Morningstar MC8 MIDI Foot Controller

Morningstar Engineering

Ref MSMC8
The MC8 enhances your MIDI controller experience with a larger screen and more switches
€294.26

Features

Morningstar MC8 MIDI Foot Controller

The MC8 rewrites the rules of hands-free MIDI control, allowing you to connect directly to both 5-pin DIN and 1/4 inch MIDI devices.

With 4 brand new Omniports, you decide whether each 1/4 inch port acts as a MIDI output, Aux switch input or Expression pedal input.

30 dual-paged banks of 8 switches give you quick access to 16 fully programmable presets per bank simply by pressing [B+C] to toggle page.

CONTROL ANYTHING WITH MIDI

Like all Morningstar MIDI controllers, the MC8 is compatible with and able to control any device that accepts MIDI. With the new Omniports, you are now free to also connect directly to 1/4 inch MIDI devices for even more control possibilities.

FULLY PROGRAMMABLE

30 dual-paged banks with 8 switches. Quickly access 16 presets per bank simply by toggling.

4 OMNIPORTS

1/4 inch MIDI Out, Aux Switch Input or Expression Pedal Input. The choice is yours.

LARGE LCD DISPLAY

Interactive, real-time visual feedback for important information such as current bank, active preset, MIDI clock BPM and expression pedal position.

USB CLASS COMPLIANT

Drivers not required. With MIDI over USB, control your DAWs and software like Ableton Live and Logic Pro.

EASY EDITING

Easily program the MC8 on the device itself, or with the Morningstar MIDI Editor. Programming the MC8 has never been easier.

COMPACT

Allows for easy integration into pedalboards and rigs. 224mm x 125mm x 50mm.

ACTION-BASED CONTROL

Send different messages depending on what action you perform. Actions include:

  • PRESS
  • DOUBLE TAP
  • LONG PRESS
  • RELEASE
  • DOUBLE TAP RELEASE
  • LONG PRESS RELEASE


MIDI MESSAGE TYPES

Each switch can send up to 16 different MIDI messages through 16 different MIDI channels. Choose from a wide range of useful MIDI message types including PC, CC, Note on/off, SysEx, MIDI Clock (preset or tap), Preset Scroll, Bank Up/Down, Toggle Page and more.

CONNECTIVITY

  • 4 OMNIPORTS: Independently set each Omniport to be what you need. A MIDI output (and thru), aux switch input or expression pedal input.
  • 9VDC IN: Power the MC8 with a 9-12VDC power supply (minimum 250mA). Can also be buss powered via USB.
  • USB: Send MIDI to your PC, Mac, phone or tablet. Receive PC, CC and Note messages, and relay them through the 5-pin and 1/4 inch MIDI outputs.
  • 5-PIN MIDI IN: Receive MIDI messages to control the MC8. Receive MIDI from other devices and relay them through the 1/4 inch and 5-pin MIDI outputs.
  • 5-PIN MIDI OUT: Send MIDI messages from the MC8, and relay messages received from the MIDI IN port. Phantom power-able via pins 6 & 7.


While you can program your switches on the MC8 itself, it also comes with a free and intuitive desktop editor to make programming even faster. ?It allows you to view all your preset settings on one screen, quickly make changes and easily name your switches. ?You can also backup individual banks for the entire controller to your computer so you never lose your presets and settings.

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