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product_id: 543079054
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 (Black)"
brand: "paintaudio"
price: "€ 321.43"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Paintaudio"
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region: Austria
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# Original Time Engine automates complex key actions Multi-power options: USB, 9V DC, battery 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 (Black)

**Brand:** paintaudio
**Price:** € 321.43
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Step into the future of foot control—where precision meets effortless performance!

## 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 (Black) by paintaudio
- **How much does it cost?** € 321.43 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/543079054-midi-captain-foot-controller-multi-effects-keyboards-synthesizer-usb-midi)

## 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

- • **Effortless Gig Control:** Automate your entire effects setup with the unique Time Engine—play complex sequences hands-free and stay in the creative flow.
- • **Plug & Play Versatility:** Seamlessly compatible with all major MIDI software and hardware including Bias, JamUP, Kemper, HX Stomp, and more.
- • **Built to Perform Anywhere:** Compact, ultra-portable design with rugged metal build and multiple power options ensures you’re ready for any stage or studio.
- • **Total Customization Freedom:** 10 programmable footswitches support PC/CC/Note messages with separate push/release functions—tailor every button to your exact rig.
- • **Future-Proof & Community-Driven:** Regular firmware updates and an active user community keep your MIDI Captain evolving with your musical journey.

## Overview

The PAINTAUDIO MIDI Captain Foot Controller is a professional-grade USB MIDI device featuring 10 fully customizable footswitches and a patented Time Engine function that automates complex MIDI commands. Compatible with major music software and hardware, it offers versatile power options (USB, 9V DC, battery) in a compact, durable design. Ideal for musicians seeking hands-free control and seamless integration, it supports continuous firmware updates and a vibrant user community.

## 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: Well-built and useful, but the non-technical should be prepared - I wanted a USB MIDI footswitch for a small controller pedalboard for my iPad-based guitar “rig”. The more button-switches, the better… and the MIDI Captain STD (this one) looked ideal (and certainly the most affordable), so I took advantage of a Prime Day offer on one. The good points first (and there are quite a few): The MIDI Captain is sturdily-built with metal construction, and I am hopeful that it will be reliable in use. It is well-specified in terms of hardware: you can run it off USB power or a 9V DC “barrel” cable (like most guitar pedals), and on the back you have the power sockets, MIDI DIN in and out, and two quarter-inch jacks for expression pedals. There’s a small (one-inch-square?) colour display - OLED? - which can come in quite handy during use, and overall the hardware has given me no cause for complaint so far. Finally (for now), I can say that I’ve got the MC working pretty-much as I wanted it to, though I still have to configure and test the expression pedals - that’s on me… Catch(es)? Well, there’s one which any potential buyer should be aware of: configuring the MIDI Captain - especially if your needs are a bit “different” - can get pretty technical. The MC has preset configurations for some commonly-used guitar FX/modeller units and software (inc. Kemper, HX Stomp, Quad Cortex; BIAS), as well as some “generic” MIDI CC and “PC control” setups, and you may find that the MC will work with your gear “out of the box”. If not… well, get the manual and keep it close, because you’re going to have to roll your sleeves up. I would count myself as reasonably technical: just as well, because to do anything beyond use the MC’s presets, involves some bare-bones editing of text files. (There’s no *official* config editor app for this device, although a couple of enthusiasts have tried coding a “front-end: for the MC range.) Basically, you connect your MC via the USB cable to a Mac, PC, iPad or other computer which can take USB mass storage (flash drives, SSDs etc), and turn on the MC whilst holding down button 1 for a few seconds. This puts it into “deep mode”, and the internal storage “mounts” as a drive on your computer. (Take the manual’s advice, and copy all the files and folders to a local drive before you edit *anything*.) To sum up: I copied the “MIDI CC” preset template files, and edited them so that the buttons’ CC messages match those on the other MIDI footswitch I use. (Nice touch: the LED lighting behind each button can be configured with Web hex colour codes, so I set them to match the colour-coded “button-toppers” on my other footswitch.) Phew… well, at least I can say that after all that, I got the MC working as I wanted it, and I may experiment further with other configurations. So, in summary: the MIDI Captain is great value for money; very versatile in its capabilities; very customisable; and I have a good feeling (so far) about its reliability. (I also really like how it looks, especially with the multicoloured LED lighting!) It is also a bit of a pain to configure if your use-case is at all “off the beaten track”, but once you’ve set up your first custom preset, it gets a bit easier from there!

## 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 | B0C1WM26H1 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,649 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 94 in MIDI Controller |
| Brand | PAINTAUDIO |
| Brand Name | PAINTAUDIO |
| Colour | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Devices with USB MIDI connections and Windows 7 or later operating systems |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Connectivity technology | USB |
| Connector Type | USB |
| Control Method | Touch |
| Control Type | MIDI Controller |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 242 Reviews |
| Hardware Interface | USB |
| Hardware Platform | Windows |
| Human Interface Input | Buttons |
| Included Components | 10 Foot Switches |
| Included components | 10 Foot Switches |
| Instrument | Multiple MIDI-compatible instruments |
| Instrument Key | Any |
| Item Type Name | midi captain |
| Keyboard Description | Ergonomic |
| Manufacturer | Paintaudio |
| Manufacturer Part Number | AU-219 |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | MIDI Captain |
| Model Number | PA-001 |
| Model name | MIDI Captain |
| Noise Control | None |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Keys | 10 |
| Number of keys | 10 |
| Platform | Windows, Windows 7 |
| Product Style | USB MIDI Keyboard |
| Product Warranty | 1 year warranty. |
| Special Features | Portable |
| Special feature | Portable |
| Supported Software | Bias, JamUP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Unit Count | 10.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** PAINTAUDIO
- **Connectivity technology:** USB
- **Model name:** MIDI Captain
- **Number of keys:** 10
- **Special feature:** Portable

## Images

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## Available Options

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

## 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.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Well-built and useful, but the non-technical should be prepared
*by T***R on 9 July 2026*

I wanted a USB MIDI footswitch for a small controller pedalboard for my iPad-based guitar “rig”. The more button-switches, the better… and the MIDI Captain STD (this one) looked ideal (and certainly the most affordable), so I took advantage of a Prime Day offer on one. The good points first (and there are quite a few): The MIDI Captain is sturdily-built with metal construction, and I am hopeful that it will be reliable in use. It is well-specified in terms of hardware: you can run it off USB power or a 9V DC “barrel” cable (like most guitar pedals), and on the back you have the power sockets, MIDI DIN in and out, and two quarter-inch jacks for expression pedals. There’s a small (one-inch-square?) colour display - OLED? - which can come in quite handy during use, and overall the hardware has given me no cause for complaint so far. Finally (for now), I can say that I’ve got the MC working pretty-much as I wanted it to, though I still have to configure and test the expression pedals - that’s on me… Catch(es)? Well, there’s one which any potential buyer should be aware of: configuring the MIDI Captain - especially if your needs are a bit “different” - can get pretty technical. The MC has preset configurations for some commonly-used guitar FX/modeller units and software (inc. Kemper, HX Stomp, Quad Cortex; BIAS), as well as some “generic” MIDI CC and “PC control” setups, and you may find that the MC will work with your gear “out of the box”. If not… well, get the manual and keep it close, because you’re going to have to roll your sleeves up. I would count myself as reasonably technical: just as well, because to do anything beyond use the MC’s presets, involves some bare-bones editing of text files. (There’s no *official* config editor app for this device, although a couple of enthusiasts have tried coding a “front-end: for the MC range.) Basically, you connect your MC via the USB cable to a Mac, PC, iPad or other computer which can take USB mass storage (flash drives, SSDs etc), and turn on the MC whilst holding down button 1 for a few seconds. This puts it into “deep mode”, and the internal storage “mounts” as a drive on your computer. (Take the manual’s advice, and copy all the files and folders to a local drive before you edit *anything*.) To sum up: I copied the “MIDI CC” preset template files, and edited them so that the buttons’ CC messages match those on the other MIDI footswitch I use. (Nice touch: the LED lighting behind each button can be configured with Web hex colour codes, so I set them to match the colour-coded “button-toppers” on my other footswitch.) Phew… well, at least I can say that after all that, I got the MC working as I wanted it, and I may experiment further with other configurations. So, in summary: the MIDI Captain is great value for money; very versatile in its capabilities; very customisable; and I have a good feeling (so far) about its reliability. (I also really like how it looks, especially with the multicoloured LED lighting!) It is also a bit of a pain to configure if your use-case is at all “off the beaten track”, but once you’ve set up your first custom preset, it gets a bit easier from there!

### ⭐ Either defective unit or the product is just NOT what’s advertised.
*by A***B on 21 January 2025*

I powered this up with no issues… for about three minutes. Then I got a black screen. Couldn’t get the device to boot again after multiple firmware re-installs (as advised via the paintaudio website and YouTube channel) which take literally an hour at minimum due to an inexplicably slow transfer speed on the device (changing the usb cable out and using different ports on your computer will not help). They claim on their website that this device is “never bricked”. That’s just not true. I returned this the next day having spent hours trying to just get it back to a default bootable state having achieved nothing. If I could give it zero stars I would, without hesitation.

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*Last updated: 2026-08-19*