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Assigning Momentary Foot Switch Pedal Settings
The Black Box has three pedal connections on the back panel. One of these is for an expression pedal and the two others are for
momentary foot switch pedals. To learn how to assign an external expression pedal, see “Expression Pedal Assignment” in the “Editing
the Utilities” section.
The two inputs labeled “P1” and “P2” are for momentary foot switch pedals. These pedals can perform the same functions as the keys
on the left side of the Black Box. To assign these pedals, simply hold down the pedal you wish to assign, press the desired keys on the
left side of the Black Box, then promptly release the pedal. The possible assignments are:
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Drumbeat Decrement
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Preset Increment
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Preset Decrement
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Tap Tempo
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Start/Stop
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View Drumbeat (Hold foot switch while pressing both Drumbeat Increment and Drumbeat Decrement)
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Tuner (Hold foot switch while pressing both Delay and Utility keys)
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Amp On/Off (Hold foot switch while pressing Amp key)
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FX On/Off (Hold foot switch while pressing FX key)
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Delay On/Off (Hold foot switch while pressing Delay key)
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Reverb On/Off (Hold foot switch while pressing Utility key)
We recommend using the M-Audio SP-1 momentary pedal, or the Black Box Pedal Board which contains two foot switches and an
expression pedal. You may use either “normally closed” or “normally open” foot switches; the Black Box automatically senses which
type is connected when power is turned on. For this reason, it is better to connect or disconnect any foot switches while power is
off. If not, the Black Box can’t tell the difference between connecting/disconnecting a foot switch and holding the foot switch down.
For example, if you assign a foot switch to Preset Increment and then disconnect it, Black Box may think you’re holding down the foot
switch, intending to rapidly scroll upward through the presets. Don’t worry—this will not cause any serious problems and the Black
Box will adapt to the situation after 30 seconds. To avoid confusion, simply remember to connect or disconnect the foot switches
while power is off.
