Nektar PACER MIDI DAW Footswitch Controller

Boost your creativity while expanding your programming options with the PACER MIDI DAW Footswitch Controller from Nektar. You'll experience hands-free control of your DAW, MIDI guitar soft- or hardware as well as channel- and FX-switching on your trusted analog amp. All integrated into one rugged 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. With just one press of a 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!

In the most basic state, 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 usefulness of a preset to another level. Use one switch to step through program change messages during your song and the other switches are free for FX on/off control. Or switch your amp channel, start playback in your DAW and change program on your effects rack, all by just pressing ONE button within the same preset. Another 16 MIDI messages/relay settings can be programmed for triggering when each of the 24 presets are selected.

Featuring a complete set of dedicated track and transport controls, for MCU (Mackie Control Universal) compatible DAWs, a Transport preset provides control over Cycle/Loop, Rewind, Forward, Stop, Play and Record. Each switch has its own large icon illuminated by an RGB LED to show the current status. The Track preset controls Solo, Mute, Record Arm and Click. Almost every DAW is compatible with MCU including Ableton Live, FL Studio, Pro Tools or Sonar.

Nektar DAW integration provides the highest level of integration with additional options for track and patch selection, customized RGB LED color feedback and in some cases additional functionality. Nektar DAW integration supports Bitwig, Cubase, GarageBand, Logic, Nuendo, Reason, Reaper and Studio One.

Includes

• The Pacer footswitch controller
• Printed Guide
• A standard USB cable
• Unit is powered via USB so any additional power supply is optional and not included

Features

• 10 programmable footswitch controls with RGB LEDs
• 1 Preset footswitch for recalling presets & navigation
• 2 expression pedal sockets for connecting expression pedals
• 2 TRS jack connectors for up to 4 external footswitches (requires optional Y-cables to use all 4)
• 2 TRS jack connectors for switching up to 4 amp functions such as reverb/tremolo/channel (Y-cable for access to all 4)
• MIDI output can be used as a USB MIDI interface, for direct MIDI connection or both at the same time
• 1 encoder with push switch for programming, navigation and control
• 2 row LED display
• USB for connecting to a computer, USB host or USB power supply (for power only)
• DC 9V / 600mA, center negative power supply socket (PSU not included)

Specifications

• System Requirements:
  • PACER: USB Class Compliant (no driver needed) works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu)
  • Nektar DAW Integration: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. Check Nektar DAW Integration documentation or marketing information for support of legacy DAW versions.
• Dimensions and Weight: 500 mm (W) x 230 mm (D) x 47 mm (H), 3.5 kg