(This lengthy article skews more towards the philosophical than the technical.)

If this were a custom Guitar or Bass shop, an article on showmanship would be unnecessary. Traditional instruments are hundreds of years old, and concepts of showmanship & virtuosity have been ingrained in the popular culture.

But 60 Works makes controllers, and a controller can do much more than play notes and chords. It is this limitless possibility that attracts people to use them in performance. This flexibility has drawbacks. One drawback addressed here is the lack of standardization…