Evolution UC33e MIDI Control Surface at AmericanMusical.com

Evolution UC33e MIDI Control Surface

The Evolution UC33 is the affordable hardware controller, designed to be used with any computer music / MIDI setup. In fact, the UC33 allows instant and simultaneous control of up to 47 different parameters, and with 33 memory locations, changing its setup is fast and easy. With its compact and intuitive design, the UC33 fits into any studio, regardless of size.

Features

24 fully assignable rotary knobs
Selector buttons provide one button access to the 4 most frequently used program setups
Multi-purpose LCD display shows Controller assignments
9 full-size assignable faders with light indicators
4 assignable buttons provide fingertip control over
Transport and other sequencer functions
Drawbar mode reverses the polarity of the 9 assignable faders. Great for realistic control of those classic organ sounds
Select any of the 33 memory locations, reassign a controller to a different parameter or simply check how the existing setup is configured via the programming keypad
10 button numeric keypad which is also fully assignable
Snap Shot sends out current controller position data and sets your synths controls to the current UC33 setting

The UC33 puts the power of music software in your hands. Connecting the UC33 couldn’t be easier. The included USB cable not only connects the unit to your Mac or PC, it also provides the power so you don’t have to worry about a power adaptor. Also, to keep cable runs to an absolute minimum, the built-in MIDI interface allows you to connect your MIDI keyboard straight to the UC33. So, forget that old MIDI interface, you don’t need it anymore!

Using controllers should be easy but it often isn’t. Even just setting up patches that actually work can be complicated and frustrating, not to mention the headache of having to remember which knob controls which parameter. These problems experienced with many controllers can actually defeat the whole purpose of using one in the first place! In an ideal world, using a controller should require zero effort. With the UC33, it really is that simple. The UC33 comes with 33 pre-configured presets allowing instant control of the most popular virtual instruments and host applications, ranging from Cubase SX to Propellerhead Reason to Native Instruments B4. Overlay templates are included allowing you to quickly transform the UC33 from a synth controller to a mixer. All Evolution controllers are Class compliant, so there's no need to waste time installing drivers when using Windows XP or Mac OS X. Simply plug and play. It’s also possible to gain real-time access to parameters beyond immediate reach on XG and GM/GS compatible soundcards due to the UC33's pre-programmed Sys-Ex and RPN/NRPN messages. Try one of the factory patches and experience how the UC33 breathes new life into your soundcard.

Creating your own Setups
All assignable real-time controllers are easily programmed with the numerical keypad. Select a controller, type in a MIDI CC number and the job is done. Each of the UC33’s 47 controllers can also be programmed to transmit on individual MIDI channels and even transmit pre-programmed Sys-Ex messages. Once completed, your setup can of course be stored in any of the 33 memory locations for recall whenever you need it.

Factory Presets

Cubase - multi-channel mixing (1-8)
Native Instruments B4
Native Instruments Pro-53
Reason Mixer
Reason Malstrom
Reason Subtractor
Reason NN-19
Reason Dr. Rex
Reason ReDrum
Cubase - multi-channel mixing (9-16)
Cubase - Channel strip
Sound Studio Pro II 1-8 mixer
Sound Studio Pro II 9-16 mixer
Sonar preset
Steinberg Model-E
Steinberg Halion
Waldorf Attack
Waldorf PPG Wave2V
Native Instruments FM7
Rebirth - Master controls and Synths
Rebirth drum Modules
AAS Lounge Lizard
CM DS-404
CM SR-202
CM 101
TC-Works Mercury-1
Big Tick Audio Rainbow Synth
GS/XG/GM2 Synth control
GS/XG drum mixer
SoundBlaster cards synth control
User preset1 Channel mixer (1-8)
User Preset2 Channel Mixer (9-16)
User Preset3 Undefined controllers to global channel

The UC33 Live
The UC33 can of course also be used with a conventional MIDI setup, for live performances or as a remote controller for your existing studio rack. The MIDI Out not only acts as an output for data from your computer system, but used stand-alone the UC33 sends MIDI controller data straight from the MIDI Out to your MIDI rack. Even complex live setups are easy to control from a single unit due to the UC33’s powerful programming features.

USB and MIDI Interfacing
The UC33 can also be used as a USB MIDI interface. The MIDI input and output interfaces directly with your host application adding an extra MIDI interface to your setup. For live applications, simply connect the MIDI Out directly to the device you want to control and power the UC33 with an optional power supply.

Multiple U-Controls
In some cases, it makes sense to use multiple UC33’s. For instance, you can have one unit controlling your mixer environment and one controlling your instruments. The UC33 has been designed to operate perfectly alongside itself or any other Evolution controller.