The
microKONTROL is the ultimate portable MIDI keyboard controller,
providing every function and type of control you need for
computer-based music production or performance. With a compact
and sophisticated-looking design, it includes a three-octave
keyboard (37 note mini keyboard), eight encoders, eight sliders,
and sixteen trigger pads that you can use to control your
favorite soft synths, DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), or
other musical tools such as external MIDI sound modules. It
is the perfect choice for making music on the go thanks to
its compact design, and it will fit into the tightest performance
space.
A compact
MIDI keyboard controller that provides 35 different controllers
The
microKONTROLís velocity-sensitive 37-note mini keyboard provides
Octave Shift and Transpose functions that allow it to cover
the full range of C-1 through G9. Eight different velocity
curves are provided ?ñ you can select the response that works
best for your playing. Eight encoders and sliders, sixteen
pads, a joystick with switch, and support for pedals give
you a total of 35 different controllers, making this the ultimate
controller for direct and intuitive operation.
Eight encoders
and sliders, with associated LCDs
The
eight encoders and sliders can be assigned to transmit any
MIDI control change (including NRPN and RPN messages) to control
volume, panning, or anything else. Operating a controller
will transmit the MIDI message assigned to it. Each encoder
and slider also has an LCD (sub display) that indicates the
parameter and the transmitted value, with the backlight color
changing between orange and green to distinguish between the
encoder and slider. Since you won't have to watch your computer
screen while you operate the controllers, your fingers will
be linked to your music in a more physical way. The LCD can
display either decimal or hexadecimal values.
Sixteen
trigger pads that also function as control switches
The
microKONTROL provides sixteen trigger pads that can be assigned
with an unprecedented degree of freedom. The pads can be used
to trigger notes with full velocity transmission, or assigned
to transmit MIDI control changes to operate the transport
of your recording software or act as any type of switch.
Assignable
joystick with switch
In
addition to assigning pitch bend to the X-axis and modulation
to the Y-axis of the joystick, you can freely assign different
MIDI messages to all four directions (up/down/left/right)
and the switch in order to control your connected device or
computer application.
Easily make
control assignments from the front panel
Making
control assignments is extremely easy ?ñ just hold down a
mode key. Press the ìSETTINGî mode key, press a pad to select
the desired type of controller, and use the controller and
the ìCURSORî buttons to specify the parameters.
Twelve preset
scenes support popular sequencer software
Settings
that assign the controllers to various control functions for
computer-based software synthesizers or DAW programs can be
saved as one of twelve scenes in internal user memory. You
can use the trigger pads to switch scenes instantly. Internal
memory also contains twelve preset scenes that support popular
DAW and sequencer software.
MIDI IN/OUT
ports, and support for bus power
The
microKONTROL provides MIDI IN/OUT ports, and can also be used
as a USB-MIDI interface. You can use MIDI clock data to control
the tempo, or transmit MIDI messages directly. The microKONTROL
can also be powered via its USB connection, making the AC
power supply adaptor or even batteries unnecessary when connected
to a computer via USB.
Driver/librarian
software and templates for popular software are included
The
included CD-ROM contains dedicated drivers, librarian software
that lets you manage your original scenes on a computer, and
numerous templates (scene programs) for use with popular DAW
and sequencer software. More templates will be released ensuring
that the most popular applications will be supported by the
microKONTROL.
The
librarian software makes it easy to transfer the twelve scene
memories between internal memory and your computer. You can
store and manage scenes you create to precisely suit your
own setup.
Supported
operating systems: Mac OS X, Windows XP
microKONTROL specifications
-Keyboards:
37 Keys (mini-keyboard, keyboard has velocity)
-Joystick
(keyboard has switch)
-Pad
x 16 (keyboard
has velocity)
-Encoder
x 8
-Slider
x 8
-[Value]
Dial
-Main
Display:
8 characters (8x5 dot) with 3 segment LCD
with backlight
-Sub
Display:
8 characters (8x5 dot) with 3 segment LCD
with backlight
-Tempo
LED
-Preset
(User) Memory: 12
-MIDI:
IN, OUT, THRU
-USB
connector
-EXPRESSION
PEDAL
-Dimensions: 524(W)x232(D)x70(H)mm/20.63"(W)x9.13"(D)x2.76"(H)
-Weight:
2.6kg/5.73 lbs.
-Accessories:
AC adapter (DC 9 V, 600mA), USB Cable, CD-ROM, Template Sheet,
Seal
