Lots of Connectivity
Compatible with expression pedals, external switches, and with most devices that have a footswitch input.
Extensive Configurablility
The Mastermind LT has the same level of MIDI support and configuration options as the flagship Mastermind GT controller.
Flexible Power Options
Can be powered by a standard DC supply, through USB, or through MIDI phantom power.
Mastermind LT
Mastermind power at a more affordable price!
For years now, our Mastermind GT MIDI foot controller has set the standard for professional MIDI foot controllers, and it’s being used by musicians around the world.
The Mastermind LT MIDI foot controller has all of the MIDI capabilities and vast configurability of the Mastermind GT in a smaller, lower priced product. It’s the most flexible low cost MIDI controller available, and can do more than many of the higher priced controllers on the market!
The Mastermind LT’s small size makes it ideal for inclusion on pedalboards – use it to control your Strymon and Eventide pedals, for example. Or, use it as a controller for your music software – the Mastermind LT plugs directly into a PC or Mac’s USB port and will appear as a MIDI device in all of your MIDI capable apps.
Mastermind LT Features
- 7 buttons, each with a multi-color LED. Buttons are completely user configurable for color and function
- 16 button pages that can be set up to perform different functions, control multiple devices, etc.
- A large main LCD display shows the preset number, preset name and/or song name
- Phantom power capability allows you to run the Mastermind LT with a single MIDI cable – no separate power supply needed
- More than one Mastermind LT can be connected together and used in multiple locations on stage
- Expression pedal input which allows sending of continuous control MIDI messages to your effect devices
- External switch input allows you to add an additional 1 or 2 buttons to the controller for tap tempo or any other purpose. External switches have a single color LED and can be configured to do anything that the internal switches can
- Function switch output allows you to control channel switching on amps, 1/4-inch switching inputs on pedals, etc. Two switches are provided using a 1/4-inch TRS jack
- USB support for direct connection to a PC or Mac. The Mastermind LT can be bus powered from the USB port
- USB thumb drive input allows you to save and restore settings to a thumb drive
- On board editing menus allow basic configuration for devices, MIDI CC, PC and Note messages
- Editor software for PC and Mac allows additional configuration, including complete control over the configuration of buttons
- Built for the rigors of the road with high quality components throughout
- 3 year limited warranty
- Made in the USA
Mastermind LT Specs
- Number of instant access buttons, preset buttons and bank size are all user definable – any button can be assigned to any function
- 768 presets, 16 pages of buttons and 16 connected devices
- Preset buttons can send a program change to all 16 devices with a single tap
- In addition to sending program changes to each device, preset buttons can also send up to 10 other MIDI messages (any combination of CC, PC, Note or Sysex)
- IA buttons can send up to 20 messages (any combination of CC, PC, Note or Sysex)
- Accepts one expression pedal using a TRS jack, high or low impedance
- External switch input: 1 TRS jack for a total of 2 switches. Momentary switches required
- Function switch output: 1 TRS jack for a total of 2 switches. Electrically isolated
- 7-pin DIN connectors for MIDI input and output
- USB “A” connector for connection to a USB thumb drive
- USB “B” connector for connection to a PC or Mac. (Bus power supported)
- Phantom power received over MIDI jacks
- Dimensions: 11.5 (W) x 5.0 (D) x 2.75 (H) inches / 29.2 x 12.7 x 7.0 cm
- Weight: 1.9lb / 0.86kg
- Power requirements: 9-12VDC @ 150mA, center positive or negative, 2.1mm ID / 5.5mm OD barrel connector
- 7 buttons, each with a multi-color LED. Buttons are completely user configurable for color and function
- 16 button pages that can be set up to perform different functions, control multiple devices, etc.
- A large main LCD display shows the preset number, preset name and/or song name
- Phantom power capability allows you to run the Mastermind LT with a single MIDI cable – no separate power supply needed
- More than one Mastermind LT can be connected together and used in multiple locations on stage
- Expression pedal input which allows sending of continuous control MIDI messages to your effect devices
- External switch input allows you to add an additional 1 or 2 buttons to the controller for tap tempo or any other purpose. External switches have a single color LED and can be configured to do anything that the internal switches can
- Function switch output allows you to control channel switching on amps, 1/4-inch switching inputs on pedals, etc. Two switches are provided using a 1/4-inch TRS jack
- USB support for direct connection to a PC or Mac. The Mastermind LT can be bus powered from the USB port
- USB thumb drive input allows you to save and restore settings to a thumb drive
- On board editing menus allow basic configuration for devices, MIDI CC, PC and Note messages
- Editor software for PC and Mac allows additional configuration, including complete control over the configuration of buttons
- Built for the rigors of the road with high quality components throughout
- 3 year limited warranty
- Made in the USA
- Number of instant access buttons, preset buttons and bank size are all user definable – any button can be assigned to any function
- 768 presets, 16 pages of buttons and 16 connected devices
- Preset buttons can send a program change to all 16 devices with a single tap
- In addition to sending program changes to each device, preset buttons can also send up to 10 other MIDI messages (any combination of CC, PC, Note or Sysex)
- IA buttons can send up to 20 messages (any combination of CC, PC, Note or Sysex)
- Accepts one expression pedal using a TRS jack, high or low impedance
- External switch input: 1 TRS jack for a total of 2 switches. Momentary switches required
- Function switch output: 1 TRS jack for a total of 2 switches. Electrically isolated
- 7-pin DIN connectors for MIDI input and output
- USB “A” connector for connection to a USB thumb drive
- USB “B” connector for connection to a PC or Mac. (Bus power supported)
- Phantom power received over MIDI jacks
- Dimensions: 11.5 (W) x 5.0 (D) x 2.75 (H) inches / 29.2 x 12.7 x 7.0 cm
- Weight: 1.9lb / 0.86kg
- Power requirements: 9-12VDC @ 150mA, center positive or negative, 2.1mm ID / 5.5mm OD barrel connector
Like the Mastermind GT, the Mastermind LT is a MIDI controller. It has all of the programmability and functionality of the GT series, in a smaller, more pedalboard friendly size. It also only requires 9-12 VDC @ 150mA, so you can power it with almost any power supply!! Also, when connected to a computer, it will power itself from the USB connection.
The Mastermind PBC series is similar to the Mastermind LT, but also has audio switching capability to switch analog effects.
The Mastermind LT is very configurable, and has a lot of configurable parameters. However, you can keep things simple by using only the features you need.
Our Mastering the Mastermind video series on YouTube is a useful guide to using and programming all of the Masterminds including the Mastermind LT.
There is editor software for the Mastermind LT, available for Windows and Mac. This is the preferred way to configure the LT. There is an on-board setup menu, but it only allows you to edit some parameters like system settings.
You can find the editor in the Downloads page.
The Mastermind LT is compatible with all MIDI-enabled devices. Many of the most popular MIDI-enabled devices have been preloaded in the software editor and all of their CCs (continuous controller messages) have been uploaded into the software. No more having to search through manuals to find the CC # you need.
If you the device you want to control with the LT is not on the list, you can set it up as a generic MIDI device in the editor and still control it. If you have any questions regarding a certain MIDI device, or would like to see it added to the database of available devices, feel free to post your suggestion at the official RJM Music Technology Forum, or you can contact support.