MIDI Optigan & Reaktigan Emulation Software Demo

This is a demo of a project that's actually been kicking around for a few years, but is currently on the back-burner. But I figured it at least deserves a demo video. This is an Optigan (actually the first one I ever owned) that's been converted to a MIDI controller (aka the Midigan) for the purpose of controlling Optigan emulation software developed in Reaktor (aka the Reaktigan). Braden Diotte did the Optigan midi mod for me (using guts from an M-audio midi controller keyboard) and Patrick Keller wrote the Reaktor Optigan emulation.

Essentially, for live shows, I needed something more reliable and flexible than a real Optigan, but didn't want to give up the unique interface, so that's why this exists. The software is still a work in progress. You can load any sounds you want into it, as demonstrated in the video. Sorry for the audio quality- I tried to sync up a direct recording of the audio with the audio from the video camera, but it didn't really work out, so I just stuck with the audio from the video camera. I could have just re-shot the whole video but I was lazy so there ya go.

At some point we plan to make this software available (probably converted to a stand-alone app) as well as basic instructions for making a midi controller out of an Optigan (hopefully a dead one!). Stay tuned...

Category:

Music

Tags:

• optigan
• optigon
• native
• instruments
• reaktor
• midi

[stupidamericanpig]

Pea- you going to offer up the Reaktigan for sale with loops?

[peahix]

i already have loads of optigan loops for sale- check my other videos for info. as for the reaktigan, most likely it will be added as a freebie to the loop collections. not sure yet.

[oldestmanonmars]

If you don't mind me asking, what's uncompleted about it? It looks pretty finished to me.

[peahix]

the interface needs to be tweaked and streamlined a bit more for easier and more intuitive useability. in particular, the process of loading new sound loops into it is a bit of a kludge at this point- i'd like it to be very quick/simple.

[Zmeh]

Hi, im seriously interested in talking about you Opgigram midi version.

Im having a BIG tour in Italy in two moth and i need something similar.

You had got an amazing idea!!

Please contact me back, IT S REALLY IMPORTANT.

[SheepRanic]

This is so. funny? wrong? Great?

[LaveseLasManos]

Where could i get one of these and how much do they cost?

[alexriesenbeck]

this is perfect! i have always wanted an optigan, let me know the details when it's available!

[stupidamericanpig]

right on- That was the answer I was hoping for before I bought the Optigan loops. Thanks!

[wdln]

That is way cool! You're an Optigenius.