Trigger MIDI events with a footswitch or contact closure using the MIDI Solutions F8, a 1 RU rackmount MIDI utility that converts electrical signals to a variety of MIDI messages including note, continuous controller, pitch bend, program change, and other messages and functions. The F8 features 8 x 1/4" TS footswitch input, a 5-pin MIDI input, and a 5-pin MIDI output. Triggered MIDI events are merged with incoming MIDI messages and sent to the MIDI output of the Footswitch Controller.
Benefits
- MIDI Echo and Footswitch Toggle parameters are selectable On/Off.
- The Polarity of each input can be determined automatically on power-up, or programmed to be normally open or normally closed. It's also possible for the F8 to send out the state of its footswitch immediately on power-up rather than waiting for it to be depressed.
- The F8 is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) messages. This is easily done with the MIDI Solutions Programming Tools software. Once programmed, its settings are retained even after power is removed. The F8 can be reprogrammed with new settings as often as needed.
- The F8 is MIDI powered and requires no batteries or power supply to operate with most MIDI products. A MIDI indicator LED lights up when the product is powered and flashes when MIDI data passes through it.
Programmable Event Types
Triggered event types are programmable and include:
- Note
- Control Change (CC)
- Pitch bend
- Program Change
- Start/stop
- System Exclusive (SysEx)
Other functions include:
- Program Change increse/decrease
- Rechannel
- Transpose
- Tap tempo
- Note-on filter