NAMM 2014: Behringer launches X-Touch MIDI controllers

Behringer X-Touch

NAMM 2014: With its motorised faders, Behringer's BCF2000 proved to be a very popular affordable MIDI mixing controller. Now the same company has announced the X-Touch range, with two of the products contained within it appearing to be spiritual successors to the BCF.

You can find out more about the X-Touch Compact and X-Touch Mini by clicking through our gallery, but we'll start with the flagship X-Touch model.

Behringer X-Touch specs

Universal DAW Remote Controller for Studio and Live applications
Supports HUI* and Mackie Control* protocols for seamless integration with every compatible music production software
9 fully automated and touch-sensitive 100 mm motorized faders
8 dynamic LCD Scribble Strips for instant overview of track names and parameters
Ethernet interface for RTP (Real-Time Protocol) MIDI and future BEHRINGER X32 remote control
8 rotary controls with LED-collars for on-the-fly adjustments of your favourite parameters
92 dedicated illuminated buttons for direct access of key functions
8-segment LED meters per channel for precise level control
Large jog/shuttle wheel and tape-style transport controls for intuitive operation
Built-in 2x2 USB/MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac* or PC computers and one external MIDI device
2 dedicated footswitch connectors and one foot controller input for external remote control
2-port powered multi-TT USB hub for connecting additional controllers
"Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V ) and low power consumption for energy saving
3-Year Warranty Program**
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

Behringer X-Touch

Behringer X-Touch Compact

Universal Remote Control for DAWs, Instruments, Effects and Lighting applications
Features Mackie Control* mode for seamless integration with every compatible music production software
9 fully automated and touch-sensitive 100 mm motorized faders
Dual-Layer mode for quick change between DAW and instrument control
Pre-configured control elements for instant operation out of the box
User-friendly editor application for in-depth configuration downloadable free of charge from www.behringer.com
16 rotary controls with LED-collars for on-the-fly adjustments of your favourite parameters
39 dedicated illuminated buttons (including transport control) for direct access of key functions
Built-in USB/MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac* or PC computers - no drivers required
Standard MIDI I/O ports for controlling external hardware without the need of a computer
Dedicated footswitch and foot controller input for external remote control
2-port powered multi-TT USB hub for connecting additional controllers
"Planet Earth" switching power supply for maximum flexibility (100 - 240 V ) and low power consumption for energy saving
3-Year Warranty Program**
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

Behringer X-Touch Compact

Behringer X-Touch Mini

Universal Pocket Remote Control for DAWs, Instruments, Effects and Lighting applications
Features Mackie Control* mode for seamless integration with every compatible music production software
Long-wearing 60-mm master fader
Dual-Layer mode for quick change between DAW and instrument control
Pre-configured control elements for instant operation out of the box
User-friendly editor application for in-depth configuration downloadable free of charge from www.behringer.com
8 rotary controls with LED-collars for on-the-fly adjustments of your favourite parameters
16 dedicated illuminated buttons (including transport control) for direct access of key functions
Built-in USB/MIDI interface for direct connection to Mac* or PC computers - no drivers required
Ultra-compact design for easy cascading and add-on for other X-Touch models
Immediate access to 2 layers of 25 control elements
USB bus-powered, no power adapter required
Class-compliant with Mac* and PC computers
3-Year Warranty Program**
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

Behringer X-Touch Mini

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