
Anthony Easton
The Disaster Area Designs DMC-8 Gen3 is a compact and powerful MIDI controller with expanded capabilities. Here are the technical specifications and features:
Technical Specifications:
- Power: 9V DC, 100mA or less
- LED display
- Five status LEDs
- Soft-touch footswitches
- 5-pin MIDI port (requires MIDI Y-Cable for MIDI input)
- Three MultiJack connectors
- Expression Pedal input
- Optional Side Roller for sending Expression data
- USB port (requires gHOST adapter for USB HOST)
- Controls up to six MIDI devices
- Dimensions: 10” x 2.6” x 2” (250mm x 66mm x 51mm)
Features:
- Program select and bypass for up to six devices
- Looper control for Strymon Timeline, Eventide H9 / Timefactor, or Line 6 HX
Series/M9/M13
- Ability to send MIDI notes to control Ableton Live, Playback, Prime
- Preset and Bank naming capability
- Programmable MIDI clock and tap source to synchronize tempo on multiple
pedals
- ACCESS mode to send MIDI notes to live playback applications
- User-definable Hot Switch for tap tempo, favorite preset, hold / freeze,
and more
- Bright blue LED display with 10 brightness levels
- Up to 256 user-accessible presets
Additional Functionality:
- The DMC-8 Gen3 features three MultiJack connectors, which can perform
several different functions to simplify your setup, such as connecting 1/4″
MIDI devices, an expression pedal, an external footswitch for tap tempo
control, or sending tap tempo to an external device.
The DMC-8 Gen3 offers expanded MIDI control, preset naming capability, and a user-definable Hot Switch, making it a versatile and comprehensive MIDI controller for musicians and performers.
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Brand New
$289.99

Brand New
$289.99

Mint
$227.25

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