Nektar Pacer USB MIDI Footswitch Controller with Nektar DAW Integration

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California-based Nektar Technology have made a splash in recent years, largely with their range of hybrid keyboard/controllers that offer a level of integration with certain popular DAW software and support of others through the MMC and Mackie Control Universal (MCU) protocols. To test the Pacer, we connected an old Behringer Modulizer rack effects unit and the Walrus Audio ACS1 pedal. Even with the DAW compliance, we'd still recommend this unit for a guitar player since it's the floorboard style MIDI controller. Turn the Data Encoder to select the velocity value, which you would like to transmit when the Stomp Switch is pressed. Guitar Chalk’s Founder and Editor · Bobby has developed guitar and music-related content and worked with a number of companies including Guitar World, Sweetwater, Paul Reed Smith, and Seymour Duncan.

You will need to use Google Chrome or Opera, and Windows users should be aware that Pacer will not be able to communicate with other applications while using the editor.With this option selected, Stomp Switches [1]-[6] represent the Steps for the selected control (the Stomp Switch whose LED is flashing represents the selected control). Oooh, given its location, my custom cover could also cover the power switch and make a harness for the USB cable while I’m at it. Your control will depend on the pedal in question, so just make sure to keep user manuals handy (or download the PDF) so you can check documentation for the pedal you want to control. In this way, consumers give each other guidance and give us the opportunity to continuously improve. PACER is the only true hands-free solution for controlling a DAW and features a complete set of dedicated track and transport controls.

Nektar's PACER boosts your creativity by providing hands-free control of your DAW, MIDI guitar soft- or hardware as well as channel- and FX-switching on your trusted analogue amp.

Featuring dedicated color LEDs to show control assignments, Pacer gives you hands-free control over software like Ableton Live, Steinberg Cubase, Bitwig Studio, Apple Logic and GarageBand, Avid Pro Tools, and of course, Nektar. While Pacer is immensely popular with DAW users of all types, it's a versatile switching device for your real guitar amplifier too. In other words, you’re programming your Pacer to output the appropriate MIDI message to your RC505 MKII.