Tools for Expanding MIDI Control

ADDAC System has announced what they describe as two new powerful new tools to help musicians foster greater creative control: the Expression Control and Servo Controller. Both products, which are suitable for guitarists, synthesists, and any other knob-turning musicians, are available now. Here's the details direct from the company...

Expression Control: ergonomic and responsive
With the advent of MIDI, expression pedals have become a powerful means of controlling creative output when one's hands are otherwise occupied. They are simple and effective way _ to achieve extended control, and are both ergonomic and responsive. Having one's feet controlling different parameters not only liberates the hands, but allows a new dimension of shaping creative outcomes.
 
Over the years, ADDAC System has unveiled several Eurorack modules making use of expression pedals, but now the company introduces a standalone plug n'play MIDI controller specifically designed for TRS-based. It allows no less than 8 expression pedals to be connected simultaneously, and outputs Control Change messages via either USB-C MIDI, Bluetooth MIDI or standard DIN5 3.5mm jack. As such, it can connect to any synth, computer, tablet or phone making it an enormously flexible creative tool.

Servo Controller: ingenuity and great engineering
In parallel, the new ADDAC System Servo Controller has been inspired by Neil Young's Whizzer - which was way ahead of it's time and a great example of how great ingenuity and engineering can converge. The Servo Controller motor system has been developed by ADDAC as a standalone solution, featuring 8 Servo outputs to control any knob on any amplifier, guitar pedal, rack gear, or other piece of equipment.
 
"The idea behind our Servo Controller was to create a device that would open the possibility to control any knob, any physical knob, be it from a musical device or any other tech appliance that needs to be controlled," says Andre Goncalves of ADDAC System. "Our solution comes with a Servo Connector that screws into any compatible physical potentiometer, and a coupler connects the motor shaft to the target knob which will turn as the Servo turns."
 
The unit uses servo motors, which can be digitally controlled and move to a precise angle. Each motor is controlled by a microcontroller that receives MIDI signals or the internal Expression Pedals and then converts these signals to the 270 degree Servo motor range. Meanwhile, each expression pedal input features 2 knobs: MINimum and MAXimum. These are used to set the range of action of the expression pedal, allowing to dial the range to any sweet spot desired.

Pricing and Availability:
Expression Control and Servo Controller are available now and priced at €220 and €320 respectively. 

More information:

• www.addacsystem.com

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