The Caveman Audio SC1 is a MIDI foot controller made by Caveman Audio, designed by Steen Skrydstrup, founder of SKRYDSTRUP. Introduced in February 2000, it is built for players who run MIDI-equipped racks and multi-effects units and want to change presets, songs and set lists from the floor. The maker describes it as having been "a reliable tool for numerous world-tours ever since" its introduction1.
Banks, songs and set lists
The SC1 organizes its presets the way a working player arranges a gig. The base unit holds 25 Banks with 5 presets each, and with the EX1 extension that rises to 8 presets per bank. Above the banks sit 99 Songs and 5 Set lists of up to 50 songs each, so a full show can be stepped through song by song without touching the rack1.
| Organization | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Banks | 25 banks, 5 presets each (8 per bank with the EX1 extension) |
| Songs | 99 |
| Set lists | 5, up to 50 songs each |
The front panel uses 10 direct access switches, described by the maker as high-grade Carling switches, giving one-switch access to presets rather than bank-up, bank-down navigation. With the EX1 and EX2 extensions connected, the system expands to 25 switches1.
Connections and power: 9V AC or 12V DC
The rear panel carries the power inlet, which accepts either 9V AC or 12V DC at 300mA. Each extension connected to the unit adds 100mA to the current draw, so the supply needs headroom for that on top of the base figure1.
The SC1 accepts 9V AC or 12V DC, not the 9V DC center-negative supply common on compact pedals. Each extension also adds 100mA, so a supply sized only for the base unit's 300mA will not cover a fully expanded setup1.
Other rear panel connections:
- 5-pin MIDI IN1
- 5-pin XLR to connect the EX1/EX2 extensions1
- 2 ports for expression pedals and similar control devices1
The two expression pedal ports mean a player can connect a pair of expression pedals for real-time control alongside preset switching1.
Size and build
The SC1 is housed in a zinc-plated steel chassis measuring 465 x 310 x 40/90 mm (WxDxH) and weighing 5.5 kg / 12 lbs., a floor unit built to be stood on night after night rather than a pedalboard accessory1. Caveman Audio backs it with a 10 Year Warranty1.
Questions
Who designed the Caveman Audio SC1?
The SC1 was designed by Steen Skrydstrup, founder of SKRYDSTRUP, according to Caveman Audio's product page. The controller was introduced in February 2000 and, in the maker's words, has been a reliable tool for numerous world-tours ever since.
How many footswitches does the SC1 have?
The base SC1 has 10 direct access switches. With the EX1 and EX2 extensions connected, the system expands to 25 switches in total. The switches themselves are high-grade Carling units.
What are the EX1 and EX2 extensions?
The EX1 and EX2 are switch extensions that connect to the SC1 through a 5-pin XLR connection on the rear panel. Adding them takes the controller from 10 direct access switches to 25, and the EX1 extension also raises the preset count from 5 to 8 presets per bank. Each extension draws an additional 100mA.
What power supply does the Caveman Audio SC1 need?
The SC1 accepts either 9V AC or 12V DC at 300mA through its rear panel power inlet. Each connected extension adds 100mA to the draw, so the supply needs to cover that on top of the base 300mA.
How many expression pedals can the SC1 connect?
The SC1 has 2 ports for expression pedals and similar control devices, so a player can connect two expression pedals at once.
What warranty does the SC1 carry?
Caveman Audio gives the SC1 a 10 Year Warranty, as stated on the maker's product page.
Sources (1)
- SC1 Midi Foot Controller, Caveman Audio, 2026-04-13
