The MIDI Solutions Event Processor Solved an issue I was having with a MIDI footswitch and a lighting controller.
I had purchased a MID Mongoose by Tech 21 to change scenes on my lighting controller, the ADJ DMX Operator 384. The problem was that the MIDI Mongoose only sends "program change" messages, and the DMX Operator 384 only accepts "Note" messages. Each product works great, it was my fault for not knowing enough about specific MIDI messages before making my purchase.
The MIDI Solutions Event Processor bridges this gap by converting the program change messages to note messages in real time. It's inserted inline between the footswitch and the controller with a MIDI in and MIDI out at each end.
Without the Event Processor, my MIDI Mongoose would have been completely useless for my application, but I really liked the pedal's sleek size compared to the Behringer FCB1010 so I shelled out the extra cash to make it work.
There is a serious lack of footswitchable lighting options for bands, and I would guess something better than the entry-level options would be in high demand. (I'm talkin' to you Chauvet and American DJ!)
The MIDI Solutions Event Processor worked when I needed it to, and was fairly easy to program but has a learning curve if you don't know much about MIDI like me. It's seems pricey to me, and I would like to see this in a metal box instead of plastic, which is why It didn't get 5 stars. But, like I said, it works well and when you need it you need it.
And as always, Sweetwater rocks!

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