Cortex introducing 4 new CD/MP3 players

Cortex is showing us four new products at the MusikMesse 2007 here in Frankfurt. CTRL-R1 and CTRL-R3 are single CD players with MP3 compatibility. dMIX-300 and dMIX-600 are double CD players with incorporated iPOD docks.

CTRL-R1 features:
* Full CBR and VBR MP3 Compatibility with the following features:
o iTunes Playlist Compatibility
o Library Cataloging
* Multiple Search Options
* Song Info
* File Explorer Mode
* Cue Point Management
* Cortex Manager Software for Database Management
* Dual USB Ports
* USB Link for storage device sharing
* Storage Device Selection with External CD Drive Option and Mass Storage device support
* Keyboard Connection for quick search and easy navigation
* Dual 80 character text-only dot matrix displays for playback information
* 4 function buttons for assigning new feature additions via firmware update to the unit.
* Jog Wheel with Jog Mode Select
* Single/continuous play modes
* Shuffle mode for unattended playback
* Two time display modes
* Frame accurate search
* Pitch control with range of +/- 24%
* Pitch Bend Buttons
* Slim Design with attractive rubber grips

CTRL-R3 features:
* Full CBR and VBR MP3 Compatibility with the following features:
o iTunes Playlist Compatibility
o On the fly Playlist creation
o Multiple Search Options
o Song Info
o File Explorer Mode
o Cue Point Management
o Cortex Manager Software for Database Management
* Storage Device Selection with External CD Drive Option
* Dual 80 character text-only dot matrix displays for playback information
* Touch Sensitive Jog Wheel with Jog Mode Select
* Single/continuous play modes
* Shuffle mode for unattended playback
* Two time display modes
* Frame accurate search
* Pitch control with range of +/- 24%
* Pitch bend Buttons
* Independent adjustment of Key and Master Tempo
* Instant-Start and Cue with preview
* Seamless Loop with Edit and Reloop
* Dual “Hot Cues”
* Three Effects (Filter, Flange, Reverb) plus Scratch, with Full Parameter Adjustment and Wet/Dry Control
* Slim Design with attractive rubber grips

dMIX-300 features:
* iPod Dock Capability
* Full CBR and VBR MP3 Compatibility with the following features-
o iTunes Playlist Compatibility
o Library Cataloging
o Multiple Search Options
o Song Info
o File Explorer Mode
o Cue Point Management
o Cortex Manager Software for Database Management
* USB Link for storage device sharing
* Storage Device Selection with External CD Drive Option
* Keyboard Connection for search and navigation
* Dual 80 character text-only dot matrix displays for playback information
* Dual Jog Wheels with Jog Mode Select
* Single/continuous play modes
* Shuffle mode for unattended playback
* Two time display modes
* Frame accurate search
* Pitch control with range of +/- 24%
* Pitch Bend Buttons

dMIX-600 features:
* iPod Dock Capability
* Full CBR and VBR MP3 Compatibility with the following features-
o iTunes Playlist Compatibility
o Library Cataloging
o On-the-fly Playlist Creation and Editing
o Full Search
o Song Info
o File Explorer Mode
o Cue Point Management
o Storage Device Selection
* USB Link for storage device sharing
* Storage Device Selection with External CD Drive Option
* Keyboard Connection for search and navigation
* Dual Touch Sensitive Jog Wheel with Jog Mode Select
* Dual 80 character text-only dot matrix displays for playback information
* Instant Start and Cue with preview
* Dual “Hot Cues”
* Three Effects (Filter, Flanger, Reverb) plus Scratch
* Single/continuous play modes
* Shuffle mode for unattended playback
* Dual Mode Jog Wheel for search or pitch bend
* Pitch bend via Jog wheel or buttons
* Pitch control with range of +/- 24%

Both mixer section Features:
* 3-band EQ w/ Gain Control
* Red “Fluid” diffused VU meters
* Cue Fader
* Master/Cue select switch for headphone preview
* 1/4″ headphone output
* 1/4″ mic input with 2 band EQ
* 45mm Rail Glide Crossfader with selectable cross fader curve
* Auxiliary Inputs for Phono or Line devices
* Dual ground screws for easy connectivity
* Balanced XLR Master Output
* RCA outputs for Master, Booth and Record

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