Back Panel Description
X Board
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BACK PANEL DESCRIPTION
1. Footswitch / Footpedal Input
This jack accepts either a footswitch or continuously variable footpedal. The
default setting is for a footswitch. To use a footpedal, see page 30.
Footswitch
- Accepts either a normally-open or normally closed, momentary
footswitch. The X Board auto-senses the polarity on power-up.
Footpedal
- Accepts most standard footpedals with a stereo plug.
See the pdf
manual for the pedal wiring specifications.
2. MIDI Output
Outputs note and controller MIDI data from the X Board. This jack can also be
used as a MIDI interface from a computer software application.
See page 30.
Use a standard MIDI cable to connect the X Board to the MIDI input jack of
other MIDI devices.
3. USB
Connects X Board to your computer via the supplied USB cable. The USB
connection provides two-way communication when connected to the
computer and also supplies power to the X Board.
Always connect to the USB
jack on the computer itself
and NOT an unpowered USB connection that
may be present on your computer keyboard or other USB peripheral.
4. 6 Volt DC Power
This jack allows the X Board to be powered from a standard 6VDC Adapter
(positive tip) when not connected to the computer via USB.
5. On/Off Switch
This switch turns the X Board on or off whether powered via USB, AC Adapter,
or batteries.
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