VMeter: Blog

The latest version of our firmware (1.28, only for hardware rev B+) supports direct control over individual LEDs, allowing you to use the VMeter as a generic I/O device with touch and pressure input. Getting python to talk to a MIDI device can be a little tricky, but the protocol isn’t hard after that. We used pyPortMIDI on OS X to do the job.

We bought a Kentor USB MIDI Host from noisebug to try to connect a VMeter to a regular 5 pin MIDI cable input on a keyboard, and it works!  As easy as plugging both into the box as shown below:

See our tutorial on using it.

We’re excited to announce a new distributor on the other side of the world: Rhythm Active in Australia.

They sell lots of stuff you won’t find in big box stores, including synths, modulars, cutting edge and niche music tech, and much more.  From their website: “Synthesisers, Eurorack and Modular Equipment, Sound Modules, Drum Machine, Keyboards, MIDI Controllers, Control Surfaces, Microphones, Keyboards, DIY Kits, Guitar and Bass Guitar Accessories, Music Creation and Remixing Software, USB/Firewire and MIDI Interfaces, Wireless Technology, Sound Processors, DJ Equipment, Cables, Connections, Effects Machines and so much more!”

If you speak Italian, Audio Video & Music is a publication (free pdf download) packed with interesting reviews, tips and tutorials.  p. 36 features a VMeter review.  Thanks noisecollective.net for the review!

http://www.digitalrecordingarts.com/2012/03/13/the-vmeter-a-usb-midi-controller-for-everyone/