Livid

Also known as: Livid Instruments

Founded in 2004 by Jay Smith, Travis Redding, and Peter Nyboer, Livid Instruments is an Austin, Texas-based company specializing in MIDI controllers, wireless music devices, and DIY controller platforms. The company helped spark a controller revolution by building unique instruments for computer music, with a focus on live performance, electronic production, and DJing.

Livid's product line i...

22 Products · Used by 43 Artists

Livid Instruments Guitar Wing MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid CNTRL:R MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid OhmRGB Slim MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Instruments DS1 DAW Controllers

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Livid Ohm64 MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Instruments BASE Controller MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Instruments BASE II MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Instruments Marc Houle Custom Controller MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Elements MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Brain Jr. MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Brainv2 MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Ohm MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid XPC 4K2JS DJ Controllers

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Livid Instruments Minim MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Block MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid OhmRGB MIDI Pad Controllers

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Livid Instruments Custom Controller for Robert Delong DJ Controllers

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Livid Alias 8 DAW Controllers

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Livid Tactic MIDI Pad Controllers

Livid Code 2 DAW Controllers

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Livid Instruments Code V2 MIDI Pad Controllers

Livid Instruments Alias 8 MIDI Pad Controllers

Livid's product line includes the Ohm64, a fully programmable USB controller housed in a hand-constructed wooden case; the Code, a control surface built around a 4x8 grid of endless rotary encoders with LED feedback; the Base, featuring 32 velocity- and pressure-sensitive pads with RGB lighting and touch faders; and the CNTRL:R, a professional MIDI controller developed in collaboration with electronic music pioneer Richie Hawtin. The company also produces the Guitar Wing, a wireless 3D controller designed to mount directly on a guitar or bass, and the Minim, a pocket-sized wireless controller for mobile devices. Their Builder platform provides a DIY system for creating custom MIDI control surfaces.

Livid's controllers are known for open-source firmware, full programmability via web-based editors, and USB class-compliant operation. The company manufactures its products in Austin and maintains a team of engineers, designers, and musicians.

Livid has 22 products cataloged on Equipboard, including MIDI Pad Controllers, DAW Controllers, and DJ Controllers. Their gear is featured by 43 artists, with the strongest followings in Electronic, Rock, and Pop. Notable users include Trent Reznor, Paul Kalkbrenner, and Nicolas Jaar.