Press button again to exit the Control Edit menu.Repeat steps 3-7 for each of the Stomp Switches that you would like to respond to MIDI feedback.Press the button, then turn the Data Encoder to select ‘SETUP’.Turn the Data Encoder to select ‘On’, then press the Encoder Button. The display should now say ‘MIDI’, press the Encoder Button.Turn the Data Encoder to select ‘LED’, then press the Encoder Button.Press the Stomp Switch, to which you would like to send MIDI feedback.Turn the Data Encoder to select ‘CTRL’ (Control Edit menu), then press the Encoder Button.Press and hold the Stomp Switch, then load preset D3. This way Pacer’s LEDs will respond to parameter changes, whether controlled from Pacer or from MainStage’s GUI.įirst you will need to enable MIDI feedback for the Stomp Switches: It’s possible to let MainStage send MIDI feedback to Pacer, to control the Stomp Switch LEDs. You can find more information about making custom Program Change assignments on this page: Creating and Customizing Presets for Pacer It’s recommended to use Presets A1-A4 as templates for this type of application. If you would like to be able to select specific patches in a concert, rather than selecting Next/Previous patches one-by-one, you can do so by configuring the Stomp Switches to transmit Program Change messages. ![]() If you would like to configure your own Pacer preset for MainStage, you will find some tips below. As you navigate patches, you will see the LED feedback for Stomp Switches - update according to the state of the assigned parameters in the selected patch. ![]() With this setup, you can select Next/Previous patches with Stomp Switches and respectively. Pacer’s Expression and Footswitch inputs can also be assigned. Configure Stomp Switch to control the ‘Next Patch’ function and Stomp Switch to control the ‘Prev Patch’ function, as shown in Image 2. Configure Stomp Switches - to control Smart Buttons (or any other parameter) as shown in Image 1. You can then use the ‘Assignments and Mappings’ panel, in MainStage’s Edit page, to assign control parameters and functions. If you are using a Guitar concert, Stomp Switch can be used as another assignable control. If you are using Pacer to control a Keyboard concert, use this Stomp Switch as your sustain pedal. big enough reason, and big enough to say it again.ġ0.Note that Stomp Switch is pre-configured to transmit CC64. Looptimus was built for worship leaders in churches.ĩ. Looptimus has an optional 9v power supply, so you don't have to drain your laptop power.Ĩ. The banks and button layouts just make sense for a worship leader.ħ. Looptimus is set up for a live performance. Looptimus is plug and play - ready to go out of the box.Ħ. The SoftStep can do a bunch of stuff, but only if you can actually figure it out. Looptimus has a built in Expression Pedal Jack for an external controller.ĥ. Looptimus is small and designed to fit on a pedal board.Ĥ. You'll know when you hit it, verses wondering if you pressed hard enough of the "soft" step.ģ. Switches are professional grade guitar pedal switches. I've personally gone through 3 SoftSteps because they've broken.Ģ. ![]() Here are just a few reasons why it's worth upgrading.ġ. Why would I get Looptimus if I already have the SoftStep?
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