{"product_id":"matthews-effects-the-futurist","title":"Matthews Effects The Futurist","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Futurist is a unique compact MIDI controller pedal that pioneers a better way of experiencing MIDI. Built on the core ambitions to make MIDI easier, more accessible and to provide strong features The Futurist strives to bring you the innovations of tomorrow today. Not only can you control MIDI enabled equipment but you can also control your analog devices as well. You can send expression MIDI messages or plug in 3 additional switches to expand The Futurist’s capabilities from 4 switches to 7. Download the “Matthews Effects Editor” software to update your products firmware, organize your presets and create new ones using our special “Smart Editor” wizard that makes creating MIDI messages so easy anyone can do it. Whether you are programming it from your computer or making some last minute edits on the pedal before a show, we want you to have the best MIDI experience possible. Welcome to a whole new world of possibilities with the Futurist MIDI controller. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2351 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC030223-1024x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC030223-980x189.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC030223-480x93.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1463219606\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePatches –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e send 16 messages per patch as well as patch specific Expression, Utility Jack and MIDI Clock settings with a total of 210 patches available.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnique Patch Names –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each patch can be given a unique 8 digit name for quick reference on the home screen. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMessage Types – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Futurist has built in shortcuts for programming PC, CC, Note On and Note Off messages as well as a “Manual” option to program any kind of MIDI message making The Futurist accessible to those who are new to MIDI and also robust enough for veterans. Send any kind of MIDI message.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Message Slots – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA big frustration with MIDI is keeping track of all the different messages for your gear. With our custom message slots you only have to look it up once! When you program a message into a patch, at the end,  it will give you the option to save that message into one of ten different custom quick message slots that you can give a unique name. When building a new patch you can simply select the custom quick message from the menu and it’s automatically programmed into that patch’s message slot. Let the Futurist keep track of your most important messages!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2352 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03036-1024x198.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03036-980x189.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03036-480x93.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) 1024px, 100vw\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2980414826\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUSB – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis micro USB connection can be used \u003c\/span\u003eto send\/receive midi messages, power TheFuturist and can be used to manage presets and update the firmware with the Matthews Effects Editor.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMidi In\/Out – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e These 3.5mm TRS jacks let you connect directly to devices that use a TRS connection for MIDI and can be used with adapters to connect to ¼ inch MIDI connections. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 pin Midi In\/Out – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this jack to connect to devices that use the traditional 5 pin midi connector. The jack can be internally set to be an In or Out connection with dip switches. Default set to output.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUtility Jack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e –  Use this jack to send analog tap tempo signals or set it as a latching or momentary switch. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eControl\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eJack\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e – Plug in an expression pedal to dynamically send Control Change messages over MIDI or configure the jack to accept 3 additional switches to expand the functionality of the futurist. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eSOFTWARE FEATURES:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2344\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Website.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1713\" height=\"633\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Website.png 1713w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Website-1280x473.png 1280w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Website-980x362.png 980w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Website-480x177.png 480w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 0px) and (max-width: 480px) 480px, (min-width: 481px) and (max-width: 980px) 980px, (min-width: 981px) and (max-width: 1280px) 1280px, (min-width: 1281px) 1713px, 100vw\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"1915856927\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaunching with The Futurist is our own Matthews Effects Editor software that comes packed full of features to make your life with MIDI as easy and effective as possible!  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrganize Patches – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFully edit any patch from any bank on the Futurist and edit each patches 16 messages and patch specific Expression, Utility Jack and MIDI Clock settings from the comfort of your computer.. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSmart Editor Wizard-\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Programming MIDI has never been easier or more accessible! Simply choose the Make, Product, the action you want to take, program and it will automatically generate the needed message! Let us worry about how MIDI works so you can focus on creating music!   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlobal Settings Control – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdjust all global settings and features on the Futurist from your computer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCustom Messages – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSave messages into custom slots with unique names to quickly program your favorite functions eliminating the need to constantly look them up when programming a new patch. Edit the custom messages on your device and keep an expanded list saved in the Matthews Effects editor software on your computer. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShare Patches and Custom Messages –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Export and share your patches and custom messages with the community and help us make MIDI even more accessible to everyone!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUpdate Firmware – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse the Matthews Effects Editor to update your devices firmware. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONTROLS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg class=\"wp-image-2108 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Untitled-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"652\" height=\"518\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"275646299\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLEDS – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndicates which patch was selected last or will display the tap BPM. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitch 1 – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this to activate the first patch of each bank. Pressing and holding down Switch 1 will bank you down. Pressing Switch 1 + Switch 4 will take you into the main menu where you can adjust settings and features for The Futurist. When inside menus, Switch 1 will always move you left or decrease your menu selection.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitch 2 –\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use this to activate the second patch of each bank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e When inside menus, Switch 2 will always move you back a step                            or cancel your selection. Use this to leave the main menu and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eenter back into the home screen.    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitch 3 –  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this to activate the third patch of each bank. When inside menus, Switch 3 will always move you right or increase your menu selection. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSwitch 4 – \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse this to activate the fourth patch of each bank. When inside menus, Switch 4 will always be used to make selections. Use this to enter different menus or to choose values\/options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2278\" src=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-1280x854.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-980x653.jpg 980w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-480x320.jpg 480w, https:\/\/www.matthewseffects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/DSC03012-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-pagespeed-url-hash=\"2435005081\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRick Matthews obsesses over every last detail in creating the highest quality and intuitive pedals available.  This commitment to excellence is on full display with The Futurist. Rick personally spent months engineering and tailoring  the Futurist to make it the most accessible midi controller on the market. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-grade components selected for their superior quality\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5mm, traditional 5 pin and USB midi connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUtility Jack lets you send analog tap or switch signals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eControl Jack lets you use expression or add 3 additional switches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoot-switch’s designed to last against the abuse of the road\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Matthews Effects limited 5-year warranty\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/d6PzjKMDWDY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthews Effects","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":35724218040469,"sku":"RGS-MTE-FUT","price":230.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0459\/0616\/5909\/products\/Futurist-1.jpg?v=1597398175","url":"https:\/\/rugandhome69-com.myshopify.com\/products\/matthews-effects-the-futurist","provider":"rugandhome69.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}