1 Overview
The UNI MIDI Breath Controller is a breath-to-MIDI converter for use with any MIDI device
accepting CC data though a USB port or traditional DIN connector. It has a built-in pressure
sensor and generates continuous MIDI data corresponding to the amount of breath pressure
applied to it. The UNI MIDI Breath Controller can be programmed to send any CC, Pitch
Bend or Aftertouch message on any MIDI channel, including but not limited to:
CC1
Modulation wheel
CC2
Breath control
CC7
Volume
CC11 Expression
Another unique feature of the UNI MIDI Breath Controller is its ability to add a variable
amount of curvature to the response of the applied pressure. In other words it is possible
to reshape the response from breath pressure to MIDI CC to your liking. This allows imple-
menting a nonlinear response, by adding greater response at one end of the breath range
compared to the other. You can therefore optimize the sensitivity to your own style of play-
ing.
The UNI MIDI Breath Controller comes with default factory settings but can be recon-
figured by using the Configuration Utility, which runs on Windows or Mac computers and
can store settings in the device non-volatile memory, allowing them to be retained for stan-
dalone use with a keyboard/synthesizer. The factory default settings are CC2 (Breath Con-
trol) on MIDI channel 1, with linear sensitivity and maximum input/output ranges. The
UNI MIDI Breath Controller sends identical MIDI data on both cables (USB and DIN) but
it is powered exclusively through the USB connector and has no internal batteries. This
means that when using the DIN connector only (for example standalone use with a key-
board/synthesizer), the device still needs to be powered through the USB connector. Power
can be supplied by a universal USB charger, which is not included in the package. The UNI
MIDI Breath Controller is delivered with silicone tubing and a flexible headset with inte-
grated mouthpiece/adjustable bleed valve.
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System requirements
The UNI MIDI Breath Controller does not require installation of drivers or software. It will
work straight out of the box with both Windows (XP or later) and Mac OS (10.5 or later).
If you need to change the default settings (for example the MIDI CC), you can optionally
download the free Configuration Utility from our website.
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