AUDIO KONTROL 1

Class. Clarity. Control.

 

 

 

 

 

Sonic Specialities


The new AUDIO KONTROL 1 is a high-end audio interface. Offering crystal-clear 192 kHz, 24 bit-quality, it is far more than just a sound card. Freely-assignable buttons and a controller knob combine with advanced MIDI key commands for full control of software applications; setup files for popular programs ensure it's hassle-free. AUDIO KONTROL 1 merges innovation and quality and does so with an ear for practicality.
 

Universal Appeal

 

AUDIO KONTROL 1's adaptability makes it the perfect audio interface for musicians, producers and DJs. Versatile connection configurations, included controller assignment preset files as well as the full versions of GUITAR COMBOS and TRAKTOR 3 LE, and now also KEYBOARD COLLECTION and CUBASE LE 4 guarantee its universal appeal.

 

Top Features

  • High-quality, portable audio interface with sturdy aluminium casing
  • 24-bit / 192 KHz quality, high end Cirrus Logic® A/D, D/A converters and 103 dB-A SNR
  • 2 balanced inputs: 1 line/mic (XLR/1/4" TRS Neutrik, phantom power supplied) and 1 line/HiZ (TRS); individual gain controls with acitvity and clip LEDs
  • 4 balanced outputs (1/4" TRS ) with two stereo level controls
  • Headphone output with A/B source switching and level control
  • Direct monitoring with mono switch and mix control
  • Low latency ASIO/Core Audio driver
  • USB 2 bus powered, MIDI I/O
  • 3 freely-assignable buttons and 1 controller knob. MIDI and key commands support for control of professional audio software and other media applications such as iTunes, Winamp or Final Cut Pro
  • Includes full versions of TRAKTOR 3 LE, GUITAR COMBOS and KEYBOARD COLLECTION, plus CUBASE LE 4!

 

Import Compatibility

 

ASIO™,Core Audio™,DirectSound™

 

Hands on Access

 

 

AUDIO KONTROL 1 offers three buttons and a controller knob on the hardware's top panel. Using the included mapping software, you can assign any key command or MIDI message to actions performed with these elements. This turns AUDIO KONTROL 1 into a versatile controller that allows you to 'touch' your software, be it one of the included Native Instruments applications, your favorite sequencer, your graphics software or other media applications such as Winamp™ or iTunes™.

 

All Mapped Out

 

Swift and simple assignments

 

The integrated mappng software makes assigning software parameters to the control elements parfticularly easy. User-defined assignments can be saved, allowing you to create specific set-ups for all your applications and recall them at any time. An especiallly useful feature is the "modifier" function which essentially turns the buttons into shift or ctrl-buttons, allowing you to manipulate up to 10 parameters using just the four control elements.

 

Assignment Examples
TRAKTOR 3 LE: The control knob is assigned to the volume fader of TRAKTOR 3 LE’s main output. By clicking and holding the left button and turning the control, the volume of the left deck can be adjusted. Similarly the volume of the right deck can be adjusted by using the control knob with the right button pressed. Alternatively the pitch of the 2 decks could be adjusted in much the same manner.

KEYBOARD COLLECTION: Again, the volume fader could be assigned to the control knob. By using the knob when the left button is pressed, the reverb amount could be adjusted, or the delay when the right button is held down.

Innumerable combinations are possible – use the AUDIO KONTROL 1 to access the transport controls and volume of CUBASE LE or even Winamp and iTunes.

 

Controller Features:

  • Supports all MIDI and key commands

  • 3 buttons with trigger (press/release), toggle (on/off) and modifier (see above) modes.

  • 1 control knob with over 500 steps per revolution

  • Mapping software for easy assignment of parameters

  • Default assignments for many popular programs