Evolution UC-33e Controller Now Shipping
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October 5, 2003
M-Audio has announced shipment of Evolution's new UC-33e, an affordable and
compact controller designed for use with any computer/MIDI setup.
The UC-33e allows instant and simultaneous controls of up to 47 different
parameters via its 24 assignable rotary controllers, nine assignable
sliders, and fourteen assignable buttons including a 10-button keypad. 33
non-volatile memory locations allow quick and easy setup changes. The UC-33e
can be used with a conventional MIDI setup, for live performances, or as a
remote controller for an existing studio rack. When used in standalone mode,
the MIDI Out can be used to send MIDI controller data to a MIDI rack.
To facilitate easy use of the controller with leading music software, the
UC-33e comes with pre-configured settings for use with a variety of popular
plug-ins, virtual instruments and host applications. The unit also ships with 5 color overlays for the front panel
customized for popular software programs plus a blank
template users can tailor to their personal setup needs.
The UC-33e's controller mute function mutes the output of all
controllers, allowing users to position them before tweaking, thereby
preventing parameters such as filter cut-off or amplitude levels from
changing abruptly during performance. The unit also features a drawbar mode
for the sliders, which greatly enhances the experience of playing virtual
instruments such as Native Instruments' B4 virtual Hammond organ.
The UC-33e ships with a software bundle featuring a dedicated
librarian program that gives PC users the ability to save, edit and share
keyboard setups. Also included are Sound Studio II, a MIDI and
audio sequencer with VST plug-in support, Music Teacher, a tutorial program
that teaches novices to play the keyboard; MusicPlanet, an array of
professionally recorded samples; and a selection of VST plug-ins and
Virtual Instrument demos.
The UC-33e carries an MSRP of $329.95 and is now shipping.
For more information, visit their web site at www.evolution-uk.com. | 
