Endorphin.es, the forward-thinking music tech company, has teamed up with musician and content creator Loopop to introduce the PLUS 3, a versatile desktop expression and sustain pedal designed to unlock new possibilities for musicians, sound designers, and producers alike. Priced affordably at $79/€79, the PLUS 3 brings hands-on control for synthesizers, effects pedals, Eurorack modules, and DAWs in a compact, easy-to-use format.
Whether you’re working in the studio or performing live, PLUS 3 gives musicians more expressive control without the need for bulky pedals.
Why PLUS 3? Compact Control for the Modern Musician
With PLUS 3, musicians now have access to a powerful controller designed to bring expression to their fingertips, rather than relying on traditional foot pedals. PLUS 3 features a high-quality fader, a sustain key, and a clever “drone mode” that unlocks new ways to control your gear, offering a balance of simplicity and advanced functionality.
This unit is perfect for those who prefer desktop control over foot pedals and works with a wide range of instruments that feature sustain and expression jacks. PLUS 3’s passive, no-power-required design means it’s always ready to go wherever you are, and its lightweight aluminum casing ensures durability for both studio and on-the-road use.
A Closer Look at PLUS 3’s Key Features
PLUS 3 comes with several essential features designed to give users more control over their instruments in new and creative ways.
- Sustain Side: PLUS 3’s sustain button brings sustain to instruments that typically lack physical sustain controls. The device also includes a drone/hold switch, allowing musicians to hold notes indefinitely without continuous manual input. In addition, PLUS 3’s sustain function opens up advanced behaviors in compatible instruments and DAWs, such as triggering resonances in Piano VSTs or mapping to other parameters like effect toggling or preset swapping.
- Expression Side: PLUS 3’s expression side is particularly useful for MIDI controllers and instruments with an expression jack. Its fader can be used to control any mappable parameter in a DAW, synth, or effect pedal. This makes it ideal for applications like controlling mod matrices, achieving expressive control over sounds, or adding macro-like control to synths and pedals, allowing musicians to morph between multiple parameters simultaneously.
PLUS 3’s ability to function as an attenuator or gate control via its TRS breakout cable adds even more flexibility for semi-modular and Eurorack systems, ensuring seamless integration across a wide range of setups.
Musicians no longer need to rely on their feet or bulky desktop pedals for hands-on expression control. With PLUS 3’s fader and sustain key, users can control everything from orchestral swells to delicate filter sweeps and morphing soundscapes, all with ease. The device is especially useful for those looking to enhance their workflow, whether in the studio or on stage.
Endorphin.es has bundled PLUS 3 with three essential cables to ensure compatibility with a wide variety of instruments. A 1-meter TRS cable handles the expression side, while a TS cable handles sustain duties. Additionally, a TRS breakout cable enables direct connection to semi-modular and Eurorack gear, allowing PLUS 3 to serve as both an attenuator and gate control.
Ready to Customize
For those who like to personalize their gear, PLUS 3’s sustain key is fully customizable. Modeled after standard mechanical keyboard keys, the sustain key can easily be swapped out, giving musicians the freedom to add a personal touch to their setup. PLUS 3 also features an RTS/TRS switch to support various expression jack configurations, adding even more adaptability to this already versatile device.
Loopop, known for his in-depth music technology reviews and tutorials, has joined Endorphin.es in developing this innovative product. On October 3rd, 2024, Loopop will release a comprehensive video manual, demonstrating over 100 ways to use the PLUS 3 with a variety of instruments and setups.
This collaboration ensures that musicians of all levels will be able to take full advantage of the device’s many features and potential applications. You can catch the video on Loopop’s YouTube channel, where he breaks down everything from simple fader uses to advanced modular integrations.
Available Now for $79/€79
With a price point set at just $79/€79, PLUS 3 is a must-have for musicians looking for compact, effective control over their instruments. It offers high-quality, hands-on expression and sustain control without the need for bulky pedals or complex setups. PLUS 3 is available now from Endorphin.es and their authorized dealers worldwide.
For more details, including product specifications and video demonstrations, visit the Endorphin.es website: https://www.endorphin.es/plus-3-pedal.
About Endorphin.es
Founded in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2010 by Andreas Zhukovsky, Endorphin.es is known for pushing the boundaries of electronic music technology. Specializing in Eurorack modular synthesizers and innovative music tools, the company continues to deliver cutting-edge solutions for sound designers, producers, and musicians. Today, Endorphin.es operates out of Barcelona, where it remains committed to creating forward-thinking products that empower users to unlock new creative possibilities.
For more information on Endorphin.es and their product line, visit https://www.endorphin.es.
FAQs
What instruments are compatible with PLUS 3?
PLUS 3 works with any instrument that has a sustain or expression jack. This includes MIDI controllers, synthesizers, effects pedals, and Eurorack modules.
Is PLUS 3 customizable?
Yes, the sustain key on PLUS 3 can be swapped out with any standard mechanical keyboard key, allowing users to personalize their unit.
Does PLUS 3 require external power?
No, PLUS 3 is a passive unit that requires no external power, making it highly portable and easy to use.
What is drone mode?
Drone mode allows musicians to hold notes indefinitely without manual input. This mode can be toggled on, changing the functionality of the sustain button for creative performance possibilities.
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