For the high-tech guitar player, a laptop is a powerful and adaptable effects processor for making complex and experimental sounds beyond the familiar chorus, flange and distortion. The FS2M – Footswitch to MIDI adapter converts a conventional guitar switch/sustain pedal signal to MIDI for integration with a laptop or computer to control software!
You may want to engage an entire signal chain, insert some live audio stutters or open up a giant space-age reverb – all are possible with the FS2M! It allows you to select MIDI channel, message type (Program Change or Control Change) and method of operation. Modes include toggling between an on/off state, impulse for quick, and up/down for scrolling through different parameters. Let’s say you have Guitar Rig loaded up on your computer, the entire suite of presets are at your disposal, without touching the mouse.
The FS2M is a superb performance tool with configuration software for Mac, Windows and Linux to set up the adapter for your needs. It allows the processing power of a computer to effect the sound of the guitar in a seamless way with a TRS 1/4″ Jack input from your pedal and included USB-A cable to the computer.
It’s available now from the beatbars store, shipping from Poland now! Have a look at the video below to see it in action.
