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MIDI Solutions F8 8-Input MIDI Footswitch Controller.

The MIDI Solutions F8 is essentially eight footswitch controllers in a single rack space unit. It provides eight 1/4" phone jack inputs for footswitches or contact closures which can be used to trigger MIDI events through the single MIDI output. Triggered MIDI events are merged with incoming MIDI messages and sent to the MIDI output of the F8. It can be used to generate virtually any type of MIDI message. The F8 can also be used to perform additional functions such as Transpose, Channelize, and Tempo Tap.A common application for the Footswitch Controller is to remotely Start and Stop an external sequencer or drum machine. Check the operating instructions of the sequencer or drum machine to determine which MIDI messages it needs to receive in order to start and stop; some devices simply require the MIDI Start and Stop messages - in this case you can program the Footswitch Controller to toggle between sending these messages with each tap of the footswitch. Other devices require both MIDI Start/Stop messages and MIDI Clock messages - in this case you will need to use two Footswitch Controllers connected in series (or a single Dual Footswitch Controller, or two inputs of an F8), one programmed in tempo tap mode to send the MIDI Clock messages, and the other programmed to send Start and Stop messages (this setup allows you to tap in the tempo of the song you are about to play before the song is actually started). Or, if the sequencer or drum machine has the capability of responding to MIDI Machine Control messages, you can program a single Footswitch Controller to toggle between MIDI Machine Control Play and Stop messages with each tap of the footswitch (MIDI Machine Control messages are System Exclusive messages).Quite a few MIDI devices other than musical instruments use MIDI Note or Control Change messages to activate their various MIDI functions. For example, some of the Yamaha mixing consoles require a middle C to activate their talkback function. The Footswitch Controller can be programmed to generate a middle C, allowing you to control the mixing console's talkback remotely. Cakewalk's Sonar offers a key binding function that enables users to control many of its functions by sending it a series of two notes. The Footswitch Controller can be programmed to send out two MIDI notes in succession, allowing you to control many of Sonar's functions such as Start/Stop, Record, even CAL program files.The Footswitch Controller has some other useful functions such as Transpose and Channelize. The Transpose function allows you to transpose to any key by depressing the footswitch, playing any note above or below middle C, and then releasing the footswitch. For example to transpose up by a major third depress the footswitch, play E above middle C, and then release the footswitch. After doing this, all notes received by the Footswitch Controller are transposed up by a major third. An alternate method of transposing without releasing the notes. ...details

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MIDI Solutions 2-input MIDI Merger.

An easy-to-use product that requires no programming, the MIDI Solutions Merger merges all messages appearing at either of its 2 inputs to its output.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions R8 8-Output MIDI Controlled Relay Array.

The MIDI Solutions R8 Relay Array provides 8 contact closures which can be programmed to open or close in response to MIDI events. Event types are programmable and include Note, Controller, Program Change, and System Exclusive messages (up to 20 bytes). All settings are retained even after power is removed from the rack mounted unit. Fast-read relays are used for a response time of less than 2ms. Relay contacts are rated at 0.5A. Contacts are made available via connections to the tip and sleeve of 1/4" mono phone jacks. The MIDI Solutions R8 is MIDI powered requiring no batteries or power supply to operate.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions 2-Output Active MIDI Thru Box.

This one-in, 2-out MIDI thru box from MIDI Solutions has active circuitry to clean up any skewing of MIDI data bits that might occur at the input delivering reliable transmission for daisy chains or long cable runs. MIDI-powered with a MIDI indicator LED. 3.8 oz. 4-1/2"W x 2-1/2"H x 1-1/4"D.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Quadra Merge.

An easy-to-use product that requires no programming, the MIDI Solutions Quadra Merge merges all messages appearing at any of its 4 inputs to its output. Requires no batteries or power supply to operate.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Quadra 4-Output MIDI Thru Box.

The one-in 4-out MIDI thru box from MIDI Solutions sends all messages from the input to all 4 outputs. Active circuitry cleans up any skewing of MIDI data bits occurring at the input, ensuring reliable operation in setups that require daisy-chaining or long cable runs. The MIDI Solutions Quadra Thru is MIDI-powered and requires no batteries or power supply. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when powered, and flashes as MIDI data passes through.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Relay.

Provides a contact closure which can be programmed to open or close in response to 4 separate types of MIDI events: Note, Control Change, Program Change, or a System Exclusive event such as MIDI Show Control or Machine Control. A fast reed relay is used for response time of less than 2ms. Relay contact is rated at 500 mA. Connects through 1/4" jack. Relay is programmed via the Processors Programming Tools software and retains settings even after power is removed. The MIDI Solutions relay unit is MIDI powered and includes an indicator LED. 4.3 oz. 4-1/2"W x 2-1/2" x 1-1/4"D.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions MIDI Velocity Converter.

The MIDI Solutions Velocity Converter applies selected velocity curves to incoming MIDI velocity data. Curves may be selected from 40 presets or a user defined curve. Each MIDI channel may be assigned a unique curve, allowing a MIDI controller's velocity sensitivity to be matched to individual sound modules in a MIDI setup. Velocities may also be assigned based on a selected incoming Control Change value. All settings are retained even after power is removed from the unit. The velocity converter is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive messages. Once programmed, its settings are retained even after power is removed.The velocity converter is MIDI-powered and requires no batteries or power supply to operate. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Event Processor Plus.

The MIDI Solutions Event Processor Plus offers all of the functionality of the MIDI Solutions Event Processor, with 32 settings instead of the Event Processor's 10, and 8 variable storage locations instead of the Event Processor's 2. Each of the Event Processor Plus's 32 settings can be programmed with a unique MIDI processing function. By combining these settings the Event Processor Plus becomes an extremely powerful tool capable of processing MIDI events in almost any way imaginable. You can map MIDI events or ranges of MIDI events to other MIDI events, filter MIDI events or ranges of MIDI events, trigger MIDI events, toggle between MIDI events, sequence through MIDI events, scale or crossfade MIDI messages, transpose notes, scale velocities, map to and from System Exclusive, NRPN, Bank Select messages, store incoming values in variables for later use... the Event Processor is like a Swiss army knife of MIDI processing products, an indispensable tool in any MIDI musician's arsenal.The Event Processor Plus works by comparing each incoming MIDI event with each of its 32 settings. When an incoming MIDI event matches a setting, the event is processed according to that setting. By combining different settings for different incoming events, the Event Processor Plus becomes an extremely powerful tool capable of achieving virtually any combination of MIDI-processing functions.Following is a list of the Event Processor Plus's functions, but better yet download the Event Processor Plus Programming Tools software and read the Guide to the Event Processor and Event Processor Plus by Bruce Wahler of Ashby Solutions. The Programming Tools software is free for download, quick to install, and contains lots of examples that demonstrate the many applications of the Event Processor Plus. And the Guide to the Event Processor and Event Processor Plus is a comprehensive guide that makes it easy to understand everything these amazing products are capable of!The Event Processor Plus is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive messages. This is easily done with the Event Processor Plus Programming Tools software. Once programmed, the Event Processor Plus's settings are retained even after power is removed. The Event Processor Plus can be reprogrammed with new settings as often as needed. The Event Processor Plus is MIDI-powered, and requires no batteries or power supply to operate with most products. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Event Processor.

If you need to map, filter, and process MIDI events in specific ways, the MIDI Solutions Event Processor may be exactly the solution you are looking for. The Event Processor offers 10 settings, each of which can be programmed with a unique MIDI processing function (for 32 settings see the Event Processor Plus). By combining these settings the Event Processor becomes an extremely powerful tool capable of processing MIDI events in almost any way imaginable. You can map MIDI events or ranges of MIDI events to other MIDI events, filter MIDI events or ranges of MIDI events, trigger MIDI events, toggle between MIDI events, sequence through MIDI events, scale or crossfade MIDI messages, transpose notes, scale velocities, map to and from System Exclusive, NRPN, Bank Select messages, store incoming values in variables for later use... the Event Processor is like a swiss army knife of MIDI processing products, an indispensable tool in any MIDI musician's arsenal.The Event Processor works by comparing each incoming MIDI event with each of its 10 settings. When an incoming MIDI event matches a setting, the event is processed according to that setting. By combining different settings for different incoming events, the Event Processor becomes an extremely powerful tool capable of achieving a wide range of MIDI-processing functions.Following is a list of the Event Processor's functions, but better yet download the Event Processor Programming Tools software and read the Guide to the Event Processor and Event Processor Plus by Bruce Wahler of Ashby Solutions. The Programming Tools software is free for download, quick to install, and contains lots of examples that demonstrate the many applications of the Event Processor. And the Guide to the Event Processor and Event Processor Plus is a comprehensive guide that makes it easy to understand everything these amazing products are capable of!The Event Processor is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive messages This is easily done with the Event Processor Programming Tools software. Once programmed, the Event Processor's settings are retained even after power is removed. The Event Processor can be reprogrammed with new settings as often as needed. The Event Processor is MIDI-powered, and requires no batteries or power supply to operate with most products. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions T8 8-Output Active MIDI Thru Box.

The MIDI Solutions T8 is an 1-in 8-out MIDI Thru Box. All MIDI messages appearing at the input are sent to all 8 Thru outputs. Active circuitry cleans up any skewing of MIDI data bits that have occurred at the input, ensuring reliable operation in setups that require daisy-chaining or long cable runs. MIDI-powered, it requires no batteries or power supply to operate. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the thru box is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Router.

One-in, 2-out MIDI data router/filter allows selected MIDI messages to be routed to either, both, or neither of its 2 outputs. It can route/filter selected ranges of most MIDI data types, and messages can also be rechannelized to any other MIDI channel. A total of 10 settings are stored in a priority format and it is programmed by sending MIDI System Exclusive messages via Processors Programming Tools software. Settings are retained even after power is removed. The router is MIDI-powered with MIDI indicator LED. 4.0 oz. 4-1/2"W x 2-1/2"H x 1-1/4"D.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Footswitch Controller.

The MIDI Solutions footswitch controller provides a 1/4" phone jack input for connection to a footswitch or contact closure which can be used to trigger MIDI events. Triggered MIDI events are merged with incoming MIDI messages and sent to the MIDI output of the footswitch controller. Triggered event types are programmable and include: Note, Control Change, Pitch Bend, Program Change, Start/Stop, and System Exclusive. Other functions of this footswitch controller include: Program Change INC/DEC, Channelize, Transpose, Tempo Tap, and Note-on Filter. MIDI Echo and Footswitch Toggle parameters are selectable on/off. The Polarity of the footswitch can be determined automatically on power-up, or programmed to normally open or normally closed. The footswitch controller is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive messages. This can be done easily with the Processors Programming Tools software. Once programmed, its settings are retained even after power is removed. The Footswitch Controller can be reprogrammed with new settings as often as needed.The footswitch controller is MIDI-powered and requires no batteries or power supply to operate. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Breath Controller.

The MIDI Solutions Breath Controller accepts the BC3A as input and generates continuous MIDI data corresponding to the amount of breath pressure applied to it. The Breath Controller will also accept input from older Yamaha BC1 and BC2 units. It converts the voltage from the Yamaha BC3A Breath Controller to continuous MIDI data and can be inserted inline anywhere in the MIDI data stream. You can also use it between a MIDI keyboard and a sound module to add control of various parameters such as volume, modulation, aftertouch, etc. (the message type is programmable to most types of MIDI messages).Just like a pedal controller, you can set up the Breath Controller to control a specific System Exclusive parameter. This enables you to control synth parameters that cannot be controlled by MIDI controller messages. The Breath Controller allows you to send a System Exclusive message with a single variable byte, determined by the amount of breath pressure applied to the unit. These messages can be sent to synths that allow certain parameters to be controlled via sysex only, enabling you to experiment with sounds in ways that were not previously possible.It has a MIDI Echo parameter you can select as on/off. When MIDI Echo is on, all MIDI messages appearing at the MIDI In of the Breath Controller are echoed to its MIDI Out. When MIDI Echo is off, messages appearing at the MIDI In of the Breath Controller are filtered, and not echoed to its MIDI Out.Another unique feature of the Breath Controller is the ability to add a variable amount of curvature to the response of the applied pressure of the BC3A. This allows you to correct for a nonlinear response, or to add greater response at one end of the breath range compared to the other.The Breath Controller is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive messages. Once programmed, its settings are retained even after power is removed. The Breath Controller can be reprogrammed with new settings as often as needed.The Breath Controller is MIDI-powered, and requires no batteries or power supply to operate with most products. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions Continuous MIDI Data Pedal Controller.

The MIDI Solutions Pedal Controller accepts an effect pedal (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 MIDI Solutions Pedal Controller can be programmed to send most types of continuous MIDI messages, including Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, Control Change, or even System Exclusive messages with a single variable byte (to control specific synth parameters). The MIDI channel is programmable as are the minimum and maximum values transmitted.The MIDI Solutions Pedal Controller accurately tracks the position of the pedal or potentiometer connected to it. If the pedal is moved very slightly, the Pedal Controller will send an update even if its position has only changed by a single value. Many cheaper control wheels or knobs only update themselves every 2 or every 4 values, resulting in zipper noise.Another unique feature of the Pedal Controller is its ability to add a variable amount of curvature to the response of the effect 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. Once programmed, its settings are retained even after power is removed.The Pedal Controller is MIDI-powered and requires no batteries or power supply to operate. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the unit is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details

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MIDI Solutions M8 8-Input MIDI Merger.

The MIDI Solutions M8 merges up to 8 MIDI ins to one MIDI out, and may be chained together with other Mergers for as many inputs as required. All MIDI messages appearing at any of the 8 inputs are merged to the output (including System Exclusive and MIDI Time Code messages). A fast merging algorithm ensures that MIDI data is processed with minimal delay. The rack mounted M8 MIDI merger is MIDI-powered, and requires no batteries or power supply to operate with most products. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.. ...details