The iO|Control is the ultimate interface and control surface for both mobile recording and home studio use. Backed by Alesis' unmatched reputation in the field of professional studio electronics, the iO|Control allows for up to 12 channels (4 analog and 8 digital) of simultaneous input to your computer via the integrated, low latency FireWire interface.

With quick control over the most common Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) commands, the lightweight but rugged iO|Control gives users a practical and expandable audio I/O with a sleek implementation of the most commonly used control surface features. The unit's jog wheel can be used to shuttle, zoom and enter data, while 6 fully-assignable buttons provide different functions for setting markers, loop points and automation modes. And with 3 layers of 4 360-degree knobs, the io|Control offers immediate control of up to 12 parameters, such as volume, pan and aux sends.

The iO|Control is bus or adapter-powered and comes with award-winning Cubase LE software, to complete a package that gives professionals the ability to handle even the most demanding recording tasks with ease.

Features:

4 Built-In Audio Inputs (2 XLR preamp inputs and 2 balanced ¼” line inputs) for 4 channels of 24Bit/96khz simultaneous audio recording
_Expandable audio inputs for a total of 12 simultaneous channel inputs (ADAT Lightpipe input)
_Custom Jog/Zoom/Data dial for fast and easy DAW control
_l6 fully assignable buttons provide different functions per preset (for setting markers and loop points, setting automation modes and enabling oscillators)
_2 X 16 Character LCD provides instant feedback on knob turns and button presses as well as helping manage knob and button assignments
_Built-In transport control3 layers of 4 - 360º Knobs (for a total of 12 knobs) for fast control over volume, pan, and aux sends
_Mute, Solo and Record-Enable buttons per track
_Template Inserts and overlays provided for all popular DAW programs
_20 recallable presets
_Preview Button to verify knob and button commands before sending them out to a DAW
_FireWire bus power or external adapter power (adapter included)
_Packaged with Cubase LE software
_Works with most Digital Audio Workstation software programs