Nektar - Pacer MIDI Foot Controller
Nektar - Pacer MIDI Foot Controller, Hands-Free DAW & MIDI Control
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Nektar - Pacer
MIDI Foot Controller
Hands-free DAW & MIDI ControlThe Nektar Pacer enhances your creativity by offering hands-free control of your DAW, MIDI guitar soft- or hardware along with channel and FX-switching on your beloved analogue amplifier. All built into a single robust and stage-ready foot pedal with 10 programmable LED foot switches, 4 switching relays and connections for up to 4 external foot switches and 2 expression pedals.
The Pacer offers a lot of switching power right at your feet. Just by hitting a single button, you can send up to 16 MIDI and relay messages to reconfigure a setup instantly. Step up your pace with this powerful MIDI DAW Footswitch Controller!
at a glance
• MIDI foot controller for DAWs and guitar processors
• 10 programmable switches with LED indicators for control assignments
• 24 available presets (Banks A–D, 6 presets each)
Extensive Yet Simple Programming
Easy SwitchingThe Pacer features extensive programming options in the most basic format, a switch can send a MIDI message or change a relay state. But being able to send MIDI messages in a sequence of steps, takes the use of a preset up a level.
Use one switch to step through program change messages midsong and the other switches are available for FX on/off control. Switch your amp channel, start playback in your DAW and change program on your effects rack, all by just pressing a single button within the same preset. Another 16 MIDI messages/relay settings can be programmed for triggering when each of the 24 presets are selected.
If you're looking for a simple pre-configured solution to control products such as Line 6, Kemper Profiler, AxeFX and Avid Eleven, want to control your DAW handsfree or wish to create your own advanced setups for controlling a live show, the Pacer does it all.
True Hands-Free Solution
Highly CompatiblePacer is the only true hands-free solution for controlling a DAW and features a complete set of dedicated track and transport controls.
It is MCU (Mackie Control Universal) compatible for control of almost any MIDI music software, a Transport preset provides control over Cycle/Loop, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Each switch features a large icon illuminated by an RGB LED to show the current status. The Track preset controls Solo, Mute, Record Arm and Click.
Nektar DAW integration offers the best level of integration with additional options for track and patch selection, customized RGB LED coluor feedback and in some cases additional functionality. Nektar DAW integration supports Bitwig, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reason, Reaper and Studio One.
Control Center
A great visual indicatorPACER has 10 programmable foot switch controls, each have an RGB LED. Add to that a crisp and large two row LED display, a dedicated switch for Preset recall and an encoder with push switch for programming, navigation and control. This foot controller certainly won’t leave you in the dark, figuratively speaking: Depending on the active mode, the top or middle row icons are illuminated. The RGB LEDs in the bottom row display switch status.
DISPLAY & LEDSA red LED display with two rows shows the active preset name/number, mode and selected parameter and value. The data encoder with push switching right next to it makes parameter selection and programming swift and easy. Each switch has its own 3-row RGB activity LED: With functions like “Click” screened in the top row, transport icons in the center and an activity LED at the bottom. LED setting and colour are part of a preset and customizable.
SWITCHES A-DThese switches are fully programmable, but factory assigned with the following presets: A: Track preset (for DAW control), B: Transport preset (for DAW control), C: Load previous preset, D: Load next preset. You can reconfigure the switches to send any other function or MIDI message.
SWITCHES 1-6You can program the switches to send MIDI messages, control one of PACER’s 4 relays or to load presets. When DAW Transport or Track functions are assigned, the top and middle row icons are illuminated by default. Worth mentioning is, that each switch can change up to 6 actions simultaneously or in a sequence of presses. That’s a lot of switching power right there!
PRESET SWITCHPacer has 24 presets. Each can be programmed to select a preset, but pressing and holding “Preset” and then selecting a bank & number is available at any time. As mentioned previously, each control within a preset is programmable with up to 6 steps or actions. These steps can also be sent simultaneously or in a sequence of presses. When you load a preset, up to 16 MIDI-messages or switch states can be sent at the same time: Just one stomp can have a dramatic effect!
Extensive Connectivity
POWERPacer is powered via USB or a 9v 600mA center negative power supply (optional). A cable tie keeps everything in place.
MIDI OUTThe MIDI Out jack can be used to connect to external MIDI equipment or as a USB MIDI interface.
EXPRESSIONThe EXP 1&2 1/4″ TRS jack sockets enable connection of standard expression pedals, including NX-P for real-time control.
EXT FS 1-4Connect two footswitch pedals to the 1/4″ TRS jack sockets or four footswitches using y-splitter cables.
RELAYS 1-44 relays on two 1/4″ TRS sockets for momentary or latching operation. Use for channel or FX switching on a non-MIDI amp.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Type | MIDI Foot Controller |
|---|---|
| Pedal Inputs | 2 x 1/4" TRS (expression), 2 x 1/4" TRS (switching pedals 1-4), 2 x 1/4" TRS (relays/momentary 1-4) |
| MIDI I/O | Out |
| USB | 1 x Type B |
| Compatibility | Nektar DAW, Standard DAW's, Line 6, Kemper, Fractal, Avid Eleven Rack |
| Requirements | Mac: OS X 10.8 or later PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply (sold separately) |
| Dimensions | Height: 1.85" Width: 19.6" Depth: 9.0" |
| Weight | 7.7 lbs. |
