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(SEQ OUT)
If set to
On
, then every time a parameter is changed or a program is loaded, a correspond-
ing message is sent out the MIDI port as a system exclusive message. By recording pa-
rameter changes to a MIDI sequencer, you can automate your mix-downs. Simply play
back the recorded MIDI sequence at the Eclipse’s MIDI input, and you will see the
changes you recorded “played” by the sequencer (assuming MIDI is enabled and the De-
vice ID matches that of the message).
This feature can also be used to make one Eclipse control another one – any parameter
change made to the Eclipse sending the sequence will also be made to the Eclipse receiv-
ing this signal.
Be warned however, that if you manage to configure the MIDI connections between your
various pieces of equipment such that the “system exclusive, sequence out” MIDI mes-
sages of the Eclipse loop back into the same Eclipse without delay, this will create a situa-
tion similar to acoustic feedback and digital demons will unleash a raging fury inside your
helpless Eclipse. So make sure that doesn’t happen! If you aren’t actively using the se-
quence out feature, it’s wise to leave it
Off
.
(CLK OUT)
If set to
On
, Midi Clock will be sent via the MIDI Output at the current System Tempo
rate.
(SYSXSPD)
The lower the value of this parameter (
1
to
10
), the slower the Eclipse will transmit MIDI
messages. This can be useful if the device being sent to is “unhappy” with faster rates.
That’s it for MIDI globals. The
SERIAL
menu page is addressed on page 51.
With the Memory card removed, the
BUSY
LED on the front panel flashes whenever a message is received at the MIDI In port.
If the serial port is “enabled,” messages sent out the MIDI Out port are also sent out the serial port. Note: If the serial port is
“enabled” and MIDI is “enabled,” a command received over either the serial port or the MIDI In port causes the port not
receiving the command to be ignored until the command is complete.
The Rear Panel Pedal Jacks
Each foot pedal jack accepts a stereo (“tip-ring-sleeve”) 1/4-inch con-
nector. Between the ring and sleeve is a fixed 5 volts provided by the
Eclipse. The foot pedal that is hooked up to the jack and returned between
the tip and the sleeve alters that voltage.
SETUP
page 2
PEDALS
allows
you to calibrate the foot pedal jacks for the particular foot pedals you are
using. Use the
SETUP
page 2
PEDALS (PEDAL 1)
or
(PEDAL 2)
soft key to
toggle between calibration for foot pedal 1 and foot pedal 2. The horizon-
tal bar graph at the top of the menu page represents the current foot pedal
position relative to the calibration.
To calibrate your pedal, first select
(HEEL)
and rock it all the way back.
Press
<CAL>
.
Then select
(TOE)
and rock it all the way forward. Press
<CAL>
.
You’re done. Now when you use that foot pedal to modulate parameters, the minimum foot pedal position
will correspond to no modulation and the maximum foot pedal position will correspond to maximum
modulation. If you want the opposite to occur (maximum foot pedal position corresponding with no
modulation and minimum foot pedal position corresponding with maximum modulation), simply calibrate
the pedal as discussed above and then swap the heel and toe values by entering them with the keypad.