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Sustain pedal to hold momentry button (s)

Posted: Sat Mar 30, 2024 10:02 pm
by Spitfirelive
Hi All

Looked around for an answer to this but would it be possible to use the sustain pedal of a midi keyboard to hold momentry (flash) buttons on whilst pressed?

I think this would be amazing for busking.

Thanks

Ben

Re: Sustain pedal to hold momentry button (s)

Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 12:49 pm
by Yestalgia
Hey Ben,

Without knowing the specifics of your controller I can only speculate but I believe the answer is yes. Please provide more details if you can.

Cheers

Re: Sustain pedal to hold momentry button (s)

Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2024 6:25 pm
by MichelSliepenbeek
If you own a sustain pedal that is connected to your Midi Keyboard and your Midi Keyboard is capable of sending MIDI over USB (direct or using a MIDI to USB converter cable), you only need to connect your Midi Keyboard with a USB cable to the computer QLC+ is running on.
You can expect to receive a Control Change 64 (value 127 when presssed, value 000 when released) from your Midi Keyboard, but you can also use the "Auto Detect Function" in QLC+.
(Be aware that QLC+ converts Midi value 127 to 255).


If you do not already own a Sustain Pedal (which basicaly is a momentary Switch with 1/4 inch Jack Cable), do not already own a Midi Keyboard and do not already own a MIDI to USB converter cable, it will be easier (cheaper) to go for a USB Footswitch (like: https://www.amazon.nl/PCsensor-Industri ... 93&sr=8-11

The USB FootSwitch will act as a specific key on your PC keyboard.
You might start with using the space bar from your PC keyboard as External Control for a Button, to learn if it is usefull for busking.