love the way this video merges practical tutorials with an introduction to the more abstract philosophy and ethos of monome (which remains essentially the same, 13 years later). Thanks for this

This never gets old

This just looks unbelivably complicated. I wish I could even begin to comprehend what is happening in the video, but nice Beats and music. Cool device too. Cheers

Wow! The last part was simply beautiful.

I loved that inal demo...just amazing.

this was quite cool. I liked the last mix. Hope to find some more, and really nice mix' out there. Keep going :D

@Bonzoandthemadhatter the monome is a USB hardware controller with an open framework that allows others to write programs for it, for instance, the program mlr allows you to chop up loops and replay them using the pushbuttons as cue points

I didn't understand what this was until the third example. This is really sweet

It works with OSC and MIDI, but as far as I know, the MIDI system doesn't activate the lights. So you could map MIDI functions, but I would recommend that you probably should try to do it with OSC - which will let you have the proper visual feedback. The beauty of the Monome is that it is entirely flexible and customisable. Ableton has a really great programme written for it called 'Seven Up Live' which is essentially a sequencing preset. Free as well, if you have Ableton.

yeah, got your message and checked it out - thanks for your time dude

@elysianphoenix agreed, electronic music may be "easier" to produce from a classically-trained standpoint but it requires 10x the dedication as just playing an instrument. theres hours upon hours spent training the ears, lining up tracks and days wasted staring at equalizers... neither one is more "musical" or "real", theyre both labors that demand an incredible grade of effort and deserve equal respect

Excellent clear demo of Monome. Make more videos with other apps on it! ;-)

the best part is that it really is just pretty lights on a box with buttons, nothing else :)

DUDE THATS LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN!

@ jazzmaster606 It depends on where in the column he puts his fingers. He mastered his settings so he knows where they are but it depends on the placement of the button. What it looks like is the further left the slower and further right faster.

Last 2 songs (performance and then credits)were awesome.

I came here because of Daedelus after being featured on Kinda Neat's podcast

There are some applications that have been made for the Monome, but essentially you may have to programme them yourself. The beauty of it is that it doesn't *do* anything particularly. I've got an Arduinome (Open Source, but otherwise identical) and I've been programming a basic sequencer on Max/MSP for it.

@mffu ok it is a midi controller. the sounds all come from software in a computer. how it works is that rows or columns can be assigned different sounds or loops. a tempo is set inside a computer which controls the speed the rows and columns play at. also, individual buttons can be assigned sounds which is how sound effects are implemented into songs. honestly, i dont know that much about it. i do know the full potential of what it can do is too much to explain. i may be wrong so dont freak

I absolutely love this!!!! it reminds me so much of Bjork, or Matmos, and such... I want not one, but three!!!!!!!

i saw a bbc video about formula 1 with tehn as the soundtrack, congratulations!

@ElectricNoirOST What you don´t understand - I could play any of these phrases on any keyboard instrument but none of these computer guys could do so. It´s about making music with your own fingers or your own voice, it´s about playing solo or together with other musicians in chamber music or in a band. It´s about the satisfaction to be able to play a difficult piece after weeks of practicing. It´s about improvisation - it´s about musicianship! Your "tools" are just an illusion of making music.

Perhaps I do not know Adam personally, nor were we friends in high school, but I knew him then. He was a talented quiet musician that really kept to himself. And I do occasionally browse through his blog where he speaks very intelligently and soundly. Just because I'm not a big fan of his music doesn't mean I don't support him being from the same high school and city as me. My rebuttal earlier stated that I was in a bad mood when I initially commented on this video. I'm eating those harsh words.

the names of the programs are before each segment.

thanks, i'm taking a look there right now

So so cool! I so want to learn how to use stuff like this.

@fcbmartinso a computer the monome is more lk a machine that creates the loops, but in design all it is is a box with buttons that have LED lights in them

@AgustinNoesEverythin monomes support PCs. most apps run in max 5 runtime

that last one wud make a great opener to a song

The first thing he plays, mlr, is so awesome. I want a Monome.

Super nowoczesna elektroniczna pozytywka! +50

"Press cafe" was awesome!

that last one was super epic awesome

No these are actually used, and their is an art behind them. Yes you put the loops on each button from using the computer but they are legit musical instruments of the modern era. Electronic music at it's finest. Works just like your programmable F keys.

The monome is pretty simple. What is more difficult is to keep the phase. A good phase gives the best monomes.

music is organised noise and noise is music to the mind

@cajuboy thats actually an excellent idea, if its not been done already

@yessapmit This is used by deadmau5 (Joel Zimmerman) who is one of the most respected house and electro artist.

@cakeeeish RIGHT....Thats why every time he presses something it goes PERFECTLY with what the video said and the audio...He is simply picking up on bars it's basic music theory it's what all music is built around and why this video makes sense

3:00 was awesome. I want one now!

@Voitzify You program it all yourself, so that only you know what it does.. Amazing piece of hardware..

My brother was looking something up on KZfaq and came across this. He started to watch it and my son who has mild Autism dropped what he was doing to watch and revel in the even and melodic tones. Have you ever thought about using your program with Special Needs children? If not, it may be something to think about. I like this... Keep up the good work. :)

How do you mean? Max/MSP is a graphic programming environment. It's similar (in a sense) to Quartz Composer - you connect object boxes together to pass around data that is generated and affects other parts of the programme - creating output. Right now I'm integrating Open GL into an Arduinome sequencer...

Best part of this vid starts at 2:50. Fantastic instrument.!

@TheYoungjeez the cheapest one is the 64 which u could get for around $500

That last one was the best.

this is really cool!

Wow the part from 03:29 actually sounds quite nice!

Kinda trippy..I love it. I want one.

@gtrgdss I would agree that in theory, using an iPad or iPhone/iPod would not be as fun. But the people who make the Monome have sworn off manufacturing them in any large numbers, so I'm guessing that most won't have a choice but to use an app.

They only made 50 Monomes for 2011 and they all sold out within an hour. To get one you have to either buy one off ebay or contact the people that sell them and arrange a specially designed one for you.

the last one was the coolest

Can I use this just plugging into my computer or do I need more stuffs?

@anonymusum actually im both an electronic musician and classically trained, the only things that come out of my speakers when i perform are things i previously composed, performed, and recorded. do you think theres no grey area?

ok cheers for taking the time to help. so programmers set up these applications or is it something straightforward enough for a noob like myself to do? is it as easy as mapping midi functions to it if i wanted to just use it to trigger clips for example?

that sounds like something that could be very interesting

...Beautiful.

that was pretty cool. I've never seen this machine before.. and have to say I would never be able to create ANY music on it lo. looks hard.

This is the same sort of thing as the Tenori On and it produces the same sort of music. From all the promo videos, you get the feeling that you just press buttons and then magically and easily, you create music. But in reality, you're either really really REALLY good and can indeed create music worth listening to, or you're just a regular guy who only would use this as a toy and could only create "toy music."

i love the 3th song :) well video

thnx for the help. press cafe was my favorite though.

Really cool.

im a musician as well, this is very inspiring to me... THANK YOU. We should get together & make some beats some time.

how do you change the sound... like from bells to organ or whatever that is?

that last one was class

3:00 Fascinating! A Twister game for the fingers! Finger Twister! With a musical "twist" to it.

so basiclly its a tenori-on with rubber buttons an less fancy lights ? that dude edison is a beast on this machine

where do the actul sounds come from tho? are they preprogrammed into this thing? or do you have to create them separately?

oooh pretty lights

pardon my nubbishness but this is a MIDI controller, so what software would one use? Ive got ableton suite 8, i'm assuming i could jack this into my macbook pro and go to town

lol this is awesome, i was amused: D

This is so cool! I'm totally inspired. Does a moneo have all diff. sounds that you can make a track out of with? Kind of like what Deadmau5 uses right? Man, I'm so eager to combine all those sounds into something crazy good! Is this expensive?

number3!!! vote for it!!

@AyminnrDj how do you do that? like does it work for any video or how did you program it?

beautiful

Excuse me, I was thinking of buying a monome but they don't sell them in my country. What I can buy here is a Novation controller, i've seen some vids here on youtube and people seem to use Novation for more Dubstep kind of music. Is it possible to create the same music you are playing in this vid with a Novation?

These are really interesting to me but I still don't really understand how it works. As in what you need to use it (programs, accessories, etc.), where the different tones come from, and a bunch more.

Does this actually work like a patch bay (i did a bit of Electo-acoustic music at Huddersfield Poly Ive got a vague idea i assume its something like this

i dont really understand these, i know they are compatible with ableton due to the other vids but how are the programmed/mapped? do you need to do that your self, i cant seem to find sufficient info on the net about them help would be greatly appreciated and sorry for my ignorance if i should already know these things

This is cool!

i want that for christmas!

how much do they cost ands i think number 3 was the best

Where was this sample "BEEEP" taken from, its AWESOME!!

that thing is sick!

@jamesyxpoo it might be midi files, but they are more common than wavs

How are you programming the MAX/MSP? Iv been dying to get a MAx/MSP effect.

i like it, the robot is lovely

Also, I should rephrase my view on Owl City. Adam has a natural talent for being a lyricist and has an excellent understanding of music. I admit I think some songs are catchy and very well put together. In the music business that's what it's all about, getting fame by hit songs. So I have nothing against his music; it's creative, it's fresh, it's different. I feel that he could have made even better, less technological dependent music with a band with that tech plus conventional instruments.

Is Max/MSP being used here?

@kjcrx it's a controller. what's not to get?

It's easier to make one than to find one at a reasonable price. Oh and I think the last sample was the best.

Is this Graham morrison as in linux voice Graham Morrison?

I WANT THAT LAST SONG ON MY IPODDDD thats so awesome lol

@cajuboy i wish but this thing doesnt even come with a manual

Looks like a larger version of the old hand held game of Lights Out!

I WANT ONE!!! SOOOOOO AMAZING!!!!!

I want this thing now

ajaja sick sick man i need to get one.. any place in particular i should look in?

amazing, but dey still blow my mind a little

Amazing. Do you use a program in order to get these effects? Is the Monome a midi controller?