The Hornberg HB1 MIDI Breath Station - Wind Controllerlets you add natural expression to your live or studio performances by enabling breath-generated MIDI control of electronic musical instruments or peripheral devices equipped with a MIDI or USB-MIDI interface.

The hb1 comes with a wooden mouthpiece that can be comfortably positioned in front of your mouth using the included Neck Set. It also features a precision sensor, a MIDI-merger function, an integrated MIDI interface, and many innovative parameters, which together provide you with powerful tools to add critical nuances and details to your basic keyboard tracks.

The "dynamic attack" parameter gives you sensitive sound control, even in the subtlest pianissimo, while the adjustable "release" allows for breathing in without a gap in the sound. "Multi" mode lets you use up to four hb1 presets simultaneously and control up to four MIDI CCs streams independently.

The hb1 can be used with or without a computer. It is carefully handcrafted in Germany with a focus on sustainability and durability.

Breath-Generated MIDI Control    For Live and Studio Performances    Wooden Mouthpiece with Precision Sensor    Attack/Release Parameters    MIDI-Merger Function    Multi Mode for 4x Simultaneous Presets    Integrated MIDI Interface    Includes Neck Set    Works with a Computer or Standalone    Handcrafted in Germany

• For breath-generated MIDI control of every electronic musical instrument or peripheral device equipped with a MIDI or USB-MIDI interface
• Wooden mouthpiece with built-in precision sensor
• Includes a Neck Set, which enables the mouthpiece to be set in a fixed position in front of the mouth
• MIDI-merger function
• Attack, Boost Attack, Release, and Boost Release parameters allow you to achieve precise, sensitive live and studio performances
• Setting options include real-time data reduction, inversion and limitation of the signal, drive, and offset 
• Multi Mode for using up to four hb1 presets simultaneously and controlling up to four MIDI CCs streams independently
• Breath data is displayed constantly on the breath-value display
• Each parameter can be saved in 25 presets
• Can be used with or without a computer
• Neck Set is made from a flexible but robust metal tube, which can be easily shaped 
• Stainless-steel tube with an infinitely adjustable air intake valve
• Robust construction
• Control unit and pressure-sensor unit made of stainless steel and wood from the wild service tree
• Mouthpiece made of wood from the wild service tree – minimizes salivation and has antibacterial/anti-fungal qualities
• Handcrafted in Germany

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does it come in different colors? Or just black? Thanks!

A: The Vortex Wireless 2 is only available in black at this time.

Q: 2. Does this midi come with the bag/ soft case on the image?

A: Bag /soft case not included.

Q: 3. Can this be used as an extension to another keyboard?

A: The Nectar SE49 is a MIDI controller, so it could be sent digital information from another MIDI-enabled keyboard and act as an extension of that keyboard.

Q: 4. Is this unit comparable to the Korg MC-1?

A: The nanoKontrol Studio offers similar functionality to the encoders on the MC-1, however is tailored more toward DAW program control with transport control and dedicated mute, solo and record arm buttons.

Q: 5. Can the knobs control gain on a mixpre 10?

A: Yes, but the MixPre must have the required firmware update. The Sound Devices v3.00 firmware update for the MixPre-3, -3M, -6, -6M, -10M, and -10T provides support for third-party USB control surfaces such as the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio and nanoKONTROL2, Akai MIDImix, and Novation Launch Control XL. This update enables connection of these control surfaces to the MixPre to control trim (gain), faders, pan, low cut, reverb, record, stop, and more.

Q: 6. CAN I USE HEADPHONES WITH IT?

A: No, this is a controller only and there are no sounds in it to hear. You will monitor audio via your device's headphone output (computer/iPad).

Q: 7. Is this compatible with Davinci Resolve's Fairlight page?

A: Yes, the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio Mobile MIDI Controller is compatible for use with Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve software on the Fairlight page.

Q: 8. Could I connect this keyboard to another keyboard as a keyboard extension, without connection to a computer or laptop?

A: No. This keyboard requires a usb midi connection and software to function.

Q: 9. How can I install it in Pro Tools 10?

A: The unit is compatible with any software that supports MIDI input. This would include ProTools software.

Q: 10. Do the knobs stop or can they rotate continuously?

A: The knobs on the Korg nanoKONTROL Studio Mobile MIDI Controller have a defined value of 0-127 MIDI Control Change, they do not endlessly rotate.