Faderfox EC4 Encoder MIDI Controller for Ableton Live USB

Description

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The Faderfox micromodul EC4 is a universal controller for nearly any MIDI controllable hardware and software. The Faderfox micromodul EC4 has 16 gridless push-encoders, 7 function buttons and a large OLED-display. Faderfox micromodul EC4 encoders are switchable to 16 groups that allow controlling a total of 256 control parameters per setup. The Faderfox EC4 display shows the current values of all controls or editable encoder/group/setup names.Various kinds of MIDI commands are possible, like program change, pitch bend, aftertouch, NRPN, and control change in relative and absolute mode with different acceleration amounts. All these properties are easily and efficiently programmable on the device, allowing personalized customisation for each separate control.
The Faderfox EC4 encoders can work as high resolution 14bit controllers too (NRPN, control change or pitch bend). This  makes them suitable for sensitive parameters like resonating filter cutoffs, etc.
Use the internal 16 setups to save your individual settings. Backup and restore of all settings by SysEx dumps are possible too.
The factory settings are perfect to control music and video software products out of the box. Thus, any additional device programming isn’t necessary for many applications.
The Faderfox micromodul EC4 Encoder MIDI Controller for Ableton Live is a great extension for your Ableton Live setup. There you can control all the continuous parameters like track volumes, rack macros, send amounts, and track pannings. A special control surface script for Ableton Live, including all necessary mappings, is enclosed in the package.
Faderfox EC4 Features
Universal controller
for all kinds of midi controllable hard- and software
iPad compatible
Control surface script
for Ableton Live is shipped with the controller
USB interface –
class compliant / bus powered / no driver necessary (consumption < 500mW)
MIDI in and out ports
by 3.5mm minijack sockets type B
with routing and merge functionality
16 gridless push encoders
– resolution = 36 pulses per revolution
Encoder push buttons
can send separate commands
4 x 20 character OLED-display
to show control values (numeric/bar), names and programming data
Names
for encoders, groups and setups are editable (4 characters per name)
14 bit high resolution encoder mode
for sensitive parameters
Programmable value ranges
with min/max values
Data feedback
avoid value jumps
All encoders fully programmable in the device
by channel, type, number, mode, name etc.
Different command types
like control change (CC), pitch bend, NRPN, program change and notes
Advanced programming functions
like copy, paste and fill
16 independent groups per setup
for 16 encoders 256 commands per setup)
Learn function
for fast assignment to incoming MIDI commands
16 setups with backup/restore function
contain all controller settings incl. names
Very compact design
in a black casing (180x105x70 mm, 350 g)
Faderfox EC4 System requirements
PC or Mac with a free USB port
(1.0 or higher) or a USB hub (connection by inclosed USB cable)
iPad
with iOS5 or higher (connection by apples camera connection kit)
MIDI device
with standard midi in port (5pin DIN socket connection by enclosed adapter cable)
USB power adapter
(5V min 100mA) if you want to control only midi gear
Faderfox EC4 Accessories
Midi adaptor cable Type B for connection between device and other midi gear (one piece is enclosed)
Special Midi cable for connection between 4th gen device
USB Power adaptors for powering without USB host connection
Quick start guide for Faderfox EC4
– connect the controller with the included USB cable to your computer before you start your application – the controller is recognized by the computer as ‘Faderfox EC4’ or ‘USB audio device’- use a USB power adapter (5V min 100mA) if you want to control only your midi gear- you can also use any kind of USB hub to power the unit
Selecting a setup
– press the gray SETUP key to see all available setups on the display- select the setup by pressing one of the 16 associated encoders > display returns to the previous view – leave setup selection without new selecting by pressing one of the green keys or the GROUP key
Using as generic controller
– setups 01 to 15 are preconfigured to use the unit as a generic controller- all encoders send standard CC commands (control change) with 7 bit resolution- MIDI channel corresponds to setup number (setup 01 = MIDI channel 01 and so on)
Work with Ableton Live
– decompress the control surface setup from the included CD (file ‘Faderfox universal.ZIP’) and copy the included folder into Ableton’s MIDI remote script folder
* On Windows in \ProgramData\Ableton\Live x.x.x\Resources\MIDI Remote Scripts (hidden folder) * On OSX this is located in /Ableton/Live.app -> Right click -> show package contents.
Navigate to contents/app-resources/MIDI Remote Scripts- when completed, check the content of the copied folder. There should be at least 10 type PY files. – don’t forget to select the control surface ‘Faderfox universal’ in Live’s preferences/midi sync
and select the MIDI input & output ports ‘Faderfox EC4’
– use setup 16 (Live)- there are 12 groups to control various parameters over first 16 tracks- last 4 groups are not used (you can freely assign them)- the two Rack groups control 8 macros in the currently selected rack devices + track volumes 1…8 or 9…16
(other devices must be integrated into rack device to control them)- manual mappings of all controls are possible (override of instant mappings)- prioritize using absolute mode (instead relative mode) for the encoders, so that values get displayed
immediately- use high resolution mode for manual mappings to sensitive parameters like resonating filters etc. to
avoid any audible control noises (don’t forget to select MIDI mode “Absolute (14bit)“ in live’s bottom row)