Progress on the ClipDeck

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January 1, 2026

areas: tech
tags: ableton, live, python

I am making progress and uploaded a new, much more stable version of ClipDeck, that is open for testing: https://github.com/jakobkilian/ClipDeck

You can use one or more Stream Decks (only XL right now). I added scrolling in all 4 directions. There is also a mode that scrolls up/down/right and resets to the default offset (e.g. left border). And there is vertical scrolling or no scrolling. Brightness can be set on the device.

I want to release this Open Source in the end, but maybe for some little money. But I am still undecided. Ask me anything, drop me a line if you have feedback. I am very curious if it works for you.

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hi there!

I’m Jakob. I am a creative technologist, designer, maker and (re-)searcher, and this website shares my work and thoughts.

Privacy policy: I don’t track, I don’t collect or retain data.

tech

I often work on interceptions of design and engineering, bringing up some hardware or software (or both) projects, code bases and notes.

design

During my »Integrated Design« studies at KISD in Cologne, Germany, I worked in various design disciplines, fostering a holistic approach to design. While I explored traditional fields such as communication, industrial, service and interface design, my focus sharpened on these broader terms:

interaction: (inter-)action possibilities between humans and machines /computers.
experience: the aesthetic and sensory reception of audio/visual installations.
data: making raw data accessible and processable.
product: physical “things”.

research

This section showcases projects from my recent academic work. This includes projects from my own studies and the results of my work as a scientific employee at KISD from 2022 to 2025.

blog

Blogs are outdated. That’s why I started writing one.
All too often, I find myself down a rabbit hole, researching topics that haven’t received enough coverage on the internet yet, or simply stumbling upon ideas that are too valuable to keep to myself.
I’m passionate about sharing, which is why I started this blog. I hope you enjoy it!

music

Praqma is a producer and DJ of electronic music, blending diverse house and techno elements, a temporary utopia to escape the world’s imperfection.

Some of my early work is available on streaming and purchase platforms. Since 2023, I have focused solely on developing new hardware and software for techno live performances. See the »Modulator« and »Clipdeck« projects below, for example. In October 2025, I uploaded the first one-hour live set from this project.