"The Livid Builder series allows you to step out of the box and create a midi controller that fits your own needs and aesthetics. I had no previous experience with DIY electronic projects, but by being open to learn and paying attention to detail, I was able to put my own controller together in the precise way I wanted. Livid Instruments, literally, helped make my dream come true. They can do the same for you." - Nick Francis, Inventor of the Choppertone

The Livid Builder line is inspired by our own desires to create custom controllers using quality production-grade parts, without the need to create custom circuit boards for every design. Even if you have no experience with electronics we have designed the Builder series and provide tutorials to make it easy for beginners and productive for advanced hackers.

User Project Examples

Brain v2
The Builder Brain v2 is the central device in the Builder line of products. Connect components to the Brain and turn your collection of parts into a MIDI controller. The Brain is “USB-powered class-compliant MIDI” and converts digital and analog signals into MIDI output and receives MIDI input to control LEDs. It can also be operated without a USB host, using an optional 5V power supply. With user-programmable MIDI output, this board can control up to 64 analog inputs, 128 Buttons, and 192 LEDs with added components for bright LEDs. Components are easily connected with ribbons cables and we’ve created the Omni Board to allow dozens of layouts with a single circuit board.

		"Powerful, reliable, and well supported; I'm psyched to have a Livid Brain in the heart of my Mojo." - MOLDOVER

Brain v2 expands the original Brain with a lot more functionality. We’ve added the Brain v2 Bus Board that make it easy to connect your controls to the Brain. We expanded LEDs from 48 to 192 with added circuitry for extra brightness. Encoders can now be used with led encoder ring support. RGB LEDs can also be used to greatly enhance your possibilities. We’ve also added a 5v power jack for standalone operation without a computer.

Features
• USB Powered with optional 5v input jack for standalone operation
• Class-compliant no drivers needed
• MIDI in and out jacks
• 128 Buttons
• 64 direct wire analog inputs
• 192 LEDs
• Encoder support
• RGB LED, and LED ring support
• Velocity sensitive FSR support
• Accelerometer support
• Programmable MIDI settings with a software editor via USB
• Dimensions 3.75" x 4.5"
• OEM and quantity discounts available, email us for pricing

		"Livid's Builder Brain is hands down the best way to go if you're wanting to build a custom midi controller. It blends a complete set of professional options with an ease of use that blows anything else I've used out of the water. Best of all, its reliable, solid, and works perfectly. Plus they are really helpful and are always there to answer questions on their forum. With their latest iteration (version 2), there really isn't anything I can think of that I couldn't build with this. I stand behind Livid 100% and would recommend their product to anyone, from a beginner to a professional." - Mad Zach - Custommidicontrollers.com

Omni Board

Our Omni boards allow you to create hundreds of different configurations using a single circuit board. You can use rubber buttons, LEDs, rotary potentiometers, 30mm and 60mm faders, encoders, accelerometers, and small and large arcade buttons. Use multiple boards to make your controller as large or small as you'd like. The Omni board's labels make it easy to connect your components and all of the connections are routed to pin headers for easy ribbon cable connectivity.

Examples

Omni Board
Dimensions: 4"(w) X 4"(l)

Supports
• Encoders
• Rotary Potentiometers
• 30mm Faders
• 60mm Faders
• Rubber Keypads
• LEDs
• Arcade Buttons
•Accelerometers

Parts
While many off the shelf parts and components can be used to complete your project, we offer a wide range of custom components we have designed specifically for use with the Builder Series.