Rocktron's upcoming 'MIDI Raider' controller

[atimoc]

Well, this is certainly interesting: Rocktron - Midi Raider

Long the professional standard in MIDI Controllers, Rocktron introduces the newest in a long line of MIDI products that have been used on more pro tours than any other controllers. The Rocktron MIDI Raider has evolved from the “All Access” units and the earlier Rocktron/Bradshaw systems.

The MIDI Raider as a stand-alone foot controller can be completely customized for your gear requirements. It can be set up to your specs in three operating modes: Bank Mode, Song Mode and Remote Mode.

The Bank Mode has 120 presets and each instant switch can be set up global or per preset. Customize set-up as either 24 banks of 5 presets with 10 "instant" switches (effect on/off); or 12 banks of 10 presets with 5 instant switches (effect on/off); or 8 banks of 15 presets with no instant switches set up. All 15 access switches can also be set up to "instant", operating as a huge instant access "pedal board".

Song Mode allows up to 150 songs to be stored with 15 presets per song. The 10 sets allow placement of 50 songs per set.

Remote mode automatically programs the footswitch to match Rocktron remote-compatible units. Titles and individual switch functions will automatically program and continuously update themselves on both the rack unit and the MIDI Raider foot controller. Functions like tap delay, mute, boost and effects on/off instantly appear when connected to a Rocktron remote jack without any programming.

Other MIDI Raider features include 18 metal Switches for positive tactile feel and long life; large 16 character fluorescent display for custom titles and easy programming and clear visual on any stage; LED indicators that light for every switch at all times as an on/off status indicator and a dimly lit preset number (all 18 switches) so stage blackouts will not hinder pedal operations; seven pin MIDI Out jack to allow phantom powering from your rack; 120 presets which can include over 36 MIDI commands per preset to be transmitted amongst the 16 MIDI channels including "toggling" control change commands; MIDI filtering, dump/load, SysEx, select 0-127 or 1-128 transmit operation; and the fast, easy copy function allows you to copy any preset, bank, song, or set to another respectfully.

For more in-depth information on the MIDI Raider, see the instruction manual in the SUPPORT section of this website.

Specifications Dimensions: 15.5" wide x 10.5" deep x 3.5" tall

Weight: 8lbs

Power requirements: 9VAC/1500mA

Basically it should be a more aggressively priced version of the All Access, but the information seems to be scarce at this point. Anyone have any inside knowledge? Maybe this could compete with Ground Control if the price is right.

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Heres a video (its the GHS/Rocktron booth, they mention the Raider at 1:18)



The price is going to be $599 MRSP.

EDIT: Given the Ground Control is ALSO $599 MRSP, they're going to be priced very similarly.

The Raider also looks like it has more features then the Ground Control, so they may have something here.

 

[Shannon]

Notice he says that it's an All Access without the fancy chassis. Same guts & functionality at half the price. Awesome.

 

[atimoc]

Thanks man, pretty much the same price as the GC then. I really like that you can have 10 presets and 5 instant switches in use at the same time.

 

[atimoc]

Asked Thomann about the Midi Raiders, but they didn't know yet when they would have them in stock. However, Huge-Racks forum had some interesting tidbits of info:

"Talked with Rocktron Friday. Midi Raiders should be available to ship this week."

"Here's the official word from Rocktron... It works exactly like the All Access even uses the same software. Different chassis and 15 less LED’s is the difference. That’s it."

HRI

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

I wish I had some gear that used MIDI just so I can buy it.

 

[atimoc]

Buy a used (relay-equipped) G-Major on the cheap, then you can justify getting the Midi Raider because not only does it change the FX patches, but it can also change the channels of your amp

 

[HeHasTheJazzHands]

Buy a used (relay-equipped) G-Major on the cheap, then you can justify getting the Midi Raider because not only does it change the FX patches, but it can also change the channels of your amp

Well, one of my future purchases is actually an amp with MIDI capabilities. Maybe that, plus a G-Major, and a MIDI raider would be MIDI nirvana.

 

[synrgy]

This looks very promising, indeed. Thanks for the heads up!

 

[atimoc]

Somebody got his for $389, not bad.

 

[Leuchty]

Very interesting, thanks for posting this!

 

[atimoc]

Been sending e-mails left and right trying to get a price (in Euros) for this thing, but nothing...

I finally contacted Rocktron and asked what gives, and the same day I got an e-mail from their Finnish distributor saying that they can get me one in their next shipment. The only problem was the price, which would have been 575 euros. I have a hard time believing that they'll end up selling for that much once more stores start getting them in stock.

 

[atimoc]

I'll continue my monologue Someone at the Fractal forums had posted the full manual:
http://files.me.com/theronius/lcps4r

 

[alexandreleme]

how the channels of instant access? exchange effect in the channels without moving? how is it possible? or footcontroller already at the factory as FX????

 

[KAMI]

I'm curious about the rackmout tuner mentioned in the video...

 

[edsped]

God damn it, and I JUST bought a GCP from Sweetwater last week.

 

[atimoc]

The availaibility still stinks in Europe, Thomann expects to get them in stock towards the end of April