This is my cheap attempt at a Monome knockoff (a truly elegant media controller) and a sketch of my PCOMP final. Still have not determined how far I want/need to extend the functionality of the device: Do I restrict the media controller to 2 discs, modeled after a dj setup, or offer some capacitor touch screen or “virtual” photocell buttons? Must consider the range of applications for the media controller with specific use cases (e.g. dj, vj, Max/MSP, other PCOMP projects). I’m interested in having the Disconome (working title) communicate using firmware called SensorBox, which gets the input from all the pins on the Arduino and sends it over serial to a Max patch. From there, have the Max patch port over to Ableton Live that shows up as a MIDI channel dramatically controlling pitch of Beethoven’s 9th symphony.