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The six sub-modes, what they do, how to change them and
default settings are as listed below.

SUB MODE # ACCESS FUNCTION

1 MODE + 1 Set left pedal controller.

2 MODE + 2 Set right pedal controller.
3 MODE + 3 Set bypass controller.
4

MODE + 4 Set effect controller.

5

MODE + 5 Set miscellaneous parameters.

6 MODE + 6 Dump parameters

SUB-MODE

 1:

 Setting the Left Pedal Controller

In sub-mode 1, you determine what controller the left pedal

becomes. See the list of MIDI controllers in Appendix D for

the number corresponding with the MIDI controller. To set
the pedal function, enter sub-mode 1 and select the proper

controller number using the UP/DOWN buttons. The seven
segment display shows the parameter value which is the

MIDI controller number.

DEFAULT VALUE = 4 (FOOT CONTROLLER)

 2:

 Setting the Right Pedal Controller

In sub-mode 2, you determine what controller the right pedal
becomes. See the list of MIDI controllers in Appendix D for

the number corresponding with the MIDI controller. To set
the pedal function, enter sub-mode 2 and select the proper

controller number using the UP/DOWN buttons. The seven
segment display shows the parameter value which is the

MIDI controller number.
DEFAULT VALUE =

 11 (EXPRESSION CONTROLLER)

SUB-MODE 3:

 Setting the Bypass Controller

Sub-Mode 3 allows you to program how the BYPASS switch
operates when set for MIDI operation. See the list of MIDI
controllers in Appendix D for the number corresponding with
the MIDI controller. Enter sub-mode 3 and select the proper
controller number using the UP/DOWN buttons. The seven
segment display shows the parameter value which is the

MIDI controller number.

DEFAULT VALUE = 84 (UNDEFINED)

EXAMPLES:

Se

tting 

the

 MIDI By

p

ass Function To 

R

es

p

ond to Controller #7

Sub-mode three is an excellent way to induce extreme
value settings via MIDI. For example, you want to affect
the main volume of your keyboard remotely using your
foot. Using the X-

1

5 you may do this. Enter sub-mode 3.

The MODE and #3 LED indicator will start to flash, and
the display will show 1. Use the UP (or DOWN) pad to

change the display to 7. Doing this sets the BYPASS but-

 

ton to send either a 0 or 7F (127) out the MIDI port when

the BYPASS switch 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.

Programming

 

the

 BYPA

SS

 

Function

 to Bend a

MIDI By

p

ass C

o

mmand

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 pad and then pressing the

#5 pad. The display will show a flashing an “S” 1 and
the MODE LED will be flashing. To select parameter 5,

press the BYPASS pad [3] times. The display now shows

a flashing “b” 

 Press the UP button [4] tlmes, the

number now changes to 5. The BYPASS function is now
programmed to send MIDI commands.

(*)NOTE: If you programmed the BYPASS function in a previous
example the numbers in the display will flash “b” 3, and you
need only press the UP button [2] times.

SUB-MODE 4: 

Setting the Effects Controllers

Sub-Mode 4 allows you to assign the ten effect (number)
activator pads to turn on and off MIDI controllable effects.
The following chart shows the pad number, effect controlled
and assigned controller #‘s of the X-15’s initial settings.

PAD #

2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

10

EFFECT MIDI CONTROLLER #

EXCITER 70

COMPRESSOR 71

DISTORTION 72
EQUALIZER 73
EXPANDER/NOISE GATE 74
REVERB 75
DELAY 76
PITCH TRANSPOSER 77
FLANGE/CHORUS 78

SPECIAL EFFECTS 79

The above assigned effects controlled directly relate to

ART’s SGX product line but can be assigned to control any
MIDI devices effects if they are MIDI controllable.

The effects controllers only operate in EFFECT Mode. You

may edit the MIDI controller numbers while in Sub-mode 4.
DEFAULT VALUES = MIDI CONTROL NUMBERS SHOWN
IN ABOVE CHART

EXAMPLE:

Editing

 the Activator Pad MIDI Controller Number

In this example we will enter Setup Mode and select sub-

mode 4 and edit the controller number for pad number 1.
First, enter Setup Mode by pressing and holding down

the MODE pad and then pressing the #4 pad. The display
will show the number 70, and the #1 pad LED will be flashing.
To edit the value for pad #1, press the UP/DOWN pads until
the desired   appears. The display will show the MIDI
controller number. To exit Setup Mode press the MODE

pad. This will store your change into memory and exit

you to either Preset or Effect Mode, whatever mode you
were in previous to editing. Read this section for detailed
Setup Mode information.

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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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