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HARDWARE Keyboards and Midi Controllers

Lightreft.jp Monolit Midi Computer

Name: Lightreft.jp Monolit Midi Computer
Brand: Lightreft
Price: 689.00 GBP
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Brand: Lightreft

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Monolit is a powerful and intuitive MIDI computer that offers optimal control over a wide range of devices. With its deep DAW and hardware integration, customizable presets, and clear user interface, Monolit puts your creativity front and center.

This controller connects and controls all your devices, whether they are hardware devices like an Octatrack or your DAW. Unlike many other MIDI controllers, it allows you to send LFOs, record MIDI automation, set fader delay times, and much more.

Lightreft.jp Monolit Midi Computer Characteristics:

Housing : The housing and front panel are made entirely from a single piece of aluminum.
Screen : Bright monochrome display 128x64 display
Controls : 8 sliders and 13 buttons for full control
Banks : 8 banks with a total of 64 fully customizable sliders and knobs per preset
Memory : Save, load and edit presets and easily switch between them.
Compatibility : Monolit works with any DAW and any hardware device that supports MIDI.
Connectivity options : TRS-to-MIDI and USB-C outputs, as well as a USB input for connecting external devices.
Modes : 4 customizable slider modes and 4 button modes; more are planned for future updates.
Made in Japan

The Thinking Man's MIDI Hub

The Lightreft.jp Monolit is a multifunctional "MIDI computer" that acts as a bridge between your creative intent and your entire studio. Far beyond a simple set of faders, the Monolit is a programmable performance instrument capable of generating its own LFOs, recording complex motion automation, and acting as a standalone MIDI workstation without a computer.

Inspired by the open-source ethos of boutique gear, the Monolit offers a blank canvas for expression. Its minimalist interface houses eight precision sliders and thirteen tactile buttons, providing fast access to eight banks of 64 custom controls per preset. Whether you are performing live with hardware or managing a complex DAW session, the Monolit's versatile modes—including a built-in sequencer and motion looper—ensure it evolves with your sound.

FAQs

Q: Why is this called a "MIDI Computer" rather than just a controller?

A: Because it processes data internally. Beyond just sending CC messages, the Monolit has 4 operational modes: LFO mode (generates internal modulation), Motion mode (records and loops your slider movements), Notes mode (melodic sequencing), and CC mode (standard control with adjustable lag/smoothing).

Q: Can I use it without a computer?

A: Yes. It is designed for DAWless setups. With USB Host and TRS MIDI connectivity, you can plug in a Monome Grid or a standard MIDI keyboard and use the Monolit as the central "brain" to process and route signals to your hardware synths.

Q: How many parameters can I control at once?

A: Each preset contains 8 banks, with 8 sliders and 8 buttons per bank. That’s 128 customizable controls per preset, all housed in a beautiful, single-piece aluminum chassis.

Specifications

Type: High-End MIDI Controller & Sequencer

Enclosure: Precision-machined from a single block of aluminum

Controls: 8 sliders and 13 tactile buttons

Display: 128x64 multi-bright monochrome screen with high-visibility pixel font

Banks: 8 banks (Total of 64 customizable sliders/buttons per preset

Connectivity:

USB-C: For power and data (MIDI)

USB Host: Input to connect external MIDI devices directly

MIDI: 3.5mm TRS MIDI Type A In/Out

Modes: CC, LFO, Motion, Notes, Sequencer, and Performance

Features

Generative & Motion: Features an LFO mode and a "Motion" mode for recording and playing back slider movements.

Stand-Alone Hub: The USB Host port allows you to plug a MIDI keyboard or controller into the Monolit and have it process the data before sending it to your gear.

Japanese Craftsmanship: Designed and assembled in Japan with a focus on "computer-like" precision in a musical tool.

Bank Customization: Each bank can operate either as a classic fader bank or as a dedicated sequencer track.

Returns & Refunds

If you decide a product is not suitable within 14 days of delivery, you can return it to us for a replacement or refund. Returns must be unused and in their original, undamaged packaging.

Some items are excluded from our money back guarantee:
- Computer software that has been unsealed or registered
- Any item that comes directly into contact with the nose, ears or mouth

To arrange a return, just contact our customer service via our customer support form.