Alesis MasterControl - Interface and Control Surface
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The MasterControl from Alesis is a combination FireWire interface and control surface. The interface provides two microphone inputs, along with six balanced line inputs, capable of functioning at up to 192kHz sample rate. An additional eighteen inputs of digital audio are also available, via S/PDIF and dual ADAT Lightpipe (S/MUX enabled) connectors. Audio output consists of six analog outputs, configurable as discrete, 5.1 surround or three stereo pairs.
The control surface functionality of the unit is fully featured and programmable, and conforms to the HUI protocol. MIDI I/O is also provided, further enhancing the scope of the unit's control over various DAWs and other MIDI devices. The included jog wheel can be used to shuttle, zoom and enter data, while two banks of eight, fully-assignable buttons provide functions for setting markers, loop points and automation modes.
Eight rotary controls, with continuous 360° rotation and three selectable layers, provide control of up to twenty-four parameters, such as volume, pan and auxiliary sends. Nine motorized faders make easy work of mixing. Dual headphone outputs deliver comprehensive monitoring. Cubase LE software is included and completes a package that gives professionals the ability to handle all their recording and editing tasks with ease. The MasterControl is powered via an external power supply.
- Combination FireWire interface and control surface
- Two microphone inputs (with phantom power) and six balanced 1/4" line inputs for eight channels of simultaneous 24-bit/192kHz audio recording
- Six 1/4" balanced audio outputs and dual headphone outputs
- S/PDIF and dual S/MUX ADAT Lightpipe inputs provide eighteen additional recording inputs
- Nine 100mm motorized faders
- Custom Jog/Zoom/Data dial for fast and easy DAW control
- Two banks of eight fully assignable buttons provide different functions per preset (for setting markers and loop points, setting automation modes and cut/copy/paste)
- Mute, Solo and Record-Enable buttons per track
- Sixteen channels of MIDI I/O
- Back-lit LCD provides instant feedback on knob turns and button presses as well as helping manage knob and button assignments
- Preview Button shows knob, button, and fader parameters before sending them out to DAW
- Built-in talk-back microphone and control-surface based cue mix setup
- Fully-editable presets allow for instantaneous, dedicated control over DAWs (HUI-compatible) and external MIDI devices
- Removable, customizable templates provide total visual overview of preset operation
- Packaged with Cubase LE software
| Connection | FireWire |
| Faders | 9 motorized 100mm faders |
| Transport Controls | Yes |
| Jog/Shuttle | Yes |
| Rotary Controls | 8 x Rotary Controls |
| Numeric Keypad | No |
| Display | 2 x 16 Character LCD |
| Multiple Units | No |
| Included Software | Cubase LE |
| Software Supported | Any ASIO or Core Audio application |
| System Requirements |
Mac OS X Windows XP |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Weight | Not specified by manufacturer |
| Specialties | Built-in talkback microphone |
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Ratings Distribution
Pros
- Easy to use (3)
- Good audio (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home studio (3)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Editing
- Home Studio
- Music composing
Comments about Alesis MasterControl - Interface and Control Surface:
I was looking for an audio interface and control surface compatible mainly with Logic Pro and Finalcut Pro. With Alesis MasterControl I have found a good professional solution to manage the creative process without the need of plug in and out other gear. And it sounds good. They could better place the 2 pre amp knobs which are in the back with the other connections.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Versatile
Cons
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Alesis MasterControl - Interface and Control Surface:
MasterControl
* great control surface for Cubase
* I can play VSTis with ASIO 128 buffers using a firewire card with TI chipset
* Sounds great
* only thing lacking for me is a digital output
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
Cons
- Bulky/Heavy
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
- Professional Recording
Comments about Alesis MasterControl - Interface and Control Surface:
plug and play. works like a dream.
Sound is very nice.
it took me about 6 minutes to setup.
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Cables
- Price: $7.49
Headphones
- Price: $24.95
Midi Controllers
- Price: $88.99
What's in the Box
- External Power Supply
- FireWire Cable
- Software CD ROM
- One (1) Year Warranty
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