

– Designed and assembled in Austin, TX USA – Ultra light and heavy-duty aluminum construction Its rugged aluminum build and open approach to software integration will protect your investment for years to come.

Whether you are mixing in the studio, performing on stage, or travelling to a gig, the Ds1 is designed to fit into your setup and lifestyle. Templates will be available for digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio, Logic and more. The Ds1 simply works with any software that supports MIDI. It’s your hands-on, dedicated controller for instant access to your mix, effects, and instrument parameters. Ds1 introduces MIDI control to the familiar layout of an analog audio mixer, and expands the creative possibilities of signal routing and sound processing using digital audio workstations. We are officially announcing the Ds1 and now accepting pre-orders. The Ds1 MIDI mixer is a rugged, portable solution for computer-based mixing, production and performance, constructed with only the highest quality parts and materials. But hey, let’s have some words from Livid about it: Introducing DS1 Portable, Mixing, Control. And with the feedback being all positive, Livid has hit the go button and is taking pre-orders. The DJWORX team spent time at Livid’s NAMM base to check out the DS1 prototype.

In fairness to Livid, they were first to get the word out. First was the Novation Launch Control XL, and today word arrives about the Livid’s official launch of their DS1 MIDI mixer. Within days of each other, two niche products get announced that are pretty similar in makeup and more or less aimed at the same market. It’s funny how things work out sometimes.
