CME Bitstream 3x High Performance MIDI Controller
The fascia of the Bitstream 3x is absolutely filled with a variety of useful, assignable controls. To the top right there is a ribbon controller and just below it an X-Y joystick controller. 32 knobs and eight faders dominate the left side of the panel. Conventional transport keys are found below the backlit LCD and towards the bottom centre of the panel is a crossfader.
A power switch, a USB port and a socket for connecting an AC adaptor are located on the back panel. There is also a quarter inch jack socket for attaching an optional footswitch, and four MIDI ports (In, Thru, Out 1, Out 2).
In addition to its two physical MIDI outs, the Bitstream 3X also provides two virtual MIDI outs via its USB connection. Another 5-pin DIN socket labeled 'Sync 24' allows the device to generate synchronization signals for older, pre-MIDI devices. A 15-pin socket labeled 'Expansion Port' is provided for possible use with future products.
Bitstream 3x LCD Screen in << Normal Mode >>
The Bitstream 3X graphical 128 x 64 pixels LCD gives you all the information you need on stage or during a studio session in real time.
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 inside
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
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The Bitstream 3X features a lot of analog and digital controls 35 knobs 8 sliders 16 buttons a two axes joystick ribbon controller 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 controls are fully programmable allowing the integration of the Bitstream 3X in any MIDI setup.
Unique useful automation functions for on stage or studio use - an 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
Many MIDI and USB inputs and outputs so any control can generate MIDI events that can be routed anywhere you want.
A SYNC-24 output allows you to use and synchronize "vintage" synthesizers, a foot switch input, a MIDI Thru output.
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 software's like Reason, Fruity Loops, Reaktor, Live and the other MIDI controllable software's.
No programming needed to control your software
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 ergonomics.
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, ribbon available for each device in Reason.
This Reason mode also features the jump-less hook mode available for all Wave Idea MIDI controllers.
Mackie and Logic control emulation
Another on board mode is the ability to emulate a Mackie or Logic control.
These two additional modes allow the Bitstream 3X to emulate most of the functions of a Mackie or Logic control.
More and more software are compatible with the Mackie control, this means you plug your Bitstream 3X to these soft and it is automatically detected and configured (Cubase, Sonar, Logic, Protools, Ableton Live, ...)
Another benefit of the Mackie control emulation is the display of the Bitstream 3X which shows time code as well as channel metering.
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 inserting those SysEx in any hardware or software sequencer.
More than 13,000 presets have been developed, covering the most used machines, samplers, synths, and software