Cortex HDC3000 Digital Music Controller

The Cortex HDC3000 Digital Music Controller uses a database management system that allows the user to search through a massive library of music within seconds, by artist, title, genre, album or even by string. This unit also allows users to find their top 100 most played tracks, the last 100 played, or what tracks were recently added to the storage device.

 Front Detail

Users can create databases via the HDC unit or the PC application and quickly manage those database files at a gig, or on a home computer. Search Options The cataloging system gives you several browsing options, including Search by Artist, Song, Title, Album, and Genre. This system allows users to search the same way they would using an iPod* or similar portable music player.

 Rear Detail

Users can search by a certain word or phrase to find tracks on their storage device, even if they're unsure of the name. When the user inputs a keyword, it will search all Artists, Titles, Albums, and Genres, and show all matches to that keyword. The user can then select from that list.  The playlist editor allows users to save, load, and edit playlists. Users can even cascade music between each side of the controller.

The backlit graphical LCD playback screens display info on any track in the catalog, showing everything from the essentials such as artist, track title, pitch, time elapsed/remaining to detailed information including file format (MP3 or WAV), genre, and track length. Additionally, the HDC-3000 offers a waveform view.

The Cortex HDC3000 Digital Music Controller is able to play audio CDs with any compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.  Play back user-created CD-Rs or DVD-Rs loaded with MP3 or WAV music files using a compatible USB CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Take a client's request from his iPod or USB memory flash drive, plug it in, and play it right away without having to reboot the unit. With two USB ports (and support for up to 4 devices when using a USB hub), this unit allows users to connect and recognize multiple storage devices to access a variety of separate music databases simultaneously.

The Cortex HDC3000 Digital Music Controller allows users to browse through files and directories as if they were using a computer, showing them the directory structure and file names exactly as they exist on the storage device. DJs with their own organizational system can navigate it quicker than using the database. Quickly find that hot new track in a massive library of music with just a few taps of a USB-compatible keyboard.

The HDC3000 can play all your MP3's; CBR or VBR at any bitrate up to 320kbps, and supports multiple languages including English, French, and Spanish.  Cue points can be set like a normal CD player, so that the DJ can return to a certain time in the track just by pressing a button. Cue points may also be saved permanently to the connected storage device, allowing them to load automatically with a track. Also, the unit allows for 4 hot cue points per side, which can also be stored to the connected mass storage device.

Samples can be set and stored in any of 4 banks with the simple touch of a button. Samples can be trimmed and edited with the graphical user interface, and the samples pitch can be altered.  Up to 4 loops can be programmed with a loop-editing feature. Unlike a traditional CD player, the loops can be edited easily using the HDC-3000's graphical user interface, which allows the loop to be trimmed until it sounds perfect. Loops can be saved to the connected storage device, so that they can be recalled each time you load that particular track.

The DSP Effects module gives the users a choice of 12 effects (including Filter, Flanger, Echo, Delay, Auto-Pan and more) plus, truly comprehensive parameter setting capabilities. Each parameter can be edited in real time offering a greater ability to modify the sound while still preserving the preset simplicity.

Every Cortex HDC unit features exclusive protection from accidental shutdown while playing, securing your precious digital files from sudden corruption and preserving your performance. To turn the unit off, simply press and hold the power button for more than 2 seconds.

Cortex HDC3000 Digital Music Controller Specifications:
-Type of Unit  Streaming Digital Audio Controller
-Format Compatibility  MP3, WAV, CD-Audio
-MP3 Format  8 kbps ~ 320 kbps, CBR/VBR, 44.1 kHz
-WAV format  44.1 kHz, 16 bit stereo
-Instant Start  <0.1 second
-Pitch Ranges  4, 8, 16, 24%
-Pitch Increment  0.05% at 4 and 8% 0.1% at 16 and 24%
-Power  AC 100~240V, 50/60 Hz
-Power Consumption  18 watts
-Operating Environment Humidity  5-85%
-Dimensions 19 x 5.2 x 3.6 inches 482 x 132 x 91mm
-Power Supply  USA 110v 059-370-R VDE (Europe) 059-371-R UK 059-372-R JIS (Japan) 059-373
-Audio Output  4 Channel (2x2)
-Output Level  1.8 V RMS (1 kHz, 0dB)
-Output Connectors  Unbalanced RCA Type
-Frequency response  20 Hz - 22 kHz
-S/N Ratio 90dB
-Total Harmonic Distortion  <0.05%
-Connector type  USB Type A
-USB protocol support  1.0, 1.1 (Full Speed) and 2.0 (Hi-Speed)
-Number of ports  5
-Maximum number of connected devices (via USB hub, sold separately)  4 (Plus Keyboard)
-File System Support  FAT32, NTFS (read only), HFS+, CDFS, UDFS

*Due to Apple limitations, the iPod iTouch, iPhone & Mac formatted Classics are not compatible with Cortex products.