TEControl USB MIDI Breath Controller

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TEControl USB MIDI Breath Controller

TEControl

USB MIDI Breath Controller

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 610663
Model: USB MIDI Breath Controller
Price: $192.50

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This TEControl is a surprisingly capable breath controller, especially for orchestral and cinematic sound design. The software customization is a huge plus, letting you tailor it precisely to your needs. It's a solid choice for composers and sound designers wanting expressive control without a huge investment.

Product Description

  • TEControl USB MIDI Breath Controller
  • Configurable Breath Controller
  • With USB-MIDI interface
  • Converts signals generated by air pressure into MIDI controller data: CC
  • pitch bend or aftertouch
  • Flexible headset with mouthpiece in BC3 design
  • Fully configurable via software with min/max input and output ranges as well as a sensitivity curve
  • Insensitive to ambient air pressure
  • Load and save presets
  • Class compliant
  • Plug&Play with Windows (XP or higher) and MacOS (10.5 or higher)
  • Compatible with East West
  • Vienna Symphonic Library
  • Native Instruments/Kontakt 5
  • Spectrasonics Omnisphere
  • Korg Kronos and many more.
  • Weight: 80g
PROS
  • • Excellent sensitivity; nuanced control over virtual instruments.
  • • BC3 mouthpiece design offers comfortable, secure breathing.
  • • Software configuration allows for highly personalized MIDI mappings.
  • • Class-compliant operation simplifies setup across various DAWs.
CONS
  • • Lightweight construction can feel flimsy despite its functionality.
  • • Headset cable could benefit from improved durability and strain relief.
  • • Limited tactile feedback; relies solely on breath pressure.

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Key Features

Type USB MIDI Breath Controller
Compatibility East West, VSL, Native Instruments, Spectrasonics, Korg, Windows XP+, MacOS 10.5+
Connection USB-MIDI
Power Bus-powered (USB)
Weight 80g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The TEControl offers similar sensitivity but with more granular software control over the response curve, allowing for more personalized adjustments.
While technically possible, the TEControl is designed for the included BC3-style mouthpiece, and performance with other controllers may vary significantly and require extensive software mapping.
The software is relatively straightforward, but some basic understanding of MIDI concepts will be helpful to fully utilize its customization options.

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