Disaster Area Designs began unofficially in 2010, when engineer Matthew Farrow designed and built a MIDI controller to operate his Line 6 M9 pedal. In a few months, Matthew was sending do-it-yourself circuit board kits all over the world for adventurous players to build their own controllers. By early 2011, the DMC-2, DMC-4, and DMC-6 Disaster MIDI controllers were available for the M9 and M13 pedals.
When Strymon released their flagship Timeline delay pedal, Disaster Area took up the challenge to design a compact MIDI controller to expand its capabilities. The DMC-3 was born. Disaster Area has expanded its range of controllers to offer many custom options, including firmware for a wide variety of pedals and rack units.
In October 2012, Disaster Area began offering the DPC-5 Disaster Pedal Controller, integrating the same easy-to-use MIDI controls with a 5-channel pedal switcher.
Disaster Area began shipping the SMARTLoop in June 2013. The SMARTLoop is a sub-compact stereo loop switching system with full MIDI integration, and is the first pedal in the new SMARTPedal series.
Since 2013, the pedal line has expanded to include the 8-loop DPC-8EZ, the innovative SMARTClock, and a revamped “Gen 2” MIDI controller series. Thousands of Disaster Area controllers and switchers are in use all over the world.
In 2015, Matthew Farrow launched a line of effects pedals in honor of his late brother. Alexander Pedals feature great tones, and we donate a portion of every pedal sold to childhood cancer research.
Disaster Area Designs began unofficially in 2010, when engineer Matthew Farrow designed and built a MIDI controller to operate his Line 6 M9 pedal. In a few months, Matthew was sending... read more »
Disaster Area Designs began unofficially in 2010, when engineer Matthew Farrow designed and built a MIDI controller to operate his Line 6 M9 pedal. In a few months, Matthew was sending do-it-yourself circuit board kits all over the world for adventurous players to build their own controllers. By early 2011, the DMC-2, DMC-4, and DMC-6 Disaster MIDI controllers were available for the M9 and M13 pedals.
When Strymon released their flagship Timeline delay pedal, Disaster Area took up the challenge to design a compact MIDI controller to expand its capabilities. The DMC-3 was born. Disaster Area has expanded its range of controllers to offer many custom options, including firmware for a wide variety of pedals and rack units.
In October 2012, Disaster Area began offering the DPC-5 Disaster Pedal Controller, integrating the same easy-to-use MIDI controls with a 5-channel pedal switcher.
Disaster Area began shipping the SMARTLoop in June 2013. The SMARTLoop is a sub-compact stereo loop switching system with full MIDI integration, and is the first pedal in the new SMARTPedal series.
Since 2013, the pedal line has expanded to include the 8-loop DPC-8EZ, the innovative SMARTClock, and a revamped “Gen 2” MIDI controller series. Thousands of Disaster Area controllers and switchers are in use all over the world.
In 2015, Matthew Farrow launched a line of effects pedals in honor of his late brother. Alexander Pedals feature great tones, and we donate a portion of every pedal sold to childhood cancer research.
Custom-made TRS cable for interfacing the DMC Gen3 Series MultiJack to Chase Bliss Audio devices for MIDI control. ALL DISASTER AREA MIDI CONTROLLERS Gen3 and newer work with this cable. If you have an older Gen2 or earlier controller,...
Custom-made TRS cable for interfacing the DMC Gen3 Series MultiJack to Chase Bliss Audio devices for MIDI control. ALL DISASTER AREA MIDI CONTROLLERS Gen3 and newer work with this cable. If you have an older Gen2 or earlier controller,...
MIDI Cable for Meris, Empress, Alexander pedals and some more. Upgraded professional version of our popular MJ-5P and 5P-QQ cables. This single cable combines the functionality of both of our previous cables. Connects most standard 5-pin...
Upgraded professional version of our popular 5P-CBA MIDI cable. Connects most standard 5-pin DIN MIDI controller outputs directly to a single Chase Bliss Audio pedal for MIDI communication. Please note: The MJ-CBA requires pin 2 of the...
The Disaster Area DMC.micro Pro is an ultra-compact MIDI Controller for your pedalboard. The DMC.micro uses our advanced Gen3 technology in a tiny package - just 3.6 ″ x 1.5 ″ x 1.6 ″ (93 x 38 x 42mm.) The DMC.micro user interface is...
Custom-made 3ft. 1/4 ″ right angle TRS to 5-pin DIN MIDI cable. Use this to get an extra 5-pin MIDI port from your Gen3 or newer controller. Resulting 5-pin output port is compatible with all standard MIDI devices and conforms to the...
Custom-made adapter 1ft. cable converts 5-pin (DIN) MIDI output to 1/4 ″ MIDI input. This cable requires pin 2 of your controller’s MIDI output to be earthed / grounded. If you’re not sure whether your controller or MIDI device meets...
Custom-made TRS cable for interfacing the SMARTClock tempo output or the DPC-5 TRS output to Strymon devices. Also works to connect the SMARTSwitch outputs as Favorite Switches to one or more Strymon devices. Connects these devices:...
Custom-made 2ft. MIDI input and output cable for the DMC Gen3 controllers. Each plug may be rotated to one of eight positions just like our Premium MIDI Cables for ease of pedalboard placement. The cable is slimmer in diameter than our...
This kit includes a 3ft. (450mm) USB-A to USB Mini-B cable and a 5in. (125mm) USB Host Adapter cable. These cables allow you to connect a USB MIDI device to the USB port of a Gen3 controller. Connect the adapter USB Mini-B plug to the...
MIDI Cable for Meris, Empress, Alexander pedals and some more. Upgraded professional version of our popular MJ-5P and 5P-QQ cables. This single cable combines the functionality of both of our previous cables. Connects most standard 5-pin...
MIDI Cable for Meris, Empress, Alexander pedals and some more. Upgraded professional version of our popular MJ-5P and 5P-QQ cables. This single cable combines the functionality of both of our previous cables. Connects most standard 5-pin...