MIDI control featuring 35 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 buttons, a two axes joystick, an infrared controller, and a cross-fader.
3X
stand for 3 Axis... Indeed the Bitstream 3X features a full control
over the 3 axis X, Y and Z. A joystick allows to control the axis X and
Y, while an ribbon controller is used for the Z axis.
All the controls you need
The
Bitstream 3X features a lot of analog and digital controls, among which
35 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 buttons, a two axes joystick , a ribbon
controller, a cross-fader, ... Every control is available on 21 groups,
so that 21 different MIDI events can be assigned on every single knob
or any other control !
All these controls are fully programmable and thus allow the integration of the Bitstream 3X in any MIDI setup.
Multiple functions
The
Bitstream 3X also features unique useful automation functions for on
stage or studio purpose. Those functions allow you to make some tasks
easier in order to focus on the music, among which you have a LFO, an
advanced arpeggiator that you can use to generate amazing grooves, and
an 8 tracks motion sampler.
100 scenes memories allow the user to call back any saved configuration in real time !
Transport functions take control of any software or hardware sequencer with dedicated buttons.
Multiple inputs and outputs
The
Bitstream 3X has many MIDI and USB inputs and outputs. So any control
can generate MIDI events that can be routed anywhere you want, on MIDI
or USB outputs. The Bitstream 3X also features a SYNC-24 output that
allow you to use and synchronize "vintage" synthesizers, a
footswitch input, a MIDI Thru output, and an expansion port dedicated
to connect the external control modules available soon here.
Standard Mode
The
controller is already programmed with all the available control change
(CC): they are assigned to every control of the Bitstream 3X. This mode
is mostly targeted to control the new generation softwares like Reason,
Fruity Loops, Reaktor, Live and the other MIDI controllable softwares.
Programmable Mode (User-Defined)
The
programmable mode has been designed for power users who want to go
further with their controller. This mode gives you full control over
your Bitstream 3X, so you can configure every parameter through menus
or the dedicated configuration software. Among theses parameters, the
user has access to Min & Max values of every control, curve
evolving models, chained controls functions, SysEx, MIDI delays, and
many more ... This mode gives you an advanced control to every MIDI
parameter, and it gives the user the possibility to assign a
name/comment to every control, displayed on the LCD for a better
ergonomy.
Propellerheads Reason Mode
In
addition to the standard mode, the Bitstream 3X features a dedicated
Reason mode, compliant with the Propellerheads remote technology,
available from Reason version 3 and higher. The Bitstream 3X is
automatically detected and configured to fully control all Reason
devices, with absolutely no programming.
Once
the Bitstream 3X group is changed, the controlled device in Reason is
also automatically changed, so the user has all knobs, sliders,
buttons, infrared, .. available for each device in Reason.
This Reason mode also features the jump-less hook mode available for all Wave Idea MIDI controllers.
Configuration software included
This
intuitive user friendly software gives you access to the most advanced
parameters of your Bitstream 3X. Using library of presets files, the
user can create its own and download them to the Bitstream 3X to
reconfigure it. Since the communication between the configuration
software and the Bitstream 3X is using SysEx, no additional connector
is required. That means that the Bitstream can be re-programmed
on-the-fly without having to stop your music, just by ing those SysEx
in any hardware or software sequencer. More than 13,000 presets have
been developped, covering the most used machines, samplers, synths, and
softwares ! Just choose your synth to control in the list of presets,
click on Download : you're done !
Graphical LCD
The
Bitstream 3X LCD gives you every information you need on stage or
during a studio session in real time. This 128x64 pixels LCD gives the
Bitstream 3X all its dimension: finally a MIDI controller that features
a real big display for on stage use !
Specifications
Hardware
- 35 knobs
- 8 sliders
- Ribbon controller
- Analog joystick
- Cross-fader
- 28 push buttons
- 21 Groups
- 100 scene memories
- FULLY programmable
- Direct access to MIDI channels
- MIDI I/O, USB, Footswitch, SYNC24
- 2 RISC processors insid
- Expansion port
- MIDI merger and filter
- Self-powered by USB
- Backlight graphic LCD
- Rock solid 4U metal case
Firmware / Software
- Advanced arpeggiator
- Programmable LFO
- 8 tracks motion sampler
- Dedicated MIDI processor, no latency
- MIDI over USB compatible
- Plug and Play, no extra driver required
- Dedicated configuration software
- Firmware upgrader software
- All software are available on Mac & Windows
-
One year warranty
- Delivered with Wave Idea CDRom and protection cover
- 9-12V / 400 mA power supply provided
- Dimensions 420 x 180 x 26/40 mm
- Weight 4.4 kg