Pipo Interfaces is a family of plug-and-play MIDI and OSC controllers that bridge real-world interactions to your audiovisual software.
The modules
Each module is preconfigured and ready to use — power it on and start receiving data in your favourite software.
01
Sense the movement
A high-precision wireless motion controller built around a 9-axis IMU (Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer). Turn orientation, gestures, taps and vibrations into expressive MIDI or OSC
02
Build anything in seconds
A versatile input board for making custom interfaces or interactive objects using standard components. Plug switches, potentiometers, any kind of analog sensors, or turn any metal object into a touch trigger.
03
A modern take on the theremin
A distance sensing controller powered by a high-performance Time-of-Flight sensor. Play it like a theremin with your hands, or use it as a proximity sensor to detect people and objects approaching.
Testimonials
These are the most stable and practical movement sensors I have used in 15 years of plugging dancers into Isadora
I'm really pleased with how they are working. I think of these as wonderfully reliable
I recently started working with Pipo sensors, and they are awesome. It is by far the best motion sensor I have used.
Pipo speaks standard protocols and works on any OS — no drivers, no plugins, no lock-in.
Ableton Live
TouchDesigner
Max / MSP
Pure Data
VCV Rack
MadMapper
Bespoke
Isadora
Resolume
openFrameworksBuilt-in config page
Every Pipo hosts its own graphical web interface you can access though Wi-Fi. Open it from any device, watch live sensor data, and tune everything in the field. No extra app required.
Tweak ranges, thresholds, inversion, outputs live — while you play.
Keep a preset per project, venue or instrument and switch in one tap.
The UI is hosted on the module itself. Connect from any device with a browser.
Yes. Connect them all to the same Wi-Fi router as your computer: many Pipos can share one network and reconnect automatically when switched on. Give Pipos of the same type different names so their data stays separate.
OSC over Wi-Fi gives the highest resolution, 5–15 ms latency and the longest range. It is the one to choose for performance and dance. USB MIDI is plug and play on any computer. Bluetooth MIDI is handy with macOS, mobile apps and synths, with a shorter range and slightly higher latency.
No. Settings are changed from a web page hosted on the module and saved in it, so Pipo sends data as soon as you switch it on. It only needs a local network: a router without internet access works perfectly.
USB MIDI and OSC work on any computer. Bluetooth MIDI works natively on macOS. On iPhone and Android it depends on the app, and Windows needs a third-party app, so USB or OSC is recommended there.
No, it is not a position tracker. It measures orientation, rotation speed and acceleration, which map very well to tilting, turning, tapping and shaking gestures.
At least 2h30 in the worst case, and it charges in about 1h30 to 2h. Pipo also runs while plugged into USB-C, from a computer or a power bank, and the battery is replaceable.
Start with a single module or grab the full set — Motion, Analog and Range together.
