Overview
The Element-Bt features 12 programmable buttons, with an additional 2 buttons for SHIFT/ALT functions. It also has a display to label all the programmable controls, and has a compact desk footprint of 11cm x 20cm. Similarly, the Element-Kb has 12 programmable knobs, 2 additional buttons for SHIFT/ALT, and a display to label all controls. Its desk footprint is also 11cm x 20cm.
The Element-Mf offers 12 programmable buttons, a trackerball that can double as a jog/shuffle control, and 2 additional buttons for SHIFT/ALT. It also has standard transport controls and 2 displays to label controls and display timecode/frame count. Its desk footprint is slightly larger at 22cm x 20cm. The Element panels are designed to be intuitive, with clearly labelled controls and customizable layouts when used with Tangents Hub service. They also have a sleek, durable design and are cost-effective. Despite their compact size, they offer full-sized controls and no compromise on ergonomics, features, or control size.
Included in box
1x Tangent Devices: Element-Bt Control Panel
1x Tangent Devices: Element-Kb Control Panel
1x Tangent Devices: Element-Tk Control Panel
1x Tangent Devices: Element-Mf Control Panel
About the Tangent Control Panels
With today’s multi-purposing work stations, where desk space is at a premium, having a fully featured panel that is compact, fully featured and stylish enough to match its surroundings is a must. But, you’d expect that having a compact design means having to compromise ergonomics, features and control size. With the Element range, there is no compromise!
Despite their small desk foot print, each Element offers full size controls which are ergonomically laid out, and best of all, there’s lots of them!
4 panels in set
element-Tk: Trackerball
element-Mf: Multifunction
element-Kb: Knob
element-Bt: Button
Modular design
User can pick and choose the panels they want.
Expand set as required.
Layout configurable to suit handedness, desk space and other equipment.
More than one of each panel type may be added to layout.
Low profile: (all panels)
1.5cm (0.6”) front height.
4.5cm (1.8”) rear height, 8.0cm (3.1”) including display
All new trackerball design
High resolution.
Long life.
Optical laser pickup.
Third axis “ring” with smooth bearing.
4.6cm diameter ball, retaining ring for ball.
Ball can be removed for cleaning.
All new knob design
High resolution.
Long life.
Optical pickup.
Built in “press to reset”.
Small desk footprint
Only 20cm (7.9”) deep.
Every programmable control labelled
Soft label on high contrast, high resolution, OLED display.
Provides value / feedback where appropriate
USB for communication and power
USB plug-and play (HID device
therefore no drivers required).
USB powered (no need for
external power supply).
Single USB cable to each panel.
A set of 4 panels provides the following controls
24 x programmable buttons.
12 x programmable knobs.
4 x programmable trackerballs.
Standard transport controls.
8 x additional buttons for SHIFT / ALT etc.
Element-Bt :
12 x Programmable buttons.
2 x Additional buttons for SHIFT/ALT etc.
1 x Display to soft label all programmable controls.
Desk footprint: 11cm x 20cm (4.3″ x 7.9″)
Element-Kb:
12 x programmable knobs
2 x Additional buttons for SHIFT/ALT
1 x Display to soft label all programmable controls
Desk footprint 11cm x 20cm (4.3″ x 7.9″)
Element-Kb
3 x P:rogrammable trackerballs
Individual resest buttons for ball and ring
2 x additional buttons for SHIFT/ALT etc
1 x Display to soft label all programmable controls
Desk footprint 33cm x 20cm (12.9″ x 7.9″)
Element-Mf:
12 Programmable buttons
1 x Trackerball (can double as jog/shuffle)
2 x Additional buttons for SHIFT/ALT etc
Standard transport controls
2 x Displays to soft label all programmable controls and display timecode/frame count etc
Desk footprint 22cm x 20cm (8.6″ x 7.9″
Intuitive
When it comes to having lots of controls, one of the problems can be “just what does each control do?” This isn’t the case with Element; every programmable control is clearly labelled, so if the function of the control changes, so does its display label – no more having to refer back to reference notes or on screen help. When Element panels are used with Tangent’s Hub service* you can even customise the layout of the controls, making the panels even more intuitive.
Function and Style
Apart from the size, the first thing you will notice about Element is the stylish, ultra slim design. Quality comes in the form of a solid aluminium, precision laser cut case. But it doesn’t end there; all the internal components have been carefully chosen for reliability. All rotary controls and trackerballs have optical pickups, which means they are long-life and high precision.The buttons are ultra-reliable with a positive tactile response. The displays are crisp, high-contrast, high-resolution, easy to read, white OLEDs. When put side by side the panels magnetically lock together, keeping the layout neatly aligned.
Cost Effective
You would have thought that all this comes with a high price tag – not so with Element! Each Element is competitively priced, and because it’s modular in design you can pick and choose which components you need, targeting your funds where they’re needed most. And if your budget allows it, you can even add more of the same panel type to build your ultimate control surface.
Small Desk Footprint
Only 20cm (7.9″) deep
Low Profile
1.5cm (0.6″) front height. 4.5cm (1.8″) rear height 8.0cm (3.1″) including display
Every Programmable Control Labelled
Soft label on hight contrast , high resolution OLED display
All New Knob Design
High resolution
Long liife
Optical pickup
Built in ‘press to reset’
USB For Communication And Power
USB plug-and play (HID device therefore no drives required)
USB powered (no need for an external power supply)
Single USB cable to each panel
Slim
Ultra-slim all metal construction
