STC-1000 SPECS

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Control

The ability of the STC-1000 to control MIDI devices and PC applications is limited only by your imagination. A "few" examples of how the included software allows you to program the STC-1000 are as follows:

Stand Alone Mode

  • MIDI trigger for instruments created by you
  • 1 - 9 zone drum pad
  • Vertical or Horizontal Faders
  • X-Y-Z Controller
  • Keyboard expression / Nuance controller
  • DJ expression / Nuance controller
  • MIDI lighting controller
  • Sequencer transport controller
  • Peripheral DSP controller

Connected to PC

  • Control faders and buttons in your music software
  • Sequencer transport controller
  • Digital sound engineering parameter control pad
  • X-Y-Z graphics controller
  • Graphic arts option selection pad
  • Graphic arts control surface for special effects
  • Plug-ins controller
  • Games controller
  • Option selection controller for PC applications

Expression

Program the STC-1000 to control nuances and features of your favorite synthesizer. For example, you could program an XYZ preset where X is controlling the envelope, Y is controlling the pitch and Z is controlling portamento. Now, touch the surface of the STC-1000 and have instant, expressive control of these 3 features, with a single touch. At the turn of a knob, the STC can become 4 faders to control the volume of separate modules in your synth rack. Another turn and it is now a 9 zone percussion device tied to your favorite drum brain.

All faders and XYZ controls can be preset to remember their values. When you dial to a new template, and then dial back, the faders will be right where you left them. As well, controls can be set-up to 'Snap Back' to a preset value when released or move to the current or preset positions when entering or leaving a template.

Because the STC can send sysex, program change message, or any MIDI commands when you dial to a new template, the STC allows you to initialize/configure your MIDI gear at the turn of a knob. The knob also contains an integrated push button that can be used to send additional MIDI messages. For example, you could us this as a panic button. With all of this flexibility, the STC-1000 offers you un-paralleled versatility!

NOTE: These specifications are subject to change without notice. Specifications for the STC-1000 will always be posted at the thinkmig.com web site.

 

Morph

Our middleware beta (available at the download link) enables your STC to morph into the controller you need for the application you are using. The beta essentially allows you to trigger hot keys within applications and knows which application is in the foreground.

Percussion and MIDI Trigger

In percussion mode, the STC-1000 can function as one large pad or can be split into 9 separate zones in a 3 X 3 grid. Each zone is individually programmable. You could have a kick on zone 1, a snare on zone 2, tom toms on zones 3 - 5 and cymbals on zones 6 - 9. Each zone can be sent to the same MIDI channel or separate MIDI channels.

Zones can also be set to play arpeggios. For example, zone 1 could be set to play a C the first time it is tapped, an E the second time it is tapped and a G the third time. It can also be set to play a chord if you like and there are no limits to the number of notes played in an arpeggio or a chord.

With all this functionality and its great dynamic range, the STC-1000 offers endless possibilities for musical expression and allows you to create new intuitive ways of playing music.

Specifications

  • Kinotex® NTP-01 Touch Surface
  • MIDI in MIDI out
  • 9V Power Supply
  • Power on/off switch
  • Encoded preset selection knob
  • Backlit Alphanumeric LCD
  • Memory for 1-16 pre-programmed control templates
  • Powder coated, aluminum top and solid metal construction
  • Elegant and rugged design
  • Supports multi zone (up to 16 zones) parameter control
  • Supports multi zone (up to 9 zones) percussion
  • Sensitivity 0.9 oz (.25n) of pressure
  • Dynamic Range .. Linear, 128 step
  • Weight: 2.37 LBS / 1.07 KG
  • Dimensions: W 7 7/8" X L 9 ¼" (200mm X 235mm)
  • Sensor Area: W 4 7/8" X L 3 15/16" (124mm X 100mm)

Software and Middleware

The STC-1000 ships with the STC-1000 Editor Librarian. This powerful tool allows you to easily create and manage templates for the STC-1000. These templates enable the STC-1000 to be used as a sophisticated MIDI trigger or MIDI controller.

Minimum System Requirements

300MGHz processor, 128 MB RAM, 15MB HD space, color graphics controller.

Operating System: Windows XP, XP Home, Windows 2000, NT

MIDI I/O or a USB to MIDI converter

 

For more information please e-mail Gil Namur gil@synapticsystems.com