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CONNECTIONS

Only two connections made to the rear of the X-

1

5 are needed

for operation. The only accessories you will need to use
your X-

1

5 ULTRAFOOT is a power source and MIDI cable(s).

Power 

Input

Plug the power adapter into a proper power outlet then con-

nect to the X-15.

MIDI OUT

The MIDI output jack is used to transmit all MIDI control in-

formation from the 

X-15

 to whichever MIDI device you wish

to control. Connect the MIDI cable to the 5 pin MIDI OUT

jack on the 

X-15

 and then to the MIDI IN jack of the device

you are going to control.

MIDI IN

This jack receives the MIDI signal containing the MIDI

messages. It enables you to “talk” to the 

X-15

 from an

external source such as a computer equipped with MIDI

ports and associated software or a sequencer. Actually, you
may use any MIDI device to send messages to the X-15.

Any MIDI information sent to the MIDI In jack is echoed to
the MIDI Thru jack.

MIDI 

THRU

A MIDI Thru jack is provided on the 

X-15

 allowing you to

continue a chain of MIDI devices and let MIDI information

pass “thru” the unit to the next one. Information leaving the

Thru jack is a direct copy of the MIDI messages received at
the MIDI In jack. The information is buffered so the integrity
of the signal is not degraded when passing thru.

All MIDI 

Jacks are standard 5 pin 

DIN 

connectors utiliz-

ing standard MIDI connections. No phantom power is
present on the unused terminals. ART recommends

these unused terminals remain unused.

See Appendix B 

for MIDI hook-up illustrations.

BYPASS/DC 

FOOTSWITCH

Expression Pedals

A standard 

1/4"

 jack is the output port for a variety of foot-

Here are the two pedals that make the 

X-15

 the ultimate

switch configurations. This jack may be programmed to

MIDI foot controller. The two expression pedals may be pro-

operate in conjunction with the BYPASS pad as a momen-

grammed individually to control any MIDI controllable para-

tary open or closed switch or an on/off switch. Some amp

meter in ANY MIDI device. These pedals produce a control

channel switching or other switch applications could be

voltage using an optical encoding device which is converted

done using this jack. Use a standard two conductor guitar

into MIDI information. Try to avoid shining extremely bright

cord to connect this jack to its intended termination. A

lights into the pedals. No harm will come to the device, but,

standard two conductor speaker cable may also be used

you. may affect the operation of the encoders by creating

since no audio is being passed along the conductors.

unwanted information.

TELL-TALES/CONTROLS

NUMERIC DISPLAY

The Seven Segment Numeric Display keeps you constantly

informed of your Preset Number, Expression Pedal values,
MIDI Channel, Programming Characters, and Error Messages.

AlI information is displayed using decimal based numbers in

most cases.

Power up
When power is first applied to the X-15, it runs through an
autotest sequence turning on everything that lights up for
about a second, then it displays “Art” indicating everything

is fine. This allows the user to be sure that all display

elements are working and that displayed information will be
accurate.

During power-up the

 X-15 

performs a checksum of the ROM

contents, if there is an error, an error message will appear in
the display. If the ROM checksum is incorrect, “E-C” will
display for ten seconds, press any pad to operate normally.

In the event power is interrupted for a brief period of time

and the 

X-15

 does not reset itself properly, just unplug and

plug back in the power plug at the power in jack.

LED Indicators

LEDs located in the upper left hand corner of the activator
pads 1 through 10 indicate which pad is active. The MODE

and BYPASS activator pads have their indicator LEDs

located towards their upper right corner. These LEDs are

also used to indicate the different programming modes you

may be in.

Activator

 Pads

Pads on the pedal are labeled from left to right: Select
Arrow UP and Arrow DOWN, MODE, BYPASS, l/EXCITER,
2/COMPRESSOR, 3/DlSTORTlON, 4/EQUALlZER,
5/EXPANDER/NOlSE  GATE, 6/REVERB, 7/DELAY, 8/PlTCH

TRANSPOSER, 

9/FLANGE/CHORUS

 and 

10/SPECIAL

EFFECTS. The black activator pads are what you use to
activate or program the

 X-15's 

many functions.

When the pedal is in the full up position, a minimum value

is present and as the pedal is gradually pushed down, the

value increases to its maximum value when all the way down.

Summary of Contents for X-15

Page 1: ...mlng Examples 7 Edit Controlled Device s MIDI Program Table MPT wlth the X 15 8 Setup an ART Multiverb DR X or SGE for MIDI Control of the Pitch Parameter of the Pitch Transposer 8 Using the X 15 to Turn On or Off Effects in a Preset Uslng Effect Mode and Activator 8 APPENDIX B Connectlon Illustrations 9 10 APPENDIX C System Exclusive Messages 11 Unit Handshake Group 12 Parameter Exchange Group 12...

Page 2: ...ts processors FEATURES Instant access of individual effects TWO real time assignable expression pedals Simple plug in and go operation DC bypass out jack for use with older units Rugged steel assembly MIDI IN OUT THRU Send MIDI data on three separate channels at once Durable composite activator pads Mode select allows multifunction use Non Volatile memory stores and remembers your changes Bright v...

Page 3: ...encoding device which is converted done using this jack Use a standard two conductor guitar into MIDI information Try to avoid shining extremely bright cord to connect this jack to its intended termination A lights into the pedals No harm will come to the device but standard two conductor speaker cable may also be used you may affect the operation of the encoders by creating since no audio is bein...

Page 4: ... is sent when a numbered activator pad is pressed When you enter preset mode the X 15 checks to see if a program change message has been sent since power on If one has the preset number is displayed and the associated LED for that preset will light If a program change message hasn t been sent yet the current bank is displayed Each time the X 1 5 is powered up it will default to bank one with no pr...

Page 5: ... for Set up Mode 3 Mode six sends a bypass message two different ways Both the MIDI Out port and the 1 4 jack are used to send a Bypass message The 1 4 jack acts like it would in mode 1 and the MIDI port would act as it would in mode 5 SETUP MODE You may never need to use Setup Mode due to its complete preprogramming Read this section for all information neces sary to change settings and how Setup...

Page 6: ...witch is pressed if it is programmed to send a MIDI message When the switch is pressed the main volume of the keyboard is toggled either to minimum or maximum ProgrammingtheBYPASS Functionto Bend a MIDI Bypass Command In this example we will enter Setup Mode and select sub mode 5 parameter 5 setting the BYPASS function for MIDI commands Flrst enter Setup Mode by pressing and holding down the MODE ...

Page 7: ...of the bypass jack to change every time the BYPASS button is initially pressed just like an on off switch When you set the value for 1 or 3 the state of the bypass LED is the state of the bypass jack when the bypass jack is on closed the bypass LED is lit Values 2 or 4 reverse this when the bypass jack is off open the bypass LED is lit Value 5 acts like value 3 except instead of the bypass jack th...

Page 8: ...tion is being sent out the MIDI Out port While you are in this mode press any activator pad except the MODE pad and the software version will be displayed Factory Reset To set all values of the X 15 back to factory settings you can perform a Factory Reset Press simultaneously the UP 2 and 5 buttons with the power on You may find it much easier to perform this function with your hands Factory defau...

Page 9: ...the X 15 Use the above example as a reference substituting other parameters to be controlled For more information refer to programming examples in the the effects devices manuals Usingthe X 1 5to Turn On or Off EffectsIn a P r e s e tUsing Effect Mode and ActivatorPads You can use the X 1 5 activator pads in Effect Mode to turn certain individual effects on and off in an effects device s preset Wi...

Page 10: ...X B CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS GUITAR INTO EFFECTS DEVICE CONTROLLED BY ART X 15 X 15 USED FOR MIDI CONTROL OF A SINGLE DEVICE ART X 15 IN OUT THRU MIDI IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT GUITAR ART X 15 IN OUT THRU MIDI IN ...

Page 11: ... X 15 USED TO CONTROL TWO EFFECTS DEVICES KEYBOARD CONTROLLING SEPARATE DEVICE AND AN X 15 WHICH CONTROLS ONE EFFECTS DEVICE ART X 15 IN OUT THRU MIDI IN 1 THRU OUT MIDI IN 1 ART X 15 IN OUT THRU MIDI IN 1 MIDI IN 2 ART X 15 IN OUT THRU ...

Page 12: ...ols and the hexadecimal numbering system How you actually send and receive SysEx messages is beyond the scope of this manual The X 15 SysEx messages are used to set get operating parameters determine the presence of the X 15 in a MIDI network and to verify reads and writes to the X 15 s EEPROM The general form of an X 15 SysEx message is The func byte defines the SysEx message type For the X 15 th...

Page 13: ...X 15 to ensure it was written to the EEPROM After receiving an inbound 4D message the X 15 sends an outbound OD message The two data bytes that follow reflect the state of the X l EEPROM The first byte is always zero and the second byte can be one of four possible values 00 No EEPROM error has occurred 01 EEPROM write error 02 EEPROM read error 03 EEPROM read and write error Nothing resets these e...

Page 14: ...ntroller numbers as shown in the first chart Use these controller numbers when assigning the pad to turn the effect on or off For ease of use assign the activator pad which is labeled with the ef fect you wish to control The next chart lists the effects you may control and the Scale value that must be assigned to work properly PAD DEFAULT VALUES PAD EFFECT 1 EXCITER 2 COMPRESSOR 3 DISTORTION 4 EQU...

Page 15: ...r replace at its option defective product or component parts upon prepaid delivery to the factory service department or authorized service center ac companied by proof of purchase date in the form of a valid sales receipt EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized altera tions or repairs This warranty is void if the serial ...

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