MIDI Controller for Guitarists: The Complete Guide
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Modern guitarists are increasingly using plugins, multi-effects, modeling software, and digital pedalboards. The problem is that most footswitches are limited, difficult to program, or too complex to configure.
LeVampe was designed to solve this problem: a simple, compact, and powerful MIDI controller, created for guitarists who play with Neural DSP, Genome, FatBlob, Guitar Rig, McRocklin, Audio Assault, ML Sounds, Helix, Amplitube, or even hybrid pedalboards.
Why is a MIDI controller essential for a guitarist?

Change presets instantly
A MIDI controller allows you to change your sound with a single press, without touching your computer or pedalboard. Live, it's essential for seamlessly transitioning between clean, crunch, and lead parts.
Control effects in real time
Delay, reverb, drive, modulation, boost… All these effects can be activated or deactivated via MIDI messages. LeVampe allows you to assign multiple actions to a single switch to create smooth transitions.
Control your VST plugins, DAWs, and digital pedalboards
LeVampe works perfectly with major guitar plugins: Neural DSP, Genome, FatBlob, Guitar Rig, McRocklin, Audio Assault, ML Sounds, Helix, Amplitube, etc.
Automate your live performance
With a MIDI controller, it becomes possible to automate sound changes, effect activations, or scene transitions.

Find our dedicated guides for LeVampe:
LeVampe x Archetype - NeuralDSP
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-x-neural-dsp
LeVampe x Amplitube - IK Multimedia
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-x-amplitube
LeVampe x Fatblob, Blob(e), Blobnarok, LeVintage by BlobAudio
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-x-blobaudio
LeVampe x Guitar Rig - Native Instrument
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-x-guitar-rig-native-instrument
LeVampe x Blackstar
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-x-blackstar
LeVampe x AmpLocker - AudioAssault
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-x-amplocker-audioassault
Find our dedicated guides for LeVampe Pro:
LeVampe PRO x Amplitube - IK Multimedia
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-pro-x-amplitube-ik-multimedia
LeVampe PRO x Genome - Two Notes
https://customcontrolz.com/blogs/actualites/levampe-pro-x-genome-two-notes
LeVampe: the MIDI controller designed for guitarists
LeVampe / LeVampe Pro Comparison
| LeVampe-MKII | LeVampe-MKII-Deluxe | LeVampePro-MKII | LeVampePro-MKII-Deluxe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Potentiometers | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Connectable pedalboard | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Switches | 4 | 8 | 8 | 16 |
| Expression pedal | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Mappings | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Midi outputs | USB | USB | USB, DIN, Jack TRS, bluetooth | USB, DIN, Jack TRS, bluetooth |
| Display | No | No | Integrated LED screen | Integrated LED screen |
| Reconfigurable | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| OTA update | No | No | Yes | Yes |
LeVampe Range
LeVampe MKII – €94.90
- Compact format.
- 6 potentiometers (x4).
- 4 footswitches (x4).
- 1 expression pedal input (x4).
- 4 mappings.
- Zero configuration: plug-and-play.
- Expandable with 8-switch pedalboard + 2 expression inputs.
- USB-MIDI plug-and-play connection.
LeVampe MKII Deluxe – €134.90
- Compact format.
- 6 potentiometers (x4).
- 8 footswitches (x4).
- 2 expression pedal inputs (x4).
- 4 mappings.
- Zero configuration: plug-and-play.
- USB-MIDI plug-and-play connection.
LeVampe Pro MKII – €184.90
- 8 potentiometers (x4).
- 8 footswitches (x4).
- 2 expression pedal inputs (x4).
- 4 mappings.
- OLED screen.
- DIN, USB, Jack TRS connectivity.
- Modern web interface for advanced configuration.
- Expandable with 8-switch pedalboard + 2 expression inputs.
LeVampe Pro MKII Deluxe – €234.90
- 8 potentiometers (x4).
- 16 footswitches (x4).
- 4 expression pedal inputs (x4).
- 4 mappings.
- OLED screen.
- DIN, USB, Jack TRS connectivity.
- Modern web interface for advanced configuration.