DigiTech Introduces Control 8 MIDI Foot Controller

January 29, 1998 -- The new Control 8 from DigiTech is a user-friendly MIDI foot controller with enhanced features over its predecessor, the Control 7.

Like the Control 7, the Control 8 requires no programming-just plug in, connect a MIDI cable and go. The controller's seven footswitches can access any MIDI program on any MIDI channel. A built-in expression pedal can be assigned to any MIDI CC number for real-time control of parameters. Foot Switch Toggle CC mode changes the five program switches to send ON (127) and OFF (0) values to CCs 21-25. The Control 8 is very useful for toggling between two mapped parameter values, or for toggling the On/Off parameters of effects in multi-effects boxes, and creating a "stompbox" mode that guitarists will find indispensable.

Like all DigiTech foot controllers, the Control 8 is housed in a rugged metal chassis and is much more compact and transportable than many other controllers on the market. The Control 8 MIDI foot controller is for the musician needing key performance features at a budget-conscious price.

Suggested U.S. retail price on the DigiTech Control 8 is $149.95.

For more information, visit their web site at www.digitech.com.