ESI have announced the release of Xjam, a portable bus-powered MIDI performance controller housed in a solid aluminium chassis.
ESI Xjam features 16 RGB backlit pads with polyphonic aftertouch, capable of sending MIDI CC, Program Change or MMC messages. Six endless encoders are present, which are able to send pitch, Program Change or aftertouch in addition to MIDI CC messages. Dedicated editor software is provided to allow users to configure the device to their exact requirements, and there are 48 user-programmable scenes that can be stored and recalled instantly.
