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Nektar Pacer MIDI controller with pads, knobs, and buttons for music production and performance on a sleek black interface.
  • Nektar Pacer MIDI controller with pads, knobs, and buttons for music production and performance on a sleek black interface.
  • Nektar Pacer MIDI controller with knobs and buttons for music production and live performance.
  • Rear view of Nektar Pacer MIDI controller showing connection ports and input/output options.
Nektar Pacer
Nektar

Nektar Pacer

MIDI Controller
  • MIDI Foot Controller
  • Guitar Amp Switching
  • 5 Footswitches
2 475,00 kr
2 475,00 kr
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Nektar Pacer – Programmable MIDI DAW Footswitch Controller with Relays

The Nektar Pacer is a rugged, stage-ready MIDI foot controller that puts hands-free control at your toe’s reach. With 10 LED-illuminated programmable footswitches, four relay outputs, dual expression pedal inputs, and deep DAW and hardware guitar rig integration, it’s ideal for seamless scene switching, transport control, amp channel toggles, and more.

Key Features

  • 10 Programmable RGB Footswitches: Each button can be assigned up to 6 MIDI or relay actions, in sequences or simultaneous triggers.
  • Up to 24 Presets: Store configurations across four banks (A–D), each capable of firing 16 MIDI messages or relay commands at once.
  • DAW & MCU Integration: Full hands-free control for transport (play, stop, record, etc.) and track navigation via Nektar DAW mapping or Mackie Control Universal (MCU).
  • Relay Switching & External Input: Four relay outputs for analog amp control, plus ports for up to four external footswitches and two expression pedals.
  • Display & Encoder: Two-line LED display plus an encoder with push-button for preset browsing, mapping, and navigation.
  • Cross-Platform Connectivity: USB class-compliant—works on macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS—and can be powered via USB or 9 V DC adapter.

Customer Benefits

The Pacer delivers seamless, expressive control of your DAW or guitar rig—whether you’re recording, mixing, or performing live. Reconfigure entire setups, trigger sequences, or switch amp channels without missing a beat or lifting your hands from your instrument.

Quick Specs

  • Footswitches: 10 RGB-programmable
  • Presets: 24 (6 per bank A–D), each can trigger up to 16 actions
  • Relays: 4 switch outputs
  • Expression Inputs: 2 × expression pedal, 4 × external footswitch (via adapters)
  • Control Encoder: Push encoder with parameter selection
  • Display: Two-line LED
  • Connectivity: USB-B (USB-powered or 9 V DC), USB MIDI and traditional MIDI output support
  • Software Support: Nektar DAW integration for Bitwig, Cubase, Logic Pro, Studio One, Reaper, Reason, GarageBand, and others; MCU/Pro Tools compatible; presets for guitar rigs like Helix, Kemper, AxeFX

What’s in the Box

  • Nektar Pacer MIDI foot controller
  • USB cable
  • User guide

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for live performers, guitarists, setup-heavy producers, and anyone who prefers hands-off control. From switching DAW transport while playing, to toggling amp channels or reprogramming looper states mid-performance—the Pacer keeps you in the moment.

Compatibility

Fully compatible with major DAWs across macOS, Windows, Linux, and iOS via camera-adapter. Offers MIDI control via USB or traditional DIN output, plus analog switching via relays for hybrid analog-digital setups.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

  • Exceptionally flexible foot control with LED feedback and deep mapping
  • Supports both MIDI and relay switching—ideal for hybrid rigs
  • Robust build quality built for live environments

⚠️ Cons:

  • No dedicated software editor—configuration can feel complex initially
  • Large size for a pedalboard, and no native iOS control editor yet

The Nektar Pacer is a powerhouse foot controller—ideal for hands-free creativity across studio and stage, bridging software and hardware with creative freedom.

Details & Specifications

Everything technical about this product: specifications, what's in the box and downloads.

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General 7
BrandNektar
Product typeMIDI Controller
Interface featuresTransport controls, Program change / bank switching, Expression pedal input, MIDI DIN out, Display
Intended useLive Performance, Music Production
Power sourceUSB
Pads0
CompatibilitymacOS, Windows, Linux, iOS/iPadOS
Connectivity 5
ConnectivityUSB, Wired
Inputs2x expression pedal in, 4x external footswitch in (via adapter)
Outputs1x MIDI out (5-pin DIN), 4x relay switch out
Computer connectionUSB-B
Interface typeUSB, MIDI
Dimensions & weight 2
Dimensions50 × 23 × 4.7 cm
Weight3.5 g
In the box

Nektar Technology PACER

USB Cable

Warranty 1
Warranty3-Year

Sources: Manufacturer data

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M
Marko M.
Ok

Kõik ok

A
Aivar H.
Teenindus

Teenindus kiire.

V
Vilnis K.
Nektar Pacer controller

Preces piegāde - ļoti ātra, superātra ... laikam ātrāk nevar vairs vēlēties. Iepakots labi, tika saņemts DPD paku bodē, ļoti ērti. Nu ko, veikalam liekam divreiz pa piecām zveigznēm :blush:
NEKTAR PACER – grīdas midi kontrolieris. Es viņam lieku max zvaigznes, kaut gan šādas tādas nianses ir, bet uz iespējamo nopērkamo grīdas kontrolieru variantu fona priekš manis viņš dara savu darbu vienkārši labi.
Neliels apskats – prece nāk kastē kopā ar garu usb vadu un grāmatu. Uzbūvēts izturīgs, korpuss metāls, pedāļi plastmasa, uz pedāļiem deg konfigurējamas gaismiņas-tiešām lietderīgs pasākums, ir ekrāns kurš rāda šādu tādu info par aparāta stāvokļiem un darbību. Pavisam manuālai konfigurēšanai uz borta ieviests papildus enkoders ar kliku. Barojas no usb vada (arī sūta datus) un var pielikt opcionālu barokli 9V. Protams uz borta ir standarta MIDI izeja un vietas kur piespraust papildus ekspresijas pedāli un papildus switchus, un konektēt releju vadību. Grāmata – neteiksim, ka tas ir manuālis, bet drīzāk specifikācija uz 10+ lapām. Ražotājs norāda uz saiti kur apskatāmi piemēri kā no aparāta borta iespējams veidot konfigurācijas. Ražotājs norāda arī uz web bāzētu editor, kuru Nektar pats neveido. Mana pieredze ir ņemt uzreiz editoru un saprast kādas ir iespējas, iesaku.
Iespējas – aparāts derēs un būs ērts kā vienkāršām vadības konfigurācijām tā arī komplicētu midi savietojamu mašīnu vadīšanai. Iespējamo Midi ziņojumu paveidu saraksts ir plašs, nodrošinās dažādas vajadzības. Uz viena pedāļa var salikt vairākus ziņojumus, pie tam, ir variācijas kā tie nosūtīsies. Visu pedāļu un papildus manipulatoru konfigurācija veido presetu. Preseti ir 24. Ir pieejami papildus ziņojumu vai komandu veidi, kuri neko nevada ar midi bet darbības laikā pārkonfigurē pašu kontrolieri. Tā piemēram, izmantojot šīs komandas var veidot presetu ķēdes, kur kāda preseta konfigurēts pedālis ielādē citu presetu u.t.t. Sakonfigurēts Pacer iestartējas tajā presetā kuru Jūs norādat. Manuāli presetus pārslēdz izmantojot vainu īpašo preset pedāli vai ar enkoderu. Pedāļa variants likās labāks. Ja ir izveidotas presetu ķēdes, preseti pārslēdzas tajā veidā kā esat to ieprogrammējis.
Nedaudz par mīnusiem, kaur gan to vispār gandrīz nav – enkoders ir neaizsargāts un tā atrašanās vieta principā traucē. Viņa vajadzība arī ir visai neskaidra, jo nopietnus presetus diez vai kāds vēlēsies bez editora veidot. Lietderīgs, kodolīgs manuālis vienkārši nav, skatamies editor lai visu izprastu. Ekrāns rāda divās rindās, kad rāda ziņojuma avota numuru un sūtīto vērtību, tad vairs neredzam preseta numuru. Pielietojot tas netraucē bet programmējot presetu ķēdes varētu noderēt. Pagriežot enkoderu protams vēlamo numuru var ieraudzīt, bet.
Kopskaitā – tiem, kam interesē nedaudz nopietnāka un daudzveidīgāka midi kontrole, Nektar Pacer būs ļoti noderīgs palīgs.

L
Laimonas L.
Priedas tiems, kam atliekant muziką reikia laisvų rankų

Pacer - solidžiai pagamintas midi kontroleris. Atstumai tarp klavišų pakankami, kad gyvo atlikimo metu galima būtų atsipalaiduoti ir nesukti galvos, jog netyčia paspausi du klavišus iš karto. Dažniausiai naudoju su Ableton, kai gyvai loop'inu gitaras, arba įrašinėju vokalą. Rečiau su Logic, kai darau suvedimą. Beje, Logic mapping'as veikia out-of-the-box.

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