Lemur

 

Lemur V2 - More flexible. More intuitive. More control.

With the groundbreaking Lemur controller Jazzmutant have revolutionised the way in which performers can now interact with light, video and sound. The Lemur offers an unrivalled package of intuitive features beneath a futuristic multitouch-sensitive surface, and as result has won fans across the globe including the groundbreaking musicians Richie Hawtin, Björk and Ryuichi Sakamoto.

With the V2 firmware update Jazzmutant is taking the Lemur to another level of control, flexibility and intuitive operation. A host of new object features allows users to really interact with sound and manipulate it in real time like never before. Workflow improvements, scripting additions and other new features allow the controller to be used seamlessly with leading software applications. Ableton Live users, in particular, will benefit from some of the new features.

New V2 Features

Organised Container objects with tabs 

You can now pile up several containers and access their content through their indiviual tabs. Put all the controls you need for one part of your performance in one tab, then simply push the next tab to reveal a whole new bank. This feature will definitely allow you to greatly improve interface layouts and ergonomics.

Enhanced control of all your envelopes with the new Breakpoint object 

The new Breakpoint object offers total control of synthesiser or sampler envelopes with a multi-segment envelope editor to allow you to really get inside a sound, live on stage! Rather than assigning knobs to these sound shapers, jump right in and directly tweak an on-screen representation of the envelope. This familiar, visual interface allows you to see exactly how you are changing the sound and you can easily add extra breakpoints with a simple double touch.

Faster set-up with the Alias feature 

Duplicate a controller object that sends exactly the same information to your computer as the original with Alias. What are the benefits? It takes up less memory and is less time consuming than setting up a new object with identical characteristics. Manipulating the original can now control the same computer parameters but from different interface screens. Moving one will automatically update its "mirror image".

Mouse and keyboard control 

Still finding yourself reaching over to the computer during your live show? Not any more! Now Lemur's objects can be used to remotely control the mouse cursor or computer keyboard.

Acute precision with the new Gesture object 

The new Gesture object emulates a trackpad control with advanced gesture recognition and has three novel ways to interact with your sound. Pinch, Rotate or Trace your fingers to send different control messages to your computer.

Intuitive design with new LemurMenu object 

It's a new pop-up menu selection tool offering a list of items from which to choose from.

Easier interface design with JazzEditor 

Improved customization of your interfaces is a reality with the new Jazzeditor. You now have the ability to easily drag objects from the new palette into the work area and make your interface visually stimulating with the new "color" picker.

Extended scripting abilities 

In the JazzEditor, a new Multiline script pane opens up a whole new world of possibilities. You can now modify the physical behaviour, appearance or size of an object in real time. Add a ball to a Multiball object by touching a pad, zoom in on a fader for ultimate precision or modify a Text object content via MIDI or OSC. For Ableton users that means it is now possible to receive clip names and colours and display them on the Lemur. Any changes in your Live set are automatically reflected on the Lemur. Now you can really put that computer behind you and concentrate on your performance!

Specifications

  • Weight 5.5 lbs
  • Screen 12'' TFT LCD - 800x600 pixels
  • Connectivity - Ethernet (100-baseT)

Square One: will it work with my gear?

In addition, it is one of the first controllers that complies with the blazing fast OpenSoundControl (OSC) protocol, an emerging network-based standard for controllers that has significant advantages over MIDI: low latency, higher data capacity, 32-bit numerical precision and easy set-up. Supported by an emerging number of applications, this protocol opens a new era in the field of real-time control and human-machine interfaces. Finally a controller that thinks ahead and is able to adapt with the ever-changing landscape.

Integrate Your Lemur

Connect numerous computers and Lemurs on a local area network and make them all dance together. Faster data flow means seamless communication. The Lemur's fast Ethernet interface ensures a data flow hundreds of times faster than your average MIDI interface. The Lemur has a built in 100BaseT interface, which means that the Lemur is capable of exchanging thousands of control messages at once with your application.

Unleash The Power Of Your Applications

The Lemur unveils itself as the coveted controller that applications such as Reaktor, Max/MSP, Audiomulch, SuperCollider, Pure Data or Bidule have been drooling over for ages. With most of this software being natively OSC compliant, you will take advantage of the versatility of the Lemur. With the slide of one finger you can tweak the 32 bands of a vocoder, control the most complex polyphonic granular synthesizer, or even generate crazy rhythmic patterns with the MultiSlider.

Give Your Sequencer A Friend

The Lemur is a priceless companion when communicating with loop based sequencers such as Ableton Live: enjoy triggering clips with switches, grouping several tracks together, or controlling filters with bi-dimensional objects, generating any type of LFO for effect auto-driving. Turn your Imagination into reality with the tip of your fingers.

Complete The Picture

JazzDaemon is a background application running on your host computer that handles MIDI communication between the Lemur and any number of MIDI applications or devices connected to your host computer. This single interface allows you to control the track levels of your sequencer with one hand while playing your hardware sampler or virtual instrument with the other. Multi-tasking at its finest!

Mobility

JazzDaemon is a background application running on your host computer that handles MIDI communication between the Lemur and any number of MIDI applications or devices connected to your host computer. This single interface allows you to control the track levels of your sequencer with one hand while playing your hardware sampler or virtual instrument with the other. Multi-tasking at its finest!

 

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