Our friend James Bernard over at Propellerheads just released a very thorough video on controllerism and its impact on electronic music. James does a really thorough job of covering a wide range of controllers and uses, starting with the Ohm64. Even if you don’t use Reason, the short history lesson is worth the watch. If you do use Reason he shows you the basics on using the Ohm64 with Reason using a remote script. He also covers various hardware controllers, wi-mote, keyboard controllers, and DIY options. Controllerism evangelist Ean Golden from DJ Tech Tools also makes an appearance giving his thoughts on the movement.

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Below is a repository of applications and scripts for our controllers. Thanks to the community and people supporting our instruments.

OhmModes Remote Script for Ableton Live
OhmModes turns the Ohm RGB and Ohm64 into three virtual control surfaces for Ableton Live, geared towards Mixing, Playing, and DJing. Manual included in the zip file, or you can refer to the wiki.
Download v1.14 > Ohm64 & OhmRGB

Basic Remote Scripts for Ableton Live
Ohm64 and Block script created by Mike Chenetz from max4live.info. Code script created by Livid. Requires Ableton Live 8+
Download > Ohm64 | Block | Code

Installation notes:
MAC – Right click on the Live App icon and put the Ohm64 (or block or Code) folder in Contents/App-Resources/MIDI Remote Scripts
Windows > C:\Program Files\Ableton\Live \Resources\MIDI Remote Scripts
When you open live go to the preferences and select Ohm64 (block,Code) in the control surface preferences, and the input/output prefs.

Monomodular
An incredibly sophisticated remote script for Ableton Live and the Ohm64 and Block created by aumhaa. Also includes popular monome applications that run inside of Max for Live.
Download: Monomodular

Ableton Live DJ Remote Script
DJ specific Ableton Live remote script created for the Ohm64 created by Kevin at ofrecordings.com.
Product Info

Native Kontrol – Ohm64
nativeKONTROL omComponent Series is a collection of Presets for Livid Instruments Ohm64 that transform the Ohm into an advanced control surface for Ableton Live
Product Info

Native Kontrol – Block
nativeKONTROL blockLive is a Preset for Livid Instruments Block that turns the controller into a powerful control surface for Ableton Live 8.
Product Info

AUTONOHM
Novation style automap for Ableton Live, created by Demian. AUTONOHM adds 32 midi pages for the grid, with a simple intuitive menu and other features.
Download

Code Control
Max for Live device for the Code controller created by Veedjee.
Product Info

Reason 4 Remote Files
These installers provide the necessary files so the block and Ohm64 is automatically mapped to devices in Propellerhead’s Reason. You can designate the block or Ohm64 as the master keyboard as well as navigate the software. Every device has a unique mapping, and is detailed in the PDF manual.
Mac | Windows
Device mappings PDF

Reason 5 Remote Files
These are the block and Ohm64 Remote Script files for Propellerhead’s Reason 5 and Record 1.5 Although they should be part of the Reason/Record installation, this download also provides full documentation for the mappings.
Download here

REX Jockey
Created by Peff, REX Jockey contains remote maps for Reason5 and a demo session for the Ohm64.
Product Info 

Ohm64 Native Instruments Traktor Mapping
These installers provide the necessary files so the Ohm64 is automatically mapped to Native Instruments Traktor DJ Software.
Download > Traktor Map Files
Video Overview

OhmRGB Native Instruments Traktor Mapping
Multicolor Traktor mapping created by Robert Vela.
Download > Traktor Map Files | Mapping Guide
Video Overview

MLRV
Standalone software (requires Max Runtime) MLRV natively supports the Ohm64 and Block. Works natively, no additional applications are needed. Select the device in setup.
Download > MLRV2

Aurex Sequencers
Ableton LiveSequencers created by DJ Aurex for Ohm, Block and Code
Download

Monome Bridge v012
Monome bridge allows you to run monome applications.
Download > Mac | Windows
Download > Max/MSP source

Ohm64Sound FMsynth v06
A simple FM synth application. An excellent Max example and standalone noisemaker.
Download > Mac | Windows
Download > Max/MSP source
Video overview

Duplex for Renoise 2.6
Duplex is a flexible system for using external controllers in Renoise and supports the OHM64 controller. It’s based on Renoise’s built-in scripting, so anyone can extend and modify the implementation.
Download > Duplex

LividSampler v3 beta
A simple and extremely easy to use sampling application lets you easily assign and edit sounds for each button in the 64 button grid of the Ohm or block controllers. The standalone will automatically detect the Ohm64, block, or Code controller – no hardware setup or MIDI learn necessary. Plug in takes notes 0-63 to play each sound.
Download > Mac | Windows
Download > LividSampler Source
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LividStep – Max For Live Device and Standalone
Livid Step provides up to eight tracks of traditional step sequencing, with expanded control over time, step assignments, instrument control, and even improvisation.
Download > Max for Live Devices | Standalone for Mac | Standalone for Windows

Cycling 74 Max Patches
This patch and associated files make it very easy to integrate a Livid controller into Max/MSP. Cycling 74′s Max5 required to use these.
Download > Livid And Max | Livid And Max – Generic | Max Synth | Code Setup | Basic Step Sequencer

Madrix Map
Madrix LED lighting control software that supports the Ohm64. Works natively, no additional applications are needed.
Download > controller map

Arkaos Grand VJ
Arkaos’ GrandVJ natively supports the Ohm64 and Block. Works natively, no additional applications are needed. Select the Map on startup.
Download > GrandVJ demo

Luminair
Ipad and Iphone lighting software that supports the Ohm64.
Download > product info

Ohm2Resolume
This is a MAX project to make Livid’s controller talk to VJ-app Resolume Avenue and vice versa. Create by Tschoepler
More > product info

If you see anything missing or that needs to be added, contact us here.

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‘The iPad audio output is routed to the line in on the workstation. Reason 5 receives the active audio input and can process the sound in real-time. This demonstration features a range of custom combinator effect devices including CycleOn for Reason 5 beta.

Combinator Effects being controlled by the Livid Instruments OHM64. Thanks Peter!’

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Over the past year we’ve been collecting footage from artists and performers doing some amazing things with our controllers. From Ableton Live to Resolume, we have seen scripts, templates, and uses we never imagined, but definitely encouraged. Much of the footage in this video was filmed in Austin, TX “The Live Music Capital of the World”, which is also our home base. This video features demos and examples from Ableton Live, Renoise, Reason, Record, Max/MSP, Serato, Traktor, Max for Live, Resolume, VDMX, Luminair for iPad, Culex, and many more. Some of the artists in this video are Chili, Pailo, AmpLive, Heyoka, Elliot Lipp, Mike Abb, G King, Signal Path, Naik, Hitori Tori, and more. Special thanks to Mike Abb and Abboriginal productions for all his hard work shooting and collecting many of these videos.

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I have just finished a beta of a comprehensive Remote mapping for Propellerhead’s Reason. “Remote” is Reason (and Record’s) method of integrating controllers into their software, and I have to say, it’s pretty cool once you have all the mappings done.
To be honest, I’ve always shied away from Reason in the past, since the interface seemed too closely tied to the analogy of “rack of hardware gear.” This seems to result in interfaces that are bound by a legacy of old hardware, rather than interfaces that took advantage of a computer’s speed and flexibility. I’ve always like the terse control offered by Max/MSP and the simplicity of MIDI learn in Ableton Live. However, now that I’ve spent a lot of time with Reason making this map for the Ohm64, I’ve come to really like it. Mostly what I like is that I now have full control of every device in the form of a consistent hardware interface, and I feel like I can really explore the sonic possibilities of Thor and Subtractor (for example), because I have a massive number of knobs, sliders, and buttons to control it with. This really opened up the possibilities with Reason, since there are some really fantastic sounding kits in there.
I’ve also taken advantage of their Remote SDK by doing a bit of programming that lets me create a “keyboard” on the Ohm64 that is, for the non-piano player, probably a lot better for getting ideas down. The keys are mapped to major or minor scales, and can be transposed at will. Take a look at the video, and you’ll quickly get an idea of what’s possible, then download the installer here:

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