# Using (midi) foot controller to switch kits/packs

**URL:** <https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738>\
**Category:** Support\
**Created:** [July 6, 2024, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738 "2024-07-06T07:00:17Z")\
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**Author:** ![Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/user_avatar/forum.sunhou.se/berno/32/941_2.png) [@Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Berno)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2024, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738/1 "2024-07-06T07:00:17Z")

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Hi all,

I can’t find a clear explanation on how to use a MIDI foot controller to switch between sound packs or kits. The SP receives the signal, but how can I make sure that I can switch between kits within a single sound pack?

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**Author:** ![stevenz](https://forum.sunhou.se/user_avatar/forum.sunhou.se/stevenz/32/40_2.png) [@stevenz](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/stevenz)\
**Post date:** [July 6, 2024, 7:08pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738/2 "2024-07-06T19:08:01Z")

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Hi @Berno,

Since you’re getting signal into the software, now you just need to make the assignment on the “next” and/or “previous” set buttons.

 ![CleanShot 2024-07-06 at 15.01.23@2x](https://forum.sunhou.se/uploads/default/original/1X/a69c2a3a6648cebf06e6248fe28d18eb0efdd9f5.jpeg)

To make the assignment: right click on the “next” or “previous” set buttons, and then select your MIDI device from the drop down.

 ![CleanShot 2024-07-06 at 15.01.56@2x](https://forum.sunhou.se/uploads/default/original/1X/742e81ce7c296a6cbfe42d14becc3c2abce51655.png)

The assignment window will open automatically open and then you press “learn” and press the button on your device that you want to map.

Best,  
stevenz

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**Author:** ![Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/user_avatar/forum.sunhou.se/berno/32/941_2.png) [@Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Berno)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2024, 11:07am UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738/3 "2024-07-07T11:07:28Z")

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Hi thanks for replying. I don’t see the specific midi device at the menu to ‘new assignment’. See attached screenshot. I do have it under the inputs and it’s getting a signal… Is there another step in between? I do have to say it’s quit hard to program SP 🫣

![Scherm­afbeelding 2024-07-07 om 13.04.52](https://forum.sunhou.se/uploads/default/original/1X/883bd97c4a96a5910763bc7ad25b41d3512b094f.png)

 ![Scherm­afbeelding 2024-07-07 om 13.05.16](https://forum.sunhou.se/uploads/default/original/1X/91a7a61b297fb34bd0d78508e59baace147b6b11.png)

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**Author:** ![stevenz](https://forum.sunhou.se/user_avatar/forum.sunhou.se/stevenz/32/40_2.png) [@stevenz](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/stevenz)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2024, 1:57pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738/4 "2024-07-07T13:57:08Z")

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Hi @Berno,

I’ve spotted the problem. Your assignment should actually work if you select `NordDrum3P` as the assignment source. I see in your hardware inputs that the Live Logic MIDI controller is the device powering the MIDI hardware input named `NordDrum3P`.

 ![Scherm_afbeelding 2024-07-07 om 13.05.16](https://forum.sunhou.se/uploads/default/original/1X/78ebb3b1e8f86fbea8cac7586a6d59d64d033b41.png)

So my guess is that this is just a labelling issue, and you actually want your Nord Drum 3P to be powering the MIDI hardware input named `NordDrum3P`, and you should create a separate MIDI hardware input and call it something like `LiveLogicController`.

Best,  
stevenz

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**Author:** ![Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/user_avatar/forum.sunhou.se/berno/32/941_2.png) [@Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Berno)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2024, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738/5 "2024-07-07T15:08:24Z")

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Hi no this is another midi device… the Nord drum I use as an instrument in SP…

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**Author:** ![Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/user_avatar/forum.sunhou.se/berno/32/941_2.png) [@Berno](https://forum.sunhou.se/u/Berno)\
**Post date:** [July 7, 2024, 8:33pm UTC](https://forum.sunhou.se/t/using-midi-foot-controller-to-switch-kits-packs/1738/6 "2024-07-07T20:33:29Z")

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How stupid of me lol… this makes sense thanks! Have a great Sunday!