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AirTurn’s DUO 500 Bluetooth foot controller leverages an eloquent 2-switch design that conceals a compendium of connectivity options, wrapped in a low-profile pedal set that makes for easy integration into your live setup. Operating across a 200-foot range, this AirTurn controller is compatible with Bluetooth 4 and 5, making for faster, more-robust connections. Between Bluetooth and MIDI modes, there are seemingly an endless number of apps and communication options ? turning pages, teleprompting, reading music, scrolling lyrics/tabs, triggering backing tracks and effects, sending MIDI commands and custom DAW keys, cueing audio and lighting, and much more. Plus, this controller includes seven onboard modes for storing switch commands that are compatible with hundreds of apps, alongside any supported with AirDirect. Not only can commands be created for almost any app, Auto-Repeat, Idle Time, Low Power, Fast Response, and Debounce modes ? along with Momentary, Latching, Pulse, and Command switch-types ? open up even more combinations and possibilities.





Sturdy construction for versatile use





The Duo 500 began as a simple page-turner for sheet music readers. More than a decade later, its quiet, responsive pedal switches have been engineered from a polymer blend AirTurn calls “virtually indestructible.” Designed to be road reliable, the Duo 500’s pedals are durable, responsive, and quiet, with a satisfying tactility that feels right at home in your gig rig. Battery operation can be dicey at times, but this controller handles over 200 hours of use on a full charge, turning off automatically when it detects the host device is powered off. Moreover, clear and concise LED lights are dedicated for both Bluetooth and low-battery statuses. Variable open- and closed-pairing options, along with the capacity for connecting with up to eight AirTurn devices ensure you’re never short on options. For wireless, hands-off connectivity that's unbeatable, pick up an AirTurn DUO 500 controller from Sweetwater today!





AirTurn Duo 500 Bluetooth Foot Controller Features:


Convenient size (7 inches x 4 inches x 1 inch) and lightweight form factor (9 oz.) mean low travel weight and economical stage space


Range over 200 feet permits flexible stage presence/arrangements with reliable connection


Nearly endless connectivity options for versatile, straightforward use


MIDI, Bluetooth 4 and 5, and AirDirect compatibility maximizes diversity in device choices


Molded polymer case is extremely durable for prolonged use


Pedal switches are sturdy and responsive, delivering a satisfying tactile response


200 hours of battery life, automatic disconnection from host devices, and LED battery-status display guarantee you’ll stay prepared


Customization options through internal command modes allow for even more variations in use


Toggle between open- and closed-pairing settings to


Option to connect with up to 8 additional AirTurn devices


2-year manufacturer warranty with product registration (including battery)