MAINFRAME-B Visual Instrument

Play light like an Instrument

MAINFRAME-B unifies your music, light and interaction into a fluid experience where something truly new and indescribable emerges.

(Watch the video above, it will tell you everything you need to know!)

Deeply Expressive

Powered by the MAINFRAME engine, express your MIDI in real-time with parameters, modulation, layering, presets and more.
With playability and explorative depth, this isn't just another music visualizer but feels more like a living collaborator.

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Plug and Play

No VSTs, drivers or complex software needed. Acts just like any MIDI-based synth but with color.
USB-MIDI and/or 5pin available.

Build Your own Installations

From simple setups to immersive light shows, MAINFRAME-B's versatile and portable LED system makes your imagination the only limit.

Frequently Asked QUestions

Which MIDI messages does MAINFRAME-B respond to?
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MAINFRAME-B responds to:

  • Note on & off - for starting and stopping patterns
  • Control change (CC) - for controlling parameter values, modulation options and ranges
  • Program change - for changing the active zone preset
Is it possible to play with multiple MAINFRAME-B units simultaneously?
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Absolutely! It's something we've done frequently, and have experimented with custom sequencer-type pattern generators which animate across MAINRAME units. Some ideas:

  • If through USB, several MAINFRAME units can be connected to your computer and will appear as separate MIDI instruments. From there, each can be sent MIDI individually, or collectively, from your software of choice (ie. Ableton, TouchDesigner).
  • If using 5pin, you can split the MIDI from a single source through a hub, sent to as many MAINFRAME units as you want. You can set each MAINFRAME as different MIDI channels to get individual behaviour, or intentionally set the same channel for a unified look.
Is MAINFRAME-B compatible with [insert software name]?
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If your software is able to send MIDI to an external device (such as a synthesizer) then yes. We've tested it with all major DAWs and other software like TouchDesigner and Puredata.

When will a case be released?
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We are currently working on a snap-on, 3D printed case, expected to soon.

However, if you are interested in MAINFRAME-B, I wouldn't wait. Pick up what you need for now, start playing with and learning the system in the meantime and snap on the case once released!

Is MAINFRAME-B just another visualizer?
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No — MAINFRAME-B is a visual instrument. It\eact and flicker to the beat. You play it, shape it, and feel it respond like any other part of your setup.

This is just the beginning

MAINFRAME-B itself will be experiencing upgrades very soon (such as a snap-on case), but is also be the first step in a long journey towards a novel form of human-machine interaction and computational expression.

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