Morningstar ML5 MIDI Loop Switcher

ML5

ML5 lets you engage or bypass your non-MIDI pedals with MIDI, so you have complete control over both your MIDI and non-MIDI effects.

 

Easily select which of your non-MIDI pedals are included or excluded from each of your MIDI presets and instantly recall loop combinations with the press of a switch.

ML5 Rear Panel Loops

True Bypass

True Bypass

ML5 maintains a fully analog signal through the entire audio path.​​ True bypass relays for each loop ensure that your tone stays faithful.

Switching Made Simple

Switching Made Simple

ML5 Loop Switcher for Pedals

With Learn mode, use the LED switches to set which loops are engaged or bypassed in each of your presets.


Once a preset combination is saved, you can recall it with a Program Change (PC) message any time.

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Each loop can also be independently toggled on/off with a Control Change (CC) message.

With Learn mode, use the LED switches to set which loops are engaged or bypassed in each of your presets.


Once a preset combination is saved, you can recall it with a Program Change (PC) message any time.

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Each loop can also be independently toggled on/off with a Control Change (CC) message.

Silent Switching

When Silent Switching is enabled for a loop, the loop's volume is muted then smoothly increased during switching.


You can choose which loops have Silent Switching enabled. This allows for noise-free switching even when engaging/bypassing higher gain, noisier pedals.

Tech Specs

Tech Specs

Enclosure Dimensions

Enclosure Dimensions

Enclosure Dimensions

165 w x 60 d x 54 h (mm)

6.7 w x 2.3 d x 2.2 (in)

165 w x 60 d x 54 h (mm)

6.7 w x 2.3 d x 2.2 (in)

165 w x 60 d x 54 h (mm)

6.7 w x 2.3 d x 2.2 (in)

Power Requirements

Power Requirements

Power Requirements

9-12V DC center negative (min 200mA)

9-12V DC center negative (min 200mA)

9-12V DC center negative (min 200mA)

Hardware

Hardware

Hardware

Anodized aluminium enclosure​​
Monochrome lcd display
5x LED loop status switches

1x Learn mode LED switch

Anodized aluminium enclosure​​
Monochrome lcd display
5x LED loop status switches

1x Learn mode LED switch

Anodized aluminium enclosure​​
Monochrome lcd display
5x LED loop status switches

1x Learn mode LED switch

I/O

I/O

I/O

1x DIN5 MIDI In

1x DIN5 MIDI Thru

1x Audio In

5x Loop Send

5x Loop Return

1x Audio Out

1x DIN5 MIDI In

1x DIN5 MIDI Thru

1x Audio In

5x Loop Send

5x Loop Return

1x Audio Out

1x DIN5 MIDI In

1x DIN5 MIDI Thru

1x Audio In

5x Loop Send

5x Loop Return

1x Audio Out

More information available in the ML5 User Manual.

More information available in the ML5 User Manual.

More information available in the ML5 User Manual.

© Copyright Morningstar Engineering 2026

© Copyright Morningstar Engineering 2026

© Copyright Morningstar Engineering 2026