ORANGE SQUEEZE is a 4-to-1 MIDI merger… MIDI data from the 4 inputs is combined into a single MIDI output.
The merge processing is carried out in firmware, so MIDI messages which arrive on different inputs at the same time are correctly queued and sent out in an orderly way. A typical use might be to allow multiple MIDI controllers to be used with a single synth or module, but there are many possible applications and an ORANGE SQUEEZE is a great addition to your MIDI gear box.
ORANGE SQUEEZE imposes minimal filtering on the input, which opens up some creative possibilities for craziness (like what happens if you merge notes from two different sequences on the same MIDI channel? what if you merge information from two pitch bend controls? etc.)
However, with great power comes great responsibility! it is up to you to make sure that you configure your sending devices appropriately so you don’t end up with unwanted MIDI mayhem. In particular, make sure you keep all your MIDI data on different channels if you don’t want it to clash.
There are a couple of things that ORANGE SQUEEZE does need to enforce, however:
- MIDI clock ticks can only be received on the MAIN input. Clock input on inputs A, B and C is ignored, although you can still send other real-time messages (e.g. transport)
- SYSEX messages must have exclusive use of the output, so messages from other inputs must wait until the SYSEX transfer completes.
ORANGE SQUEEZE has the following features:
- Four optically isolated 5-pin DIN MIDI inputs; MAIN, A, B and C and a single 5-pin MIDI output (All inputs function the same, except for clock messages and firmware updates, which must use MAIN)
- Red activity LEDs for each input, and blue LED for output, show when MIDI data is being passed.
- Yellow status LED warns if any MIDI data is lost due to excessive data (see below)
- Red power LED and 2.1mm barrel socket (accepts 9-12V DC with positive or negative tip, e.g. standard guitar pedal supply)
- All cable entry from front panel allows mounting in a studio panel/flight case foam etc.
- Firmware is updateable over MIDI
- Laser cut acrylic case with laser etched acrylic face plate
- Size approx 17.6cm x 5.5cm x 2.7cm
- Approx weight 171g
- FULLY ASSEMBLED and tested
NOTE – MIDI has a fairly limited maximum data rate (32kbps). Since all the data from four MIDI input is merged into a single MIDI output, which has the same maximum data rate, it is possible to receive more data at the inputs than can be sent at
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
Product Overview
ORANGE SQUEEZE is a 4-to-1 MIDI merger… MIDI data from the 4 inputs is combined into a single MIDI output.
The merge processing is carried out in firmware, so MIDI messages which arrive on different inputs at the same time are correctly queued and sent out in an orderly way. A typical use might be to allow multiple MIDI controllers to be used with a single synth or module, but there are many possible applications and an ORANGE SQUEEZE is a great addition to your MIDI gear box.
ORANGE SQUEEZE imposes minimal filtering on the input, which opens up some creative possibilities for craziness (like what happens if you merge notes from two different sequences on the same MIDI channel? what if you merge information from two pitch bend controls? etc.)
However, with great power comes great responsibility! it is up to you to make sure that you configure your sending devices appropriately so you don’t end up with unwanted MIDI mayhem. In particular, make sure you keep all your MIDI data on different channels if you don’t want it to clash.
There are a couple of things that ORANGE SQUEEZE does need to enforce, however:
- MIDI clock ticks can only be received on the MAIN input. Clock input on inputs A, B and C is ignored, although you can still send other real-time messages (e.g. transport)
- SYSEX messages must have exclusive use of the output, so messages from other inputs must wait until the SYSEX transfer completes.
ORANGE SQUEEZE has the following features:
- Four optically isolated 5-pin DIN MIDI inputs; MAIN, A, B and C and a single 5-pin MIDI output (All inputs function the same, except for clock messages and firmware updates, which must use MAIN)
- Red activity LEDs for each input, and blue LED for output, show when MIDI data is being passed.
- Yellow status LED warns if any MIDI data is lost due to excessive data (see below)
- Red power LED and 2.1mm barrel socket (accepts 9-12V DC with positive or negative tip, e.g. standard guitar pedal supply)
- All cable entry from front panel allows mounting in a studio panel/flight case foam etc.
- Firmware is updateable over MIDI
- Laser cut acrylic case with laser etched acrylic face plate
- Size approx 17.6cm x 5.5cm x 2.7cm
- Approx weight 171g
- FULLY ASSEMBLED and tested
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
