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The CME Bitstream 3X is a high-quality USB MIDI controller equipped with sliders, knobs, buttons, joystick, ribbon controller, cross fader and much more. "3X" stands for "3 Axis"...
more...because the Bitstream 3X features full control over three different Axis- X, Y and Z. A joystick allows control over two (X and Y), while an ribbon controller is used for the Z axis. With 35 knobs, 8 Sliders and 16 buttons, the CME Bitstream 3X gives you total hands-on control of any DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software and comes with an astounding 13,000 presets for Reason, Live, Reaktor, Traktor, Absynth, Cakewalk and of course Steinberg's Cubase. Digital DJ's will love the MIDI Cross-fader and the 8-track motion sampler which allows automated recording of the movements of the knobs, joystick, crossfader and ribbon controller. A dedicated transport section makes for easy hand-on control of any software or hardware sequencer and 100 scene memories allow the user to quickly call back any saved configuration in real-time. A 6.35mm jack input is provided on the rear panel to connect an external foot switch / pedal. With this, you could generate any on/off MIDI event as per the front panel buttons. The Bitstream 3X's hands-on control facilities are very comprehensive, but what if you need more real-time control than your two hands can give you? The Bitstream 3X has the answer with it's automated controllers. These include an LFO (low frequency oscillator), an advanced arpeggiator (which can generate some amazing grooves!), and an 8 track motion sampler. The CME Bitstream 3X features both conventional MIDI connections (MIDI In, MIDI Thru and two MIDI Outputs on 5-pin DIN sockets) and a built-in USB interface (which carries an additional MIDI Input and two additional MIDI Outputs). Each control of the Bitstream 3X can generate MIDI events that can be routed anywhere you like - to the conventional MIDI outputs or USB outputs.