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GrooviXBox

Built to Create. Built to Evolve.

A DIY, extendable performance controller for producers who demand precision, speed and expression. 16 rotary encoders with animated LED rings, 32 RGB-lit switches, and a bright colour LCD display — built by you, from open boards and open firmware.

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Build it yourself · Open firmware & hardware · class-compliant USB MIDI
GrooviXBox — MIDI performance controller in a walnut enclosure
About

Not just a controller — a platform.

A MIDI hardware controller designed for creators, producers and hardware hackers. 16 high-resolution rotary encoders with motion LED rings, 32 RGB-lit performance buttons, and a vibrant 320×240 TFT screen — all wrapped in a beautifully tactile, performance-ready shell.

With an open firmware architecture and modular features, GrooviXBox can evolve into a sequencer, synth, sampler, groove box, effects manager, mixer, DMX controller, or whatever you dream up.

Customize. Reprogram. Re-invent.

For producers who refuse limits. For developers who love control. For artists who want tools that grow with them — GrooviXBox is the interface to the music machine in your imagination.

GrooviXBox internals — control surface above the main board
Under the lid

Features

Everything you need on the surface, and nothing locked away in firmware.

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16 LED-Ring Encoders

  • High-resolution rotary encoders with tactile turns
  • LED rings show levels, positions, steps or modulation in real time
  • 3 status LEDs below each encoder for mode, mute/solo or custom states
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32 RGB Performance Switches

  • 16 RGB switches above the encoders for clips, patterns, pages or tracks
  • 16 RGB switches below for transport, performance macros, mutes or fills
  • Colour-coded states for instant awareness: active, armed, muted, record
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320×240 Colour TFT Display

  • Clear parameter names, meters, pages and performance views
  • Perfect for custom sequencer views, synth editing or mixer layouts
  • Optimised for quick reading in both studio and stage lighting
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Tight MIDI Integration

  • Class-compliant MIDI over USB (and DIN, where planned)
  • Maps easily to DAWs, hardware synths, grooveboxes and modular rigs
  • Store and recall mappings and presets right from the device
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Extensible Hardware Architecture

  • Add new UI layers, pages, modes or alternate mappings
  • Build custom editor views on the TFT display
  • Remap LEDs, encoders and buttons dynamically based on context
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Open Firmware

  • Modular firmware architecture with clear APIs and example templates
  • Build your own sequencer, synth editor, DAW surface or hybrid workflow
  • Share firmware mods, mappings and UX concepts with the community
Enclosures

Pick your finish

The same control surface, wrapped however you like it.

GrooviXBox in a walnut enclosureWalnutDark, warm hardwood
GrooviXBox in a pine enclosurePineLight natural grain
GrooviXBox in a cherry enclosureCherryReddish mid-tone
GrooviXBox in a black acrylic enclosureBlack acrylicOpen-frame studio look
Get started

Build one yourself

GrooviXBox is a DIY project — the boards, panels and firmware are open. Start with the configurator to plan your layout, then follow the build log and the GitHub repos.

Open the configurator Read the build log
▶ GrooviXLabs on YouTube ⌥ Hardware & software on GitHub 📷 Read the build log
Questions

FAQ

Is GrooviXBox only for advanced users and coders?
No. Once built, GrooviXBox works out of the box as a powerful MIDI controller — you can just map it in your DAW or to your synth. The open firmware is there if you want to go deeper.
Which DAWs does GrooviXBox work with?
Any DAW that supports MIDI: Ableton Live, Bitwig, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Reaper and more — including our own GrooviXBeat.
Do I need to write firmware from scratch?
Not at all. We provide starter firmware, templates and examples. You can tweak existing layouts or build your own when you're ready.
Can I use GrooviXBox without a computer?
Yes — as a standalone MIDI controller for hardware synths, drum machines and other MIDI gear, depending on your final connectivity options.
How are updates delivered?
Firmware updates can be installed over USB using our tools, with clear guides and versioned releases.