SAMSON Conspiracy MIDI Controller

Samson’s Conspiracy(TM) MIDI Control Surface lets you command your software with authority. Featuring an ultra-portable design and impressive array of customizable, tactile controls, the Conspiracy is the answer for producers/DJs, performers and mobile musicians looking to expand their creativity in live and studio production settings. The core of the Conspiracy is made up of 25 velocity-sensitive trigger pads with aftertouch for sequencing melodies and rhythms, as well as launching clips, loops and samples for live performance. The pads also feature 3-color backlighting, which enables more comprehensive visual feedback and less reliance on a computer screen. Additional controlis provided by the Conspiracy’s 14 endless encoders, 10 backlit function buttons and 6 precision faders. All of these controls can be custom assigned via a backlit LCD navigated by a master encoder and four directional buttons. From here, you can program the type (Note/CC#), mode (Momentary/Toggle) and MIDI channel number of the pads, knobs, faders and buttons. Finally, the Conspiracy’s X/Y touch pad is especially adept at manipulating effects or transitions within applicable software instruments. The Conspiracy is an ultra-versatile controller that works equally as well in the studio and on stage. In addition to its other controls, the Conspiracy features a 2-channel DJ mixer section with a cross-fader and dedicated transport buttons. Its trigger pads and knobs are great for live remixing in applications such as Virtual DJ and Traktor, or dialing in effects and synth settings in Reason, Ableton Live and any of your favorite VST plug-ins. Also, 20 user presets allow you to quickly Save and Recall controller setups for different songs or recording/performance applications. With Conspiracy, feel the freedom of controlling your iPad or any computer-based audio application to its full potential.
The control surface features 25 velocity-sensitive tri-color LED back-lit trigger pads with aftertouch for sequencing melodies and rhythms as well as launching clips, loops, and samples in a live performance. The surface also includes 14 endless rotary encoders, 10 back-lit function buttons, and six precision faders.
All controls can be custom assigned via a backlit LCD with a master encoder and four directional navigation buttons. You can program the type (Note/CC#), mode (momentary/toggle) and MIDI channel number of the pads, knobs, faders, and buttons. An integrated X/Y touch pad allows you to manipulate effects and transitions within applicable softwareinstruments.
The controller works equally well in the studio and on stage. It features a 2-channel DJ mixer section with a cross-fader as well as dedicated transport buttons. The trigger pads and knobs can be used for live remixing in applications such as Virtual DJ and Traktor or for dialing in effects and synth settings in Reason, Ableton Live, and any other VST plug-in. You can save and recall up to 20 user presets for different setups in various recording and performance applications.
Either the lightning or 30-pin USB camera connection kit can be used with the device to control your favorite MIDI-compatible iPad applications. The control surface comes with a mini USB to USB cable.