The Pirate MIDI Scribble is a mini LCD and MIDI controller from PIRATE MIDI that adds labels, colors, and live status updates to any MIDI-capable pedal. Instead of squinting at a pedal's own small screen or remembering preset numbers, the Scribble shows what the connected pedal is doing in clear text on its own display. Pirate MIDI lists it at $59.00 USD and describes it as shipping now1.
What it does for a player
Pirate MIDI's own description is that "Scribble adds crystal-clear labels, colours, and live status updates to any MIDI-capable pedal"1. In practice that means the Scribble sits with a pedal and displays what each preset is, so a player can scroll through sounds and see them named on the screen rather than relying on the pedal's own readout. It fits alongside the brand's controllers such as the PIRATE MIDI BRIDGE4, PIRATE MIDI BRIDGE6, and PIRATE MIDI Polar, and sits within the wider field of MIDI pedals.
Controls and MIDI messages
The Scribble is operated with onboard buttons: Pirate MIDI describes scrolling through all of a pedal's MIDI presets with them1.
- Presets: 128 presets1
- Switch modes: Press Up/Down, Hold Up/Down, MIDI-Only1
- Message types: PC, CC, Note On/Off, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, MIDI Clock1
The message set covers the common needs of pedal control: PC (program change) messages select presets, CC (control change) messages adjust parameters, note messages and aftertouch and pitch bend cover pedals that respond to them, and MIDI Clock keeps time-based effects in sync1.
Connections
The Scribble connects over TRS MIDI rather than five-pin DIN:
The switchable A/B setting on the Out/Thru jack matters because TRS MIDI devices from different makers use different pin assignments, so the A/B switch lets the Scribble match the connected pedal1.
Colors and enclosure
The Scribble comes in Black, White, and Mixed color options, in a PETG enclosure1.
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Questions
What MIDI messages can the Pirate MIDI Scribble send?
The Scribble sends MIDI PC, CC, Note On, Note Off, and more, according to Pirate MIDI. The listed message types are PC, CC, Note On/Off, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend, and MIDI Clock, so it can change presets, control parameters, and sync time-based pedals alongside its display duties.
How many presets does the Scribble have?
The Scribble has 128 presets. Pirate MIDI describes scrolling through all of a pedal's MIDI presets with the onboard buttons, and the switch modes are Press Up/Down, Hold Up/Down, and MIDI-Only.
Does the Scribble use TRS MIDI?
Yes. The Scribble has a TRS MIDI In and a TRS MIDI Out/Thru with a switchable A/B setting, so it connects to pedals using standard TRS MIDI cables rather than five-pin DIN.
What colors does the Scribble come in?
Pirate MIDI lists the Scribble in Black, White, and Mixed colour options, all in a PETG enclosure.
How much does the Pirate MIDI Scribble cost?
The Scribble is listed at $59.00 USD on Pirate MIDI's product page as of October 2026, and the company lists it as shipping now.
Sources (1)
- Scribble, Pirate MIDI
