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.MPG Video clips of the STC-1000 in action: Configured with Arpeggios Configured with chords and single notes Configured as a drum trigger Configured with percussion sounds Configured to demonstrate control options .mov or .wmv The STC-1000 is a highly flexible and programmable Single Touch Controller that offers you unprecedented control of MIDI devices and PC applications. As well, it is a programmable, percussion enabled multi-zone MIDI trigger that can serve as the performance surface for custom instruments, created by you. In its percussion mode, the STC-1000 has the type of dynamic range that even the most discriminating percussionists will appreciate. In its parameter control mode, it is so powerful and flexible that it will change the way you think about controlling applications ranging from audio and graphics to games and external MIDI devices. 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 Connected to PC 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   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 For access to templates please visit http://www.stc1000.com. 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! 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. Morph The included middleware will enable your STC to morph into the controller you need for the application you are using. Open your favorite graphics program and the STC can even morph within that 1 application. For example, in your graphics program, when you open your color channel mixer, the STC can be set to control RGB with X-Y-Z. One touch to do what before would have taken 3 sliders. Now switch to color balance. Cyan, magenta and yellow have been tied to X-Y-Z. Again, just one touch to get the color balance right. The STC's middleware remembers your settings and anytime you open these windows in the future, it is ready to take control. Now, open your favorite music application and have all this functionality available to control faders, shuttle control, Plug-ins like audio effects, Soft Synths and so much more. 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) 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 FAQ Will we be able to put template overlays on this product? Can you control more than one thing at once? For instance, in drum pad mode, can you tap two zones to trigger two samples simultaneously? How does this differ from other XYZ touch-pads? What is the size of the sensitive area? How fast can you tap on the thing in percussion mode? What is the output resolution of the STC-1000? Can I use my sound card's MIDI I/O with the STC-1000? Can I use the STC-1000 with USB? Is the STC-1000 able to send relative values? Can I use the STC-1000 with applications like max/msp? How many pre programmed templates will the STC-1000 ship with? Will I be able to exchange templates I create with other users? Is it possible to move two or more faders simultaneously? Can I have 4 zones, each with separate XYZ? It seems additional software is PC only. Any chance of Mac OSX OS9 apps? I can implement MIDI and sysex in Max, but I can't use it as e.g. graphic tablet. Q: Will we be able to put template overlays on this product? Yes you will indeed be able to place overlays over the surface. These can be anything from paper, Mylar, leather, foam or even rubber will work for percussion mode if you want to use sticks. Q: Can you control more than one thing at once? For instance, in drum pad mode, can you tap two zones to trigger two samples simultaneously? The STC-1000 is a single touch controller which means you can only trigger one sound at a time. You can not hit 2 zones "simultaneously" and trigger two different samples. However, it has very fast response to tap and so is very useful as a percussion device. As well, you can assign 2 or more notes per zone (chord mode) so you could for instance have a snare and tom sounded at the same time with one tap. Q: How does this differ from other XYZ touch-pads? The STC-1000 is based on a technology called Kinotex® which is a very different than Force Sensitive Resistors or Capacitive technologies that are used in most other touch pads. Tactex Controls Inc. is the manufacturer of this technology and you can read more about Kinotex® at their site, and in particular, their FAQ at: http://www.tactex.com/faq.htm In general, Kinotex® offers a greater sensitivity and dynamic range for musical applications and also allows the addition of templates and surface layers like foam or rubber (great if you want to use drum sticks) without any compromise to performance. The STC-1000 is optimized for flexibility and powered by the applications we are developing, will offer you a tremendous range of functionality at a very attractive price point. Q: What is the size of the sensitive area? The active pad area is 125mm X 100mm (5 X 4 inches). Q: How fast can you tap on the thing in percussion mode? The STC-1000 is very responsive. Currently, the STC-1000 has a 14ms response spec tap to tap. Future releases of the firmware (Q1 2004) will speed this up as follows: Multi zone (9 zones) response: 6 - 8ms Single zone mode response: 4ms Q: What is the output resolution of the STC-1000? The maximum XY resolution from the STC-1000 in Parameter Control mode is 9 bits (512 counts) and 7 bits for Z contained within the XYZ data SysEx messages. The application software will allow you to enable this higher resolution. For standard MIDI implementations, the resolution is 7 bits. Q: Can I use my sound card's MIDI I/O with the STC-1000? Yes. The STC-1000 will work well with most sound card's MIDI I/O and we recommend that you try this first before buying a MIDI to USB adapter. Q: Can I use the STC-1000 with USB? The STC-1000 works great with a standard MIDI to USB adapter like the ones made by Edirol and M-Audio. These will be available on line through our authorized re-sellers. Q: Is the STC-1000 able to send relative values? The STC-1000 is fully capable of sending relative values. As we update firmware you will see new features like relative or absolute offered as a selection within the software. Q: Can I use the STC-1000 with applications like max/msp? The STC-1000 can be recognized as a standard MIDI controller by these types of applications which are designed to interface with standard MIDI devices. Q: How many pre programmed templates will the STC-1000 ship with? We will include 16 pre programmed templates with the STC-1000. 6 will be parameter control and 10 will be MIDI triggers ranging from single zone to 9 zone and including percussion and a variety of chord and arpeggio templates. Remember that with the included software, there is no limit to how many templates you can create. The STC-1000 will store 1 - 16 templates depending on how complex you make them. We suspect you will find the creation of templates a very satisfying experience as it will allow you to create new ways of expressing yourself. Q: Will I be able to exchange templates I create with other users? Yes. Mercurial will have a forum specifically for STC-1000 users to upload and download templates. They will also have a few experts posting templates in that same forum and offering tips on how to get the most out of the STC-1000 and the software we provide. Q: Is it possible to move two or more faders simultaneously? No. The STC-1000 is a single touch device. Q: Can I have 4 zones, each with separate XYZ? Yes. The STC-1000 and Control Freak applications handles 4 zones easily and will allow you to have up to 16 XYZ zones!! Q: It seems additional software is PC only. Any chance of Mac OSX apps? Yes. Anticipated date for Mac versions is end of Q2 2006. Q: I can implement MIDI and sysex in Max, but I can't use it as e.g. graphic tablet. The Middle-ware application will allow you to use the STC-1000 as a graphic tablet. However, bear in mind that the STC-1000 will not give you the kind of resolution that a dedicated graphics tablet will but on the other hand, it will offer many control possibilities that a dedicated graphics tablet would not.