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VMeter USB MIDI Touch Strip & LED - new firmware demo

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VMeter USB MIDI Touch Strip & LED - new firmware demo

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VMeter CrossFader & VU Meter w/ Torq DJ Software

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VMeter MIDI Controller Touch Strip & Display

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▓▒░ VMeter Pitch Bend Speed Fun with Native Instruments Reaktor Synths ░▒▓

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VMeter Design Tour (Capacitive sensor, FCC testing, USB circuitry)

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VMeter Demos: Binary Clock, Chase, Game of Life

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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about VMeter.

Features and functionality

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The VMeter touch strip allows for control over an entire octave, making it a versatile option for pitch bending.
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Users drawing parallels between the VMeter and Doepfer’s ribbon controllers highlight the VMeter's standalone functionality.
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Besides musical uses, the VMeter is considered for VR racing to adjust music and game volume due to its touch-based interface.
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Suggestions of using phone and tablet MIDI apps like PocketMidi and touchOSC as alternatives to the VMeter for touch control.
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The VMeter's touch strip is noted to be physically long, accommodating large pitch bends similar to the Push 3.
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