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Morningstar MC8 MIDI Controller

£299.00

Morningstar MC8 MIDI Controller by Morningstar is part of our Guitar Pedals selection. See the current Andertons listing, specification and availability below.

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Here’s what Morningstar say:

The MC8 enhances your MIDI controller experience with a larger screen and more switches. With a 5-pin MIDI output and four 1/4″ Omniports, you have more than enough MIDI outputs to connect directly to all your MIDI devices even if they do not have MIDI Thru ports.

Each Omniports can function as an expression pedal input, aux switch input or MIDI output so you have maximum flexibility to suit your needs. 30 dual-page banks of 8 switches give you quick access to 16 fully programmable presets per bank simply by pressing switches B+C to toggle between pages 1 and 2.

Key Features

  • Universal MIDI Controller – Morningstar controllers are compatible with any device that accepts MIDI, regardless of brand or model.
  • MIDI & Function Message Types – Every switch on a Morningstar controller is independently programmable. Choose to send any type of MIDI message including PC, CC, Note, SysEx, MIDI Clock, MMC and many more.
  • Message Stacking – Send up to 16 different MIDI messages across 16 MIDI channels with each switch.
  • Action-Based Control – Send different groups of messages depending on what action you perform. Assignable actions include Press, Release, Double Tap, Long Press and more.
  • MIDI Clock – Send, receive and relay MIDI clock to keep your effects synced. You have the option to tap in a tempo on-the-fly or send pre-set BPM.

USB Class Compliant & Powered

With MIDI over USB, control your favourite DAWs, plugins and music software on your computer or iPad. Easily MIDI map your desired controls to your foot switches with software like Ableton Live and Logic Pro. Morningstar controllers are also fully USB powered so you don’t have to concern yourself with a separate power supply.

Expression Pedal Control

Connect an expression pedal for smooth continuous MIDI control with user selectable pedal response curves. A single expression pedal becomes a multi-function expression pedal with MIDI. Use one expression pedal to control multiple different effect parameters with the ability to select/deselect what messages you want your expression pedal to send on the fly.

Multi-Type MIDI Outputs

All Morningstar controllers can send MIDI via their 5-pin, TRS and USB ports. This gives you direct connectivity to any MIDI device, without the need for a MIDI box or splitter.

MIDI CC Waveforms

Four independent MIDI Waveform Engines allow you to send continuous streams of CC messages. Choose from Saw, Triangle, Sine and Square wave shapes. Set your own minimum & maximum values, sync them to MIDI clock or have them independent. Automated modulation for your pedalboard is now a reality.

Expandable with AUX Switches

Add more switches to a Morningstar controller for more control over your presets and controller navigation.

Morningstar Editor App

With a powerful and intuitive editor application, programming your Morningstar controller is fast and easy. The Morningstar editor lets you view all your switch and message settings at once, allowing you to quickly make changes and name your switches/banks with great clarity.

Specifications

  • Dimensions: 224 x 125 x 50 mm
  • Powered by any of the following: 9-12V DC center negative (min 250mA), USB power, 9-12V AC/DC MIDI phantom power via MIDI output pins 6 & 7
  • Hardware: Anodized aluminium enclosure, Soft touch foot switches, 40 x 2 character LCD display

I/Os

  • 1 x 5-pin MIDI Out/Thru
  • 1 x 5-pin MIDI In
  • 1 x Class Compliant USB Type B (receives buss power, sends & receives MIDI)
  • 4 x 1/4″ Omniports (expression pedal in, aux switch in or MIDI out)

 

 

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Morningstar Engineering designs advanced MIDI controllers and utility gear that give players total command of their pedalboards and rigs. Built in Singapore, their products like the MC series controllers and ML5 loop switchers, are known for reliability, flexibility, and intuitive control. Compact yet powerful, they let musicians integrate complex setups with ease — from switching presets and controlling effects to managing amps and digital gear — all with rock-solid build quality and precision engineering.

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