The MIDI Switcher Z-11 was designed for accessing specific switchable functions of
amps (e.g. "Ritchie Blackmore Signature", "Thunder 50", "Screamer", 19" rack units E530 or
E840) via MIDI that are switched via conventional 1/4" jack/plug-compatible footswitches.
Settings (e.g. Lead channel, Contour activ, Reverb activ, ...) are saved to 100 MIDI program
locations. You also have the option of selective access via 8 POLY channels or comprehensive
transmission of MIDI Program Change commands 0 to 100 via OMNI Mode. The MIDI
Switcher is equipped with six switching loops, whereby four circuits are accessible via two 1/4"
stereo jacks and the other two switching loops are accessible via two 1/4" mono jacks. This
makes it much easier to connect devices equipped with 1/4" stereo jacks for use with dual
footswitches. Another advantage of this device is that when it used in conjunction with the
MIDI Footcontroller Z- 12, the power for the footcontroller is routed from the MIDI
Switcher via the MIDI cable. In Practice this means the only cable you have to contend with is
the MIDl cable to the footswitch! This device is easy to operate and offers loads of comfortable
handling options, but you should still read this user's manual carefully and heed all cautions and
warnings. Keep it in a safe place for further reference when you have questions or need to
engage in trouble-shooting activities.
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n or
der to simplify matters, from here on all references to an amp simply indicate any
type of amplifier (combos, heads, 19" pre- and power amps) and switcher denotes the ENGL
MIDI Switcher.
Components
1. ENGL MIDI Switcher Z-11
2. 4 adhesive rubber pads
3. 2 velcro strips
4. Operator’s Manual
FRONT
1 WRITE
This button is used to save the settings for Switch Loops 1 through 6 after you have
selected a MIDI program location. The settings are saved when you held the WRITE button
depressed for approx. 1 second. The Status LED located above this button illuminates briefly
to indicate the setting was saved. You can update or change one or several settings at any
time. The new settings are saved when you press the WRITE button; a delay of approx.
1 sec. prevents inadvertent deleting or overwriting. The previous setting(s) is/are overwritten.
The red Status LED indicates the following:
A) The LED flashes slowly three times after you power the device up. This is the internal
system self-test. The LED estinguishes to indicate normal operating status after the system is proved.
B) The LED flashes rapidly after you switch the device on to indicate a
system error. A possible source of the fault is a defective EEprom.
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WITCH
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WITCH
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OOP
2
S
WITCH
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OOP
3
S
WITCH
L
OOP
4
S
WITCH
L
OOP
5
S
WITCH
L
OOP
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MIDI SWITCHER
