4 Nektar Pacer User Guide www.nektartech.com
Thank you for buying the Nektar Pacer MIDI DAW Footswitch Controller.
Originally Pacer was intended to be a DAW controller, providing musicians with hands-free control of their computer music setup. Then
enthusiasm got the better of us, and we added a bunch of additional MIDI control functionality: Now you can also control MIDI preamps and
effects, whether in hardware or virtual plugin form. Add to that 4 relays capable of switching any switch–socket–devices, such as guitar amp
channels, tremolo or reverb. With 10 programmable footswitches and up to 4 additional external footswitches (optional, not included),
Pacer offers a lot of switching power. Whether you are recording or playing live, Pacer will boost your creativity with its hands–free control.
Box Content
Your Pacer box contains the following items:
• The Pacer footswitch controller
• Printed Guide
• A standard USB cable
• Unit is powered via USB so any additional power supply is optional and not included
If any of the items above are missing, please let us know via email: stuffmissing@nektartech.com
Pacer Features
• 10 programmable footswitch controls with RGB LEDs • RGB LEDs for each footswitch
• 1 Preset footswitch for recalling presets & navigation • 24 user configurable presets
• 2 expression pedal sockets for connecting expression pedals • 2 read-only presets for DAW track and transport control
• 2 TRS jack connectors for up to 4 external footswitches
(requires optional Y-cables to use all 4)
• Up to 16 MIDI messages or relay switches can be activated
instantly when a preset is recalled
• 2 TRS jack connectors for switching up to 4 amp functions such
as reverb/tremolo/channel (Y-cable for access to all 4)
• Up to 6 steps programmable for each control within a preset,
each sending a MIDI messages or executing an action
• MIDI output can be used as a USB MIDI interface, for direct MIDI
connection or both at the same time
• Steps can be sent in one shot when a switch control is
pressed, or in a sequence of presses
• 1 encoder with push switch for programming, navigation and
control
• Option to setup steps as sub presets, expanding preset use
beyond conventional use
• 2 row LED display • MIDI LED feedback for MIDI CC messages
• USB for connecting to a computer, USB host or USB power
supply (for power only)
• MMC and Mackie® MCU-support for remote compatibility
with almost any DAW
• DC 9V / 600mA, center negative power supply socket
(PSU not included)
• Nektar DAW integration for Transport and Track control com-
plete with dedicated presets and icons
Minimum System Requirements
Pacer: USB Class Compliant (no driver needed) works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu).
Nektar DAW Integration: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. Check Nektar DAW Integration documentation or
marketing information for support of legacy DAW versions.
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