ADDAC 311 Ultra Floor Controller

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ADDAC 311 Ultra Floor

Controller £350

Rob Redman puts his best foot forward

KEY FEATURES 5 switch footpedal, Small module for integration, Polarity switching, Attenuverters

ffects pedals get

used a fair bit with

synths but it’s

possibly fair to say

that most synthesists

aren’t regularly using

them with their feet

– which seems a waste! When it

comes to modular that seems even

stranger as there can be so many

things happening at once.

In steps ADDAC, with their 311,

a way of getting your feet active with

your modular rig. The kit is

comprised of a 6hp module that

connects to a ﬂ oor-standing unit that

can take up to ﬁ ve expression

pedals. That in itself opens up a

world of possibilities, with the

switches acting as gates, latches or

triggers with corresponding patch

points on the module.

Just for kicks

Having the ability to use your feet to

modulate, instead of relying on other

means, is useful. Of course there’s

no harm still using classic

modulation modules but an extra

way of interacting, with a more

organic, human touch can only be a

good thing really.

If the range of the expression

pedal isn’t right for the task at hand

gear collection it’s a thoughtful touch

that exempliﬁ es ADDAC’s wider

design ethos.

The only issue I had, which may

not be a problem for others, and is

only a small grumble for me, is that

the cable connection on the module

is to the right of some patch points.

It’s not a big deal but, as I like this

kind of thing to the bottom left of my

rig I’d have preferred it to the left, as

the cable is thick and heavy. I could

have simply installed it upside down

but that would have irked me too.

In reality, once installed I forgot

about that and revelled in the new

possibilities for musical creation and

performance use.

but you like the full movement,

ADDAC have thought about this for

you too, as each pedal input has an

attenuverter, as well as a polarity

switch, so you can reverse the effect

front to back. Good job ADDAC.

I’m sometimes slightly wary of

the ability of ﬂ oor-mounted gear to

withstand rigorous use, as a number

of guitar effects have failed for me

over the years – but the build of the

ADDAC is conﬁ dence-inspiring. The

ﬂ oor unit has a solid metal

construction, the pedals feel like

they will take life on the road or in

the studio well, the module is typical

ADDAC quality and even the

connecting cable feels very robust

and attaches solidly at each end.

Something for everyone

Another nice touch is the attention to

design for different use cases. Inside

the foot pedal unit, channels 4 and

5 have jumpers, so that pedals that

don’t conform to the TRS standard

can be used. These different

standards are less frequently used by

pedal manufacturers but they are out

there, so it’s good to see ADDAC

taking that into consideration. Less

of an issue for those starting their

pedal journey, who can buy TRS

from the off, but for those with a

THE PROS & CONS

Excellent

build quality

Good use of hp

Adaptable for

different pedals

You need to supply

your own

expression pedals

FM VERDICT

8.0

If you want to keep your

hands free while you

perform, the 311 is by far

the best way to do so. A

great piece of gear