Designed and built in Freiburg, Germany
FrenschPress
5.0 4 reviewsA MIDI and network controller for professional event technology. One large encoder, three rugged keys, no drivers, no fiddling.
249,00 € - incl. VAT
incl. 19% VAT · plus shipping costs · Delivery time: 3–5 business days
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Description
FrenschPress
FrenschPress is a MIDI and network controller for professional event technology. Use it to trigger cues in QLab, drive sequences on a grandMA3 or run a hybrid AV setup with Companion.
The compact housing holds a responsive central encoder, three pleasantly tactile, rugged buttons, MIDI and network.
You configure every function in the built-in web interface when you need to, without extra software or drivers. It works with any operating system and with any software or hardware that understands MIDI, OSC and the like. It also works as a Bitfocus Companion surface.
Why this controller:
Because we use it ourselves. For touring and live events we wanted a tool with clear haptic feedback that we could rely on: no tiny wobbly buttons, no extra software, no keyboard emulation and no fiddling. A controller for our everyday work.
The FrenschPress can’t do everything, but it does exactly what you need at FOH.
Features
- Two USB-C portsControl two hosts in parallel, e.g. main and backup machine.
- Network (RJ45)rtpMIDI, OSC, sACN, ArtNet, TCP and HTTP.
- 32 mm encoderLarge, responsive, with clear detents.
- Three mechanical keysTactile, rugged, RGB-backlit.
- Aluminium housingMatte black, with a TPU bumper frame.
- Plug & playShows up as a standard MIDI device. Plug in and go, no driver needed.
- Web interfaceConfigure every function in the browser, no extra software.
- Companion & Stream DeckWorks as a Companion surface, Stream Deck directly via USB.
Operating modes
- QLab ModeNo configuration: MIDI Show Control over USB or OSC over the network.
- Custom ModeMap anything to MIDI, OSC, TCP, HTTP, ArtNet and sACN. Expandable library with plugins for hardware and software.
- Companion ModeA surface in Companion: button and rotary actions, LEDs and feedback. Needs a Bitfocus Companion host.
Compatible with
- Any software or hardware that understands MIDI, OSC, sACN, ArtNet and more.
- Works over the network without a computer, e.g. directly with a grandMA3 console.
- macOS, Windows and Linux, no drivers needed.
What’s included
- FrenschPress
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- A sturdy EVA hard-shell case for your gear bag
- A light sense of superiority
Additional information
| Weight | 0,3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 115 × 80 × 38 mm |
| Operating voltage | 5V (USB) |
| Connectivity | 2x USB-C, RJ45, WiFi |
| Protocols | MIDI (Note,CC,Sysex,MSC) |
Product safety
Manufacturer information
FrenschConnection GmbH
Helligestrasse 4A
79100 Freiburg
Tel: 64192712 167)0( 94+
Mail: hello [at] frenschpress [dot] de
Handelsregister: Amtsgericht Freiburg
Handelsregisternummer: HRB 733181
Umsatzsteuer-ID: DE 455236553
WEEE-Reg.-Nr. DE 44537505
Product safety documents
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5.0 of 5 · 4 reviews
Wir nutzen die Frenschpress zur Steuerung von QLAB auf 3 Bühnen und sind mit der Zuverlässigkeit der Geräte sehr zufrieden. Auch die Pflege von Features ist wunderbar. Für uns ist die RTP-Midi Unterstützung perfekt, da wir so die Frenschpress in unsere vorhandene iConnectivity Midi-Umgebung nahtlos integrieren können.
Ich benutze die Frenschpress als einfache QLab Steuerung um meine Shows kontrolliert, mit echten Knöpfen, zu steuern. Simultan schickt die Frenschpress Timecode und OSC zu meinem Licht- und Tonpult. Das ist auf Tour ein echter Gamechanger! Ich kann mir dank der Frenschpress das AudioInterface als TC-Clock und den Router sparen. Ein kleines Gerät, welches mittlerweile so viel kann und so einfach im Setup ist. Das Schweizer-Taschenmesser im modernen Showcontrol !
It's so easy to use and the support is amazingly fast. The only thing is that it was not easy to find this device on the internet. More people should know about it!
Ist als Fernbedienung für unsere drei Hauptprogramme programmiert: Ableton Live und QLab via USB-MIDI und Pandoras Box via Netzwerk. Durch Drücken und Drehen des Encoders kann zwischen den Programmen gewechselt werden. Zusätzlich haben wir ein RGB-Feedback, das anzeigt, in welchem Zustand sich das Gerät gerade befindet. Super!
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