LambdaConcept Controller Deck

The Controller Deck, by Lambdaconcept, is a hardware MIDI control surface that connects to a computer over a single USB-C cable. It is designed for live performance, video/audio production and any workflow that benefits from a dedicated set of physical controls mapped to software parameters.

In addition to being a MIDI controller, the Controller Deck integrates a gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI/SDI video capture, a USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode video output and a USB audio interface, turning it into a compact, all-in-one control and A/V hub.

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General features

  • Connects to the computer over a USB-C cable with PD delivery, providing power to the computer and a high-speed data connection.

  • Full-size MIDI controller with 11 faders, each with its own customisable icon/label screen, 11 knobs, 10 pairs of RGB illuminated A/B buttons, 10 RGB illuminated knobs and 10 RGB backlit pads.

  • Dedicated TouchDeck grid of 40 individually addressable buttons, each with its own customizable image, organized in a 5 rows x 8 columns grid. The grid has multiple pages that can be navigated using the TouchDeck grid pager.

  • Two round touchscreens for specialized interactions such as a crossfader, color picker, or TouchDeck grid pager.

  • Built-in video capture (HDMI or SDI) and video output (USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode), allowing the device to sit in the video signal path.

  • Integrated USB audio interface (768 kbit/s stereo soundcard) for routing audio to and from the computer, without the need for an additional USB audio device.

  • Integrated Gigabit Ethernet port providing a reliable wired network connection to the connected computer.

  • Every control surface reports its state as standard USB MIDI events, and the on-board screens (TouchDeck grid screen and fader labels) are updated through a custom USB protocol.