Hornberg Research hb1 Midi Breath Station
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Hornberg Research
hb1 Midi Breath Station
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The Hornberg hb1 is a seriously impressive piece of kit for sound designers, experimental musicians, and anyone wanting to add breath-based expression to their virtual instruments. The build quality is superb, and the level of control you get is frankly astonishing. It’s not a toy, but if you're seeking deep, nuanced control over your synths and samplers, this is a powerful tool.
Product Description
- Hornberg Research hb1 Midi Breath Station
- Breath Controller
- Breath to MIDI and breath to USB MIDI standalone controller
- 12 Parameters that can be stored in 25 presets
- MIDI merge function
- 1x1 USB MIDI interface
- Attack and Release parameters
- Simultaneous control of four independent MIDI CC's in multi mode
- Realtime data reduction
- Invert function
- Mouthpiece made of chequer tree wood
- Stainless steel tube with continuously adjustable air outlet valve
- Connections: 1x MIDI-In
- 2x MIDI-Out
- hb1Control app (Mac/Win 32/64 bit) available for firmware 3.2I and later
*Delivery Contents:*
- Controller unit
- Pressure sensor unit
- Two exchangeable mouthpieces
- hb1 neck set
- Silicone tube
- 2 m sensor cable (4-pin)
- USB cable
- 5V USB power supply
- Cleaning rod for mouthpiece
- Carrying bag made of wool felt
- • Chequered tree mouthpiece offers a uniquely organic feel and response
- • Stainless steel construction ensures durability and a clean aesthetic
- • Multi-mode allows complex, simultaneous MIDI control for nuanced expression
- • hb1Control app provides extensive customization of parameters and presets
- • The neck set might feel restrictive for players accustomed to free breathing
- • Premium-priced, making it a significant investment for many musicians
- • Sensor cable length could be limiting for some stage setups
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