Many thanks to the wonderful Jad Abumrad for giving me a great deal on his barely-ever-used Livid Block Midi Controller. I think this is just the excuse I need to get back into electronic composition (it's been over a year since I've even messed around with it).

PS: If you aren't already a devoted listener of Jad and co.'s WNYC show Radiolab, you have no idea what you're missing. A good place to start is right here.