PBF4
Velocity sensitive
Pressure sensitiveSKU: GRID3-PBF4-LM
Versatile mix of control elements; from subtle adjustments to quick motion, PBF4 got it all.
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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From subtle adjustments to expressive performances, this versatile combination of control elements definitely won’t disappoint you. Includes metal shaft faders with medium resistance, smooth-turning metal shaft knobs and Gateron hall effect key switches. Control your most used parameters, like expression, modulation and volume with the PBF4 Grid. Equipped with customisable multicolored LED lights to enable labelling in dark environments. Facilitate differentiating each potmeter by changing the color of each indicator LED, adjusting brightness levels individually or adding pulsing animations. All configurable in the Grid Editor.
In-depth configurability
The Grid Editor enables a highly-customizable controlling solution through in-depth programmability in LUA code.
Multi-platform support
Compatible with Mac OS, Windows, Linux operating systems and mobile platforms. Grid supports USB native control options like MIDI, HID keyboard, mouse and game control.
High-quality, single turn potentiometers
Audio-grade, linear metal shaft faders (30mm long)
Gateron Hall effect key switches with MX-style shaft
Innovative magnetic interface for modular connection in any direction with other Grid controllers
High speed USB-C connection
250mA power draw
RGB LED indicator for each control element
Utility side button for page changes
Robust build with injection moulded base and sturdy front panel
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Amazing stuff and really compact and nice to use!: 2.67 out of 5 stars
Amazing stuff and really compact and nice to use!
Its really nice to handle and really compact and smart. i can took it everywhere.
Overall rating: 4 out of 5
Ease of use: 3 out of 5
Build quality: 1 out of 5
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Actually transformative to my workflow: 4.67 out of 5 stars
Actually transformative to my workflow
I've always been annoyed by the layouts of general midi controllers. So often it's just some amount of knobs and faders in some uninspired layout that doesn't match what I had in mind, so memorizing what each knob does is a hard chore. There's of course still some "grid of knobs"-thing going on with some of these controllers, but being able to connect and arrange them as needed is still absolutely awesome. I've created my own little synth layout with a few controllers and it's the first time playing a software synth that felt just like playing with a dedicated hardware synth. Love it.
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 5 out of 5
Build quality: 4 out of 5
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Amazing!!!: 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!!
So easy, plug it in and it just works!!! Excellent build quality, very rugged!
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 5 out of 5
Build quality: 5 out of 5
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Wow...my first two Grid modules and I am already hooked!: 4.67 out of 5 stars
Wow...my first two Grid modules and I am already hooked!
Nine days ago I ordered a PBF4 and a PO16. Because the package was coming from another continent I assumed it would take at least a few days to arrive, so I decided to read as much of the online manual as I could while waiting for the modules to arrive. I managed to get through the entire "Getting Started" section, as well as a few of the more advanced sections I was particularly interested in. I was a bit puzzled at first, and needed to read some sections a few times before I understood what was going on. For example, learning the coding for the Local Init section took a bit of thinking, but once I got the hang of that everything started to fall into place. I felt ready to start! When I saw that the package was out for delivery earlier today, I wondered whether the week I spent learning the material in the manual would be worth it, or if I would run into the usual beginner troubles when learning anything new. I am happy to announce that everything works perfectly so far, exactly as described in the manual. I started with the default MIDI settings, right out of the box, no Editor needed...it worked perfectly, and was able to control, for example, all parameters in my VCV Rack patches. Having seen how easy that was, I tried some simple programming, such as changing a button mode, adding different LED colours, etc. All worked as advertised! Now on to some more in-depth uses...very exciting!
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 4 out of 5
Build quality: 5 out of 5
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Versatile Controller: 4.33 out of 5 stars
Versatile Controller
Seamless integration with my 1010 music set up.
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 4 out of 5
Build quality: 4 out of 5
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Great stuff!: 4.33 out of 5 stars
Great stuff!
I've had it for a while now, and I'm still using it! Hence, I am a satisfied user :) I have a few PBF4, PO16 and BU16, and all have good response and fit to the hand. With the older pieces I felt that the bottom cover was not very good quality. I dropped it once and it cracked right away. But the new pieces purchased later had noticeably better material, so they have improved on that. I struggled with the Grid Editor for a while, but et the end figured it out, and I'm thrilled with how I can set any parameter I want, even the LED blinking and the color I want. I had a couple of times at the gig that the connectivity of the modules to each other went wrong, but luckily it didn't have much effect, and they always connected together in a split second. I have now 6 moduls, and probably will buy more :)))
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 4 out of 5
Build quality: 4 out of 5
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Solid.: 5 out of 5 stars
Solid.
firm and solid. I'm using this with logic pro when making orchestra music. I'm worried about slider's travel length, but no problem. very good. must buy!
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 5 out of 5
Build quality: 5 out of 5
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Lovely Diddy Midi Controller: 5 out of 5 stars
Lovely Diddy Midi Controller
Very happy with my Grid controller, easy to setup and works well with my bluebox👍
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 5 out of 5
Build quality: 5 out of 5
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GREAT!!!!: 5 out of 5 stars
GREAT!!!!
Great building and great software to use with many configurations
Overall rating: 5 out of 5
Ease of use: 5 out of 5
Build quality: 5 out of 5
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total flexibility: 5 out of 5 stars
total flexibility
I'm astonished by the flexibility of this device! This little thing changed sped up my workflow by a ton.
Overall rating: 5 out of 5