The Source Soleman MIDI Foot Controller SA165 is a versatile and highly configurable piece of hardware and software for MIDI control, encased in a robust, compact design. It features two hardware MIDI outputs for interfacing with any MIDI-standard compliant hardware, along with a USB-MIDI interface for seamless control over MIDI-compatible software, including DAWs, virtual instruments, synths, and VST plugins. Equipped with four footswitches, it enables scrolling through scenes, launching MIDI messages, navigating set lists, and activating customizable MIDI macros. An additional external switch port accommodates two more footswitches for enhanced navigation.

The unit also includes an expression input for a passive expression pedal, allowing for the generation of MIDI continuous controller messages with great flexibility, offering direct expressive manipulation of MIDI-compatible devices and software. The high-contrast LCD of the Soleman ensures visibility in various lighting conditions, from dark stages to bright sunlight, and displays critical information regarding scenes, set lists, MIDI configurations, expression outputs, and other operational modes.