PaintAudio releases MIDI Captain firmware 3.5

March 5, 2024 · 1 sources

PaintAudio released firmware 3.5 for the MIDI Captain foot controller on March 5, 2024, according to the product page. The maker says the update mainly optimizes support for the Kemper KPP, resolves an issue of USB-MIDI control delay, and will soon reintroduce support for the 10 Switch version of SuperMode¹.

The maker says the upgrade process has been simplified compared with previous versions, with fewer steps involving retention of the license folder. Users who lose their license file can restore it directly using version 3.5 without following the steps in FAQ Q20, according to the page¹. The firmware download is listed on the same page¹.

The MIDI Captain is a foot controller that sends Program Change, Continuous Change and Note commands, with fully customizable footswitches, 10 preset modes that can all be customized, and an optional wireless MIDI MATE adapter¹. It can be powered by 9V, USB or battery, and the maker says a 9V supply needs a current capacity of at least 300mA¹. The blue version is listed at a regular price of $179.99¹.

The page describes three operating modes in its 3-in-1 firmware package, which it says includes FW3.5 (Normal and Geek mode) and FW4.0 (Super mode). Mode is selected by holding a footswitch while powering on: 2/3 for Geek mode, A/B for Normal mode and C for Super mode¹. In Normal mode one command can be configured for pressing and one for releasing a button; in Geek mode up to six commands each, 12 in total, according to the maker¹. The maker says Geek mode has been expanded to support 16 pages, each a group of all 10 keys with its own setup that can be changed in use without a restart¹.

The page also lists a separate firmware package for KPP control, which it says communicates bidirectionally with the KPP over USB to retrieve the Rig Name and synchronize module states, with LED lighting effects consistent with the KPP¹.