
Updated by Bobby Kittleberger
Updated on March 26th, 2023
Added MIDI controllers from Boss, EHX, Pirate MIDI, and Disaster Area. Big thanks to Kim Jung in the comments section.
This page is meant to work in tandem with our roundup of MIDI guitar pedals, which has been incredibly well-received and popular.
MIDI controllers are the devices that we use (as the name would suggest) to control MIDI devices. This can include guitar pedals, DAWs, and other MIDI compatible gear and recording equipment.
Note that there is a ton of variety here, and the way each controller will work with each device isn't always totally uniform.
You usually need to spend at least a little time in the user manual.
But, MIDI is also very simple technology, that will work well in most cases. Enjoy the list below, and leave a note in the comments section if you have something that should be added.

A listing of all the MIDI controllers we can find. Updated regularly. The Nektar Pacer is pictured here and included in our list.
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Pure MIDI Controllers
These are pure MIDI controllers only, without any effects loop or additional functionality. There are a ton of different brands to choose from.
- Morningstar MC3
- Morningstar MC6
- Morningstar MC8
- JET MCX
- JET Micro (for HX Stomp)
- Disaster Area Designs DMC.micro PRO
- Disaster Area Designs Midi Baby
- Disaster Area Designs Midi Baby 3
- Disaster Area Designs qCONNECT
- Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL Gen3
- Disaster Area Designs DMC-4 Gen3
- Disaster Area Designs DMC-8 Gen3
- Disaster Area Designs DPC.micro
- Source Audio Soleman
- Fortin Hydra
- Singular Sound Midi Maestro
- Tech 21 Midi Mongoose
- Tech 21 Midi Mouse
- BOSS FS-1-WL Wireless Multifunction Footswitch
- BOSS FC-50 Midi Foot Controller
- Roland FC-200 MIDI Foot Controller
- Roland FC-300 MIDI Foot-Controller
- Roland GFC-50 Midi Foot Controller
- Blackstar Live Logic MIDI Controller
- Line 6 Helix Guitar-controller for Helix Rack
- Harley Benton MP-100 MIDI Foot Controller
- Harley Benton MP-500 Interface/Foot Control
- Hughes & Kettner FSM 432 MK IV
- Hotone Ampero Control
- Musicom Lab MTX-5
- Behringer FCB-1010 Foot Controller
- Xsonic Airstep Smart Controller
- Nektar Pacer
- Engl Z9
- Engl Z12
- Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro
- Diezel Columbus
- Matthew Effects The Futurist; Midi Controller
- M-Wave Chocolate
- Nobels MF-1 Midi Footcontroller;
- Nobels MF-2 Midi Footcontroller;
- Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro Programmable MIDI foot controller
- Yamaha MFC-10 MIDI Foot Controller
- Rocktron Midi Mate Foot controller
- Rocktron Midi Raider
- Rocktron MIDI Mate Control Pedal
- Randall RF-3
- JOYO Pxl-live
- Selah quartz V3
- Peak2005 FCB4N2;
- MeloAudio Tone Shifter TS
- MeloAudio MIDI Commander
- FAMC Music Liquid Foot+ Junior
- FAMC Music Liquid Foot+ Pro+
- FAMC Music Liquid Foot+ 12
- FAMC Music Liquid Foot+ 12+
- FAMC Music Liquid Foot+ Mini
- Looptimus Foot Controller
- Looptimus Mini
- Looptimus+
- Logidy UMI3
- Studiologic MP-113 or 117
- Fishman TriplePlay
- Cicognani Midisex24 Controller
- Midiflorian
- Free The Tone MC-3
- Matthews Effects Futurist
- HotOne Ampero Control
- Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep 2
- Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step
- Step Audio Pilot Wave
- Positive Grid BT4 MIDI Controller
- Morningstar MC6 Pro
- Pirate MIDI RIDGE6 Foot Controller
- Pirate MIDI BRIDGE4 Foot Controller
MIDI Controller / Effects Looper
- Musicom Lab MKVI
- Musicom Lab EFX LE II
- Musicom Lab EFX ME
- Musicom Lab Parallelizer
- Costalab Labyrinth
- MLC Mark L Custom FX25 ACE MKII
- MLC Mark L FX25 MKII
- Moen GEC5
- One Control Gecko MKIII
- One Control Basilisk
- One Control Crocodile Tail Loop OC10 (OC-OC10)
- One Control Crocodile Tail Loop Wing OC10W (OC-OC10W)
- One Control Caiman Tail Loop (OC-CAV)
- Providence PEC-2
- RJM Music Mastermind PBC / 10
- RJM Music Mastermind PBC/6X
- RJM Music Mastermind LT
- RJM Music Mastermind GT / 10
- RJM Music Mastermind GT / 16
- RJM Music Mastermind GT / 22
- Step Audio Pilot Wave MIDI Sequenzer
- Step Audio Riff-Step DigiTech Whammy Enhancer
- Step Audio One Trick Pony
- The Gigrig G2
- The Gigrig G3
- The Gigrig G3 Atom
- The Gigrig G3 EXTENSION KIT
- The Gigrig G3 HUB
- Vinteck V-10 Clipper
- Vintek V6-Laser
- Vinteck V-8.2 Cutter
- Vinteck V-5
- Voodoo Lab Pedal Switcher PX-8 plus
- Voodoo Lab Ground Control Pro
- Voodoo Lab Commander
- Free The Tone ARC-4
- Free The Tone ARC-53M
- Boss ES-8 Effects Switching System
- G LAB GSC-4 (no longer available)
- Harley Benton FXL8 PRO
- EHX Super Switcher
- Boss ES-5 Effects Switching System
- Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher
- Boss ES-8 Effects Switching System
- Disaster Area Disaster Area DPC-5 Gen3
- Disaster Area DPC-8EZ Gen3
MIDI Controller built-in Pedalboard
Any MIDI controllers we've missed?
We're consistently adding to this list whenever we come across MIDI controllers that we haven't yet included. If you have a suggestion for this list, or even just a question about MIDI controllers, use the comments section below and we'll jump in.
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I maade a small mistake. I forgot the brandname for Birduge 4 and Bridge 6. It must be called
Pirate Midi BRIDGE4 MIDI Foot Controller
Pirate Midi BRIDGE6 MIDI Foot Controller
Yeah I threw it in there.
There is no change up to now…
Hmm, weird. Added. Should be in there now.
Disaster Area Disaster Area DPC-5 Gen3; Midi controller and looper;
https://www.disasterareadesigns.com/shop/p/dpc-5-gen3
Disaster Area DPC-8EZ Gen3; Midi controller and looper;
https://www.disasterareadesigns.com/shop/p/dpc-8ez-gen3
🤘🏻
BRIDGE4 MIDI Foot Controller; Pure Midi controller;
https://piratemidi.com/collections/controllers/products/bridge4-midi-foot-controller
🤘🏻
BRIDGE6 MIDI Foot Controller;
Pure Midi controller;
https://piratemidi.com/collections/controllers/products/bridge6-midi-foot-controller
🤘🏻
Brand-new:
Morningstar MC6 Pro; Pure Midi controller;
https://www.morningstar.io/mc6-pro
🤘🏻
positive grid BT4 BLUETOOTH MIDI PEDAL;
Pure Midi Controller;
https://www.musicstore.de/de_DE/EUR/Positive-Grid-BT4-Bluetooth-MIDI-Pedal/art-GIT0040104-000
🤘🏻
Stepaudio Pilot Wave;
https://stepaudio.net/products/pilot_wave/Pilot_Wave_-_MIDI_Effect_Sequencer_-_by_StepAudio_net.html
🤘🏻
Keith McMillen 12 Step;
https://www.keithmcmillen.com/products/12-step/
🤘🏻
Keith McMillen SoftStep 2;
https://www.keithmcmillen.com/products/softstep/
…and yes… it is a foot-controller. I first thought it is for hand-controlling because it looks like. But it is for feet. 🙂
Looks good. 🤘🏻
HotOne Ampero Control – 4 expandable up to 8.
Added 🤘🏻
Boss ES-8 Effect Switching System; MIDI Controller / Effects Looper;
https://www.boss.info/global/products/es-8/
🤘🏻
Boss MS-3 Multi Effects Switcher; MIDI Controller / Effects Looper;
https://www.boss.info/global/products/ms-3/
Nice.
Boss ES-5 Effect Switching System; MIDI Controller / Effects Looper;
https://www.boss.info/global/products/es-5/
🤘🏻
ELECTRO HARMONIX Super Switcher; MIDI Controller / Effects Looper;
https://www.ehx.com/products/super-switcher/
👍🏻
Harley Benton FXL8 Pro;
Midi Controller / Effect Looper;
https://harleybenton.com/product/fxl8-pro/
🤘🏻
Boss ES 8;
Midi Controller / Effect Looper;
https://www.boss.info/de/products/es-8/
🤘🏻
G Lab GSC-4 System Controller;
Midi Controller / Effect Looper;
https://www.thomann.de/de/g_lab_gsc_4_system_controller.htm
Added. Looks pretty hard to find though.