Oh wow that Exquis looks exactly what I need
I'm just gonna go ahead and be 'that guy': how is the DAW integration on that thing?
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I have not really tried it mutch with daw yet. (Since the app is very fun and a pretty nice vst host for just playing)
My main daw is Reason and it doesn't have MPE support, and I'd say you will need mpe support in the daw to get maximum utility.
Other then that, the buttons and encoders all send cc, but for now they are locked at pre selected cc# so you would need to be able to set up your daw to respond to those cc values.
Other then that there is no specific daw integration. (Different pad functions etc.) That being said the whole thing responds to midi signals for lighting up the pads etc So once those things get documented, it should be possible for community members to expand on it's function.
For now it's definitely early days, with lots of room for improvement. But it's good enough to be useful, at least for me.
Oh hey Reason gang!
MPE is cool but it's not primarily what interests me in this device. The size, transport, endless rotaries and the scaling/key function looks really good.
I've written a Lua codec and remotemap for the Traktor Kontrol F1 to use with Redrum. I think I could figure out the codec for this device but especially the lighting is gonna be a challenge.
I wonder if Bitwig integration would be something to look out for.
But if the app is usable as a vst and I can use it to play notes from other vst's (by linking gates or whatever) it'll essentially do all I need it to.
The app is a VST host, and not a VST. They claim to have plans for a iOS and android app, but to be honest that seems a long time away...
https://github.com/bjglover/Intuitive-Instruments-Exquis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHBxXx0nnLY
Example code for how to light up the pads with midi messages.
The app is pretty fun and will get more features eventually. It lets you record several loops and turn them on and off and even arrange them in scenes.
For now i Just use it to swap between vsts on the fly, but i have used the record/loop functions a bit while playing with it. it can be synced with midi in, and will probably get more interesting features along the line.
I mainly see this as a live performance tool for now, but im going to need MPE capable DAW at some point, as for me the MPE expression is one of the main draw.
But i absolutely agree with you that the form factor and features is pretty interesting. It does have some basic functions without the app, like lighting up scales, and you can swap between MPE mode and Polyaftertouch (standard midi) mode.
You can find some details in their manual here: https://dualo.com/en/welcome/
EDIT: I just realized you might have been talking about the Circuit Tracks and not the exquiz... (im to exited by my new toy to realize your focus might be different) The Tracks is a synth/Groovebox, so it wont work for what you need as far as daw control i concerned. :(