Evolution UC-33e 


 

The UC-33e is capable of sending and receiving SysEx dumps, whereas the UC-33 is not. This is the main difference between the older and newer model.

Description

The Evolution UC-33e is an affordable USB hardware controller designed to be used with any computer music/MIDI setup. The UC-33e allows instant and simultaneous control of up to 47 different parameters, and with 33 memory locations it’s easy to change your setup quickly. With its compact and intuitive design, the UC-33e fits into any studio, putting the power of music software right in your hands.

Using controllers should be easy but it often isn’t. Setting up patches can be complicated and frustrating, and it’s often a headache just to remember which knob controls what parameter. The UC-33e comes with 33 pre-set configurations, allowing instant control of the most popular virtual instruments and host applications (including Propellerhead Reason, Ableton Live, and Cubase SX). The UC-33e also ships with 5 color overlays customized to your favorite software program, plus a blank template you can tailor to your personal setup needs.

All assignable real-time controllers are easily programmed via the numerical keypad. Each of the UC-33e’s 47 controllers can transmit pre-programmed Sys-Ex messages and can also be programmed to transmit on individual MIDI channels. Your setups can be stored in any of the 33 memory locations for easy recall. The Memory dump facility allows the entire contents of the UC-33e to be sent from the unit to your desired location. A librarian program for PC users is also included for saving, editing and sharing keyboard setups.

The UC-33e’s unique controller mute function mutes the output of all controllers, allowing you to position them before tweaking, thereby eliminating jumping filters or levels during your performance. The unit also features a drawbar mode for the sliders, which greatly enhances the experience of playing virtual instruments such as Native Instruments’ B4 Organ.

The UC-33e can also be used with a conventional MIDI setup, for live performances, or as a remote controller for your existing studio rack. When used in standalone mode, the MIDI Out can be used to send MIDI controller data to your MIDI rack.

Features
24 fully-assignable rotary knobs
9 full-size assignable ALPS faders with light indicators
Independent channel assign for all 47 controllers
33 memory locations for storing your settings, including 4 one-touch access buttons
14 assignable buttons provide fingertip control over sequencer functions and act as numeric keypad for data entry
Controller mute function mutes the output of all controllers so you can position before tweaking
Multi-purpose LCD display shows controller assignments
Drawbar mode for sliders allows realistic control of classic organ sounds
Memory dump facility
Global channel assign allows controllers to command up to 16 different channels at the touch of a button
Sys-Ex librarian software allows PC users to load, save, send and receive any combination of setups for your studio
Snap Shot sends out current controller position data and sets your synth’s controls to the current UC-33 setting

Controllers Requirements
Controller Requirements: PC/Mac or MIDI hardware with USB or MIDI In
Software Requirements: Pentium II 300MHz 128Mb RAM or better; USB port; Windows 98/ME/2000/XP, approved MME or ASIO compliant soundcard
iMac, Power Mac G3 or better with USB running OS9/OSX
Controller powered by USB (cable included) or 9V DC, 250-300mA center positive power adaptor (not included)  

Posted: Sat - January 17, 2004 at 11:49 PM        

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