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Page 1: ...Amp Gizmo User s Manual RJM Music Technology Inc ...

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Page 3: ...Amp Gizmo User s Manual Version 2 0 January 13 2008 RJM Music Technology Inc 2525 Pioneer Ave 2 Vista CA 92081 E mail support rjmmusic com Web www rjmmusic com ...

Page 4: ...Copyright 2008 RJM Music Technology Inc All Rights Reserved AMP GIZMO MasterMind RG 16 and the RJM logo are trademarks of RJM Music Technology Inc ...

Page 5: ...Up Your Settings Sysex Dump 7 CONTROLLING MULTIPLE DEVICES 8 SETUP MODE 9 To Select MIDI Channel and MIDI Options 9 MIDI Channels 9 Continuous Controller Ranges 10 GCX Compatibility Mode 10 Saving MIDI Channel and Options 10 Invert Mode 10 Momentary Mode 11 Group Mode 11 Quick Setup Buttons 12 TROUBLESHOOTING 14 WARRANTY 15 ...

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Page 7: ...ontrolled by a footswitch can be MIDI controlled using the AMP GIZMO It s even possible to control more than one device at a time depending on the number of functions you need to switch Devices that use mono or stereo jacks for switching purposes are supported with no special cable required Custom cables are available to control equipment that uses non standard connectors Many types of custom cabl...

Page 8: ...s will control all footswitchable features of an amplifier connected to the AMP GIZMO These features may include channel boost effects loop or others whichever features are normally controlled using the amp s footswitch Write When held down for 3 seconds this button saves the current switch state to non volatile memory This function is not active until a Program Change message is received at the M...

Page 9: ...ereo TRS cable here Switch 1 is on the tip conductor and Switch 2 is on the ring conductor when using a TRS cable Switch 3 4 This jack is for Switches 3 and 4 You can plug a mono or stereo TRS cable here Switch 3 is on the tip conductor and Switch 4 is on the ring conductor when using a TRS cable Switch 5 6 This jack is for Switches 5 and 6 You can plug a mono or stereo TRS cable here Switch 5 is ...

Page 10: ... phantom power most MIDI controllers provided that they can run on a 9V AC supply However if your MIDI controller needs more than 800mA an adapter with a higher current capacity is recommended Power This unit requires power supply in the range of 9 to 18 volts AC or DC The plug should be a 5 5mm 2 1mm barrel connector similar to those used in most effects pedals The AMP GIZMO requires a minimum of...

Page 11: ...setting perform the following steps 1 Using your MIDI controller select a MIDI program number 2 Using the AMP GIZMO buttons select your amp s channel and functions 3 Hold down the Write button on the AMP GIZMO until the LEDs flash This should take about 3 seconds That s all it takes You can repeat this for any or all of MIDI program numbers 1 though 128 If the lights don t flash after a few second...

Page 12: ... 0 63 64 127 Switch 3 off Switch 3 on CC91 0 63 64 127 Switch 4 off Switch 4 on CC92 0 63 64 127 Switch 5 off Switch 5 on CC93 0 63 64 127 Switch 6 off Switch 6 on CC94 0 63 64 127 Switch 7 off Switch 7 on CC95 0 63 64 127 Switch 8 off Switch 8 on Setup Mode can be used to change which Continuous Controller messages the Amp Gizmo responds to Please refer to the Setup Mode section for more details ...

Page 13: ...diately send the Sysex Dump It only takes a couple of seconds to complete If you wish to copy settings from one AMP GIZMO to another connect the MIDI Thru Out of the transmitting unit to the MIDI Input of the receiving unit then power up the transmitting unit while holding down the Switch 5 button Note that the receiving AMP GIZMO must be in normal operating mode to receive data The receiving unit...

Page 14: ...e device to each jack you have a safe configuration Don t use a Y cable to control two different pieces of equipment from a single jack That could lead to ground loops or even worse damage your equipment An important thing to note is that although they are electrically isolated the amplifier jack and jacks are not independently switched For example if you press the Switch 1 button the Switch 1 pin...

Page 15: ... powering the AMP GIZMO on Keep holding the button until the LEDs flash The Switch buttons will then allow you to select the MIDI channel the AMP GIZMO responds to Using the Switch buttons turn on and off the LEDs to select the channel as shown below MIDI Channel Switch 1 LED Switch 2 LED Switch 3 LED Switch 4 LED 1 OFF OFF OFF OFF 2 ON OFF OFF OFF 3 OFF ON OFF OFF 4 ON ON OFF OFF 5 OFF OFF ON OFF...

Page 16: ...nufactured by Voodoo Lab In GCX compatibility mode the switches respond only to Continuous Controller messages on MIDI channel 16 regardless of the MIDI channel setting The GCX number is set by Switches 5 and 6 see above Saving MIDI Channel and Options Once you ve set the MIDI channel and options press the Write button The AMP GIZMO is now in normal operational mode Invert Mode Some amplifiers may...

Page 17: ...ntary Mode the AMP GIZMO switches will close for 100 milliseconds before opening again To enter Momentary Mode hold down the Switch 3 button while powering up the AMP GIZMO Keep holding the button until the LEDs flash Use the front panel buttons to light the LED of any function that needs to be momentary Make certain that no other LED is lit Once you ve selected the buttons for the momentary funct...

Page 18: ...uration you use depends on the number of channels your amplifier has and whether the amplifier uses momentary switching or not To use this feature hold down the Switch 8 button while powering up the AMP GIZMO Keep holding the button until the LEDs all turn on and stay on Next press one of the following buttons Based on the button pressed the AMP GIZMO will configure the switches buttons as follows...

Page 19: ...rst three switches grouped and momentary Bogner Ecstasy EVH 5150III Traynor YCS100 Hold Switch 8 First four switches grouped and momentary Marshall Mode 4 Once the button has been pressed and the LEDs have flashed the AMP GIZMO will go directly to normal operating mode 13 ...

Page 20: ...n your MIDI controller Check both devices to insure that they re set to the same channel On the AMP GIZMO the MIDI channel is set to 1 by default and can be changed in Setup Mode Problem I m trying to control my amplifier and it s not working or behaving erratically Solution This can happen when using the wrong amplifier interface cable or if the AMP GIZMO is not configured correctly for your amp ...

Page 21: ...become defective within the warranty period and must be returned to the factory RJM Music Technology will issue a Returned Merchandise Authorization RMA number and shipping and packaging instructions RJM Music Technology will repair or replace the product free of charge provided it is returned freight prepaid to RJM Music Technology with a valid receipt and RMA number Return shipping will be paid ...

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