Disaster Area DPC-8EZ GEN3 8-Loop Pedalboard Controller with MIDI

DPC-8EZ GEN3 8-Loop Pedalboard Controller with MIDI The DPC-8EZ is a compact pedalboard control system with eight effects loops and MIDI. The DPC-8EZ is similar to our popular DPC-5 pedalboard controller but has more effects loops and a simplified MIDI implementation. The DPC-8EZ is fully compatible with the Disaster Area Gen2 pedal controllers, including the DMC-6D and DMC-7D. Combining a DPC-8EZ with a DMC-7D allows the player to use the DMC-7D as a powerful preset organizer and MIDI controller, while leaving the DPC-8EZ in direct access mode for quick pedal selection. Please note that in order to pack the maximum connectivity into the DPC-8EZ, the jack spacing is very tight. We have tested several different brands and types of patch cables and have found the George L’s and Lava kits to be the best solution for cabling up a DPC-8EZ. 20 plugs are required to cable 5 effects into a DPC-5. Disaster Area Designs is an authorized dealer for both types of cable kit, and they are available through our online store. We have several customers using the Switchcraft 380 plugs for custom cable harnesses as well. Disaster Area DPC-8ET Gen3 Features: -Compact size – 10″ x 2.6″ x 2″ excluding switch caps and jacks. -No special power supply required – uses less than 120mA, 9V from a Pedal Power 2 or similar. -5 footswitches for preset selection or manual effects loop control. -48 presets accessible by foot, arranged in four folders with three banks of four presets each. -128 presets accessible using an external MIDI controller -Full MIDI control of presets and effects loops -8 effects loops with a custom-designed switching matrix -Dedicated insert connection between loops 4 and 5 -Always-on tuner out with tuner mute. -New Z-MODE buffer allows you to tailor the impedance to work pefectly with fuzz, vibe, wah, and other impedance-sensitive pedals -USB connector for future firmware upgrades (PC and Mac firmware update tools available.) DPC-8EZ Gen3 Modes of Operation: Preset Mode: Button 1-4: Select a preset. Tap the current preset for bypass. Button 5: Change preset banks. Hold to enter direct access mode. Special Functions: Button 1: Hold for tuner mute Button 2: Hold to select folder 1-4 Direct Access Mode: Button 1-4: Select loops 1-4 (blue bank) or loops 5-8 (green bank.) Button 5: Change loop banks (1-4 or 5-8.) Hold to enter preset mode. Special Functions: Button 1: Hold for Tuner Mute Button 4: Hold to save the current loop settings to a preset Configuration Options: Hold Buttons at boot to change settings. Buttons 1+5: Factory Reset Buttons 1+4: Reset config only (retains presets) Buttons 1+2: Firmware Update Mode Button 1: Enable MIDI channel learning / autoconfig. Works with DMC-6D / 7D, DPC-5 as master Button 2: Change startup mode. DPC-8EZ starts in either preset mode or direct access mode Button 3: Enable / disable Stereo Link Button 4: Change MIDI output from THRU to MERGE. DPC-8EZ sends program changes in MERGE mode. Button 5: Enable or disable Automatic Noise Reduction. AMR mutes the output while switching to eliminate pops or clicks. Manual