The MC8 rewrites the rules of hands-free MIDI control, allowing you to connect directly to both traditional 5-pin and 1/4 inch MIDI devices.
With 4 brand new Omniports, you decide whether each 1/4 inch port acts as a MIDI output, Aux switch input or Expression pedal input.
30 dual-paged banks of 8 switches give you quick access16 fully programmable presets simply by pressing [B+C] to toggle page.
CONTROL ANYTHING WITH MIDI
As are all Morningstar MIDI controllers, the MC8 is compatible with and able to control any device that accepts MIDI. With the new Omniports, you are now free to also connect directly to 1/4 inch MIDI devices for even more control possibilities.
ACTION-BASED CONTROL
Send different messages depending on what action you perform.
Press, Release, Double Tap, Long Press and more.
Each switch can send up to 16 different MIDI messages through
16 different MIDI channels.
Choose from a wide range of useful MIDI message types including PC, CC, Note on/off, SysEx, MIDI Clock (preset or tap), Preset Scroll, Bank Up/Down, Toggle Page and more.
While you can program your switches on the MC8 itself, it also comes with a free and intuitive desktop editor to make programming even faster.
It allows you to view all your preset settings on one screen, quickly make changes and easily name your switches.
The Morningstar MIDI Editor also allows you to back up your presets and banks to your computer so you always have them handy.
Accessible by Chrome browser and downloadable as an application.