ParksTool 8ES (8 Encoders with integrated switch) MIDI Controller
ParksTool 8ES (8 Encoders with integrated switch) MIDI Controller
Note! This is preorder! All the order will be shipped from 2nd week of November
TECHNICAL DETAILS
USB Type: USB C (USB cable is not included)
3.5mm TRS Type A (Cable is not included)
Function: left turn, right turn, click (all customizable; only with integrated switch version)
Material: PLA (plastic body) + Aluminum(knob) or plastic
Available Software: Adobe Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, or any software which allows keyboard shortcuts.
Plug and play MIDI
Tested with Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS (iPAD and iPhone)
Dimensions: 232mm x 23mm x 34mm
Weight: 106g (integrated button product. without button model is a bit lighter)
ENCODER MECHANICAL DETAIL
This is not a potentiometer. It has unlimited turn!
OPTION 1) BUTTON
[clickable button integrated] or [No button]
OPTION 2) DETENTS (bump feeling when turning)
[24 detent per revolution] or [No detent (smooth turn)]
ParksTool MIDI Controller common features below
[MIDI Controller]
Works as a midi controller. Plug and Play USB Midi controller.
extra two keys which can change the channel (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
[Deej compatible]
Set the device as Deej compatible to adjust the volume! By default, it is disabled but you can enable it via the web configuration tool
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
[VOLUME]
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)
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