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product_id: 608504668
title: "MIDI Captain Foot Controller Multi-Effects Keyboards Synthesizer USB-MIDI musical software Bias with Time Engine Function Support all PC/CC/Note commander 10 Foot Switches (Blue)"
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# Multi-power: USB/9V/Battery Original Time Engine auto-control 10 fully customizable foot switches MIDI Captain Foot Controller Multi-Effects Keyboards Synthesizer USB-MIDI musical software Bias with Time Engine Function Support all PC/CC/Note commander 10 Foot Switches (Blue)

**Brand:** paintaudio
**Price:** NT$13492
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Step into the future of MIDI control—command your sound, own the stage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** MIDI Captain Foot Controller Multi-Effects Keyboards Synthesizer USB-MIDI musical software Bias with Time Engine Function Support all PC/CC/Note commander 10 Foot Switches (Blue) by paintaudio
- **How much does it cost?** NT$13492 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- paintaudio enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted paintaudio brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Plug & Play Anywhere:** Ultra-portable design powered by USB, 9V adapter, or batteries—perfect for gigs on the go.
- • **Future-Proof Firmware:** Regular updates unlock new features and presets, keeping your setup cutting-edge and versatile.
- • **Effortless MIDI Mastery:** Automate complex key actions with the unique Time Engine function—set once, perform flawlessly every time.
- • **Pro-Grade Build Quality:** Durable buttons and stable power design ensure reliability through long sessions and intense performances.
- • **Total Control at Your Feet:** 10 programmable foot switches supporting PC/CC/Note messages for seamless command over your entire rig.

## Overview

The PAINTAUDIO MIDI Captain Foot Controller is a professional-grade, ultra-portable MIDI controller featuring 10 customizable foot switches and a unique Time Engine function for automating complex MIDI commands. Compatible with all major MIDI messages and powered via USB, 9V adapter, or batteries, it supports continuous firmware updates to expand functionality. Designed for musicians seeking hands-free control over keyboards, synthesizers, and effects, it combines rugged build quality with advanced programmability to elevate live performances and studio workflows.

## Description

PAINTAUDIO MIDI Captain Foot Controller Multi-Effects Keyboards Synthesizer USB-MIDI musical software Bias with Time Engine Function Support all PC/CC/Note commander 10 Foot Switches

Review: Made my HX Stomp the rig it was always meant to be. - Second best digital guitar purchase after the HX Stomp it controls. You won't even come close to this value with any other stompbox midi controller. Turns my HX into the rig it was always meant to be. Many hours of use and no issues. Just join the Reddit community for MidiCaptain if you're a bit nervy with setup.
Review: Actually-Useful Review - TL;DR = Fantastic hardware ruined by its unfinished firmware and unforgivably bad documentation. Long Version: Previous reviews of this item are neither constructive or informative for users or the manufacturer. I hope all will find this review entertaining if not useful. Everything herein pertains to the V4.0 firmware as of January 2025. I'm a MIDI power user and not afraid of some tinkering to get things working. I purchased this device because it's marketed as a 'do-aaallllll-the-midi' powerhouse featuring a great user interface with lots of feedback on the status of each switch, all programmable without the need to connect to a PC for a little over £130. This is too good to be true (foreshadowing), count me in! The hardware is indeed fantastic! There's no other word. It's a great size, built like a tank, can be powered via pedalboard (centre-negative 9V DC) power, USB or battery. The screen is full-colour, sharp and brightness-adjustable – yay! The highlight though is the LED's - OH the LEDs! The segmented RGB LEDs are a brilliant idea. They can convey all manner of switch-state information at a glance when using the stock presets the pedal ships with (more foreshadowing). The packaging has got some really nice touches too. Overall, one gets the impression that the manufacture's intent was to make a fully featured product for professional use. But unfortunately in the space between where the intent and the execution lies is a vast yawning chasm. Okay, here we go: One runs into the first signs of trouble when trying to update the firmware. Specifically, trying to locate and then decode the instructions for doing so (we'll come back to the documentation in a moment). Some reviewers have already ranted “...THE UPDATE BRICKED MY UNIT...” or words to that effect. These people were clearly a little vexed when they wrote their reviews but, having been through the same experience, I can to see why. The procedure is not what you'd call musician-proof. You have to stand on your head and do a bazillion (slight exaggeration) button combo press while plugging the pedal into your PC via USB. It'll appear as a drive on your PC/Mac. Then erase everything on the pedal's “drive.” Then, inexplicably, you have to “empty your PC's recycle bin” before copying and pasting the new files (that you downloaded and un-rar'd from the manufacture's website). You have to have figured all this out by decoding the comically/infuriatingly terrible user manual. At least there IS a manual but sweet mother of living divine.... It took me two attempts but I got there in the end. This update method is what I'd expect to find on a prototype in its alpha stages of development, not a supposedly finished product. We haven't even got to using the thing yet :-P Okay, so we've updated the firmware without ruining the unit [breath's a sigh of relief]. Let's do some MIDI shall we!? How about something basic - A midi note? Wait, there's no way to edit presets in 'standard' mode so we can't set what notes we send? Okay. You gotta turn the thing off, stand on your head again, do another button-hold and turn it back on. It boots into “Geek Mode.” Hmmm. Mildly offensive stereotyping aside, let's persevere. So... midi notes: the simplest setup would be to send a 'note-on' message when we press a pedal down and a 'note-off' message when we release again. That way we won't get stuck notes. Wait... there's no note-off option... just “note”... so it just transmits a note-on message? We can't turn the note off again?! There isn't even a 'note-toggle' option? The note it just ON forever or until we turn the pedal off?!?! [Face-palm] Okay, what about the so called “Super” mode? Surely there's some common sense there....right? Stand on ya head again and do yet another button-hold whilst power cycling the pedal to enter “SUPER MODE.” Er... Nope, not there either, just 'note'. Useless! In fact, we can't edit anything at all from the device itself in this mode. Wait, what?! No, you're gonna have to edit, save and reupload a ******** .txt file from your computer first?!?! What, the actual, donky-spanking &%$£!!! Okay, silliness aside, we've fallen down at the first hurdle; basic documentation and turning midi notes on and off. Even if we could properly program note messages, it gets worse. Remember those sweet segmented LED's with all the promise of rich status information they could provide? You get none of that for your own presets – not even in “super” mode. The English translation of the 'Super Mode' manual is even worse than the main one. Why are their two manuals?! Trying to understand - let alone edit - the .txt file using this manual is a futile exercise. If programming the LED's IS possible, there is precisely no information on how to do so. As far as I can tell, you can set LED colour and nothing else. No segmentation, no pulsing, just on and off, long-press, long-press and release. No sequential presses, no double taps. Far from comprehensive and what the product marketing would have you believe. So, no useable implementation of midi note messages; no on-board GUI for advanced programming and no way whatsoever to control what the LEDs do; an obtuse and unreliable firmware update method and farcically bad documentation. Yikes! This pedal is such a missed opportunity. If it delivered on what the marketing implies, it'd be an absolute monster. But the overall user experience is atrocious. If the manufacture can fix the gaping holes in the functionality, implement an actual update protocol and write a decent manual, they'll have hands-down the best general purpose MIDI pedal around. But as of writing this in January 2025, I wouldn't recommend this pedal to anyone other then those who want to use it completely stock with supported third party devices and software.

## Features

- 【Original Time Engine Function】The unique time engine design creatively achieved automatic control of complex key actions in playing. Prepare all the needed effects presets in one bank，recording the actions for once -and MIDI CAPTAIN do all the next time. Enjoy your music gigs in a much easier and relax way.
- 【10 Foot Switches】The Latest MIDI CAPTAIN supports all PC/CC/Note midi messages, and control desktop/Rack effects/Pedals/Keyboards/Synthesizers. Functions of the 10 switches all can be fully customized. The keys also support separated push and release functions.
- 【Powerful Function and Compatibility】 10 presets including JamUP,Bias,AxFx,KMPA,PC3,ALLCC,PC+NT,ALLNT,Mixed can be fully customized by using the USB Deep Setup Mode. What's more, the device is subject to continually updating and increasing more functions. All you need do is to download the latest update package.
- 【Exquisite Design and Superior Quality】The elaborate production, long-duration buttons and stable powering design (charge via 9v/USB/Battery or combo for continuous use) combine the most reliable assistant of music playing. Optimized size is ultra-portable and equally suitable for foot control. Easy to take and use anywhere you play.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BPDJ4CM5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 17,909 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 87 in MIDI Controller |
| Brand | PAINTAUDIO |
| Brand Name | PAINTAUDIO |
| Colour | Blue |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, Mobile Devices, Synthesizers, Audio Interfaces, MIDI Devices |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | Multi-Effect Controller |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 209 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | x86/x86_64 |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included Components | USB Cable, Adapter, User Manual |
| Included components | USB Cable, Adapter, User Manual |
| Instrument | Keyboard |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Type Name | midi captain |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | Paintaudio |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | PA-001 |
| Model Number | PA-001 |
| Model name | PA-001 |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Keys | 10 |
| Number of keys | 10 |
| Platform | Windows 10, Windows 7 |
| Product Style | Controller Only |
| Product Warranty | 1 year warranty. |
| Special Features | Portable, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Special feature | Portable, Velocity Sensitive Key |
| Supported Software | Bias |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PAINTAUDIO
- **Number of keys:** 10
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Special feature:** Portable, Velocity Sensitive Key
- **Model name:** PA-001

## Images

![MIDI Captain Foot Controller Multi-Effects Keyboards Synthesizer USB-MIDI musical software Bias with Time Engine Function Support all PC/CC/Note commander 10 Foot Switches (Blue) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51uzj8fgr4L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can footswitches be programmed to switch between Midi Caption presets? Or can you only change presets with the rotary encoder?**
A: So far the presets are designed as a self-loop which can't be changed on-going. The idea is to set all the needed key functions for a certain application within one presets. If you still have difficult to get all the control things done, you can let us know the detailed needs and we can help to make special firmware for you.

**Q: Can this be used with the Line 6 Helix?**
A: Yes, as with any MIDI device.

**Q: Really curious about trying this out. does it have the ability to send lfos via midi?**
A: I think the MIDI LFO is a uplevel commands with note sequence. So far midi captain can send multi note messages at the same but not in sequence. Is that possible the LFO function is still at the APP level and we just send a note or CC to triggle the LFO sequence. If the MIDI Captain are designed to send LFOs directly, the setup could be very complete.

**Q: Is a midi cable included?**
A: Yes,  both midi cable and usb cable are included.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Made my HX Stomp the rig it was always meant to be.
*by A***Z on 22 November 2025*

Second best digital guitar purchase after the HX Stomp it controls. You won't even come close to this value with any other stompbox midi controller. Turns my HX into the rig it was always meant to be. Many hours of use and no issues. Just join the Reddit community for MidiCaptain if you're a bit nervy with setup.

### ⭐⭐ Actually-Useful Review
*by R***N on 26 January 2025*

TL;DR = Fantastic hardware ruined by its unfinished firmware and unforgivably bad documentation. Long Version: Previous reviews of this item are neither constructive or informative for users or the manufacturer. I hope all will find this review entertaining if not useful. Everything herein pertains to the V4.0 firmware as of January 2025. I'm a MIDI power user and not afraid of some tinkering to get things working. I purchased this device because it's marketed as a 'do-aaallllll-the-midi' powerhouse featuring a great user interface with lots of feedback on the status of each switch, all programmable without the need to connect to a PC for a little over £130. This is too good to be true (foreshadowing), count me in! The hardware is indeed fantastic! There's no other word. It's a great size, built like a tank, can be powered via pedalboard (centre-negative 9V DC) power, USB or battery. The screen is full-colour, sharp and brightness-adjustable – yay! The highlight though is the LED's - OH the LEDs! The segmented RGB LEDs are a brilliant idea. They can convey all manner of switch-state information at a glance when using the stock presets the pedal ships with (more foreshadowing). The packaging has got some really nice touches too. Overall, one gets the impression that the manufacture's intent was to make a fully featured product for professional use. But unfortunately in the space between where the intent and the execution lies is a vast yawning chasm. Okay, here we go: One runs into the first signs of trouble when trying to update the firmware. Specifically, trying to locate and then decode the instructions for doing so (we'll come back to the documentation in a moment). Some reviewers have already ranted “...THE UPDATE BRICKED MY UNIT...” or words to that effect. These people were clearly a little vexed when they wrote their reviews but, having been through the same experience, I can to see why. The procedure is not what you'd call musician-proof. You have to stand on your head and do a bazillion (slight exaggeration) button combo press while plugging the pedal into your PC via USB. It'll appear as a drive on your PC/Mac. Then erase everything on the pedal's “drive.” Then, inexplicably, you have to “empty your PC's recycle bin” before copying and pasting the new files (that you downloaded and un-rar'd from the manufacture's website). You have to have figured all this out by decoding the comically/infuriatingly terrible user manual. At least there IS a manual but sweet mother of living divine.... It took me two attempts but I got there in the end. This update method is what I'd expect to find on a prototype in its alpha stages of development, not a supposedly finished product. We haven't even got to using the thing yet :-P Okay, so we've updated the firmware without ruining the unit [breath's a sigh of relief]. Let's do some MIDI shall we!? How about something basic - A midi note? Wait, there's no way to edit presets in 'standard' mode so we can't set what notes we send? Okay. You gotta turn the thing off, stand on your head again, do another button-hold and turn it back on. It boots into “Geek Mode.” Hmmm. Mildly offensive stereotyping aside, let's persevere. So... midi notes: the simplest setup would be to send a 'note-on' message when we press a pedal down and a 'note-off' message when we release again. That way we won't get stuck notes. Wait... there's no note-off option... just “note”... so it just transmits a note-on message? We can't turn the note off again?! There isn't even a 'note-toggle' option? The note it just ON forever or until we turn the pedal off?!?! [Face-palm] Okay, what about the so called “Super” mode? Surely there's some common sense there....right? Stand on ya head again and do yet another button-hold whilst power cycling the pedal to enter “SUPER MODE.” Er... Nope, not there either, just 'note'. Useless! In fact, we can't edit anything at all from the device itself in this mode. Wait, what?! No, you're gonna have to edit, save and reupload a ******** .txt file from your computer first?!?! What, the actual, donky-spanking &%$£!!! Okay, silliness aside, we've fallen down at the first hurdle; basic documentation and turning midi notes on and off. Even if we could properly program note messages, it gets worse. Remember those sweet segmented LED's with all the promise of rich status information they could provide? You get none of that for your own presets – not even in “super” mode. The English translation of the 'Super Mode' manual is even worse than the main one. Why are their two manuals?! Trying to understand - let alone edit - the .txt file using this manual is a futile exercise. If programming the LED's IS possible, there is precisely no information on how to do so. As far as I can tell, you can set LED colour and nothing else. No segmentation, no pulsing, just on and off, long-press, long-press and release. No sequential presses, no double taps. Far from comprehensive and what the product marketing would have you believe. So, no useable implementation of midi note messages; no on-board GUI for advanced programming and no way whatsoever to control what the LEDs do; an obtuse and unreliable firmware update method and farcically bad documentation. Yikes! This pedal is such a missed opportunity. If it delivered on what the marketing implies, it'd be an absolute monster. But the overall user experience is atrocious. If the manufacture can fix the gaping holes in the functionality, implement an actual update protocol and write a decent manual, they'll have hands-down the best general purpose MIDI pedal around. But as of writing this in January 2025, I wouldn't recommend this pedal to anyone other then those who want to use it completely stock with supported third party devices and software.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Midi is daunting, but I got this to work with my Boss RC500
*by V***O on 1 June 2024*

I have not ventured into the complexity of this unit. For this purpose it is blessed with 'Geek Mode' which got me working with my RC500. This mode only gives basic parameters, so although I got all the switches paired up, they needed 2 presses to function. After I built up confidence in Geek Mode, I moved onto the regular menus and modified one of the existing presets. For the money, nothing comes close to these pedal. It is true, dont expect support. There are plenty of YouTube videos though, so I would take a punt.

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