Overview
Overview
MAINFRAME-B (“B” for “Base”) is a portable, real-time visual instrument in the MAINFRAME product line.
MAINFRAME-B is primarily an experiment exploring interaction - how we might be able to “keep humans in the loop” with systems through play and sensory response.
MAINFRAME, featuring the MAINFRAME Engine, is designed to encourage fluidity and responsiveness. MAINFRAME responds to MIDI, an intentional design choice so that artists can interact via their already familiar set of tools and interfaces - helping users reach a state of “mutual flow” with the system.
No excessively technical and new software needed in your workflow.
Key Features
- Real-time MIDI patterns on WS2812b (Neopixel) LEDs
- USB-MIDI over USB-C (no special drivers, plugins, or external interfaces needed)
- 5-pin MIDI via 3.5mm TRS Type A on the B+ model
- Featuring an early variant of the MAINFRAME engine:
- 10 parameters per preset across three zones (MIDI channels)
- Seamless blending of color and pattern
- Modulation from MIDI note pitch, velocity, or random
- 8 presets per zone (24 total)
- Supports up to 480 LEDs at 30 fps
Note: Throughout the docs, both B and B+ are referred to as “B” unless a distinction matters.