ParksTool MIDI Controller common features
[MIDI Controller]
Works as a Plug and Play USB Midi controller
Some product have extra two keys which can change the channel/octave (or simply send a note) mode info:
https://www.parkstool.com/blogs/detail/midi-cc-channel-change-feature
[HCI]
Works as a keyboard, mouse, and media controllers
Fully configurable via Web configurator
Set the controller as you want! Plug the device with PC and visit config.parkstool.com. The web configurator will automatically recognize your device and you can set the knob and keys with any CC number, notes or even HCI controller!
PLUG AND PLAY - MIDI and MCP(Mackie control protocol)
CC and channels are configurable
you can set any dials and keys as faders, vpots, or keys
Fader 1 to 8 and 9 (for master)
Scrub wheel, Vpot 1 to 8
Rec/Rdy 1 to 8, Solo 1 to 8, Mute 1 to 8, Select 1 to 8, Vpot Switch 1 to 8, I/O, Sends, PAN, Plug-ins,EQ, Dyn, Fader Bank Left, Fader Bank Right, Channel Left, Channel Right,
Flip,Edit, Name/Value, SMPTE/Beats, F1 to F 16 , Shift, Option, Control, Alt, On, Rec/Rdy, Undo, Snapshot, Touch, Redo, Cancel, Enter, Marker, Mixer, < Frame, Frame >, Loop, PI, PO,
Home, End, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record, Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Scrub Button, Zoom,
Cursor Left, Cursor Right, fader touch 1 to 8, fader touch master
Sound Device 8 series trim and fader control available
This device can control fader or trim on channels 7, 8, 9 and 10 of Sound Device 833 (or 8-11 or 9-12 or so)
HCI as keyboard, media keys, consumer keys and mouse
You can configure potentiometers to work as HCI devices, but please keep in mind that due to their limited turn, the number of messages they can send may also be limited. If you require the ability to send an unlimited number of messages, our products with encoders may be a better fit for your needs.
[KEYBOARD - US key layout standard keys example]
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
RETURN(enter) ESC BACKSPACE TAB Space - = [ ] \ ; ' ` , . /
CAPS LOCK F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 ...
PRINTSCREEN SCROLL LOCK PAUSE INSERT HOME PAGE_UP DELETE END PAGE DOWN
RIGHT ARROW LEFT ARROW DOWN ARROW UP ARROW NUM LOCK
POWER KEYBOARD_VOLUME_UP KEYBOARD_VOLUME_DOWN KEYBOARD_STOP
LEFT (CTRL SHIFT ALT WINDOW CMD) RIGHT (CTRL SHIFT ALT)
[MEDIA KEYS]
RECORD, FAST_FORWARD
REWIND, NEXT, PREVIOUS, STOP, PLAY_PAUSE, PAUSE
MUTE, VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN
[CONSUMER KEYS - mostly compatible, but some might not work]
POWER, SLEEP, BRIGHTNESS_UP, BRIGHTNESS_DOWN, SCREENSAVER (consumer key may not working depends on devices)
[MOUSE]
L CLICK, R CLICK, L DOUBLE_CLICK, R DOUBLE CLICK, MOVE RIGHT, MOVE UP, MOVE DOWN, SCROLL UP, SCROLL DOWN, MIDDLE CLICK, MIDDLE double CLICK, (Drag and drop available)
Hardware Mechanical Details
Encoders
Encoder has endless turn. It is not a potentiometer.
[Detent version] has 20 (or 24) detent for revolution (bump feeling when turning)
max 80 (or 96) steps (1 detents: 4 steps) per revolution (adjustable)
[No detent: smooth version] has a smooth turning without detents. max 96 steps per revolution.
detents video: https://youtube.com/shorts/TwGkGBB2iwg?feature=share
Keys
For midi, when you press the key, it sends either CC value 127 or Note value 127 (note on) and when you release the key, it sends CC value 0 or Note value 0 (note off)
For HCI, it works like a keyboard. when you press, it sends a key signal. if you keep pressing, it sends the same signal until you release the key. If it was a mouse click feature, it works like a mouse click.
The keys are momentary, but in the software, you can configure them as momentary or toggle.
POTENTIOMETER
This is not an unlimited encoder. This is a potentiometer.
Potentiometers have limited turn from 0 to approximately 330 degree.
Absolute position matches CC values.
The shaft has a D cut 6mm shape
Links
Web configuration tool - https://config.parkstool.com
Video Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RLXLPmQXQA
Manual - https://www.parkstool.com/blogs/detail
Firmware update instruction - https://www.parkstool.com/blogs/detail/firmware-update