Mine S is a cleverly designed, intuitive modular controller that puts the power to create efficiency in your hands. Using an easy swap-in/swap-out design, you can create the controller that you need to best use the software for your music, light show, visual effects, video editing, and more. Don’t let cumbersome controllers disrupt your creative workflow, get a seamless, customized experience with Mine S.

• Pick and choose which modules you need, how many, and how you want them to be configured for the perfect layout.
• Designed in Italy
• Self-recognition of modules (Type, orientation and position)
• Protocols available: MIDI, HID, OSC, DMX, Art-Net
• 6 types of modules

Mine S is able to recognize the position, orientation and type of module inserted. That means it can more easily map the controller and get you started on your creative endeavor faster. Our company, Specialwaves, will also send updates for firmware and software so you’ll have the opportunity to add new features, keeping you as up to date as possible.

There are a lot of reasons why you may need a customizable and reconfigurable modular controller.

• Need the perfect setup that makes sense for you
• Your software works best with a particular layout
• Need to switch quickly from one configuration to another
• Working with a new piece or upgraded software
• Changed up your workflow

Other  controllers on the market aren’t versatile enough to meet user needs. With Mine S you don’t need to buy new controllers for new tasks, simply reconfigure and you’re back to work!

Mine S is the perfect tool to work within the studio, as well as live events. It’s so compact and easy to switch up on the fly, so you’re ready to go in minutes. Want to use multiple pieces of software at the same time? No problem! Mine S can handle it with an easy interface. Mine S can even configure the module features in an advanced and precise way (i.e. linear or logarithmic curve), saving that particular configuration so you can use it later when you need it again.

Many of you are multi-talented and need diverse applications for various jobs - even for different kinds of software. Luckily the Mine S can accommodate you, controlling lights today, and your VJ set tomorrow!  

Mine S is versatile enough for all preprogrammed and last minute requests. For example, you can control a music or video track before a theatre or arena event, or add one or more channels for controlling a new effect - like a fog machine -  in a live set. Your creativity knows no bounds!

With Mine S you can create a unique control surface that matches perfectly with the layout of the software are you using, eliminating user error that comes from switching back and forth from device to screen!

Mine S comes with its own proprietary, intuitive Controller Editor software, which is compatible with most music, VJing, laser show, lighting software, and video/photo editing programs, providing for advanced control of connected modules and protocols.

Users often require an advanced setup in order to fulfill complex tasks. Many controllers on the market are hard to personalize because they are pre-programmed to work in only one way, but often users need different workflow features compared to the one installed by the manufacturer.

With Mine S you can quickly and efficiently configure each module and its functions. For example, you can set up the brightness and colors of the LEDs, the speed and incremental value of the encoders, and the curve of action of the slider and pots.

Mine S can communicate via different protocols: MIDI, HID, OSC, DMX, and the Art-net protocol. You can even control more than one software and/or protocol at a time for maximum flexibility and fluid transition from one task to the next.

Mine S is powered by a USB connection, so it’s easy to use with any computer. You can also use the Mine S external power supply if you’re using a lot of high-power consumption modules, which will also make the LED lights on the modules brighter. Otherwise, Mine S will automatically reduce the brightness of LEDs, saving energy.

Since the Mine S is compact and designed for the most efficiency in the smallest amount of space, you don’t need a lot of room to use it, making it perfect for any size professional or home studio. Live event spaces can also sometimes be cramped depending on what other equipment is there and how many people you’re working with, but Mine S seamlessly fits in with your workspace whether that’s a play in a church basement or a big game in an arena filled with thousands of people.

Since you can swap out and in any modules you want, it also means that you can replace broken ones on the fly when needs be. That’s a “lifesaver” at a live event.

The Mine S is fully compatible with many pieces of software on the market since it speaks to a lot of protocols. Here are some examples of the most popular:

MIDI software:

Ableton Live

Pro Tools

Logic Pro

Sonar Cakewalk

FL Studio

Bitwig

Reaper

Cubase

Traktor

Serato

Virtual DJ

Acid Pro

Digital Performer

Reason

Final Scratch

Garage Band

Samplitude

Sequoia

Studio One

Mixxx

GarageBand

Finale

QLAB

Resolume Arena

ArKaos Grand VJ

Modul8

MadMapper

Pangolin Beyond

We are also developing advanced integrations with software such as Ableton, Bitwig, Virtual Dj, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and more.

MIDI Hardware (MIDI IN & OUT Ports)

All devices that accept a MIDI Input & Output (Synths, Keyboards, Expanders, Fireworks, etc.)

DMX:

All pieces of software that support an open DMX USB device (at the moment, we've tested on ENTEC OPEN DMX USB). Through this system, you can control LED PARs, moving heads, lasers, fog machines, dimmers, and all devices that have a DMX input.

HID:

Potentially, any software you have on your PC or Mac.

You can use Mine S to speed up your work (e.g. CAD, sketching, drawing, text editing, browsing, etc.) by inserting frequently used shortcuts such as "copy," "paste," "undo," redo," and more complex functions that require a combination of more than two keys.

We are also developing advanced integrations with software such as Adobe programs (Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom, After Effect)

OSC:

All devices and software that accept OSC protocol.

Art-Net:

All devices and software that handle this protocol.

We designed Mine S according to DFA (design for all), it’s especially useful as an aid for people with disabilities. In fact, the flexibility and the possibility of configuring a layout according to their specific needs is a great benefit because they can use the module with more efficiency and in most cases avoid errors.  

Mine S is patent pending and Specialwaves has already obtained the ornamental design patent.

We are a small and creative Italian team who share a passion for tech products and innovation. The Team designed and developed every piece of the Mine S and has the expertise and experience to bring tech products like this into production.

Specialwaves is an Italian tech startup. Our goal is to create new and innovative devices with unique interface designs, user-friendly appeal,  and customizable, updatable options that fit the needs of a large and growing community.

The idea was born, as the best ideas are,  from our shared passion for music. One of our founders enjoyed DJing and producing music at home, but he soon realized that there were no controllers on the market that satisfied his unique needs. Many controllers didn’t include the potentiometers and encoders that he needed or the arrangement of those controls were not formatted in a user-friendly way. He knew that others like him were probably experiencing the same problems and would benefit from a tailored human interface for controlling their favorite software. Not only would a fully customizable controller help DJs, but it would also be essential for producers, VJs, lighting technicians, musicians, broadcasters, video/photo editors and more. Thus the Mine S was born! We know you’re going to love it as much as we do.