Dave Smith Instruments TETRA and Novation ReMOTE SL COMPACT 49
The Dave Smith Instruments TETRA is a standalone, four-voice, analog poly synthesizer with four banks of 128 programs and separate outputs.
Tetra’s voice architecture is the same as Mopho’s, but with a couple of notable differences. There is no external audio input, but input gain is now programmable for total recall of feedback settings. Other features include separate outputs for each of the four voices and, for the first time ever on a DSI synth, USB support.
Tetra is expandable. Up to four units can be chained for 16-voice polyphony. Or add one or two units to a Prophet ’08 for 12- or 16-voice polyphony. The Prophet ’08 factory programs are included.
The Dave Smith Instruments TETRA Main features Include:
- Multitimbral four-voice analog synthesizer
- 100% analog signal path
- Two oscillators per voice (sawtooth, triangle, saw/triangle, square with variable pulse width) with hard sync
- White noise generator
- One classic Curtis low-pass filter (switchable 2- or 4-pole) per voice, self-oscillating in 4-pole mode
- Analog VCAs
- Three envelope generators (ADSR plus delay) per voice
- Four LFOs per voice
- Two sub-octave generators (one octave down and two octaves down) per voice
- Feedback loop per voice with programmable level and gain
- Four assignable performance controls per program
- Gated 16 x 4 step sequencer (one sequence per program)
- Arpeggiator
- Fully programmable (free downloadable software editor for Mac OS and Windows)
- 512 programs organized into four banks of 128; 128 combos
- I/O: USB 2.0 (type B receptacle), MIDI In, MIDI Out/Thru, Poly Chain Out, Audio Outs 1/Left, 2/Right, 3, and 4 (1/4" unbalanced), 1/4" Headphone Out
- 7.9" L x 5" W x 2.7" H (20.07 cm x 12.7 cm x 6.86 cm)
- 1.8 lb. (0.81 kg)
The Novation ReMOTE SL COMPACT 49, combined with Automap Universal, provides an affordable route to automatic, instant and intelligent control of all major sequencers and all automatable plug-ins.
The Novation ReMOTE SL COMPACT features a huge 144-character screen display shows up to eight assigned parameters at once, with the essential data laid out logically right before the user’s eyes. Novation’s Automap Universal software, unique to the SL range, ensures that little or no user setup is required. Sequencer controls are automatically mapped to the SL COMPACT the moment the sequencer boots up, whilst all VST or AU parameters are intuitively assigned as soon as a plug-in opens.
In addition, an instant click and control ‘learn’ function is available for quick custom assigning, providing personalised plug-in control. The SL COMPACT’s unique PAC (pointer-assigned control) technology combined with its ‘speed dial’ also help to maximise efficiency by providing tactile control of any parameter on which the mouse pointer rests.
In Automap Universal mode, the number of controls is unlimited. In Manual Template mode, the eight encoders and eight buttons with LEDs combine with eight Group select switches to provide 64 different assignable parameters. Eight large, velocity-sensitive trigger pads are also available, ideal for triggering samples or sketching out beats.
With its 49-key (4-Octave) professional, semi-weighted keyboard featuring aftertouch, the SL COMPACT upholds Novation’s philosophy of designing real instruments rather than mere computer peripherals. The SL COMPACT provides a truly focused and highly portable MIDI controlling solution through its dedicated transport controls, assignable pitch / mod wheels, and USB bus powering. Novation’s pioneering Automap Universal technology, the huge screen and an unrivalled control set ensure that the ReMOTE SL COMPACT is the only choice for the demanding, modern music maker in search of an intuitive MIDI controller that won’t break the bank.
With the SL COMPACT, artists are free to focus on what matters most – their music. SL COMPACT also ships with Novation’s new Xcite+ bundle, which features a host of exciting software solutions, including Ableton Live Lite 6; ideal to get the new user started, or to expand the experienced user’s creative toolbox.
Novation ReMOTE SL COMPACT 49 main features include:
- 144-character screen displays up to eight assigned parameters at once
- Novation’s Automap Universal software included
- pointer-assigned control technology
- professional, semi-weighted 4 octave keyboard featuring aftertouch
- USB bus powered
- Incluiding Xcite+ software bundle, featuring a host of exciting software solutions
- includes Ableton Live Lite 6
Dave Smith Instruments Tetra and ReMOTE 49 SL Compact (code 69573)
Includes DSI Tetra and Novation ReMOTE 49 SL Compact
£657.05 (inc vat)