ONE-BUTTON MIDI CONTROL OF CHANNELS, MODES AND FEATURES … EVEN MULTIPLE AMPS! The Midi Matrix creates an amazing Hub for amp channel/mode and feature control as well as helping with your overall switching needs. Whether you need to build dense user presets with many devices online and responding to a single command, or just control your favorite Combo amp and an effect pedal or two, the Matrix can bring it all together under one button in a midi preset and finally end the musically distracting pedal-board dance for you. Fear not… You’re in Control! The MIDI Matrix™ Amp Controller replaces a MESA/Boogie amplifier’s multi-pin DIN/XLR or 1/4” foot-switch and automates foot-switchable functions via MIDI 3x10 DIP Switch Array and MESA Pre-Configurations eliminate the need for custom cables or dongles to control virtually every MESA/Boogie Amp ever made. Stores up to 250 Presets Accepts MIDI Program Change and Control Change Messages Compatible with all MIDI Foot-Controllers, MIDI capable Multi-Effect Pedals and Pedalboard-based MIDI Loop Switchers Illuminated, Instant Access On/Off Buttons Eight Switching Functions can be configured for Latching or Momentary, normally open or normally closed switching, and arranged into two linked groups Isolated Relays with gold plated, silver alloy, fully sealed contacts for maximum switching compatibility and reliability The 8-pin DIN and two ¼” TRS Switching Jacks are completely isolated, preventing ground loop hum and noise, and allow simultaneous control of up to three amplifiers or products Uses an amplifier’s existing multi-pin or 1/4” foot-switch cables, standard 1/4” cables, retail 1/4” adapter cables, or a MESA DIN7-to-XLR6 cable (for the Mark IV, Basis M-2000 and Quad Preamp w/ 6-Pin Foot-switch) User Data Dump & Load of all User Presets and Configuration Settings via MIDI (with CRC error detection) Software updates via MIDI Conveniently accepts 9V AC or DC via 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel plug Provides phantom power to MIDI foot-controllers via 7-pin MIDI cable Rotatable keyed bottom Mounting Plate for Combo Amp or Effects Rack Installations SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Operating Voltage: 9V DC Maximum Operating Voltage: 12V DC Maximum Current Draw: 250mA @ 9V DC Power Adapter (not included): WARNING!!! To avoid immediate damage and voiding the warranty, the External Power Supply MUST be 9V AC or DC, or maximum 12V DC, with a 2.1mm x 5.5mm Barrel Plug – Accepts Negative or Positive Center DC Polarity Dimensions (W x D x H): 5.23”x 4” x 1.59” Bottom Mounting Plate, Rotatable (W x D x H): 4.97” x 3.69” x 0.063” Weight: 0.9lbs (408.2g)
