MIDI floor controller with 'press and hold'
I'm after a MIDI foot controller which I could use for press-and-hold functionality. I've used 'out of range' keyboard keys and trigger pads in the past but I'm now working with live instrument signal and want to control a series of recording buffers for looping.
Anyone able to recommend a product which has this sort of functionality? I've looked at the obvious (FCB1010 et al) but wasn't sure if they would output the right kind of data, or indeed if they're easy and reliable enough to hook up to Max.
FWIW, I'd only want to control about six functions at most, so the FCB with all its bank and pedal controls is way more than I need.
Cheers
Zeb
If you have a any kind of midi controller that has an external Ctl or sustain pedal input you could plug in a non-latching foot-switch to send 0 on_pedalDown and 127 on_pedalUp (or the other way around, depending on the polarity of the pedal). Then you can trigger different events as the pedal goes down and up.
That should work if I'm understanding exactly what you want from a press-and-hold function.
Yeah that sounds like a great suggestion Tim, thanks. I'll have a look into it.
The Art X11 has 5 program change buttons + 2 for bank up/down, but it sends undocumented sysex that is easy to parse in Max and gives you press/release messages for all 7 buttons. Its somewhat bulky and ugly but works ok. Maybe other boards send similar messages.
X11 looks more in my price range, out of production though but I'll see if I can find one on eBay.
I can't believe that BOSS or someone don't do a 1- or 2-button MIDI switch. I guess I'll keep looking.
Cheers
Zeb
Take a look at http://logidy.com -- it may be just what you want.
Can't you use note-on/off to trigger what you need? If yes, any controller which sends notes should do it. Even the FCB1010.