The Samson Conspiracy is a freely-assignable MIDI control surface for studio production and live performance. What do we mean by “freely assignable”? Any of the appropriate controllers on the Conspiracy can have their own MIDI channel, control and note parameters. The controller provides direct hardware control for DAW and music creation software used by music performers, producers and DJ’s alike. It features an impressive array of premium quality pads, knobs, faders, and function buttons whose exact parameters can be customized to control any software using its backlit LCD screen. With the Conspiracy, Samson has created a controller with a unique layout that’s virtually unmatched for control flexibility from such a small footprint. It’s able to seamlessly transition between different software and performance settings.Beat Production: Hip Hop and Electronic Music are two musical genres that consistently utilize MIDI keyboard and control surface controllers. But don’t think for a minute that the Conspiracy can’t work wonders for other genres as well. Triggering backing tracks or playing instruments and samples isn’t a genre-specific activity.Visual Feedback: Computers are finding their way to the stage with increased frequency. The Conspiracy’s LCD screen and 25 3-color LED pads and let users focus on crafting a dynamic stage performance instead of relying on the computer screen. Maximum Control: The vast amount of controls on the Conspiracy are appropriate for working with any beat production, recording, DJing and live performance software. Users will appreciate a controller that isn’t limited to a specific software title.Electronic Music Producers: Conspiracy's controls are ideal for sequencing melodies and rhythms, controlling effects levels, and commanding additional parameters to take full advantage of software like Ableton Live, FL Studio, Reason and more.DJ’s: Conspiracy includes a 2-channel DJ section, Play/Stop/Record transport section, and pads for live remixing and triggering samples in programs such as Traktor and Virtual DJ. Recording Musicians: Multiple faders and knobs are ideal for setting discrete track levels, positions, and effect parameters in multichannel recording software. Singers and lead guitarists can make quick backing tracks with pads and record into software like Logic, ProTools, Cubase and more. Mobile Performers: Ultra-portable, USB bus powered with iPad compatibility via Apple Camera Connection kit. The Conspiracy can perform and record anywhere, anytime. Features:Ultra-portable MIDI control surface25 velocity-sensitive, 3-color backlit trigger pads with aftertouch14 detented parameter knobs, 10 backlit function buttons, 6 precision faders2-channel DJ section with crossfaderAssignable X/Y touch pad for next-level control over software effectsBacklit LCD controlled by master encoder and four direction buttonsDedicated transport controlsSave and Recall more than 15 presetsPlug-and-play operation, no driver installation requiredMini USB portUSB bus poweredIncludes mini USB to USB cableGet your Samson Conspiracy MIDI Control Surface today at the guaranteed lowest price from Sam Ash Direct with our 45-day return and 60-day price protection policy.