Morningstar MKI AWESOME Midi Controller for Helix Kemper Roland Axe Fx Strymon

Lightly used in Near Mint condition with velcro on bottom, original box and sticker. 

Please read below to see the difference between the MKI and newer MKII version. 

The MC6 is a fully programmable MIDI controller, capable of sending up to 16 different MIDI messages per preset. Each of this message can be mapped to a specific action on a switch, which gives the user a plethora of options and precise control just from a single switch. With 30 banks and 12 preset per bank, the MC6 will sit comfortable on any pedalboard amid the varying demands of any musician.

The design philosophy for the MC6 MKII is simple, and that is what makes it so powerful.

​There are 30 banks with 12 Presets and 2 Expression Presets per bank. Each preset can send up to 16 midi messages or functions, and each message corresponds to an action.

ACTION-BASED CONTROL

Program each message to correspond to an action. For example, in one preset, you can program a CC#0 MIDI message to send out when a switch is pressed, and a double tap on the same switch to change banks

MIDI MESSAGES AND FUNCTIONS

Each preset can be programmed to send up to 16 messages. Each message can be programmed to send a MIDI message or activate a function. 

MIDI EDITOR FOR DESKTOP/WEB

Like the MKI, the MC6 MKII comes with an intuitive web and desktop-based editor for easy programming.

The editor gives you the ability to view your preset settings on one screen, and make any edits easily before saving your settings back to your device. 

Key Features

 

• Compact and fully programmable MIDI controller

• 30 Banks, 12 Presets per Bank, 16 Messages per Preset

• 2 inputs for additional expression control and aux switches

• LCD screen displays preset names for all switches

• On-board editing functions as well as software editor on PC/Mac

• Multiple power options

 

 Specifications

 

• Power source requirements

• 9-12VDC via 2.1mm power jack​

• 9-12V AC/DC via phantom power on MIDI OUT pins 6 & 7

• USB

• Weight: 0.8 KG​

• Enclosure Dimensions: 145mm x 95mm x 45mm

• Current consumption: 80mA

 

 

MC6 MKI and MKII differences

One of the key differences is the increase in processor speed and memory, which allowed us to increase the number of features and support an action-based programming logic. Despite these upgrades, we have decided to keep the price constant at USD229.

Hardware

Enclosure

MKI: Die-cast aluminium, powder-coated black.

MKII: Anodized aluminium sheet metal

The MKII enclosure is 3mm shorter than the MKII. The length and width remains the same.

LCD

MKI: 20×2 character

MKII 24×2 character

The 24×2 character LCD screen on the MKII allows us to use up to 8 characters for each preset name, compared to 6 characters on the MKI.

Screen protector

MKI: None

MKII: Plastic screen protector

Processor & Memory

MKII has a much larger memory and processing speed compared to the MKI.

Software

Programming logic

MKI: Send messages based on single switch presses

MKII: Send messages based on programmable actions

You can match messages to specific actions on the MKII. For example, you can have a press action engage Msg1, a double tap press action engage Msg2, and a long press action engage Msg3.

For the MKI, each message is tied to a single press. You can use conditional messages to get more functionality.

Number of Messages per Preset

MKI: 8 Messages

MKII: 16 Messages

The total number of presets remains the same at 12 presets per bank, and 30 banks.

Short Name Length

MKI: 6 Characters for short name only.

MKII: 8 Characters for short name and toggle name

Long Name and Bank Name Length

MKI: 20 Characters

MKII: 24 Characters

Web and Desktop Editor

The MKII uses a different editor with a slightly different interface. However, both editors does the same thing – it allows you to edit parameters on your device.