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SAVING

 

 

EDITED 

 

PARAMETERS

STORE/SAVE PARAMETERS

To SAVE any parameter value you changed, press and

release the MODE button. By doing this you write any changed
parameters to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Read Only

Memory), and returns to the last mode prior to entering setup

mode. Pressing MODE and buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 will switch

to another sub-mode of setup. Information is held in the

EEPROM until you change it again. You must be in Setup
Mode to store changed parameters.

ERROR MESSAGES

All error messages take the form of a flashing “E-

"

 followed

by a non-flashing letter. In some cases (such as the checksum
error), the display is timed. If you select an impossible preset

the display maintains the error message until something

else is written to the display.

The following table lists all error messages the 

X-15

 can

display, and what they mean.

CODE ERROR MESSAGE DESCRIPTION

E-C Error in ROM checksum.
E-P Impossible preset error.
E-E Error while writing to EEPROM.
E-r MIDI receive buffer overflow.
E-t MIDI transmit buffer overflow.

MISCELLANEOUS

Power

If you find you must replace the power adapter, make sure

the specifications meet or exceed the specifications of the

original adapter. The ART 

X-15

 was designed to work with

just about any battery eliminator.

The Pedal will work with eliminators that produce a minimum

100

 milliamperes (ma) of Alternating Current (AC or VAC) at

6.3 to 15 volts or Direct Current (DC or VDC) at 9 volts to
24 Volts.

Life

 

of

 

the

 EEPROM

You may change and store parameters over ten thousand
times before you wear out the EEPROM. So, to wear out the

EEPROM, you would have to change and store parameter

values six times every day for the next five years!

Enclosed with your 

X-15

 are six round cork feet. Pop out the

feet from the surrounding cork and place one each at the

four outside corners of the 

X-15

 next to the screws. Stick the

remaining two feet along the outside edge of the chassis

near the center.

Pedal 

Test

 Mode

You may set up the 

X-15

 to display visually the “value” of

the expression pedals. Directly after power-up and before the
display shows Art, press simultaneously the BYPASS, 9 and

10

 pads. You are now in pedal test mode. Moving either

pedal will show the pedal’s hexadecimal value in the numeric
display (00 to 7F). The first digit of the display will show

either an 

"L"

 or “r” indicating which pedal has most recently

moved, and its value. Exit by pressing the MODE button,
When you are viewing the pedal value no MIDI information
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 defaults will
be written to the EEPROM and the X-15 will respond as if it
has had power applied for the first time.

Preset 

Changes

The 

X-15

 ULTRAFOOT is ready from the factory to be used

instantly with any MIDI device, The MIDI channel is set to
channel 1 which means the 

X-15

 is sending information on

only channel 1. You may change presets (programs, patches)
right out of the box by hooking up a MIDI cable from the

MIDI OUT jack of the X-15 to the MIDI IN jack on the device

you wish to control. After the cable has been connected, press
any activator pad numbers 1 through 10 to recall presets. If
nothing happens, check the receiving devices MIDI channel
and set it to channel 1 or turn OMNI Mode on.

Parameter Changes

When the X-15 is used with ART SGX and ALPHA processors,
you may use the left and right pedal controllers to change
parameter values already assigned in the preset right out of
the box. The SGX 2000, SGX NIGHTBASS, and ALPHA
have presets programmed for immediate use with the X-15’s
continuous controllers. The only connection needed is the

hook-up of a MIDI cable from the X-15’s MIDI OUT jack to

the MIDI IN jack of the controlled device.

Changing

 the MIDI Channel

You may send MIDI data on up to three channels. When the

X-15

 is first powered up, all information is assigned to be

sent on channel 1. You may change the channel for the left

and right expression pedal and the system channel. Enter

Setup Mode, sub-mode 5 to change the MIDI channel for

these parameters. To permanently store the new values,

make sure you press the MODE pad before powering down
the unit.

Miscellaneous MIDI 

Information

When dumping parameter information, wait five seconds
before sending any MIDI information to the X-15. Inbound
MIDI information has priority over any 

X-15

 MIDI data. When

sending MIDI SYS-X data to the X-15, you must be on a
designated channel.

Expression

 Pedals

As with any mechanically mounted device there is the
possibility of the mounting loosening. If your X-15’s expres-
sion pedals loosen to the point where they will not stay in
place, you may tighten them.

***WARNING**

*:

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS,

YOU CAN EASILY STRIP THE THREADS AND CAUSE
YOUR X-15 TO NEED REPAIR! IF YOU DO NEED TO
TIGHTEN THEM, BE CAREFUL. The bolt heads are

 1/2" 

inch.

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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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