The Soleman is a versatile, highly configurable hardware and software MIDI controller housed in a durable, compact package. It has two hardware MIDI outputs, which allow it to interface with any hardware that adheres to the MIDI standard. It also has a USB-MIDI interface for direct control of MIDI-compatible software such as DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), virtual instruments, synths, or VST plugins. The four footswitches scroll through scenes, launch individual MIDI messages, step through set lists, or trigger highly customisable MIDI macros. An external switch port allows for two additional footswitches to make navigation more convenient. The expression input allows the user to use a passive expression pedal to generate MIDI continuous controller messages in a very flexible manner, providing direct expressive control over MIDI-compatible devices and software. The Soleman’s high-contrast LCD is visible in light conditions ranging from a dark stage to direct sunlight. It displays relevant information about scenes, set lists, MIDI configuration, expression outputs, and other modes.
Use the footswitches to scroll through presets (ie “scenes”), launch individual MIDI messages, step through set lists, or trigger highly customisable MIDI macros. Configure footswitch functionality with any of the Soleman’s three useful control modes. Scene Mode scrolls through all of the Soleman’s 128 Scenes in order with the onboard foot switches. List Mode arranges Scenes in any order and steps through them in sequence. The Soleman stores up to 64 Lists, each containing up to 90 scenes. Panel Mode stores up to 64 “Panels.” Within each panel, assign specific functions to each of the four footswitches like Program Change, Continuous Controller, and Note On/Off messages. Or assign multiple commands to a single footswitch with macro messages. Create custom names for individual scenes. Scene names are easily read on stage via the pedal’s high-contrast LCD display.
The Soleman is highly customisable, using the USB Editor Software that runs on Windows / Mac and connects to the Soleman via USB. Connect to up to two external hardware MIDI devices directly to the SoleMan using the standard 5-pin DIN connectors. Class-compliant USB drivers make the Soleman plug-and-play ready for Mac and Windows computers. The Soleman is a USB MIDI device that can be used in digital audio workstation (DAW) software or to control software synthesizers and virtual instruments. It is compatible with built-in drivers on all supported operating systems, so no additional driver installation is required.
The expression input accepts a passive expression pedal and converts it to Continuous Controller (CC) MIDI messages on the MIDI outputs. Use the Tap Tempo switch to create on-the-fly MIDI clock messages, which can be simultaneously distributed to all connected pedals, rack systems and software. The External Switch Port allows for an additional two-footswitch controller to make navigation more convenient.
Features
- Versatile, highly configurable MIDI controller
- Four Footswitches
- Scene Mode
- List Mode
- Panel Mode
- Preset (“Scene”) Naming
- Configuration Software
- Two MIDI Outputs
- USB-MIDI Interface
- Expression Pedal
- Tap Tempo
- External Switch Port
- Anodised Aluminium Housing
- Power Requirements: 9V DC negative tip (positive sleeve) barrel power jack
- Current Draw: 70 mA