(Originally written by Doc Plus/translated from Audiofanzine FR)
The Midimate was my first Midi foot controller and I find its user's manual very clear!

At first sight I thought the switches were poor quality but I haven't had a problem up to now.

Some might miss an expression pedal. But I believe it's an advantage because that way you can freely choose an external expression pedal.

Pros:

- Price

- 5 IA

- 3 operating modes

- Display

- Easy and quick programming

- Clear user's manual

Cons (considering the price):

- It's not possible to use all 10 switches as 10 IA

You can read the features and some comments below.

User's manual: http://www.rocktron.com/site/support/manuals/midimate.pdf.zip

Dimensions: 19.75" wide x 5.5" deep x 2" tall

Connections: 7-pin Midi Out (Phantom power), Pedal (for an expression pedal) and 9 V AC (PSU is provided)

If you already have Midi gear that provides phantom power you won't need the PSU.

- 128 presets

- 3 operating modes: Bank (access to 12 banks with 10 presets), Instant Access (select the preset number with 2 switches), Controller (5 bottom switches = presets, 5 top switches = Instant Access IA)

- 10 switches, 5 usable as IA.

For beginners: IA allows you to switch a parameter on/off. For example, you may activate a midi loop containing an effect pedal or a reverb in a preset of your Midi effects processor.

- 6 simultaneous PC and 6 CC.

- 2 displays: one for the preset number and a second one for the preset name (8 characters max)

- Preset saving with only two switches

- Very easy programming thanks to the user's manual and the second display.