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At the core of all music creation lies a pulse. In an age of gear-overload, many of us have forgotten the most effective and intuitive pulse generator - a finger tap.
The Pulse Controller is a hardware / software solution that liberates computer-based musicians and performers from conventional input devices by allowing a surface - i.e. desk, laptop, objects and more - to become a playable MIDI controller. An included piezo microphone coupled with a simple yet powerful software interface converts acoustic impulses into MIDI Note messages for playing your software instruments in an intuitive, responsive and connected manner. The idea behind Pulse Controller was born out of the belief that as computer-based musicians and performers we should not feel relegated to a grid of small 1x1" pads or a keyboard to create our rhythms and provide pulse to our music. Controllers once intended to give us the immediacy of playing an instrument often end up feeling more disconnected and distracting. With the Pulse Surface Controller System, controlling percussive instruments has a more visceral, immediate quality, and via a powerful MIDI generator that generates notes in predefined musical scales the user can easily extend into the melodic domain to tap into an inspiring world of happy accidents. Power to the fingers! Please note that the Pulse Surface Controller System does not include any sounds. It is an interface for controlling your MIDI-compatible software and instruments. |
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TURN A SURFACE INTO A PLAYABLE MIDI CONTROLLER Attach the Pulse Controller piezo sensor to a surface (desk, object, computer case) via the integrated suction cup, the included temporary adhesive circles, or velcro strips for more permanent installations. |
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FLEXIBLE CONNECTION Connect the Pulse sensor to a 1/4" input of an eternal audio interface, or directly to your computer's 1/8" built-in line input with the included adapter. |
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POWERFUL SOFTWARE INTERFACE The Pulse Controller standalone software application converts acoustical impulses to MIDI Note data for use with MIDI-compatible software, including Ableton Live, Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer, and others. |
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MUSICAL SCALES Improvise with 21 predefined musical scales, with control over Root Pitch, Octave and Width. Trigger notes in the selected scale randomly or in up/down "walk". |
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CREATE YOUR OWN NOTE SETS Use the virtual keyboard to place your own custom note sets. |
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DRIVE NOTE SETS FROM CONTROLLERS AND SEQUENCERS Use other MIDI controllers (keyboards, etc) or route a MIDI sequence from your DAW to place note sets in real-time. |
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VELOCITY-SENSITIVE AND RESPONSIVE Natural, expressive, low-latency performance with calibration options for dialing in optimum sensitivity. |
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KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS Change software parameters directly from your keyboard. |
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POLYPHONIC AND MONOPHONIC PLAY MODES Select between Fixed Length note durations (polyphonic) or Note Choke (monophonic). |
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CONTROL MULTIPLE INSTRUMENTS Use different MIDI Channels to target different instruments in your host. |
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PERFORMANCE PRESETS Quickly construct performance presets and recall them via keyboard shortcuts, Program Change messages from other controllers (pedalboards, keyboards), or control preset switching via MIDI sequences from your DAW. |
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COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Intel Mac 10.5, 10.6, 10.7 systems. |