Tutorial - How to Install a Matt Bellamy style XY MIDIpad Kaoss Pad Controller

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In this episode, Ben Crowe, luthier at http://www.crimsonguitars.com goes through the entire process of installing a 2 axis MIDI controlling touch screen from AmpTone Lab, into a client's Godin guitar. (Please Note: Crimson Guitars no longer sells these systems.)

The XY MIDIpad controller is most commonly used to control a Korg Kaoss pad by artists like Muse's Matt Bellamy, however, they can be programmed to control everything from a keyboard to a digital wah pedal.

Using Amptone Labs superb kit the installation process is relatively straightforward, as long as you can use a router effectively and don't mind cutting holes in your guitar. You don't have to know very much at all about electronics, as it's all been made as fool-proof as possible.

Chapters
0:00 Introduction
0:37 Preparing to cut the holes into the guitar
2:32 The conundrum - finding somewhere to place the MIDIpad controls?
3:25 Routing out the cavity
4:52 The recess - cutting through the lacquer with a chisel
5:54 Wiring cavity and now the hardware begins to go in.
9:45 The touchscreen and ribbon cable and screen surround
12:31 Connect the battery and check it all out!
13:03 Conclusion
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