The Molten MIDI T is a MIDI controller made by Molten Voltage and designed to control the Digitech Whammy DT. It connects to the Whammy's MIDI port with a standard MIDI cable and gives the player preset storage and hands-free control over the pedal's pitch effects. Molten Voltage describes it as offering "five original new ways to control the [Digitech Whammy DT]"1.
What it does
The Molten MIDI T is built around one job: controlling the Digitech Whammy DT. The owner's manual states plainly that "Molten MIDI T is designed to control the Digitech™ Whammy™ DT"2. Connection is through a MIDI port on the controller that links by MIDI cable to the Whammy's own MIDI port2.
For programming, the unit stores 19 programs. Molten Voltage says these "are created manually or using our free, easy-to-use Programming Utility"1, and the manual adds that the controller "comes pre-programmed with nineteen Programs to get you started"2. A player can therefore use it out of the box and then tailor the programs to a rig.
Output types and MIDI to other devices
The controller runs in one of two output types2:
- Whammy Only: no MIDI Clock, Program Change, or Song Select information is sent2
- Whammy & Clock: the Whammy is controlled and MIDI Clock is sent, along with corresponding MIDI Program Change and Song Select data to other MIDI devices2
That second mode is what lets the Molten MIDI T sit at the center of a larger MIDI setup rather than acting only as a Whammy footswitch. Players running time-based effects elsewhere on the board can keep them in sync with the clock the controller sends2.
Molten MIDI T and the MM5
Molten Voltage's product page says the Molten MIDI T "works just like MM5"1, the company's Molten MIDI 5 controller. The difference is the intended target: the Molten MIDI T is configured as a dedicated Whammy DT controller, with its Whammy Only and Whammy & Clock output types shaped around that pedal2. Players already familiar with the MM5's way of working will find the same approach here, aimed at the Whammy DT.
Power and support
The Molten MIDI T needs its own power: the manual calls for "a separate or isolated 9 volt, 2.1mm, 100mA minimum, tip negative DC Power supply"2.
The manual specifies a separate or isolated supply, so a daisy chain shared with other pedals is not the intended arrangement. Use a supply meeting the 9 volt, 100mA minimum, tip negative specification2.
Molten Voltage warrants the unit for two years from the date of purchase against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use, provided the unit is used with an approved power supply and consistent with the instructions2. For repairs, the manual directs owners to Service@MoltenVoltage.com2.
Questions
Is the Molten MIDI T compatible with the Digitech Whammy DT?
Yes. Molten Voltage designed the Molten MIDI T specifically to control the Digitech Whammy DT, connecting to the Whammy's MIDI port with a standard MIDI cable. The maker's product page describes it as offering five original new ways to control the Whammy DT.
How many programs does the Molten MIDI T come with?
The Molten MIDI T stores 19 programs. It comes pre-programmed with nineteen Programs to get you started, and new programs can be created manually or with Molten Voltage's free Programming Utility.
How is the Molten MIDI T different from the MM5?
According to Molten Voltage, the Molten MIDI T works just like the MM5, but it is set up as a dedicated controller for the Digitech Whammy DT. It offers two output types, Whammy Only and Whammy & Clock, the latter adding MIDI Clock, Program Change and Song Select output.
Can the Molten MIDI T send MIDI to other devices?
Yes. When configured for Whammy & Clock output, the Molten MIDI T also sends corresponding MIDI Program Change and Song Select data to other MIDI devices, so it can do more than control the Whammy DT alone.
Sources (2)
- MOLTEN MIDI T™ .:. Digitech Whammy DT Controller Footswitch with Tap Tempo .:. by Molten Voltage, Molten Voltage
- Molten_MIDI_T_-_Owners_Manual_-_v1.pdf, Molten Voltage, 2013
