Dedicated external DAW and MIDI controllers are now commonplace, and the vast majority of them, as one would expect, fall into the “hands-on” category (i.e. include potentiometers, faders, scrub wheels, etc). This is all very well for users who operate their DAW (or trigger sample loops) while sitting at a desk – options are much more limited for musicians who are looking for advanced remote control options and also want to keep their hands free, however. Enter the Nektar Pacer. Like all pedal boards, the Nektar Pacer was initially developed with guitarists and bassists in mind, however its ability to control up to 16 MIDI parameters via its array of assignable footswitches, versatile inputs/outputs, and the possibility to add yet more foot controllers (such as extra switches and expression pedals) has certainly broadened its appeal to a much wider range of musicians, including vocalists, keyboardists, etc. The Pacer is 100% programmable and allows an entire setup to be reconfigured at the touch of a toe. This might include changing the effects on your favourite rack, pulling up transport controls, and triggering audio channels inside your favourite DAW, piloting your favourite plug-ins, while even changing the input channel of your favourite amp. The exhaustive collection of factory presets is an excellent place to get started.
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