¶ M-VAVE Chocolate MIDI Plus
The M-VAVE Chocolate MIDI Plus is a compact MIDI foot controller that expands connectivity and control possibilities compared with the original Chocolate MIDI.
It features four footswitches, a central display, Bluetooth MIDI connectivity and physical connections for integration with different music devices.
At MITS, we are particularly interested in using it with guitar processors, effects units and music software.
¶ Main Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| 🎛️ Footswitches | 4 (A, B, C and D) |
| 🎹 Function | MIDI controller |
| 📟 Display | Central numeric display |
| 🔵 Connectivity | Bluetooth MIDI |
| 🔌 USB-A | USB Host port |
| 💻 USB-C | USB connection |
| 🎚️ External pedal | PEDAL connector |
| 🔋 Power | Integrated power system |
| 🎸 Application | MIDI equipment and software control |
Physical connections are identified from the official product photographs. Specific functions depend on firmware, configuration and compatibility with connected devices.
¶ What Can It Do?
The Chocolate MIDI Plus is designed to expand control over compatible devices through MIDI messages.
Possible applications include:
- Selecting presets.
- Enabling and disabling effects.
- Sending MIDI commands.
- Controlling music applications.
- Connecting compatible USB devices.
- Using compatible external controllers.
¶ Four Footswitches
The unit features four controls:
- A
- B
- C
- D
These controls can be used to organize MIDI functions according to the selected configuration.
The central display provides visual feedback about the unit's status or displayed commands.
¶ Chocolate MIDI Plus Connections
One of the most interesting differences compared with the original model is the availability of additional connections.
¶ USB Host
The USB-A Host port provides possibilities for connecting compatible USB devices.
USB MIDI compatibility should always be checked before connecting external equipment.
¶ USB-C
The controller includes a USB-C port for functions supported by the manufacturer.
¶ PEDAL Connector
The Chocolate MIDI Plus includes a connector labeled PEDAL.
Its operation depends on compatible external pedals and the configuration options supported by the unit.
¶ Bluetooth MIDI
Bluetooth MIDI allows wireless communication with compatible devices.
¶ MIDI: PC and CC
¶ Program Change (PC)
Program Change messages allow compatible MIDI devices to select programs or presets.
¶ Control Change (CC)
Control Change messages allow users to control MIDI parameters and functions.
Command assignments depend on the capabilities of the Chocolate MIDI Plus and the receiving device.
¶ Chocolate MIDI Plus and Guitar Processors
At MITS, we explore the integration of MIDI foot controllers with guitar effects processors.
The Chocolate MIDI Plus can be used in setups requiring:
- Preset switching.
- MIDI function control.
- Reduced interaction with the processor's physical controls.
- Organized configurations.
- Compatible MIDI connections.
¶ ANN BlackBox Integration
The ANN BlackBox includes MIDI functions that expand its control possibilities.
Firmware 21 provides MIDI reception options for channels 1 through 16 and OMNI mode.
Actual integration requires configuring the correct MIDI messages and verifying connectivity between both devices.
¶ ANN BlackBox Equipment Profile
¶ Configuration and Software
M-VAVE provides software and firmware for its MIDI controllers.
Before configuring the Chocolate MIDI Plus, we recommend:
- Identifying the installed firmware version.
- Consulting the manual for the Plus model.
- Installing compatible official software.
- Defining the required MIDI messages.
- Testing commands with the receiving device.
Do not install original Chocolate MIDI firmware on the Chocolate MIDI Plus unless the manufacturer explicitly confirms compatibility.
¶ Chocolate MIDI vs Chocolate MIDI Plus
| Feature | Chocolate MIDI | Chocolate MIDI Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Footswitches | 4 | 4 |
| Display | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth MIDI | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| USB-A Host | Not identified on original | Yes |
| PEDAL connector | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI control | Yes | Yes |
The most visible difference is the addition of the USB-A Host port on the Plus model.
Specific functional differences should be verified according to firmware versions and connected equipment.
¶ Official Resources
¶ Chocolate MIDI Plus Product Page
https://www.cuvave.com/product?id=chocolate-plus
¶ M-VAVE Downloads
https://www.cuvave.com/download
¶ MITS Resources
This page is part of the MITS Equipment Profiles.
We will continue adding:
- MIDI configurations.
- Guitar processor tests.
- ANN BlackBox integration.
- USB Host applications.
- Chocolate MIDI comparisons.
- Videos and tutorials.
At MITS, our goal is to understand how each connection works and how to use it in real-world situations, allowing every musician to build their own setup.