automat toolkit
The automat toolkit is a plug & play MIDI-controller and accessories kit that allows anyone to build awesome music machines using the real world as their instrument.
Meet the automat
The center of each toolkit is the automat controller. Plug in your favorite software or hardware MIDI input directly into the controller. For output, automat controller has 12 universal DC outputs to connect motors, solenoids, LEDs – whatever you want to start playing. No coding or soldering required!
How it works
The automat is plug & play – offering unlimited possibilities. Simply connect your favorite MIDI hardware device, music App or DAW and trigger the actuators of your choice to create a composition.
“The whole box reminds me of the first analog and MIDI connections for studio equipment.
It has that same musician-friendly look – and feels like something that could really open up the way you work.”
Peter Kirn I cdm play – it's fun, for everyone
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Back in November 2014, Johannes held a workshop with friends in Lund, Sweden. This very special evening provided the motivation to build the dadamachines project after seeing non-musician friends get excited and experimenting with sound.
compose – create your own sound
Ready to get hands-on and explore your ideas? Digital tools enable you to be precise and fast about trying new things. Combine anything with the automat toolkit and start creating your own sound.
Taison is an old friend of Johannes and composes for theatre productions such as "20.000 Meilen unter den Meeren". This production became the original testing ground for the toolkit development.
perform – build liveshows & installations
Want to create memorable moments when you preform? Build your own multi-sensory live experience faster than ever. With the automat toolkit, you can chain multiple controllers and go big.
In early 2016, Johannes was approached by BLACKSPACE to develop an installation with them for AUDI called the MUSIC BOX that has since played 50+ live sets.
Showcase
Barker × automat toolkit In FACT’s Against The Clock, Berlin producer Sam Barker pairs a DIY plate reverb with solenoid percussion powered by the automat toolkit.
It’s a great example of how simple, plug‑and‑play control unlocks new, hands‑on sounds — from studio hacks to live setups.
See more artist builds in our showcase.
Still want to know more?
The automat toolkit comes with everything you need to get started.
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