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Encore Electronics SlideMate

DesktopDigital

Back in 2001, this desktop MIDI controller arrived as a game-changer for hands-on tweaking of vintage synths, especially those finicky Roland classics like the Juno-106 or JX-8P that begged for real faders over lost PG programmers.

It's a digital powerhouse with 8 rugged 60mm steel faders across 15 banks, giving you 120 programmable controllers total—each assignable to MIDI CC, NRPN, RPN, or even custom 55-byte SysEx messages for deep parameter control. Full MIDI In/Out/Thru via 5-pin DIN keeps it compatible with any gear, while built-in merger, scene/panic buttons, programmable delay, and double-resolution faders ensure smooth, precise automation that records right into your sequences. Non-volatile memory and scribble strip displays make bank switching intuitive, all in a tough, compact steel chassis perfect for studio desks.

Vintage synth enthusiasts still swear by it for breathing life into old Roland racks or software like ReBirth, praising the build quality and SysEx flexibility, though some note the editor software feels dated today. If faders are your vibe over knobs, it's a reliable workhorse for universal MIDI mastery.

Released

2001

Status

Discontinued

Synthesizer
Format
Desktop
Type
-
Internal Battery
No
Voice
A/D
Digital
Polyphony
-
Oscillators
-
Oscillator Type
-
Filter
No
Envelopes
-
LFO
-
Effects
No
Expression
Aftertouch
No
Velocity
No
MPE
No
Additional
8 faders, 15 banks (120 programmable controllers total), programmable sysex messages (55 byte), scribble strip support, drag and drop knob definitions
Software
-
I/O
Audio In
-
Audio Out
-
Headphone
-
MIDI
In, Out, Thru
MIDI Type
DIN (5-pin)
Ports
-
Wi-Fi
No
Workflow
Arpeggiator
No
Sequencer
No
Mod Matrix
No
Memory
-
Measurements
Dimensions
-
Weight
-
Last updated Feb 26, 2026