User Manual

4 Nektar Pacer User Guide www.nektartech.com
Thank you for buying the Nektar Pacer MIDI DAW footswitch controller.
Originally Pacer was intended to be a DAW controller giving musician’s hands free control of their computer music environment. Enthusiasm
got the better of us so we soon added a bunch of additional MIDI control functionality that enables control of MIDI preamps and effects
whether in hardware or virtual plugin form. Add to that 4 relays which can switch any switch socket devices such as amp channels or reverb
switching. With 10 programmable footswitches and up to 4 additional external footswitches (optional, not included) Pacer offers a lot of
switching power. Whether you are recording or playing live, Pacer boosts creativity through hands free control.
Box Content
Your Pacer box contains the following items:
• The Pacer footswitch controller
• Printed Guide
• A standard USB cable
• Unit is powered via USB so any additional power supply is optional and not included
If any of the items above are missing, please let us know via email: [e-mail]
Pacer Features
• 10 programmable footswitch controls with RGB LEDs • RGB LEDs for each footswitch
• 1 Preset footswitch for recalling presets and navigation • 24 user configurable presets
• 2 expression pedal sockets for connecting expression pedals • 2 read only presets for DAW track and transport control
• 2 TRS jack connectors for connecting up to 4 external footswit-
ches
• Up to 16 MIDI messages or relay switches can be activated
instantly when a preset is recalled
• 2 TRS jack connectors for connecting up to 4 switch sockets such
as reverb, tremolo or channel switching on an amp
• Up to 6 steps programmable for each control within a preset,
each sending a MIDI messages or executing an action
• MIDI output can be used as a USB MIDI interface, for direct MIDI
connection or both at the same time.
• Steps can be sent in one shot when a switch control is
pressed, or in a sequence of presses.
• 1 encoder with push switch for programming, navigation and
control
• Option to setup steps as sub presets, expanding preset use
beyond convential use
• 2 row LED display • MIDI LED feedback for MIDI CC messages
• USB for connecting to a computer, USB host or USB power
supply (for power only)
• Nektar DAW integration for Transport and Track control com-
plete with dedicated presets and icons
• DC 9v 600mA center negative power supply socket (PSU not
included)
Minimum System Requirements
Pacer: USB class compliant (no driver needed) works with Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.5 or higher, Linux (Ubuntu)
Nektar DAW Integration: Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10 or higher. Mac OS X 10.7 or higher. Check Nektar DAW Integration documentation or
marketing information for support of legacy DAW versions.
Introduction