8E - 8 Encoders for MIDI, HCI

Introducing the Minimalistic EIGHT endless encoders dial with integrated buttons - a highly configurable device that can be customized to fit your needs. Musicians can use it as a MIDI controller, while creators can use it for keyboard, mouse, and media control. With no need for programming, simply visit our web configuration tool and set it up to your liking.

Save time and increase productivity. It can be customized for use with any application that can be controlled with a keyboard, such as Illustrator or Photoshop. I created this device because I needed it myself - navigating video timelines precisely was always a challenge. With this dial, it's a breeze.

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ParksTool 8E (8 Encoders) MIDI ControllerIntroducing the Minimalistic endless encoders dial with (without) integrated buttons - a highly configurable device that can be customized to fit your needs. Musicians can use it as a MIDI controller, while creators can use it for keyboard, mouse, and media control. With no need for programming, simply visit our web co

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FEATURES

[MIDI Controller]

Works as a midi controller. Plug and Play USB Midi controller.

[HCI]

works as a keyboard, mouse, and media controllers

[ Sound Devices 833 compatible ]

This device can control fader or trim on channels over 7 of Sound Device 833. for example, channel 7,8,9,10,11,12 can be controlled

TECHNICAL DETAILS

USB Type: USB type C (USB cable is not included)
3.5mm TRS Type A
Function: left turn, right turn, click (all customizable)
Weight: ~100g
Dimensions: 230mm * 23mm* 37mm
Material: PLA (plastic body) + Aluminum(knob) or plastic knob (coming soon)
Available Software: Adobe Effects, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, or any software which allows keyboard shortcuts.
Plug and play MIDI
working with Mac, Windows, Linux, Android, iOS (iPAD and iPhone)

ENCODER MECHANICAL DETAIL

20 detent for revolution (bump feeling when turning)
clickable button integrated (if you select with keys option)
Endless encoder. This is not a potentiometer

KEY BEHAVIOUR DETAIL

For midi, when you press the key, it sends either CC value 127 or Note value 127 (note on) and when you release the key, it sends CC value 0 or Note value 0 (note off)
For HCI, it works like a keyboard. when you press, it sends a key signal. if you keep pressing, it sends the same signal until you release the key. If it was a mouse click feature, it works like a mouse click.

PLUG AND PLAY - MIDI and MCP(Mackie control protocol)

CC and channels are configurable

you can set any dials and keys as faders, vpots, or keys

Fader 1 to 8 and 9 (for master)

Scrub wheel, Vpot 1 to 8

Rec/Rdy 1 to 8, Solo 1 to 8, Mute 1 to 8, Select 1 to 8, Vpot Switch 1 to 8, I/O, Sends, PAN, Plug-ins,EQ, Dyn, Fader Bank Left, Fader Bank Right, Channel Left, Channel Right,
Flip,Edit, Name/Value, SMPTE/Beats, F1 to F 16 , Shift, Option, Control, Alt, On, Rec/Rdy, Undo, Snapshot, Touch, Redo, Cancel, Enter, Marker, Mixer, < Frame, Frame >, Loop, PI, PO,
Home, End, Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Play, Record, Cursor Up, Cursor Down, Scrub Button, Zoom,
Cursor Left, Cursor Right, fader touch 1 to 8, fader touch master

Sound Device 8 series trim and fader control available

HCI

[KEYBOARD - US key layout standard keys example]

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z
RETURN(enter) ESC BACKSPACE TAB Space - = [ ] \ ; ' ` , . /
CAPS LOCK F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12
PRINTSCREEN SCROLL LOCK PAUSE INSERT HOME PAGE_UP DELETE END PAGE DOWN
RIGHT ARROW LEFT ARROW DOWN ARROW UP ARROW NUM LOCK
POWER KEYBOARD_VOLUME_UP KEYBOARD_VOLUME_DOWN KEYBOARD_STOP
LEFT (CTRL SHIFT ALT WINDOW CMD) RIGHT (CTRL SHIFT ALT)

[MEDIA KEYS]

RECORD, FAST_FORWARD
REWIND, NEXT, PREVIOUS, STOP, PLAY_PAUSE, PAUSE

[VOLUME]

MUTE, VOLUME UP, VOLUME DOWN

[CONSUMER KEYS - mostly compatible, but some might not work]

POWER, SLEEP, BRIGHTNESS_UP, BRIGHTNESS_DOWN, SCREENSAVER (consumer key may not working depends on devices)

[MOUSE]

L CLICK, R CLICK, L DOUBLE_CLICK, R DOUBLE CLICK, MOVE RIGHT, MOVE UP, MOVE DOWN, SCROLL UP, SCROLL DOWN, MIDDLE CLICK, MIDDLE double CLICK, (Drag and drop available)

Links

Web configuration tool - https://config.parkstool.com
Video Introduction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RLXLPmQXQA
Manual - https://www.parkstool.com/
Video examples - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnPidz9Ezg6QiOQb9sI1thtDk1YewrKWo
Firmware update instruction - https://www.parkstool.com/instruction/firmware-update