MIDI Solutions F8 Footswitch / MIDI Converter

This unit is flexible. Anything you want to trig from a simple closure contact can be converted into midi.
I use it for triggering samples by converting a passive pedal into midi notes which are fed to a sound module.

Obviously this could have been done by a midi footcontroller able to send notes, but my priority is to keep any wiring passive and eliminate need for power supply at the pedal position on stage plus for the board not to take up a lot of space.

Works very well and is flexible since "anything" could be programmed. This of course requires the user to deal with written code instructions sent from a pc via usb. However it is simple and nicely explained.

On top of this the unit does not need separate external power. This is supplied via midi. The box is robust and 1U 19" format.

Price wise I know I could obtain same functionality a bit cheaper with another unit which is why I rate it at 4 not 5 stars. However, certain design options such as rack mountability became determining factors.