Wonderful writeup! I'm considering getting a Nektar Pacer and this is definitely a factor. Since the Boss has a limit of 16 assigns, I had a question of whether you could further optimize your setup with the Pacer by using a different method of sending these signals. Right now you programmed the Boss to have assigns apply to all 5 tracks for all 3 functions, which uses up 15 assigns. I was thinking you could optimize your setup by taking advantage of the "Current Track" function, along with Nektar's ability to send multiple commands for a single button press. To set this up, Assign 1 on the Boss is set to Source: CC1, and Target: Cur.Trk Num, with a minimum of 1 and maximum of 1. This will have CC1 select Track 1. You repeat the process for Assign 2 to listen to CC2 and Target Cur.Trk Num to min 2 max 2 (to select track 2) and so on up until Assign 5 for Track 5. Now you have the ability to select a track at will using CC1-5, which I will call the "Track Select" CCs. The next step is to have Assign 6 set to Source: CC11 and Target: Cur.Trk Rec/Ply. Assign 7 is CC12 and Target is Cur.Trk Ply/Stp, and Assign 8 is CC 13 and Target is Cur.Trk Un/Red. Now you have the ability to apply Rec/Ply, Ply/Stp, and Un/Red to whatever track you apply. I'll call this the "Track Function" CCs. The final step is to program the Nektar to sequentially send a Track Select CC followed by a Track Function CC. For Preset A1, switch 1 can be Control Mode Sequence, then Step 1 is CC Trigger for CC1 127 (to select Track 1) and Step 2 is CC Trigger for CC11 127 (to engage Cur.Trk Rec/Ply). Repeat this process for the footswitches to where each switch uses the combination of Track Select, then Track Function. If this works, in theory you have now freed up 7 of your assigns, and still expands the horizons of the "Track Functions". You could add a "Mute" Preset which is a Cur.Trk Level toggle. You could also have a "Track Clear" preset which uses Cur.Trk Clear. Anyway, if anyone wants to try this out to see if it works, let me know if you're successful!

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This is a TREMENDOUS help - I was completely LOST on 'how' - now I just downloaded the file - followed the link to the editor - uploaded - and the Pacer is perfect - had some struggles in getting the Boss to see the MIDI signal but figured that out - on mine the "MAX" setting had to also be OFF - FYI - this is SO helpful!! Thank you so much - some other poster on here is charging some bucks to show you how - you simply shared your sysex file as a help - YOU are Awesome my friend!!

Excellent! Good idea to combine this overview video with a written tutorial. Very easy to follow each of your steps. This saved me tons of time and investigation. Thank you very much for sharing this! Highly appreciated!

Thanks for this amazing tutorial - it's exactly what I was looking for :) Really appreciate the extra context to lay groundwork for even further configuration. Special shout out to the pacer-editor folks - such an awesome toolset for learning about MIDI.

Mine just says PACER which I can now confirm does work. Also, don't forget to click 'Send to Pacer'. It sucks this only works for one memory track, but you could just keep track 1 empty and then save those settings to a new track.

What cable do you use to connect the Nektar Pacer to the RC505? Thanks

Thanks! Appreciate the time-saver.

Thank you 🙏

can I use it with fl studio mobile?

How is the Midi connection with this controller, is it stable and real tight w/o lagging and latency?

Hi dear! So informative video! Just have a question! Nektar pacer(brand new) or behringer fcb 1010(used)?

I have a hotone Ampero Control. I tried everything for midi assignments, checking cables, etc., KZfaq I can't assign the ampero with my rc 505 mk2. I'm completely lost Is there anyone who could help me? Thank you 🙏 Hervé Cosenza

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