It’s always nice to see versatile new controllers being introduced onto the market that will work in a variety of setups – perhaps one of the reasons that the soon-to-be-shipping Behringer CMD series has so much pre-release buzz. German-based Faderfox has been doing this for years – and their new controller, the Faderfox UC3, is no exception.

One of the big differences between this unit and the introduction of previous Faderfox models is a well-reduced price, expected to cost just €169 (including VAT), or about $230. This price change is reflected across the entire Faderfox line – meaning that the DJ3, DX3, DS3, FT3 controllers will also all be the same price.

Back to the UC3, the unit sports nine faders and eight push-encoders all of which can be switched between eight different groups/banks. Check out the layout in the photo below:

Here’s the full product specs on the brand new controller:

Features Universal controller for all kinds of MIDI controllable software

iPad compatible with camera connection kit

Control surface setup for Ableton Live 8 is included (no manual mapping necessary)

USB interface – class compliant / no driver necessary

8 push encoders without detents (resolution about 36 pulses)

8 faders with 45 mm length

crossfader with 45 mm length

4-digit-display to show control values and programming data

14 bit high resolution encoder mode for sensitive parameters

data feedback for encoders avoid value jumps

All controls fully programmable in the device by channel, type, number and mode

Advanced programming functions like copy, paste and channel set

8 groups for all controls

About 136 commands per setup (17 controls x 8 groups)

16 setups with backup functionality

USB bus powering –­­ consumption less than 500mW / 100mA

Very compact design in a black, plastic casing with metal faceplate (180x105x70 mm, 350 g) System requirements PC or Mac with a free USB port (1.0 or higher) or any USB hub

iPad with iOS5 or higher

More Info:

Faderfox UC3 | Faderfox

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