Detail 01
19.75 inches wide
Wider than most pedalboards are deep. Plan on it sitting on the floor in front, not on a board.
Product detailSKU #1274115027400
RocktronMIDI MATE MIDI Control Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A MIDI floor controller for switching presets on rack gear and multi-effects. For players running MIDI-capable equipment who want foot control of it.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Switching presets on a MIDI rack preamp or effects unit
- Guitarists with gear that lives in a rack offstage
- Replacing several single-purpose footswitches with one board
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Players whose amp or pedals have no MIDI input
- Anyone wanting sound of its own — it makes none
- Small pedalboards with no room for a 20-inch board
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
5.5 inches deep
Shallow front-to-back, so switches sit close together. Practice foot placement before you rely on it live.
Detail 03
2 inches tall
Low profile. Easy to step on accurately, and it slides into a gig bag pocket or under gear in a case.
Detail 04
Control pedal, not an effect
It sends MIDI commands to other devices. All tone comes from whatever it is controlling.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01You need a MIDI cable and a device with a MIDI input to use it
- 02Check whether your gear responds to MIDI program changes before buying
- 03Confirm how it gets power — MIDI controllers vary between phantom power and an adapter
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Will this work with my amp?
Only if the amp or its footswitch jack accepts MIDI. Amps with a plain quarter-inch footswitch input will not respond to it.
02Does it change sounds by itself?
No. It sends commands to other gear. The connected device makes the sound and stores the presets.
03Can I fit it on a pedalboard?
At 19.75 inches wide it takes a full board row. Most players run it on the floor in front of their other pedals.
04Do I need MIDI cables?
Yes, a five-pin MIDI cable to reach your device. Length depends on whether the gear is at your feet or in a rack offstage.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions
- 19.75 inch wide x 5.5 inch deep x 2 inch tall