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Welcome 

Welcome and thank you for your purchase of a Liquid Foot+ Series MIDI controller. We hope you enjoy the product and have 

many years of great use from it.  

 

Like other Liquid Products, the Liquid Foot+ Series controller was designed to be flexible and full featured. As time goes on, 
additional  features  and  functions  will  be  added.  You  can  expect  to  receive  these  benefits  for  free  in  the  form  of  firmware 

updates that you can downloaded from the web-site, and install in seconds. 

 
Please  check  the  download  section  of  our  web-site 

www.FAMCmusic.com

  for  the  latest  firmware,  user  guide  and  other 

supporting information and utilities as they become available. 

 

Thank you for your support and enjoy your Liquid Foot+ Series MIDI Controller. 

 

This Quick Start Guide will give you the basics of using the controller.  
 

NOTE: While this guide will show prompts and discuss buttons and the meaning of prompts on the 12+, it should be assumed 

that the LED version (LF+ 12) acts in the same exact way.  In fact, we attempted to have both devices act as if they were the 

same device. They are interchangeable in user options, programming and expansion possibilities. Recently we have extended 
the interoperability and as of v1.10 of firmware, all LF+ Series controllers can share programming files. This means you can 

program your rig for one device, and simple copy the programming via the editor to any other LF+ device and it will function 

immediately.  

From Liquid Foot Pro to the + Series, what is new? 

The  +  series  of  controllers  take  all  of  the  great  features  of  the  PRO  line,  and  add  a  few  major  concepts,  and  several  new 

hardware features. The + series introduces the concept of PAGES.  There are 50 pages available in the controller. These pages 
can be switched at any time, via menu commands, an assigned button command, or via MIDI programming.  
 

Each  page  contains  setup  parameters  along  with  the  ability  to  program  up  to  two  functions  for  each  of  sixty  (60)  physical 

switches. While the controller itself will not have sixty switches, it will have access to those switches via MIDI commands, or 

the  connection  of  an  expander  or  another  LF+  product.  Each  controller  can  be  assigned  to  start  at  any  particular  physical 
button number, allowing for massive flexibility in your layout design. 

Summary of Contents for Mini

Page 1: ...Table of Contents...

Page 2: ...Modules 10 Product Support 10 The Basics of MIDI 11 What is MIDI 11 MIDI Channels 12 Putting it together 12 Command PROGRAM CHANGE PC 12 Command CONTINOUS CONTROLLERS CC 13 Special Commands During Pow...

Page 3: ...w is a list of the Parameters associated with an individual Song 37 Set List Parameters 37 Below is a list of the Parameters associated with an individual Set List 37 IA Slot Parameters 38 Below is a...

Page 4: ...ctions 62 Function Types 63 Example Definitions 64 SAMPLE PAGE LAYOUTS 68 69 IA Slot Menu 70 Selecting a IA Slot 70 Copy Paste 71 Editing the IA Slot Parameters 71 Global Menu 79 EXPRESSION PEDAL PROG...

Page 5: ...act as if they were the same device They are interchangeable in user options programming and expansion possibilities Recently we have extended the interoperability and as of v1 10 of firmware all LF...

Page 6: ...and Slots You define the function the color and the layout or just use any of the pre built pages to get started right away Summary of Recommendations PLAY PLAY PLAY Then PLAN PLAN PLAN Get used to th...

Page 7: ...p of up to 60 Songs Set Lists 128 Group of up to 24 Presets Songs 254 20 commands Many Parameters Presets 384 20 ON OFF commands MANY parameters IA Slots 180 Switches 16 Bytes each can be linked toget...

Page 8: ...he ring will be in the upper toe position Wiper T Heel position lower end of POT S Toe position upper end of POT R Plug to expression pedal If you are using the expression pedal as a button then you c...

Page 9: ...that will be used to control the Liquid Foot This maybe your computer a midi foot controller or perhaps another Liquid Foot See Master Slave section The Liquid Foot will respond to any valid Sysex me...

Page 10: ...and will require maintenance from the inside of the device to tighten Installing Add On Modules Instructions will be included for the specific add on module you purchased NEVER PLUG OR UNPLUG an expa...

Page 11: ...essages mostly used are NOTE ON NOTE OFF CONTINOUS CONTROLLER MESSAGES PROGRAM CHANGES and SYSEX MESSAGES There are other commands which we will ignore for this quick primer however the Liquid Foot Se...

Page 12: ...I CHANNEL to that device Usually there is a setting in the device that lets you set the MIDI channel from 1 16 Just make sure each device connected as a different MIDI Channel assigned The number itse...

Page 13: ...ly a Bank change requires a CC message described below Again the commands required are usually explained in their MIDI Implementation guide So now we have the basic understanding A Program Change mess...

Page 14: ...alues from 0 127 are used to provide relative of total value So 0 is NO VOLUME and 127 would be full VOLUME So putting it together let s assume a device on channel 1 has assigned CC 7 to Volume Now we...

Page 15: ...else Force unit to wait for MIDI Firmware before doing anything else Expression Pedal Testing LCD Display will show read out on a scale from 0 409 All buttons not pressed should default to 409 Force...

Page 16: ...h state to put each of your 60 IA Slots and further will change those IA Slots when the preset is selected So it is important to think about what sounds and configurations you need to have access to E...

Page 17: ...ded into the Song definition PAGES There are 50 pages that you program and have access to at any time What is a page Well imagine your controller being a blank slate of buttons Those buttons need to b...

Page 18: ...only a handful of functions available on the 12 that do not exist in the 12 and those features will be highlighted in the User Guide Special Key Combinations Buttons 1 through 12 will be identified as...

Page 19: ...19 Other Button Descriptions SAVE 4 SELECT 4 EXIT 8 MENU LEFT 2 MENU RIGHT 3 SCROLL LEFT 6 SCROLL RIGHT 7 UP 5 DOWN 1...

Page 20: ...u system you will notice the and buttons are now lit white You will also notice that the and buttons are now lit yellow orange These colors indicate we are in a menu and also indicate that the button...

Page 21: ...AIN SEL Function Mode 3 MAIN SEL Function Presets 2 3 MAIN SEL Function Songs 2 3 MAIN SEL Function Setlists 2 3 MAIN SEL Function Pages 2 3 MAIN SEL Function IA Slots 2 3 MAIN SEL Function Global 2 3...

Page 22: ...n case you want to begin editing from the start again PROGRAMMING COMMANDS Presets and IA Slots can hold up to 20 programming commands while songs can have up to 10 commands A programming command is e...

Page 23: ...ssed one after another This only differs when you are programming STEPS STEPS offer enormous levels of functionality control but are simple to implement Every Preset and IA Slot can process up to four...

Page 24: ...er is the Command Type Most often you will be using command type 1 MIDI COMMAND Special Commands will be added as firmware revisions are made available Check updated firmware user guides for details o...

Page 25: ...IG 1 Will change and trigger the selected IA Slot to the ON state and process it 11 IA OFF TRIG 1 Will change and trigger the selected IA Slot to the OFF state and process it 12 IA TOGGLE 1 Will Toggl...

Page 26: ...ommand so issuing the command again will reverse the process This ordering will disappear when the Page is changed or upon power up 35 EXP Slot2 MIDI 2 Allows Expression port 1 4 to send a second comm...

Page 27: ...then the next command to process will be the next IF command found If a STOP command is encountered the programming will cease processing the IA Slots commands 43 IF IA ON SKIP 1 Programming commands...

Page 28: ...ated to shift the Button Start value so you can scroll up and down the page definition 49 PAGE LOCK 0 This will BLOCK any and all Page change commands or parameter settings until a Page UNLOCK command...

Page 29: ...commands This opens the door to much more functionality especially when combined with automated sequencers PC DAW systems etc The list of MIDI commands available are MIDI Command Type Command Name of...

Page 30: ...2 are valid entries for the midi chan name This command will not work if the device type is not properly named on the global setting screen Clever Page Flipping Made Easy The LF controller introduces...

Page 31: ...31 MSG01 CHANGE PAGE 08 011 LOOPERpg MSG02 CHANGE PAGE 08 010 MainPage...

Page 32: ...ctionality to aid in your work flow The combination of various midi and special commands within steps will allow presets and IA Slots to do many sophisticated tasks outside of simple MIDI triggering T...

Page 33: ...color choices as found in the Page menu whereby you can set the STATUS 1 LED should you choose to have a color turned on when the page being edited is made active Your color choices will be Colors ca...

Page 34: ...PY then press the exit button and the word COPY will disappear Saving IA State changes made to an active preset To copy the current state of IA switches into a memory location you can enact the SAVE C...

Page 35: ...you may change the function order If this parameter is turned ON then when the preset is triggered all page functions other than functions assigned to Presets will be reset to their page default funct...

Page 36: ...al time For instance if using a Kemper or AXE FX turning this parameter on will force the LF to actively get the current status of the preset in the effects unit and ignore the Initial States programm...

Page 37: ...start of the song when triggered for the first time Turning this parameter ON will force the song s commands to be processed each time a preset is pressed within the song Enable MTC Turning this featu...

Page 38: ...h When turned ON the IA Slot acts like a global switch and maintains its state from one preset to another Initial Global State Defines the power on state for a global IA Slot ON command Programming Th...

Page 39: ...aps may not properly update the IA Slots depending on the IA Map definitions USE THIS FEATURE WITH CAUTION Global Preset Color Override If you want the Presets selected and unselected to use a differe...

Page 40: ...40 Global Settings Parameters Below is a list of the Parameters associated with the global settings Parameter Name Description...

Page 41: ...have the desired page highlighted The selected page will now be the active page until changed by the user or by a programmed command within a Song Preset IA Slot or Special Button is executed Press to...

Page 42: ...CONTEXT UP and CONTEXT DOWN are usable while SONG UP SONG DOWN SETLIST UP SETLIST DOWN are not Typical Preset Mode Display Current Preset Preset Full Name Ex Status Line when user presses an IA functi...

Page 43: ...commands The system will automatically select the current song and presets will scroll up and down based on the song programming Up to 24 presets can be programmed per Song If a Page contains preset b...

Page 44: ...o select the active set list Use the and buttons to select the desired set list Press once you have the desired set list You are then taken to the first song in the set list Setlist Setlist full Name...

Page 45: ...ready to edit Copy Paste Press to begin Copy Paste The first time pressed you will see COPY on the screen Use the and buttons to select the new location Press again to make a copy in the new location...

Page 46: ...rs Edit the full name following the User Guide section on Editing Names The full name is used in certain menu commands and is also displayed on the top of the LCD when a preset is active Edit the nick...

Page 47: ...first EMPTY command is found within a preset Press and buttons to select the command to program Press to select the next parameter to edit for the current command position An Underline will highlight...

Page 48: ...only process the IA Slot commands based on the setting of this parameter Your options are to either 1 Not send any IA or Global IA commands 2 Send only the non global IA Slots 3 send only the Global I...

Page 49: ...Page programming Selecting YES on this parameter will force this preset to reset the function order of the Page is it was programmed and not how the board maybe setup as of the time the preset was se...

Page 50: ...SET If a preset will utilize STEP commands then you can create custom names that will show up on the main LCD and will also show on the button LCD for the preset This will come in handy should you hav...

Page 51: ...eady to edit Copy Paste Press to begin Copy Paste The first time pressed you will see COPY on the screen Use the and buttons to select the new location Press again to make a copy in the new location p...

Page 52: ...of the LCD when a preset is active Edit the nick name following the User Guide section on Editing Names Nick names are used in various menu system prompts as well as displayed at various times on the...

Page 53: ...g can trigger up to 10 programming commands See section on Programming Commands for details Programming commands must be in sequential order The processing will stop when the first EMPTY command is fo...

Page 54: ...would like Access to the presets are solely based on preset buttons assigned within the current page or via incoming MIDI PC commands if allowed If only four presets are available on a particular pag...

Page 55: ...when ready to edit Copy Paste Press to begin Copy Paste The first time pressed you will see COPY on the screen Use the and buttons to select the new location Press again to make a copy in the new loca...

Page 56: ...changing parameters Edit the full name following the User Guide section on Editing Names The full name is used in certain menu commands and is also displayed on the top of the LCD when a preset is ac...

Page 57: ...would like Access to the presets are solely based on preset buttons assigned within the current page or via incoming MIDI PC commands if allowed If only four presets are available on a particular pag...

Page 58: ...ntrollers can be easy linked together and begin working in a master master or master slave mode within a minute of configuring each units SYNC parameters Very simple very powerful and extremely flexib...

Page 59: ...preset up command is processed However when we hold the button for the allocated time and release the second function is processed and a Preset DOWN command is processed If we set it to trigger only t...

Page 60: ...vailable Use the various other lighted buttons to process the editing of the current parameter on the screen Press after each and every change you wish to keep or it will not commit to memory and your...

Page 61: ...preset is activated Using data found in the Initial IA States for that particular preset the Dynamic system can determine which function should be available immediately without the user having to pres...

Page 62: ...enu from this button combination without either changing pages to a page that doesn t have this parameter set pressing a button programmed with the MENU function or powering on while holding down Butt...

Page 63: ...t you can program Function 1 and Function 2 to process any command preset or IA switch available in any order you see fit Lets look at the basic structure arrow means more parameters avail BOLD indica...

Page 64: ...RECT Mode BANK UP 8 BANK DOWN PRESET DIRECT Mode BANK DOWN 9 SONG UP SONG SET mode SONG UP 10 SONG DOWN SONG SET mode SONG DOWN 11 SETLIST UP SET LIST mode SET LIST UP 12 SETLIST DOWN SET LIST mode SE...

Page 65: ...it will process the 2nd Function but will not change the physical layering Only the information and state of the 1st Function is visible When Toggle 1 2 is selected then Function 1 and 2 will switch...

Page 66: ...SCROLL function are NOT processed until either 1 an ENTER SELECT button is pressed or any button that is set to Process Scroll s Perhaps a natural example of this would be preset buttons It would mak...

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Page 68: ...68 SAMPLE PAGE LAYOUTS SAMPLE ON PAGE TO FOLLOW Spreadsheet file available for download as well Print the sheet to follow on next page...

Page 69: ...AGE NAME_____________________________ NICK _________________ STATUS FUNCTION 1 FUNCTION 2 TRIGGER Wait for Scroll Button COLOR TYPE PARAM DESC TYPE PARAM DESC TOGGLE Release Trigger 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

Page 70: ...tcher etc The LF controller goes well beyond the basics and allows the IA Slot to be used for complex Step programming management of other IA Slots handling Page changing logic and so much more When c...

Page 71: ...p or it will not commit to memory and your modification will be lost Always save your changes prior to changing parameters Edit the full name following the User Guide section on Editing Names The full...

Page 72: ...is feature is set to YES Stomp switches are controllable by a Page button press MIDI command or as synchronized with a master or slave Momentary type switches will process ON messages as soon as the b...

Page 73: ...alue tap to tap or Show Average Value avg time of last 4 taps If you are using an IA Slot as a simple ON OFF type of effect control then we can use the quick CC program utility to have the LF do the p...

Page 74: ...op when the first EMPTY command is found Press and buttons to select the command to program Press to select the next parameter to edit for the current command position An Underline will highlight to c...

Page 75: ...ed IA Switches OFF or in BYPASS but only one of the IA Slots in a group can be ON at any given time There are seven groups available By default the group is set to 0 which means the IA Slot is not a p...

Page 76: ...ctions on an AXE FX We would set the SYNC ID to FRAX FX and then set the EFFECT ID parameter below to the Delay Auto load would then load the states for each preset for this IA Slot and it will also p...

Page 77: ...GREEN for ON RED for BYPASSED and OFF for the off state You will update these parameters to customize the IA Slot to your liking IA Switches have the ability to maintain their Step State By default a...

Page 78: ...ggers a delay effect with 0 25 50 and 75 mix values In this example perhaps your step names would be DLY 0 for Step 1 DLY 25 for Step 2 DLY 50 for Step 3 and DLY 75 for Step 4 The display will tell yo...

Page 79: ...tion of the user guide Button delay defines a time delay between button presses The default settings provides an average delay If you find the controller does not process your multiple presses fast en...

Page 80: ...his should normally be set to 1 but if using the controller as an expander you may need to set this to 13 25 36 or 48 depending on the layout This parameter only needs modification if an add on module...

Page 81: ...3 seconds at which time the preset will automatically trigger a save Copy feature Allowing the user to save the currently active preset to the current position or to a new preset location effectively...

Page 82: ...When set to Turn Active on 1st the controller will send the ON commands of an IA Slot prior to sending OFF messages for any other IA Slots within the group If set to Inactive off 1st the controller wi...

Page 83: ...ger This is required if STEPS are programmed Should you want to block all presets from processing consecutive time the button is pressed then set this parameter to YES Some MIDI devices begin their pr...

Page 84: ...s selected which will update the current value of these Button functions when user changes are made preset selection midi programming etc When set to Independent Scroll each of these button types will...

Page 85: ...or of the display By default all the information related to the active feature on the button is displayed using both LCD lines If you set this parameter to 2nd Func on 2nd Line then you will see the n...

Page 86: ...et the contrast of the LCD s located above each of the buttons This setting is used by the MODEL 12 to set the contrast for add on modules Allows the user to lower or increase the brightness level of...

Page 87: ...a CC Examples of this are Volume and WAH pedals Once you establish the MIDI chan and the CC to process you are complete The Controller will do the rest Latch pedals act as ON OFF switches When first...

Page 88: ...top of the controller It is a way to add additional button control via external switches 2 Button Press type is similar to a Button Press in that it does the same thing however this type allows 2 butt...

Page 89: ...requested Press to move to the next parameter The Calibration screen will now show Move the expression pedal from TOP to BOTTOM three times If a properly wired switch is connected press it three times...

Page 90: ...IS PROCESS IF POWER IS LOST ALWAYS MAKE A BACKUP USING THE MIDI DUMP FEATURE OR VIA THE PC MAC EDITOR PRIOR TO AN UPGRADE Firmware is provided from time to time via download from the website www FAMCm...

Page 91: ...an automatically grab preset names Effects bypass states IA Slot Syncing and more This utility will walk you through the prompts to setup and process an auto load MAKE SURE of the following 1 The atta...

Page 92: ...ng work are only handled with the Active memory area and will not impact protect or otherwise see the storage area It is plausible to download a certain configuration into the controller Then Create a...

Page 93: ...ERASE If you are making a MIDI based backup then load your MIDI software Prepare it to receive Sysex dump When the software is ready then press to begin the FULL MIDI DUMP Store the file in a safe loc...

Page 94: ...SYSEX triggers in the Programming Commands or you can simply link the SYSEX messages together Either way will accomplish the same task Up to 16 Sysex messages can be linked together in a daisy chain...

Page 95: ...of the current parameter on the screen Press after each and every change you wish to keep or it will not commit to memory and your modification will be lost Always save your changes prior to changing...

Page 96: ...ed to program from 1 to 16 bytes of data Each byte can have a value from 0 to 7F hex or 0 127 DEC This is done by programming one byte at a time Using the and buttons will select the byte to program P...

Page 97: ...TRIGGER IA ON CC 1 1 60 TRIGGER IA OFF CC 2 1 60 TRIGGER IA BYPASS CC 3 1 60 TRIGGER IA TOGGLE CC 4 1 60 PRESS PAGE FUNCTION 1 CC 5 1 60 PRESS PAGE FUNCTION 2 CC 6 1 60 MTC STOP PLAY CC 7 0 127 0 STOP...

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