Faderfox LV3

Published on 06/06/2011 by TonyBruno, last updated on 06/06/2011

FaderFox introduced a new controller called LV3, a compact controller for Ableton Live.

The device controls track volumes by faders, rack parameters by encoders and joysticks and important global things like tempo, quantization & cue/master-volumes. You get 24 programmable buttons, organized in 3 rows.

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Features

Special controller for Ableton Live (also suitable for other DAW software)
Automap setup files for Live 8 are shipped with the controller (no manual mapping necessary)
USB interface – class compliant / no driver necessary
Controls 8 tracks with possibility to shift the 8-track-window to further tracks
24 programmable buttons for all track functions
About 280 commands – freely reassignable (each track sends on separate midi channel)
Select and start/stop of scenes/clips with dedicated encoder (clip-scroll in session view)
4 mulifunctional push-encoders to control rack parameters in the selected track
2 non-centered joysticks to control rack parameters in the selected track or in send tracks
Global control of several global parameters like tempo, quantization and master / cue volumes
All controls with double function by holding down the shift button
33 LED’s in different colors to display various informations like clip states etc.
2-digit-display to show current scene number and track window
USB bus powering – consumption less than 500mW / 100mA
Compact design in a black, plastic casing (desktop format 180×105×70 mm, 350 g)
Faders and encoders from ALPS
New rubber knobs for best tactile feeling