MIDI controllers

Notes: Simple, solid performance is the order of the day with this MIDI controller from ESI. 16 pads, six rotary encoders and plug-and-play USB compatibility all housed in a classy aluminium unit.

Supplier's Notes:
Developed for Beat Makers, Finger Drummers and DJs

The Xjam is a small, full-fledged plug-and-play MIDI controller. Due to its solid aluminum chassis, the Xjam is wonderfully portable and ideal for use outside of the studio on mobile devices.

With a 4x4 pad matrix, the 6 endless encoders and the smooth 16 pads, it provides a pleasant and expressive playing experience. In addition, the Xjam offers 48 configurations instead of the usual 16 scenes to save.

Its smooth and ultra-sensitive pads with polyphonic aftertouch are as versatile as the Xjam is in general. The 16 RGB pads also send MIDI CC, MIDI Program Change or MMC messages. There are also 6 high-quality endless encoders on board, which can be used in a variety of ways. In addition to controlling MIDI CC messages, the encoders can be assigned to send pitch, MIDI program change messages or even aftertouch messages. The Xjam comes with a powerful editor software for perfect adaption to your needs. There is also a TRS-MIDI Out socket to send signals to external sound generators.

Connectors & Functions

CTRL BANK let you control up to 18 independent parameters
360- ENCODER knobs to send continuous controller messages to your software or external MIDI device
SCENE BANK let you access up to 48 different scenes
PAD BANK let you access up to 48 different pads
PADS polyphonic aftertouch and velocity
USB-C port connects to the computer or mobile device and used to send and receive MIDI data
MIDI OUT for connection and transmission of MIDI data to an external device
FOOT SWITCH input for sustain pedal
EDIT each pad and encoder can be edited independently
SETUP adjust the global settings and the repeat parameters
TYPE allows to choose from different types (MIDI CC, PITCH, PROGRAM, AFTERTOUCH)
REPEAT with two different modes available, temporary and static

Portable

Great for the road & any mobile applications or where space constraints are an issue. Play drums & control effects with the Xjam. Everything's right there for building any style of track, anywhere you feel the inspiration.

Great For Live Shows

The velocity & pressure-sensitive pads are great for playing virtual instruments live onstage. Plus, the pads offer aftertouch that adds a whole different level of expression & control for that extra element to live or studio performance.

Bundled Software

In order to get you started right out of the box, Xjam ships with a powerful software package for professional recording, creation of your own songs, mixing of any audio content and much more. The following applications are currently included:

Bitwig 8-Track

Bitwig Studio 8-Track - the trim and effective DAW to start producing, performing, and designing sounds like a pro for use on up to eight tracks of audio / MIDI, incl. the Bitwig Essentials Package, a versatile selection of handpicked presets and sounds. Record instruments, create your arrangements, design new sounds, or just jam - every feature has been developed by musicians, for musicians!

Steinberg Cubasis LE

Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg's mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on an iPhone or iPad when connecting Xjam.

Steinberg WaveLab LE

Whether you are a hobby musician, home studio owner, freelancer or podcaster - WaveLab LE helps you to bring your music, voice and sound recordings to a more professional level. This easy-to-use mastering and audio editing software from Steinberg turns your computer with Xjam into an audio analysing, editing and publishing studio.

Specifications

MIDI Pad controller
6 velocity-sensitive pads
3 colour pad indicators for velocity and edit/setup operation
6 MIDI encoder knobs, all programmable
Sustain pedal input
48 user-programmable scene presets, available for instant recall
Sends and receives MIDI data
Bus powered: needs no batteries or AC adapter
Size: 200mm (7.87 in) x 135mm (5,3 in) x 23mm (0.59 in)
Weight: 371g (0,8 lb)
3.5mm TRS jack to female 5-pin DIN MIDI cable available separately