Stribe - Lighted Touch Strip Music Controller

The Stribe is a lighted touch strip that can be used to control and display information in music apps. Originally created by Josh Boughey, as described at soundwidgets.com.

Uses:

MIDI Controller for Track Volumes, Filters, Effect Parameters in Max/MSP, Ableton Live, etc.
Mixer / Track Volume Display (use SoundFlower to route audio)
Open Hardware and Software, add your own knobs and buttons, etc.