Bitstream 3X is the new MIDI controller from Wave Idea, available in July/August 2004. A short preview here: "3X" stands for "3 Axis"; the controller features full control over X, Y and Z dimensions. A joystick allows control of X and Y, while an infrared controller is used for the Z axis. That's just the beginning, though, with 35 knobs, 8 sliders, 16 buttons, an arpeggiator, motion sampler, curve models and programmability, and graphic display. We've got the impressive full specs.

35 knobs - 8 sliders - 16 buttons
Dual axis analog joystick
Infrared controller - Cross-fader
Endless encoder - Footswitch input
7 curve models per control
(lin, inv lin, log, inv log, random, users 0 & 1)
Sync24 output - Expansion port
Built-in programmable LFO
Built-in enhanced arpeggiator
Built-in motion sampler
MIDI IN / THRU / OUT 1 / OUT 2
USB compatible
Transport functions
Fully programmable
Large graphic display (with backlight)
Dedicated configuration software
100 snapshot scenes
23 fully programmable groups
Jump-less potentiometer mode
Built-in MIDI merger & filter
4U metalic enclosure
(optional rack ears)
and much more ...

Ed: Truly impressive. I want one. No pricing yet, but for comparison consider the EUR 460 'Pro' model which lacks many of these features, so we can expect a higher price than that. Currently even the Pro is out of stock. Right now there's only a mock-up of what the box will look like, so it remains to be seen whether they'll make the summer release date. Let's hope so; this looks like an amazing controller. -PK

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