Faderfox has announced the release of the UC3, a universal controller for all kinds of midi controllable software on Mac, PC and iPad.
The little box has 8 push-encoders and 9 faders, all switchable to 8 groups that allow to control a total amount of 136 control parameters. All controls are independently programmable very fast and easy by a small display.
The factory settings are perfect to control music and video software products out of the box if they are freely assignable. So any additional device programming isn’t necessary for many applications.
Last but not least the UC3 is also a great extension for your Ableton Live setup. A special control surface script for Ableton Live 8 is enclosed in the package. With that script you can also use two UC3 devices to control up to 16 tracks simultaneously.
The UC3 is available to purchase for 169 EUR inc. VAT.
More information: Faderfox / UC3
Faderfox has introduced the LV3, a compact controller for Ableton Live.
The device controls track volumes by faders, rack parameters by encoders and joysticks and important global things like tempo, quantization & cue/master-volumes.
Further you get a total track control by 24 programmable buttons, organized in 3 rows. You will find a very convenient way to select and fire scenes & clips by a dedicated encoder as well.
Last but not least the two joysticks give you the special feeling of controlling a model aircraft. Fly away…
LV3 features
- Special controller for Ableton Live (also suitable for other DAW software).
- Automap setup files for Live 8 are shipped with the controller (no manual mapping necessary).
- USB interface – class compliant / no driver necessary.
- Controls 8 tracks with possibility to shift the 8-track-window to further tracks.
- 24 programmable buttons for all track functions.
- About 280 commands – all freely reassignable (each track sends on separate midi channel).
- Select and start/stop of scenes/clips with dedicated encoder (clip-scroll in session view).
- 4 mulifunctional push-encoders to control rack parameters in the selected track.
- 2 non-centered joysticks to control rack parameters in the selected track or in send tracks.
- Global control of several global parameters like tempo, quantization and master / cue volumes.
- All controls with double function by holding down the shift button.
- 33 LED’s in different colors to display various informations like clip states etc. .
- 2-digit-display to show current scene number and track window.
- USB bus powering – consumption less than 500mW / 100mA.
- Very compact design in a black, plastic casing (desktop format 180x105x70 mm, 350 g).
- High-quality faders and encoders from ALPS.
- New rubber knobs for best tactile feeling.
The LV3 is available to pre-order for 250 EUR incl. VAT. The controller will be available mid June, 2011.
More information: Faderfox / LV3
Faderfox has announced the release of five new 3rd generation controllers.
This probably world’s smallest DJ-controllers are designed for live use on the stage. All Faderfox controllers are professionally manufactured in series in Germany, ensuring high quality. The 3rd generation brings a lot of new features like USB connection, better controls, access to four decks, access to four FX slots and much more.
5 new devices are optimized for a lot of different DJ setups. Everybody should find the right device for each individual setup. There are many possible combinations of micromodul controllers. Start with a single unit and expand to a large controller setup later.
Faderfox controllers features
- Special controllers for DJ software (optimised for Native Instruments Traktor Pro and Ableton Live).
- Setup files for Traktor Pro/Duo (as of V.1.2.4) and Live (as of V.8.1.1) are shipped with the controller.
- USB interface – class compliant / no driver necessary.
- USB bus powering – consumption less than 500mW / 100mA.
- Very compact design in a black, plastic casing (desktop format 180x105x70 mm, 350 g).
- Silver aluminium front plates with an anodised coating (abrasion resistant) and inscriptions.
- High-quality faders, pots and encoders from ALPS.
- New rubber knobs for best tactile feeling.
The DJ3, DL3, DX3, FX3, and FT3 controllers are available to purchase for 250 EUR each (incl. VAT).
More information: Faderfox
Ableton has released version 7.0.2 of Live, the complete music solution for Mac OS and Windows.
The update includes:
- Updated (or corrected) info texts, manual and lesson pack.
- Support for Propellerheads Recycle 1 files (.rcy).
- MIDI Surface Controller support for Faderfox LV1, LX1, LV2, LX2, LC2 & LD2.
- Drum Rack support for Korg KONTROL49 & microKONTROL.
- Control Surface support for the Korg ZERO8 and Akai MPD32.
Check the Ableton forum for detailed information on this update.
Visit Ableton for more information and a link to download a demo version of Live 7.
