Yamaha MFC-10 Programmable MIDI Foot Controller

MFC-10 Programmable MIDI Foot Controller description:

The Yamaha MFC10 MIDI Foot Controller, ideal for MIDI Guitar Effects Processors, Live control of MIDI units. Versatile MIDI foot control device.

The Yamaha MFC10 Wind, Guitar and Foot Controller is suitable for use with many MIDI products but especially the G50 Guitar MIDI Converter and the WX11 Wind MIDI controller. The MFC-10 features a WX-in jack for connection to a WX11, and a built-in expression pedal. Four external assignable SW/Exp Pedal connectors are also provided. 100 Control Changes and 128 Program Changes translate to a maximum of 12,800 possible program changes if 100 bank select messages are used. The Yamaha MFC-10 is a versatile MIDI foot control device to control effectors, tone generators, keyboards, MIDI guitars, rhythm machines etc.

The main features of the Yamaha MFC10 include:

• Versatile MIDI foot control device to control effectors, tone generators, keyboards, MIDI guitars, rhythm machines etc
• Program Change Mode: By operating the foot switches, you can transmit 128 different Program Change and Bank Select messages from memory. Bank Select MSB: h'Bn, h'00, 00-127; Bank Select LSB: h'Bn, h'20, 00-127; Program Change: h'Cn, 00-127
• Function Mode: By operating the foot switches, you can transmit 100 different Control Changes etc. from memory. Note Off: h'8n, 00-127, 00-127; Note On: h'9n, 00-127, 01-127; Control Change: h'Bn, 00-127, 00-127; Program Change: h'Cn, 00-127; Start/Stop/Continue: h'FA, h'FB, h'BC; Song Select: h'F3, 00-127
• Markings on the Foot Switches: The number (0-9), F, and x10 markings on the foot switches are always illuminated by a green LED, allowing operation even in a dark location. Of these, the numbers (0-9) change to red when a memory is selected, and "F" lights red in Function mode
• Control Changes: Control Changes etc. can be transmitted using the build-in foot controller (pedal) or an external foot controller. Control Change: h'Bn, 00-120, 00-127; After Touch: h'Dn, 00-127; Pitch Bend: h'En, 00-127, 00-127
• MIDI IN Connector: A MIDI IN connector is provided and its input is merged and transmitted from MIDI OUT
• WX-IN Jack: A WX-IN jack is provided, allowing controllers such as the WX11 to be directly connected. (A switch allows you to select between this and MIDI IN.)
• Foot Select Switch: The Function Select Switch lets you choose to use the Program Change mode and Function mode together or independently. This allows 25 memories (5 banks x 5 memories) to be used as program changes. However, by pressing the [Function] foot switches [1-5], you will be able to use 25 program changes and 100 functions
• Program Change or Function Mode: The Function Select Switch allows you to use the previously-described Program Change mode and Function mode independently. In this case you will be able to use 128 program changes and 100 functions
• Program Change/Function Mode Used Together: Program Change mode and Function mode can be used together. Foot switches [6-0] are fixed as Function switches, and foot switches [1-5] are used for program changes
• Controls: Three 7-segment LEDs, 27 LEDs, Panel switches x 5, Function select switch, Foot switches x 12, Foot controller x 1, MIDI IN/WX-IN select switch
• Connectors: MIDI IN (WX-IN)/OUT, Foot Switch or Foot Controller inputs (FC5, FC7, etc.) x4, DC 12V IN: 12V/700mA
• Power Supply: PA3B or equivalent AC adaptor included
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 24 x 8-1/4 x 2-1/4 inches (608 x 210 x 57 mm)
• Weight: 7 lbs. 11 oz. (3.5 kg.)