I bought this device a year ago. The functionality is very pleasing, the design is durable (but large). Everything works almost as it should, with the exception of some bugs related to Steps and the logic of the light in the footswitches. For example, if the light of current footswitch is turned off completely, the button stops functioning, even if CC actions are configured for it. I also want to note that there have been no firmware updates for a very long time (if there were, they didn’t bring anything new, and the bugs remained in place) In short, it’s a cool and flexible device, it’s hard to carry around, so it’s just always at my workplace
looks really solid, probably the most convincing pedal, so far, for me. your really slick video also helped a lot! i often watch your gear reviews...and let me say this : i normally have your channel as, one of my 3 go-to channels, for gear. always straight to the point, clear, informative, and well shot&edited. thank you for all of them. ;) cheers from Portugal
HAs anyone used this with Guitar Rig in Logic? Im specifically interested in being able to turn on and off different effects whilst playing bass. Cheers.
Hi. Is it possible to assign a different color for each Step? (Each of the 6 possible messages a Switch can send. So I can have visual feedback of which is the current one). Thanks beforehand
Hi. Is it possible to assign a different color for each Step? (Each of the 6 possible messages a Switch can send. So I can have visual feedback of which is the current one). Thanks beforehand
Can I change all the switches to be toggle switches in Ableton? It says on the box 1 through 10 available switches to use. I wanted to be able to use all 10 in my mini mapping but it only allows me to do 6! What the heck why?
Hello! You can certainly use the Pacer to assign MIDI functions for control of the Electribe. Thanks for the interest! Aaron Swaidner, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1632, aaron_swaidner@sweetwater.com
HI, Anyone know if the Nektar Pacer will control the Boss Rc 505, allowing for Rec/Stop/Overdub/start for each track? i.e. One foot switch per Boss Rc 505 Track (with complete control). Apparently the Boss FCB1010 can do this but only by connecting or replacing a chip inside the Boss Hardware. Whereas the Roland FC-300 can achieve it all straight out of the box, or so I have read in forums (relating to the RC-505).
Hi, Mouse Meets The World. From everything I can tell from the manual of the RC505, the MIDI implementation is too limited to allow start and stop of each individual loop via an external multi-switch. It is really more intended to be a tabletop unit. Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
@@iroelperez They both seem to have similar capabilities, the nektar is a much more recent/newer product, the Boss is likely to have a higher build quality. Amazon has some good reviews on both. Pro and cons to both pedals/midi controllers. It depends on what you want to use it for . Boss has expression pedals already built in. The nektar can probably accept external expression pedals. The nektar is cheaper. The Boss looks like it is more durable, maybe better suited for live gigs and travelling.. I have not used either. So I can only base my answer on other people's reviews and the product descriptions given on the websites of the manufacturers.. Midi 2.0 has just been released/invented. Would be worth considering if that is something you require and if either one of these products can be updated. Is one more future proof than the other..etc... Good luck ..if I can help further, I will try. All the best
Hi, thanks for your interest! The short answer is yes - Helix Native supports MIDI controllers, and the Pacer even has a preset for the Helix ecosystem that would work with the plug-in. The one potential catch is that using a MIDI controller to change setlists or presets only works with the AU or AAX formats of the Helix Native plug-in. You’d be able to control other parameters with the VST2 or VST3 format if that’s what you’re using. Hope this helps a bit - feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Hello! Though I haven't seen any testing done on iOS, this device is a USB class compliant MIDI controller, so depending on the app you're using, it should work on iOS. It will be able to send a MIDI CC or program change command from each button to trigger a note or a patch change in a virtual synth. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest! Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
Sweetwater I have a similar question. I’d love to use it with my favourite iOS looper which is called Group the Loop. The only options we’ve had up till now all seem to have issues.... The FCBFF 1010 is notoriously difficult to program. The Keith McMillan seems expensive for what it is and also difficult to program. The iRig blueboard is ultra portable but only has four buttons!!! Is there any chance you could test it with Group the Loop and maybe even do a video. I’m sure the developer would be overjoyed and would work with you to market the 2 products to musicians who use looper pedals. If Group the Loop works with this pedal...... we have a set up that is infinitely better than even the great RC303 loopstation!!
Hi. Is it possible to assign a different color for each Step? (Each of the 6 possible messages a Switch can send. So I can have visual feedback of which is the current one). Thanks beforehand
Hi, Omar. The colors on the switches are user configurable. Thanks for your inquiry! Lindsey Becker, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1674, Lindsey_Becker@sweetwater.com
Hello sir, I need your help, I baught this to control bias fx inside reaper daw, but it wont work, can you explain how to control bias fx via pacer within the reaper daw? Or any other daw? Please help
I don't think you can control plugins, but try creating different tracks inside of Reaper with different tones and switch between the tracks to switch your tone.
Hi, Nemesis. Yes, this will control anything that has MIDI input on it. I don't believe it comes with a preset for a POD so you'd need to program it for that, but it would definitely work. Thanks for your interest! Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
The Pacer has dedicated track and transport controls for MCU-compatible DAWs, including Ableton Live. In most cases, it won't require a whole lot of additional mapping or customizaiton. How "easy" it is will be depend a lot on what specifically you're looking to control, and how much experience you have with this type of device. If you have a second, give me a call at the number below; I'd be happy to help. Thanks for your interest! Brandt Miller, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1628, brandt_miller@sweetwater.com
Hello, crazy-b! The Nektar Pacer sends general MIDI signals, so the Intergra 7 will certainly be able to be controlled by it. It will be a bit of a manual process setting up which controls correlate to which parameters on the Integra 7, but it is certainly possible. I advise having both manuals on hand when setting it all up. Thanks for the interest! Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater How hard could it be? I had no problem setting up a POD Pro x from Line 6. I guess this couldn't be harder or what do you think? I just want to navigate through the banks. Even one bank with 4 presets would suffice. The main idea is to be able to switch the effects handsfree. Are you sure it is possible? I wouldn't risk taking chances with the refund policy or something similar. Before ordering I want to be absolutely sure that the thing works exactly as I want it to.
Hi, Ace! Hope your 2021 is off to a great start. That's a great question, and the answer really depends on what you have the Pacer connected to. The Pacer controller sends commands over MIDI, and how those commands are interpreted depends on the functionality and configuration of whichever device is receiving them. Off the top of my head, I don't know of any subwoofers or monitor controllers that use MIDI for bypass switching, but if you happen to have such an item, this would work for it. Otherwise, you'd probably be better off with a footswitch that connects via a 1/4" jack, like the Boss FS-6: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FS6--boss-fs-6-dual-foot-switch Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions. Thanks for your interest! Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Looks awesome. But with only 24 presets, I will not be a buyer. Maybe future firmware upgrades will increase that. If not, maybe a future model upgrade.
Hi, Imran! Thanks for your message, hope you’re well and safe. The Nektar outputs standard MIDI messages and the BOSS unit receives them for patch change and control. The below cable is required to adapt MIDI 5 pin to the 3.5mm MIDI input on the GT1000 core: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BMIDI535--boss-5ft-1.5m-midi-to-3.5mm-trs-cable Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them! Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
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I bought this device a year ago. The functionality is very pleasing, the design is durable (but large). Everything works almost as it should, with the exception of some bugs related to Steps and the logic of the light in the footswitches. For example, if the light of current footswitch is turned off completely, the button stops functioning, even if CC actions are configured for it.
I also want to note that there have been no firmware updates for a very long time (if there were, they didn’t bring anything new, and the bugs remained in place)
In short, it’s a cool and flexible device, it’s hard to carry around, so it’s just always at my workplace
This controller looks to be the best I've seen to date. This went straight to my Wish List. Thanks Mitch.
looks really solid, probably the most convincing pedal, so far, for me.
your really slick video also helped a lot!
i often watch your gear reviews...and let me say this :
i normally have your channel as, one of my 3 go-to channels, for gear.
always straight to the point, clear, informative, and well shot&edited.
thank you for all of them. ;)
cheers from Portugal
I need this for my Drum Machine!
HAs anyone used this with Guitar Rig in Logic? Im specifically interested in being able to turn on and off different effects whilst playing bass. Cheers.
I can use this Nektar Pacer MIDI Foot Controller and playing with 3 keyboards together ? Or just playing with 1 keyboard ?
Should be entirely up to how your DAW works
That's pretty awsome for making music on your own and even though you can play live
Bought it as well. I use it with Ableton and with the integration would be better (like in arturia ) but still great.
Hey man, could you possibly try it with IOS devices like an IPAD or so?... Thanks
Hi. Is it possible to assign a different color for each Step? (Each of the 6 possible messages a Switch can send. So I can have visual feedback of which is the current one). Thanks beforehand
bought it love it , now to get to work with it
Hi. Is it possible to assign a different color for each Step? (Each of the 6 possible messages a Switch can send. So I can have visual feedback of which is the current one). Thanks beforehand
@@omarsorianolopez5290 Probably Worth asking again as a separate comment, may be more likely to be read by sweetwater. Goodluck getting your answer.
Definitely want to see if this will work properly with my Katana Artist.
Can I change all the switches to be toggle switches in Ableton? It says on the box 1 through 10 available switches to use. I wanted to be able to use all 10 in my mini mapping but it only allows me to do 6! What the heck why?
Wondering how good a match this would be for a korg electribe esx-1
Hello! You can certainly use the Pacer to assign MIDI functions for control of the Electribe. Thanks for the interest!
Aaron Swaidner, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1632, aaron_swaidner@sweetwater.com
I would need to see how its set-up in Ableton Live 11 .....
can i use it with my android phone?
HI, Anyone know if the Nektar Pacer will control the Boss Rc 505, allowing for Rec/Stop/Overdub/start for each track? i.e. One foot switch per Boss Rc 505 Track (with complete control).
Apparently the Boss FCB1010 can do this but only by connecting or replacing a chip inside the Boss Hardware. Whereas the Roland FC-300 can achieve it all straight out of the box, or so I have read in forums (relating to the RC-505).
Hi, Mouse Meets The World. From everything I can tell from the manual of the RC505, the MIDI implementation is too limited to allow start and stop of each individual loop via an external multi-switch. It is really more intended to be a tabletop unit.
Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
@@iroelperez They both seem to have similar capabilities, the nektar is a much more recent/newer product, the Boss is likely to have a higher build quality. Amazon has some good reviews on both. Pro and cons to both pedals/midi controllers.
It depends on what you want to use it for . Boss has expression pedals already built in. The nektar can probably accept external expression pedals. The nektar is cheaper.
The Boss looks like it is more durable, maybe better suited for live gigs and travelling..
I have not used either. So I can only base my answer on other people's reviews and the product descriptions given on the websites of the manufacturers..
Midi 2.0 has just been released/invented. Would be worth considering if that is something you require and if either one of these products can be updated.
Is one more future proof than the other..etc...
Good luck ..if I can help further, I will try.
All the best
Mouse Meets The World , thank you. I’ve already bought a second hand Roland, so hence a fair price. Comes on Tuesday, will see. 👍🏻
@sweetwater Can this control Helix Native?
Hi, thanks for your interest! The short answer is yes - Helix Native supports MIDI controllers, and the Pacer even has a preset for the Helix ecosystem that would work with the plug-in. The one potential catch is that using a MIDI controller to change setlists or presets only works with the AU or AAX formats of the Helix Native plug-in. You’d be able to control other parameters with the VST2 or VST3 format if that’s what you’re using.
Hope this helps a bit - feel free to contact me directly with any further questions, and thanks again!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Someone knows if Nektar Pacer works with Reaper, please?
Does it come with a complementary software
Has anyone used this with a Headrush MX5?
Can this be used as a looper?
@@UditKondalMDMPH Well, pacer itself has a loop pedal, which was seen, but I was just asking how many individual looping tracks does it include?
@@sohamshete7276 with ableton unlimited tracks
Hello Sweetwater,
Does it work with IOS?, Can you test it wih an Ipad?, was wondering if we can use it as a trigger for pads or synths?.
Thanks a lot.
Hello! Though I haven't seen any testing done on iOS, this device is a USB class compliant MIDI controller, so depending on the app you're using, it should work on iOS. It will be able to send a MIDI CC or program change command from each button to trigger a note or a patch change in a virtual synth. If you'd like to go into more detail, please call my number below. Thanks for your interest!
Nick LaMendola, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (260) 247-6613
Sweetwater I have a similar question. I’d love to use it with my favourite iOS looper which is called Group the Loop. The only options we’ve had up till now all seem to have issues.... The FCBFF 1010 is notoriously difficult to program. The Keith McMillan seems expensive for what it is and also difficult to program. The iRig blueboard is ultra portable but only has four buttons!!! Is there any chance you could test it with Group the Loop and maybe even do a video. I’m sure the developer would be overjoyed and would work with you to market the 2 products to musicians who use looper pedals. If Group the Loop works with this pedal...... we have a set up that is infinitely better than even the great RC303 loopstation!!
Helix Native??? Is Possible?
Hi. Is it possible to assign a different color for each Step? (Each of the 6 possible messages a Switch can send. So I can have visual feedback of which is the current one). Thanks beforehand
Hi, Omar. The colors on the switches are user configurable.
Thanks for your inquiry!
Lindsey Becker, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1674, Lindsey_Becker@sweetwater.com
Hello sir, I need your help, I baught this to control bias fx inside reaper daw, but it wont work, can you explain how to control bias fx via pacer within the reaper daw? Or any other daw? Please help
I don't think you can control plugins, but try creating different tracks inside of Reaper with different tones and switch between the tracks to switch your tone.
This is old but maybe somebody is looking, yes you can control bias. You have to use midi message mode, not a preset
@@PainterDans will this allow me to switch between amps on the bias head?
Yes for sure, you will have to look at the manual for the message numbers, I never hooked it up, I have a bias rack.You can use expression pedals too
Can I control a Line 6 POD HD PRO X with this?
Hi, Nemesis. Yes, this will control anything that has MIDI input on it. I don't believe it comes with a preset for a POD so you'd need to program it for that, but it would definitely work. Thanks for your interest!
Charlie Davis, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1320, charlie_davis@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater thanksa lot for your answer. Not many people take the time to do it, I really appreciate it. Regards
Hello!
Is it hard to set up this devise in ableton?
May be you have video?
The Pacer has dedicated track and transport controls for MCU-compatible DAWs, including Ableton Live. In most cases, it won't require a whole lot of additional mapping or customizaiton. How "easy" it is will be depend a lot on what specifically you're looking to control, and how much experience you have with this type of device. If you have a second, give me a call at the number below; I'd be happy to help.
Thanks for your interest!
Brandt Miller, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1628, brandt_miller@sweetwater.com
Is this compatible with Roland Integra 7? Or with its editor?
Hello, crazy-b! The Nektar Pacer sends general MIDI signals, so the Intergra 7 will certainly be able to be controlled by it. It will be a bit of a manual process setting up which controls correlate to which parameters on the Integra 7, but it is certainly possible. I advise having both manuals on hand when setting it all up.
Thanks for the interest!
Cody Kraus, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1766, cody_kraus@sweetwater.com
@@sweetwater How hard could it be? I had no problem setting up a POD Pro x from Line 6. I guess this couldn't be harder or what do you think? I just want to navigate through the banks. Even one bank with 4 presets would suffice. The main idea is to be able to switch the effects handsfree. Are you sure it is possible? I wouldn't risk taking chances with the refund policy or something similar. Before ordering I want to be absolutely sure that the thing works exactly as I want it to.
Can i use this as a subwoofer bypass switch?
Hi, Ace! Hope your 2021 is off to a great start. That's a great question, and the answer really depends on what you have the Pacer connected to. The Pacer controller sends commands over MIDI, and how those commands are interpreted depends on the functionality and configuration of whichever device is receiving them. Off the top of my head, I don't know of any subwoofers or monitor controllers that use MIDI for bypass switching, but if you happen to have such an item, this would work for it. Otherwise, you'd probably be better off with a footswitch that connects via a 1/4" jack, like the Boss FS-6:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FS6--boss-fs-6-dual-foot-switch
Feel free to contact me directly with any further questions. Thanks for your interest!
Caleb Lowrey, Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 1620, caleb_lowrey@sweetwater.com
Looks awesome. But with only 24 presets, I will not be a buyer. Maybe future firmware upgrades will increase that. If not, maybe a future model upgrade.
it work with boss gt1000 core?
Hi, Imran! Thanks for your message, hope you’re well and safe. The Nektar outputs standard MIDI messages and the BOSS unit receives them for patch change and control. The below cable is required to adapt MIDI 5 pin to the 3.5mm MIDI input on the GT1000 core:
www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/BMIDI535--boss-5ft-1.5m-midi-to-3.5mm-trs-cable
Please contact us direct with other questions as you have them!
Robert Williams, Senior Sweetwater Sales Engineer, (800) 222-4700 ext. 2371, robert_williams@sweetwater.com
Does anyone use this to control a keyboard?
Mitch , I'll give ya $1000 for that epic shirt! game?
This or the keith mcmillain softstep for ios stuff peeps? Specifically GROUP THE LOUP (best multilooper ever)
на русском объясни я твой язык не знаю