We shipped the first controllers this week. So maybe you will soon get some feedback from other users of the controller.
More images are also on it's way.
the addons (usb and i/O) can be upgraded by yourself.
we will pack the material needed (screwdriver, etc. ) with it.
Maybe we can manage a cheap upgrade/replacement service for those not wanting to open the controller - this is not decided yet.
no it's no hoax, i'm just back from soldering some together ;) we will be able to ship them 1st or 2nd week of august, it only depends on the front foil now (which was misprinted 3 times now) We (OnkelTuca Visuals) are using it for a long time now (we have the 2nd one, which we wanted to send to Bar...
hi, sorry for the late answer. Yes it is a real midi controller. BUT it comes pre-configured to work best with resolume. The configuration software is still in development, and will not be available till the end of august. You will be able to change the bahavior of the knobs (endless/pots); you can ...
there is a "simple" curcuit (which you can build on a breadboard) with a midi in and more midi Out's. i have to draw it (so everyone can read it), and will post it here, if i'm done.
sorry, it's not possible to give you a real estimate right now.
But calculations are already in progress, so i am optimistic that i have it till end of next week.