Avid Audio Artist Control v2

Avid Audio Artist Control:

Artist Control is a compact 4-fader control surface with a built in touchscreen that offers unmatched integration and programmability to accelerate editing and mixing tasks in any EUCON-enabled audio or video application. Speed up and enhance your workflow with functionality far beyond what a mouse and keyboard can provide, so you can focus on being creative.

EUCON (Extended User Control)
Artist Control features EUCON (Extended User Control), a high-speed open control protocol that has been adopted by many of the world's leading software developers. Pro Tools, Media Composer, Apple Logic, Apple Final Cut Pro, Steinberg Cubase, and many other applications support EUCON, giving you highly responsive control over almost all software functions. You gain high-resolution, high-speed control over almost all software functions, and a tightly connected "software as hardware" experience.

EUCON carries high-resolution control information for faders, knobs, displays, and more between Artist Control and whatever application is in focus on your computer. With 8x the resolution and 250x the speed of MIDI, EUCON gives you powerful, highly responsive tactile control that feels like mixing on a professional mixing console. This enables you to quickly switch between multiple applications-and even workstations-at the touch of a button, with all controls and displays automatically matching the selected application.

Take Control With The Touchscreen
With the touchscreen interface, you get comprehensive visibility and quick control over your project. Not only can you view top-level information such as track names/numbers, metering (from mono to 5.1 surround data), fader/pan values, and automation modes, but you can also quickly access all of your plug-in and EQ parameters, trigger macro commands, perform surround panning, and much more. The high-resolution, LED-backlit display offers a wide viewing angle, bright graphics, and excellent color consistency.

Customize Your Control Surface
Because Artist Series controllers are modular, you can combine them in a variety of configurations to suit your workflow. Customize your Artist Series system with up to one Artist Control, four Artist Mixes, one Artist Transport, and one Artist Color for total flexibility-up to 36 faders total. Simply clip the units together to form a seamless surface-or use them separately-as each has its own Ethernet connection.

Product Features:

• 4-Fader Control Surface w/ Touchscreen for Pro Tools (Formerly Euphonix MC Control v2)
• View and access top-level information, track record arm/solo/mute/select commands, Soft Keys, surround panning, and more using the customizable LED-backlit touchscreen
• Trigger keyboard shortcuts, macro commands, and more through unlimited programmable touchscreen Soft Keys and 12 physical Soft Keys
• Get highly responsive control through high-speed Ethernet connectivity
• 4 touch-sensitive 100mm long throw motorized faders
• 8 touch-sensitive rotary encoders
• Data wheel and transport controls with modifier keys to assign wheel function
• Dedicated monitor/control room level and talkback mic controls
• Footswitch jack to punch in and out of recording
• Supports EUCON, HUI, and Mackie Control protocols
• Controls multiple applications and workstations
• Slim, compact design for easy studio integration and portability
• Dedicated Record/Automation, Select/Assign, Shift, track navigation, and Application/Workstation change key
• Also found as: Avid Artist-Control, Avid Artist/Control, Avid Control
• Authorized Internet Dealer
• 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Specifications:

• Line Voltage: 100 - 240 V AC
• Frequency: 50 Hz to 60 Hz
• Compatible Software (See links below for control details):
• Audio:
• Pro Tools (see video for more details)
• Apogee Maestro
• Apple Logic (Pro and Express) (see video for more details)
• Apple Soundtrack Pro
• Cakewalk SONAR
• MAGIX Sequoia
• Merging Pyramix
• Metric Halo MIO Console
• MOTU Digital Performer
• Steinberg Cubase
• Steinberg Nuendo
• Video:
• Avid Media Composer
• Avid Symphony
• Apple Color
• Apple Final Cut Studio (see video for more details)
• Screen Size: 6" x 3-5/8" (15.2 x 9.1 cm)
• Size & Weight:
• Width: 20" (50 cm)
• Depth: 9-1/2" (24.1 cm)
• Height: 1-1/5" (3 cm)
• Weight: 5 lbs. 8 oz. (2.5 kg)

• Windows:
• OS: Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, or Ultimate (32- or 64-bit)
• CPU: 1 GHz or faster 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64)
• RAM: 1 GB (32-bit) / 2 GB (64-bit)
• Hard Disk Space: At least 500 MB
• Ethernet Port: 10/100 Base-T*
• Mac:
• OS: Mac OS X 10.5 or higher (32- or 64-bit)
• CPU: Intel® processor (no PowerPC® support)
• RAM: 1 GB (2 GB or more recommended)
• Hard Disk Space: At least 500 MB
• Ethernet Port: 10/100 Base-T*

* Ethernet hub or switch required to connect additional units or to connect to a network.