Powerful, Prismatic Pliability in a Pint-size Pedal Package
Across synths, pedals, processing units, hardware supplements, and software sorcery, hybrid performance rigs unlock virtually endless sound-design possibilities, and the Disaster Area Designs DMC.micro Gen4 brings full-fledged MIDI-controlled management to your setup in a pint-size powerhouse. This streamlined stompbox is built for uncompromisingly diverse control and seamless integration, leaving Sweetwater’s studio scholars aghast at its versatility. It can control up to four MIDI devices simultaneously, with 99 user-accessible presets to instantly recall, while eight pages are readily accessible and include Utility Modes X and Y, onboard MIDI clock generation, preset management, device control, and more. And with onboard USB Type-A, USB Type-C, and 5-pin MIDI ports joining a customizable 1/4-inch MultiJack, the Disaster Area Designs DMC.micro Gen4 ensures that virtually any hardware, software, class-compliant, or Bluetooth-MIDI device is yours to wield.
Note: Use with MIDI over Bluetooth requires a compatible wireless dongle (not included) to use with the USB-A Host port. Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer to learn more.
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A mélange of multidimensional MIDI modularity
Thanks to the four built-in connections, direct control of up to four MIDI devices is at the ready, but the DMC.micro Gen4’s malleable compatibility makes this micro-size machine perfect for countless guitar, keyboard, and synthesizer setups. The multimodality of each port lets you both send and receive MIDI messages, in addition to chaining multiple MIDI controllers together via the bidirectional capabilities of the MultiJack and 5-pin MIDI ports, as well as the DAW-compatible USB-C MIDI and dedicated USB-A MIDI Host connections. Plus, internal DIP switches further expand the MultiJack’s functionality, supporting use as an expression pedal input, tap tempo output, function switch output, footswitch input, or TRS-MIDI output. Using the vivid OLED display lets you navigate up to eight distinct pages, including accessing presets. Moreover, the footswitches can be customized to send MIDI CC signals, MIDI note messages, bank up, bank down, user-defined commands, looping management, and more. And with access to Disaster Audio Design’s user-friendly web-based editor, building, managing, and organizing presets or pedal functions is a breeze.
Disaster Area Designs DMC.micro Gen4 Features:
- Multimode MIDI footswitch controller provides 4 distinct connections for comprehensive, simultaneous control of up to 4 MIDI devices
- 2 footswitches streamline interactivity with 4 total (2 per switch) functions, including customizable commands, looping controls, bank up/down, MIDI CC/note messages, and more
- Durable tour-grade chassis houses dual-core 32-bit processing for unparalleled precision and high-definition control
- Vibrant OLED display lets you effortlessly manage up to 8 pages without distracting you from your performances
- 99 user-defined preset slots support studio sessions and live sets of virtually any size with guitars, synths, pedals, software, and more
- Bidirectional 5-pin MIDI port allows for flexible master/slave MIDI use
- Built-in clock generator and daisy-chain compatibility accommodate myriad MIDI-control configurations across multiple devices
- MultiJack 1/4-in. connection is customizable via DIP switches for use as an expression pedal in, tap tempo out, function switch out, footswitch in, and bidirectional TRS-MIDI
- USB-C connection supports USB-MIDI, firmware updates, and power-supply functionality
- USB-A Host port lets you instantly connect with class-compliant devices, wireless Bluetooth-MIDI configurations (dongle not included), tablets, and DAWs
