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EKS OTUS Features

The Next Generation Digital DJ Controller

EKS Otus’ stylish physical appearance, clever design and the solid touch and feel will make any professional DJ feel at home from the very first encounter. The sturdy aluminum frame is built to withstand the physical abuse of DJ’ing and the hazards of travel. The heart of Otus is its illuminated, high resolution 7.5” jog wheel with sensitivity adjustments. Otus has been designed to fit firmly in the place, or on top of standard DJ turntables, with vibrations substantially reduced due to its unique sharp cloves (feet). All of the controls onboard the Otus are of the highest professional standards and are illuminated by LED indicators for maximum usability in a club environment.

Spirit

Independent by spirit, Otus gives DJs the freedom to work with software combinations of choice. It feels at home next to a mixer, external soundcard or another controller, but can also replace them all if needed. The advanced MIDI mapper & Asio software makes creating different setups a breeze. Attributes

Otus offers a wide range of controls enabling the user full control – no mouse or keyboard needed. The placement of each control has been optimized for usability and for show factor. All of the key functions are placed closest to the DJ, while effect orientated controls are placed further away. This allows the club audience a better view of the DJ tweaking knobs. The Future Proof Ideology of the control layout allows the use of future software features. Assignable buttons, knobs, push-and-rotate selectors and capacitive touchpad enable advanced creative freedom, while the relative touch sensitive slider allows very accurate pitch adjustments. To top it off, all of the controls can be virtually doubled via a color indicated layer selection switch or shift button. The second layer, indicated by LED color changes, offers the option to control two virtual decks with one Otus or even other software like MIDI controllable VJ programs. A professional level audio/headphone output allows direct connectivity to a DJ system or the possibility for headphone preview.

Key features:

Functional design: The placement of each control has been optimized for usability and for show factor. Future Proof Control Layout: 10 control knobs, 17 low travel buttons and 6 touch sensitive buttons High resolution 7.5” jog wheel with touch sensitive platter Dual Layer Control Surface: Operate two virtual decks with just one controller 80mm Touch Sensitive Pitch Ribbon with coarse and fine pitch settings Integrated soundcard with dual outputs and a headphone jack Touchpad for mouse or X/Y effects control Four selector jog-wheels: Each corner of Otus features an assignable jog wheel controller LED Illumination: All controls are backlit by colour changing LED's Pointed feet for minimal surface contact: Fits on top of CDJ-1000's and most turntables.

Compatibility

- ASIO
- Core Audio
- Compatible with any software that supports MIDI learn
- USB2.0/USB1.1
- Win/OSx/Linux

Controls

- High resolution 7.5" wheel with touch sense (position/speed LED indicated)
- 4 jog dial type controls with switch
- 17 low travel buttons
- 6 touch buttons
- 10 assignable control knobs
- Built-in touchpad/assignable X/Y control surface for mouse or effect control
- 80mm touch sensitive pitch slider, with position LEDs
- All controls LED backlit

Audio interface

- Integrated 24-bit 6ch audio interface
- 16bit/24bit, 44.1kHz/48kHz
- Frequency response 4Hz-24kHz
- Burr-Brown I2S DAC
- 2,5V RMS (7Vpp)

Connectors

- Integrated 24-bit 6ch audio interface
- 16bit/24bit, 44.1kHz/48kHz
- Frequency response 4Hz-24kHz
- Burr-Brown I2S DAC
- 2,5V RMS (7Vpp)

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