VAX MIDI Keyboard Controller
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An affordable MIDI keyboard with weighted hammer action keys, hi-res velocity, polyphonic aftertouch and release velocity
Backers: 99
Average Pledge Per Backer: $586
Funded: $58,012 of $35,000
Dates: Jan 19th -> Mar 13th (54 days)
Project By: Van Chandler
Backers: 99
Average Pledge Per Backer: $586
Funded: $58,012 of $35,000
Dates: Jan 19th -> Mar 13th (54 days)
Project By: Van Chandler
$58,012
current pledge level
Last Updated: March 13 @ 11:04 -0400 GMT
165%
of goal
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Latest News
New Chassis Design 
February 27th - via: kickstarter.com
I love the idea of accessory channels on the top and bottom of the new VAX. They will be great for securely mounting a laptop or add-on controllers above and for mounting a keyboard stand to the base. But I hated the look of them in the first design.... (Read More)
Final key design
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
For those who would rather not download a huge CAD program, here is a look at the final key models (Read More)
I/O and controls
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
The connector layout is complete. Besides the USB and MIDI Out connectors, we had room for 4 pedal inputs, 4 sliders and 4 buttons (soft programmable as On Press cc, On Release cc, or Toggle cc on/off). Backers, is anyone interested in having... (Read More)
Key design complete
February 16th - via: kickstarter.com
You can download the 3d model of the keys at www.infiniteresponse.com click the New VAX tab (Read More)
See the components as they are designed
February 13th - via: kickstarter.com
There is a new navigation tab called New VAX on our website: www.infiniteresponse.com You can download and unzip the 3d files for the components of the new VAX then view them on a CAD viewer such as FreeCAD. I am posting them as a progress report,... (Read More)
Starting Twitter Feed
February 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Starting a twitter feed today chronicling the development of the new VAX @van_chandler or #newvax Here is where things stand as of February 9, 2015: Bought a great 3d modeling software package from 3d Systems called Cubify Design. It’s really just... (Read More)
Rendering of aluminum chassis
February 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
This is the chassis of the 6 octave version. Except for the length, the 4 and 8 octave chassis are identical. Notice 2 slotted channels on top for mounting accessories such as music stands, laptop platforms, iPad holders, drawbars, or even a tier... (Read More)
Key frame design complete
January 27th - via: kickstarter.com
This is the keyframe. It holds the keys and hammers. It is built as a 2 octave module and then it slides into the chassis. Underneath the hammer rocker you can see the feature that captures and holds the long skinny circuit board that contains the... (Read More)
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