Steinberg Controller CMC PD - Pad

The Steinberg CMC PD – Pad Controller is a hand-size pad controller used for CMC-software controlling. It lets you create rhythmic grooves and patterns in Cubase and Nuendo. With this tool you will effortlessly produce new beats and control your favorite DAW functions on stage and in the studio.

The Steinberg CMC PD - Pad Controller features 16 backlit touch sensitive rubber pads, giving you instant visual feedback of your playing dynamics. Laid out in the familiar MPC 4x4 style, MPC users will feel right at home. The CMC PD works with any virtual instruments including Steinberg's Groove Agent One or any other external sound module attached to your computer. Assign MIDI notes to each pad with the intuitive PD Editor software that comes free with the Steinberg CMC PD-Pad Controller.

The included rotary encoder lets you browse through your sounds and presets quickly.
Use the Steinberg CMC PD-Pad with other Steinberg CMC series controllers (available separately) for a customisable and integrated DAW experience. The Steinberg CMC-PD is designed for all DAW users who need a portable and versatile solution to create world-class beats, at an affordable price.

Features

USB-powered MIDI pad controller
Each pad illuminates in green, orange or red depending on tap strength
Bank function provides 15 different MIDI note allocation maps (banks 1–8: variable user banks, banks 9–15: fixed factory banks, and bank 16: dedicated Cubase functions)
4-Velocity mode speeds up step recording
CMC-PD editor software included

System requirements CMC Hardware

Mac
Mac OS X 10.5.8, 10.6.4, 10.7 (32-Bit/64-Bit)
Intel Processor (Core Duo CPU or faster recommended)
1 GB RAM
CD-ROM Drive
USB-Port (1.1/2.0)

Windows
Windows XP SP3, Vista SP2 (32-Bit/64-Bit), Windows Vista SP2 (32-Bit/64-Bit), Windows 7 (32-Bit/64-Bit)
Pentium/Athlon Processor 2 GHz or faster (Dual Core recommended)
1 GB RAM (2 GB für Windows 7 64-Bit)
CD-ROM Drive
USB-Port (1.1/2.0)