Conductive Labs

Notes: The ideal MIDI routing solution for those with large hardware setups, the MRCC 880 simplifies MIDI setup over a range of DIN, USB and 3.5mm TRS connections, including preset storage and advanced options like filtering and merging.

Supplier's Notes:
Essential MIDI patch bay features give you exactly the connectivity you require. Slim, beautiful, and easy to configure without a PC, the MRCC 880 gets you quickly setup and productive

MRCC 880 - MIDI Router Flexibility, Configuration Without a PC

The MRCC 880, with dedicated per port routing buttons, makes routing MIDI connections super quick! Simply select an input, then pick which outputs to route to. MIDI merging is automatic. Status and activity are displayed on per-port LED indicators. More advanced features such as Filtering, Channel Split, Panic and MIDI monitoring are configured with dedicated buttons. When your performance setup is complete, save it for recall later. All without needing a PC for configuration.

Essential Features for Your MIDI Studio

When you need the matrix MIDI patching of a MIDI Router, or you have outgrown a MIDI thru box or 1×1 USB MIDI interface, the MRCC 880 is what you are looking for. It has just the right number of inputs and outputs for a small desktop or live jamming rig:

4x 5-pin DIN inputs, plus a shared 3.5mm MIDI TRS
4x 5-pin DIN outputs, plus a shared 3.5mm MIDI TRS thru
4x USB MIDI virtual Inputs and Outputs
It's killer for DAW-less jamming, but of course you can use it in the studio as a USB MIDI interface for your PC, Mac, or tablet. It's great for playing stand-alone soft synths, or connect it to your DAW and plug-in instruments. With the dedicated routing buttons, you can choose which inputs get routed to which output(s) at any time.

Specifications

Requirements

Power:

USB 2.0, 5V DC, 80mA, USB type B connector

USB Power Supply not included. Power from your PC or other host port, or for use without a PC, power with a USB charger or USB battery

USB MIDI Interface:
Works with PCs, Mac, Tablets and most other USB hosts that support a USB MIDI Class Compliant device.

Firmware Updates:
Requires a Windows PC, macOS or other computing device that supports USB mass storage mode.

Limited Warranty

Conductive Labs LLC provides a limited warranty for 1 year (or the minimum required by law in your country) to the original purchaser with proof of date of purchase. In case of failure due to defects in material or workmanship, for the duration of the warranty period, Conductive Labs will repair or replace the device at their discretion. If a replacement is not available, it may be replaced with a device of similar functionality.

MIDI I/O
Ports:

4x 5-Pin DIN, and 1x 3.5mm TRS (Type A) optically isolated Inputs.1
4x 5-Pin DIN, and 1x 3.5mm TRS (Type A) thru Outputs. Traditional 5V MIDI spec for maximum compatibility with vintage gear.
1x USB 2.0 Type B device port for computer connection with 4x USB MIDI virtual inputs and outputs.
1 First input pair, choose one of the 2 jacks; 5-pin DIN or 3.5mm MIDI type A
*Unlike MRCC MIDI Router Control Center, MRCC 880 is not expandable, or compatible with MRCC expansion modules such as Remote 7 or XpandR.

Features:
Save/Load
4x Save slots
1x Init (clears settings)

Filters (per input):
MIDI Clock
Stop/Start/Continue messages

Panic button:
Sends MIDI "All Notes Off" to routed ports.

Channel Split:
Select an input and the channels will be split sequentially to the 4 DIN outputs.
For example, when Chan Split enabled for Input 1:
Output port 1 will send MIDI channels 1, 5, 9 and 13.
Output 2 channels 2, 6, 10, 14.
Output 3 channels 3, 7, 11, 15.
Output 4 channels 4, 8, 12, 16.

The MRCC 880 MIDI Monitor button to optionally indicate MIDI activity on port LEDs.
The MIDI Merging is automatic. Just select the same output from a different input.
This product also has a Dedicated Power Switch.

Notes: Serious control power with this unique MIDI router. A total of 11 MIDI inputs and 17 outputs plus two thru ports allows you to connect a wealth of MIDI gear, filter, map, merge and route with huge flexibility.

Supplier's Notes:
Following on from the NDLR, an innovative Multi-part Polyphonic Arpeggiator, Conductive Labs have set out to reinvent the MIDI Router. Why? Because there's nothing like it!

It's super deluxe: featuring one button routing for each physical input and output, RGB LEDs, and OLED graphical display, everything can be easily setup without a PC. Unlike devices with front and rear facing connectors, MRCC's vertical ports are designed to have the smallest footprint, saving your desk space for more synths!

Massive MIDI I/O: 11 inputs and 17 outputs, including 5 PIN DINs, 3.5MM MIDI jacks in both flavours, 4 USB host ports, and a USB client (PC, Mac or tablet) connection with 12 MIDI ports. With automatic merging, MIDI master clock with CV clock out, filtering and MIDI effects, and MIDI message monitoring.

Expand and extend your outputs up to 50' away with the MRCC Remote 7. Need even more? Connect 2 MRCC's together with a single cable for remote routing up to 32' (10m) apart. MRCC is Rack mountable too, with the available 2U Rack Ears.

User Centered Design
All MIDI cables plug vertically into the top panel which frees up valuable table space. The top panel graphics connect each button-jack pair so you know exactly which device you are routing or filtering.

Routing MIDI paths and configuring MIDI filters is easy with the full colour LEDs and the one button per input / one button per output front panel layout.

Modern Connectivity
11 inputs and 17 outputs, including 5 PIN DINs, 3.5MM MIDI jacks (in both type A and type B flavours), 4 USB host ports (with 4 virtual USB MIDI input ports each), and a USB client (PC) connection with 12 virtual USB MIDI ports. Everything you could want for connecting MIDI gear in your studio.

Advanced Functionality
For more advanced tasks use the graphical interface on the sharp colour OLED display. Using the tabs and folders style UI with the cursor buttons and encoder makes navigation simple. Once the MRCC is configured, save it to memory for recall later. All this with no confusing PC app.

Expandable
The optional MRCC Remote provides a convenient, clean solution for getting MIDI outputs to a remote location, such as into a 19" rack or to your keyboard stand. The Remote is connected to MRCC with a single shielded Ethernet cable, eliminating a bundle of long MIDI cables.
If you need even more ports, connect two MRCCs together!

Accessories
Expand the MRCC with the MRCC Remote 7. It adds 5x routable 5 pin DIN connectors, with 2 shared 3.5MM TRS (in both A and B flavours). It comes with a 10 meter (32') Ethernet cable to get MIDI outputs to where you need them, without a bunch of long MIDI cables.

Rack mount the MRCC with 2U Rack Ears. These strong, powder coated steel rack ears mount the MRCC in a standard 19-inch rack.

*Accessories sold separately.

THE HARDWARE
Requirements:

International AC/DC power supply included
Input: 100~240V AC
Output: 5.25V DC, 3A USB-PD type C connector
USB Host ports only for USB MIDI class compliant devices, or USB PC keyboard for entering labels
MIDI input devices and sound modules that meet MIDI standards, including MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) devices are supported
Personal Computer (running Windows, OSX or Linux) for firmware updates.
Physical Layout:

Dims: 15.5" x 3.5" x 1.9"
28 routing buttons, plus remote routing button and stand-by button
Colour OLED Screen
Encoder and navigation buttons
Power switch
Recessed firmware update button
Physical Input/Output:

5x MIDI 5-Pin DIN Inputs
2 jack selectable 3.5MM TRS MIDI (type A and B) input (shared with 1x 5 pin DIN), choose 1 of the 3
2 jack selectable 3.5MM TRS MIDI input (MIDI type A and B) choose 1 of the 2
All MIDI Inputs are optically isolated, and traditional 5V MIDI spec Outputs
4x USB 2.0 USB MIDI Host ports (4 virtual ports per In and 1 per Out)
1x USB Device port for connecting to a PC or tablet. With 12 individually routable USB MIDI virtual I/O ports (16 channels per port = 192 channels in and out).
10x MIDI 5-Pin DIN Outputs
4x 3.5MM TRS (2x type A and 2x type B, thru) can be used simultaneously
1x Clock Out 3.5MM jack (use a mono (TS) cable)
1x RJ45 for optional MRCC Remote 7 or MRCC to MRCC connection (not Ethernet)
Limited Warranty:

MRCC comes with a limited warranty to the original owner for 1 year (or the minimum time required by law in your country) from the time you received it.

The MicroSD card and accessories have a 90 day limited warranty.

Notes: Cleanly and conveniently extend the MRCC's MIDI outputs with the Remote 7! Adds five routable 5 Pin DINs, plus two shared 3.5MM TRS MIDI jacks (one MIDI TRS standard type A, and one type B) over a shielded Ethernet cable. A 10-metre (32 ft.) Ethernet cable is included and automatically added to your order.

This requires the MRCC, which is sold separately. Only one Remote 7 can be connected to an MRCC. If you are connecting 2 MRCC together, you will need a custom RJ45 splitter (coming soon) to use the Remote 7. See the forum for details.

Order the MRCC Remote 7 for delivery with MRCC when ordered from Conductivelabs.com shop.

The orders ship from Conductive Labs' Hong Kong based fulfillment warehouse partner.

Included with the Remote 7 is a 10 meter (32') Ethernet cable* to connect Remote 7 to MRCC.

*If you want to use your own Ethernet cable, it must have shielded connectors that are connected to each other via a drain wire in the cable. CAT6a (or better) Ethernet cables with shielded connectors (metal shrouds over the connectors) are typically connected in this way.

The connections from the RJ45 on MRCC to the Remote 7 are MIDI, and those signals are not actively repeated. In theory you should subtract the length of the Ethernet cable from the max length coming out of the Remote 7. That is, if you have a 30' Ethernet cable from MRCC to Remote 7, subtract 30 from 50 for the max cable length from a Remote 7 output. In practice, when using good quality MIDI cables you can probably use a 50' cable to the Remote 7, and 6' MIDI cables from the Remote 7 to your gear. YMMV.

The 2 TRS jacks on the Remote 7 are hard wired to 2 of the 5 pin DINs. When using the shared DIN and TRS output at the same time, the voltage will be lowered, kind of like using a headphone splitter. A maximum 6 foot TRS cable length is advised, though the MIDI.ORG does not specify a TRS to TRS cable, only a TRS to MIDI adapter with a maximum 6" length. There have been no noticeable problems using short (36") dollar store TRS cables.

Like MRCC outputs 7-12, Remote 7 outputs do not currently pass SysEx data.

Additional information
Weight: 0.192 kg
Dimensions: 14 × 9 × 4 cm

Notes: Second-generation version of the 'noodler' device from Conductive Labs, the NDLR v2 aims to simplify music theory and unlock creative ideas, making it easy to create and perform arpeggios, drones, chords and other patterns. Hook up to your synths and software over MIDI, USB or analogue clock.

Supplier's notes:

Conductive Labs have turned complex music theory into a killer synthesizer jamming MIDI controller. With four parts that can play up to 8 synths, you can make fantastic electronic music, such as soundscapes, electronica, ambient, electro, or techno to name a few. Whether noodling in your music space after work or jamming with friends, The NDLR can take your music to amazing places!

Press one of the seven chord buttons, and the two arpeggiators and drone follow the chord notes while your polyphonic synth sings with pads.

There are start and stop buttons for each of the four parts, and a button to start/stop all parts. And there's a "panic" button to stop all MIDI notes.

A colour LCD screen shows you everything that's going on. A very flat menu structure keeps menu diving to a minimum.

Pick a key, a mode and control the BPM of The NDLR's MIDI clock.

With two sets of 5 pin DIN MIDI inputs and outputs, and four USB MIDI virtual ports you have lots of ways to connect your MIDI devices. There is also CV clock in and out connectors to sync with your Korg Volcas, modular or semi modular synths.

It works with MIDI hardware synths, and your DAW or tablet, if that's your thing.

Once you master the basics, dive into the 8x modulation matrix. It lets you animate most of The NDLR's parameters. You can even send LFOs to your MIDI gear.

The NDLR includes a Pattern editor to make arp and modulation patterns, a rhythm editor and now a Chord Sequencer too! Once you have your perfect piece, you can save your patches.

What's new in The NDLR (v2)?
By popular demand, a soft-power button has added. The NDLR (v2) is powder coated with a black faceplate and beautiful red base. And the internals were modified for a new, faster microcontroller. The feature set remains the same, though there are some surprises waiting to be discovered in the menus. So far, new features are being back ported to the original The NDLR via firmware updates, as long as it does not require the faster processor.

The Four Parts


The PAD part is a polyphonic chord player for getting beautiful PADs out of your favourite poly synth. Like all of the other parts, the PAD plays notes based on the selected global chord. When you press a chord button the notes stay on until you press the next chord or stop the part, so you can twist knobs on your synths or play a lead part on guitar. Change or modulate the chord octave position, note range, spread, and strum.

A really cool feature of the PAD part is the "Interleaved Poly-Chain". When enabled, this will send the chord notes to up to 4 MIDI channels in a round robin fashion. Really great for ethereal evolving patches on a multi-timbral synth, or for turning multiple mono-synths into a poly synth! Six voices from 2 Volca FMs? Sure!

There are two "Motifs" which are extremely versatile sequenced arpeggiators. Select a pattern for each one and press Play! Independently tweak on clock division, pattern length, octave position and more. You can create your own patterns with the onboard pattern editor, and add rhythm with the onboard Rhythm editor. The motifs play the notes contained in the currently selected chord, so you don't need to pick notes on a keyboard. The NDLR supports a 10 to 300 BPM clock so play as fast or slow as you like, or use an external clock source.

The Drone part can play a single continuous note like a traditional drone does... or choose from various retrigging options, such as having the note retrigger on a chord change, the down beat, every beat, up beat, etc. You can also choose to add a 3rd and/or 5th note to the root note for a polyphonic drone. Or have the drone play a thundering kick drum if you want to.

Hardware

Requirements:

USB Power Supply not included; The NDLR (v2) runs on 5V DC, 140mA. The original is 90mA.
The NDLR comes with a 6 foot USB cable. You can purchase longer or shorter cables as needed, with USB A to USB B connectors. Users of newer Macs may need to purchase a USB B to USB C cable or use an adapter.
MIDI Synthesizer(s); The NDLR is a MIDI playing device, it doesn't make any sound on its own, it sends MIDI messages to your MIDI sound modules. It can play most anything with MIDI input including vintage synths, modern synths, mono and polyphonic synths, software synthesizers, on an iPad, PC, stand-alone or VSTs in a DAW. Note that some vintage synths or synths with poor MIDI implementations may be prone to getting stuck notes. Use the Panic button on The NDLR when needed.
To connect many synths, and for the best MIDI timing we recommend using an active, 1 input to 4 or more outputs MIDI thru device or MIDI router, such as the MRCC.
The NDLR has rich velocity controls if your synths support velocity, not all do.
The NDLR can be controlled with an external MIDI controller or sequencer. See The NDLR Setup Examples in The NDLR User Manual for details.

Physical Layout:
Dims: Size 9"W x 6.3"L x 2.8?H (22.8 x 16 x 7.1cm)
Color LCD Screen 1.8" (128×160)
8 Rotary Encoders w/ switch
7 Chord Buttons (degree / type)
4 Play/Pause Buttons (PAD, Drone, Motif 1, Motif 2)
Motif 1 or Motif 2 Select
Global Play/Stop Button
Shift & Menu Buttons
Recessed Firmware Update Button (upgrades via USB)

Physical Input/Output:
2x MIDI 5-Pin Inputs
2x MIDI 5-Pin Outputs
1x USB w/ 4 Virtual USB MIDI I/O ports + Power
1x Clock Out 1/8th inch jack
1x Clock In 1/8th inch jack
Limited Warranty:
The NDLR comes with a limited warranty to the original owner for 1 year (or the minimum time required by law in your country) from the time you received it.
Consumables, such as the USB cable and accessories have a 90 day limited warranty.

MIDI

MIDI-in Options:
Connect a MIDI keyboard or sequencer and The NDLR selectable transpose MIDI channel to transpose from the key of "C" to the current NDLR key & mode.
Use a MIDI keyboard or sequencer to select chords. Choose The NDLR "Control-In" MIDI channel. The white keys map to chord degrees I-VII. Optionally black keys map to the chord type. Sonority is automatic based on key & mode.
Most features of The NDLR can be controlled by inbound CC messages.
All notes and CCs pass thru except for The NDLR control channel.
With 2 MIDI 5 pin and 4 USB MIDI in and outs, The NDLR is a MIDI merger and a MIDI splitter. See the manual for details.
MIDI-out Options:
Selectable Drone MIDI-out channel (Off, Pad, 1-16). Pad choice means same as Pad channel.
Selectable Pad MIDI-out channel (1-16). Poly-chains play on next successive MIDI-out channel(s). Example: Pad MIDI-out ch = 4. Polychain = 1 - all pad notes on ch 4. Polychain = 2 - every two notes plays on channels 4/5. Polychain = 4 - every 4 notes plays on channels 4/5/6/7. If you are playing 6 notes with Polychain = 2, note1->ch4, note2->ch5, note3->ch4, note4->ch5, note5->ch4, etc.
Selectable Motif 1 MIDI-out port and channel.
Selectable Motif 2 MIDI-out port and channel.
MIDI out ports are USB 1 thru 4, and 5 pin din MIDI A and MIDI B.