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Terminology 

2.1   MIDI

MIDI is Voodoo? This is wrong! Although, MIDI can do much more, what you need as a guitarist, is very simple. 
This is how MIDI works: A device - such as a foot controller – sends a command to another device - e.g. a looper 
| switcher - using a MIDI cable. The transmitting device - e.g. the foot controller - notifies the recipient - e.g. the 
looper | switcher - what it should do. That’s all.
You can connect your Prostage devices and use the basic functions directly, without having to deal with MIDI. If 
you want to use the advanced functionality of the system, you can find more detailed information on MIDI in the 
users manual of the System Manager software.

2.2   StageWire

StageWire is a further development of MIDI. The technology has been developed by Prostage specifically for the 
use on stage. StageWire is a connection where multiple devices communicate with each other (bidirectional) via a 
standard microphone cable.
Using StageWire, you can interconnect up to 14 Prostage foot controllers to control the XDS | XLS | XTMpro. 
The foot controllers are joined together in a chain. This means, you simply run a microphone cable from the first 
foot controller to the second, another cable from the second to the third foot controller, and so on. The foot 
controller(s) are supplied with power by the XDS | XLS | XTMpro.

2.3   Instant Access = Stompbox Mode = On / Off Switches

Instant Access are “direct-access switches.” These on/off switches work like an analog pedal switch, which is 
connected directly to the amplifier, for example, to switch between the channels. So at the foot controller, you can 
define a switch, which is e.g. firmly assigned to a loop of the XDS | XLS | XTMpro. This switch, then, simply turns 
on and off the loop at the looper | switcher.

2.4   Preset | Program Change

Presets are saved settings that can be recalled with a switch on the foot controller ( = Program Change). A preset 
contains all settings of the amplifier and effects belonging to a sound (e.g. Clean). You create, for example, the 
following presets :
• Preset 1 (Clean)  => Channel 1 from the amplifier & chorus switched on
• Preset 2 (Lead)   => Channel 2 of the amplifier & delay and booster activated
If you now press button 1 on the foot controller, the amplifier switches to channel 1 and the chorus is turned on. 
If you press button 2, the amplifier switches to channel 2. The delay and the booster are turned on. The chorus is 
turned off simultaneously.
So you can switch your complete guitar rig with a single button. You no longer need to perform a tap dance on 
different switches to adjust your sound.

2.5   Expression Pedal

An expression pedal is a kind of volume pedal that is connected to the MIDI foot controller. However, the expression 
pedal does not control a guitar signal, but generates MIDI Continuous Controller, with which for example the 
volume, the effects mix or the delay time can be adjusted in an effects device.

Summary of Contents for X07

Page 1: ...Prostage S L Apdo 57 ES 07560 Cala Millor info prostage eu www prostage eu X07 MIDI Foot Controller Users Manual Firmware Version 1 30 As at 22th February 2014 ...

Page 2: ...6 3 4 Calibration of the Expression Pedal 6 4 Operating Modes Operation 7 4 1 7 Program Changes 7 4 2 7 Instant Access 7 4 3 Programs Instant Access 7 4 4 Instant Access Programs 7 5 Firmware Upgrade 8 6 MIDI Implementation Chart 8 7 Warning Instructions and Warranty 9 7 1 Warnings and Safety Instructions 9 7 2 Warranty Support 9 7 3 Disposal of Old Devices 9 8 Declaration of Conformity 10 NOTE Th...

Page 3: ...ch Programming via System Manager software Up to eight different MIDI messages per preset Program Change or Control Change via the MIDI mapping of the XDS XLS XTMpro Delay tap function 1 2 The Prostage System Prostage stands for professional live equipment The X07 is plug and play This means that you can plug it in and use it without having to configure anything The X07 foot controller is connecte...

Page 4: ...ss Stompbox Mode On Off Switches Instant Access are direct access switches These on off switches work like an analog pedal switch which is connected directly to the amplifier for example to switch between the channels So at the foot controller you can define a switch which is e g firmly assigned to a loop of the XDS XLS XTMpro This switch then simply turns on and off the loop at the looper switche...

Page 5: ...nction 3 2 The Rear Panel StageWire Main Connect the StageWire Main socket via a standard microphone cable with the StageWire socket from the XDS XLS XTMpro The foot controller is powered via the StageWire connection It does not need a separate power supply StageWire Link If you work with multiple foot controllers connect the StageWire Link socket to the StageWire Main socket of the next foot cont...

Page 6: ...ven switches must be calibrated 3 4 Calibration of the Expression Pedal Calibration of Expression Pedal No 1 connected to Tip On the foot controller simultaneously press the buttons 4 and 7 for approx three seconds until the three lower LEDs light up You are now in calibration mode Move the expression pedal to the position dead stop where you like to have the MIDI value 0 low Press the 1 button Pr...

Page 7: ...n about the special features of the Prostage foot controllers in the users manual of the System Manager software The operating modes and features listed below are set using the System Manager software Changes must always be confirmed in the System Manager with Update Foot Controller so that the foot controller adopts the new settings More information about this can be found in the manual of the Sy...

Page 8: ...he latest version yourself All information about this can be found in the manual of the System Manager software 6 MIDI Implementation Chart The X07 foot controller is part of the coherent Prostage system The X07 handles all MIDI data as they are configured by the System Manager software Therefore you will find the MIDI Implementation Chart in the manual of the System Manager software ...

Page 9: ...ture For transportation always carry the devices in a robust packing or rack especially if you change your place of work frequently No containers filled with liquid may be placed on the equipment 7 2 Warranty Support All Prostage PurpleLine units are covered by a 2 year warranty Prostage shall not be liable if the damage was caused by inappropriate use or if the units are not connected as describe...

Page 10: ...ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If...

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