The Control
Freak

The Control Freak has been
designed to allow live, real-time editing of MIDI parameters and has a vast range of
applications. Boasting eight programmable, professional-quality sliders and eight
programmable buttons, it may be used to edit synth & sound module parameters, adjust
sequencer controllers or to create versatile lighting effects - all in REAL-TIME. Each
slider or button may generate controller information, sysex, notes, program change,
pitchbend or aftertouch or a combination of these. Editing is simple with the aid of a
backlit LCD display and easy to use interface. Just imagine being able to control
parameters such as VCF, pan, and pitchbend on your synth/sequencer.
SPECIFICATIONS
- Preset
profiles
- 8 fully-programmable 60mm sliders
- 8 fully-programmable push-buttons
- 4 (x2 with shift key) programmable
function keys Capable of sending any command or combination of commands. May also be used
for instant program selection
- 4 edit keys
- Data entry knob
- Two line back-lit LCD display
- MIDI In/Out/Thru sockets
- Two external 1/4" input jacks
which may be used with a foot pedal to replace any slider or button.
- External 1/4" input jacks may
also be used for accurate CV / Gate to MIDI conversion!
- Intuitive, easy to use editing and
user interface (with text editor)
- Supplied pre-programmed with profiles
for popular synthesisers
- On-board library with a capacity for
over 5000 individual profiles
- Advanced learn mode allows the user
to match the unit to any synth
- Future library updates will be
available for direct download from our Website (Flash upgradable)
- 128 User memory locations each
capable of storing assignments for every slider and button.
(ie. 1024 virtual sliders and 1024 virtual buttons!)
- Sliders and buttons may be
individually named for every assignment in every memory location
- Sliders and buttons can take a
parameter from another slider
(eg. If one button is set to send a note on message, it can take its velocity from a
slider position)
- Buttons may be operated in three
modes:
momentary - send command when pressed
toggle - toggle between two commands with subsequent presses
on/off - send one command when pressed and another when released
- Sliders and buttons can send
virtually any MIDI message in real time including multiple messages from the same
slider/button
- User selectable global MIDI channel
feature which may, if required, override individual program settings
- Built-in MIDI clock generator
- Comprehensive MIDI analyser mode for
identifying problems
- Dimensions approx 270 x 160 x 55mm