Ploytec 34oneII tap-on tempo pedal

Started by Elantric, June 19, 2012, 08:07:35 AM

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Elantric

Thanks for the info

and the details on the Ploytec 34oneII tap-on tempo pedal



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http://www.analoguehaven.com/ploytecgmbh/34one/





ploytec gmbh
34oneII tap-on tempo pedal

price : $175.00






sync electronic instruments instead of drummers
playing keyboard in a live band, it is sometimes a real problem to use sequences and arpeggios. the tempo is never exactly the same and it even slightly changes during a song because we're all humans. and basically there's nothing bad about that since those are the things making music being "live".

the 34one (three-four-one) tap-on tempo pedal enables you to sync electronic equipment to what's going on. you can even fine adjust the tempo while it's running. 34one notices that you're slightly ahead or behind quarternotes and gets your music back on the beat. it does so by smoothly accelerating or slowing down for a moment in order to get in sync.

having this unique feature 34one is more than just tap tempo. it's a real problem solver.

34one is very easy to use:
select an arpeggio or drumloop on your keyboard or laptop

listen to the beat of your fellow musicians

tap the pedal on '3'(3rd beat of the measure) - this switches 34one on and starts the measuring

tap on '4' - now 34one knows the tempo and immediately starts trasmitting a midi clock signal: your equipment is on the beat now.

on '1' 34one sends an additional midi start, just in case you want to trigger a sequence or drumloop. plus you can "tap on" to stay in sync!

to download the 34one user manual as a pdf file, please click here.
http://www.analoguehaven.com/ploytecgmbh/34one/manual.pdf


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I would suggest there are many sources to obtain a tap tempo MIDI clock. Even the VG-99 is capable of providing this.

or a spare Boss GT-3, GT-5,GT-6, etc

another option is this MIDI Solutions Dual Footswitch Controller
http://www.midisolutions.com/proddfs.htm






Dual Footswitch Controller

The Dual Footswitch Controller provides a 1/4" stereo phone jack input for connection via an external y-adapter (included) to two footswitches or other momentary contact closures which can be used to trigger MIDI events. Triggered MIDI events are merged with incoming MIDI messages and sent to the MIDI output of the Dual Footswitch Controller.

Triggered event types are programmable and include:

Note

Control Change

Pitch Bend

Program Change

Start/Stop

System Exclusive


Other functions include:

Program Change INC/DEC

Rechannelize

Transpose

Tap Tempo

Note-on Filter


MIDI Echo and Footswitch Toggle parameters are selectable on/off.

The Polarity of each footswitch can be determined automatically on power-up, or can be programmed to normally-open or normally-closed. It's also possible for the Dual Footswitch Controller to send out the state of its footswitches immediately on power-up rather than waiting for each to be depressed.

The Dual Footswitch Controller is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive messages (see FAQs - Programming). Once programmed, the Dual Footswitch Controller's settings are retained even after power is removed. The Dual Footswitch Controller can be reprogrammed with new settings as often as needed.

The Dual Footswitch Controller Programming Tools software provides an easy way of programming the Dual Footswitch Controller. Settings are selected from pull-down menus, and System Exclusive programming messages are automatically generated from these selections. Once these System Exclusive messages have been generated they can be transmitted to the Dual Footswitch Controller through the computer's MIDI output port. There is also an option of generating a Standard MIDI File containing these settings. Since the Dual Footswitch Controller retains its settings even after it is powered down, it can be disconnected once it is programmed and inserted wherever it is needed in your MIDI setup. Even if you don't yet own the MIDI Solutions Dual Footswitch Controller, the Programming Tools Software is an excellent way to familiarize yourself with the capabilities of the products, and it's free for download...