The Pedal Controller accepts an
expression pedal (such as the Yamaha FC7 or Roland EV-5 or any
potentiometer connected to a 1/4" stereo phone plug) as an input and
generates
continuous MIDI data based on its position. The Pedal Controller may be inserted inline at
any point in the MIDI data stream, allowing you to send continuous controller information
to any device in your MIDI setup.
The Pedal Controller can be
programmed to send:
The Pedal Controller has a
MIDI Echo parameter
that is selectable on/off.
The Pedal Controller
accurately tracks
the position of the pedal or potentiometer connected to it. Small
fluctuations are eliminated when the pedal is in a stationary position
and no extraneous messages are sent out. When the pedal is moved
slightly, the Pedal Controller will send an update even if its position
has only changed by a single value. Many control wheels or knobs only
update themselves every two or every four values, resulting in coarser
control, and sometimes zipper noise.
Another unique feature of the Pedal Controller
is its ability to add a variable amount of
curvature to the response of the pedal. This
allows you to correct for pedals with nonlinear responses, or to add greater response at
one end of the pedal compared to the other.
The Pedal Controller is programmed by sending
it MIDI
System Exclusive messages (see
FAQs -
Programming). Once programmed, its settings are retained even after power is removed.
The Pedal Controller can be reprogrammed with new settings as often as
needed.
The Pedal Controller is
MIDI-powered, and
requires no batteries or power supply to operate with most products (see
FAQs - Power
for more information). A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the
product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.
Specs:
weight: 4.1 oz.
dimensions: 4-3/16" x 2-3/16" x 1-3/32"
MIDI Solutions Pedal Controller Block Diagram:
