had this to say...

"ACPAD is the World's First Wireless MIDI Controller for Acoustic Guitar. With ACPAD, you have access to hundreds of instruments, sound effects and loops - right on your guitar. ACPAD has a gentle adhesive surface and attaches to your guitar in seconds, without any screws, wires or permanent alterations made to your guitar. It can also safely be removed and replaced without leaving any residue. Plug the USB dongle in your laptop or mobile device and ACPAD syncs wirelessly with your favourite music apps and DAWs (Ableton, Logic, etc.) - no complex setup or cable mess. If you prefer, you can also connect ACPAD with a standard mini-USB cable.

Pressure sensitivity is essential for the expressivity of the instruments played on ACPAD. To make pressure sensitive surfaces possible on such a thin device, the contacts of the pads are plated with gold (yes, actual gold). Thanks to this technology, ACPAD is only a few millimeters thick, but it can detect how hard you press the pads with remarkable precision!

ACPAD was made to accommodate all guitar players - from the hobbyist to the performing artist. Whatever your skill level, ACPAD is extremely flexible and will grow with you on your musical journey.

If you're not yet comfortable playing multiple instruments at once, simply pre-record loops or samples, trigger them on ACPAD and focus on strumming your guitar - while ACPAD manages the orchestra for you.

If you're feeling more confident and want to play percussive-style guitar, then you have the ability to get even more creative and play drums, bass or trigger effects and samples while strumming at the same time. ACPAD becomes the perfect companion for improvisation and jamming.

ACPAD also fully supports your favorite DAWs such as Ableton Live and ProTools, which means possibilities are limitless. Let your imagination go wild!"

Features:

Controls: 8 pressure sensitive touch pads, 10 preset buttons, 2 looper channels, 2 slider faders
Adhesive: Sticky polymer mat (residue-free)
Dimensions: 300 mm X 365 mm; see below for details
Thickness: 3.5 mm for the PAD; 9 mm for the battery area
Battery life: 4-5 hours of continuous play; Rechargeable via USB
Connectivity: Wireless via USB dongle; Wired via USB Mini cable

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