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 2 ft. right-angle “insert” cable set. Made in USA, these are the highest quality insert cables we have been able to find anywhere. Use with DPC-8EZ Gen3 or DMC.micro MultiJack to connect to MIDI devices. Standard Insert...
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 PRO requires pin 2 of...
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 MJ-CBA MIDI cable. Connects the MultiJack output of your Disaster Area controller outputs directly to one Chase Bliss Audio pedal. SquarePlug SP-500S TRS plug is the lowest-profile soldered...
Upgraded professional version of our popular MJ-CBA MIDI cable. Connects the MultiJack output of your Disaster Area controller outputs directly to one Chase Bliss Audio pedal. SquarePlug SP-500S TRS plug is the lowest-profile soldered...
These cables feature our exclusive metal right-angle plugs with rotating connector sleeves. The cables ship from Disaster Area with both ends set in the “12 o’clock” orientation but are easy to re-configure for your application. Simply...
These cables feature our exclusive metal right-angle plugs with rotating connector sleeves. The cables ship from Disaster Area with both ends set in the “12 o’clock” orientation but are easy to re-configure for your application. Simply...
These cables feature our exclusive metal right-angle plugs with rotating connector sleeves. The cables ship from Disaster Area with both ends set in the “12 o’clock” orientation but are easy to re-configure for your application. Simply...
These cables feature our exclusive metal right-angle plugs with rotating connector sleeves. The cables ship from Disaster Area with both ends set in the “12 o’clock” orientation but are easy to re-configure for your application. Simply...
These are the best MIDI cables we’ve been able to find anywhere. These cables feature our exclusive metal right-angle plugs with rotating connector sleeves. The cables ship from Disaster Area with both ends set in the “12 o’clock”...
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 PRO requires pin 2 of...
Updated and more powerful than ever, the MIDI Box 4 converts standard 5-pin (DIN) MIDI communications to a variety of 1/4 ″ formats. Four independent control ports interface to your devices, and new user-accessible configuration switches...