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Functions and Control Layout

Summary of Contents for MIDI XChange

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Page 2: ...operly used Improper use of this equipment could result in increased RF emissions which may or may not interfere with other electronic products To insure against this possibility always use good shielded cables for all audio input and output connections This will help insure compliance with the Directive s For more information about other Rocktron products please see your local dealer or one of ou...

Page 3: ...lug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods of time Refer all service to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has...

Page 4: ... XChange is that it runs on a 9 volt battery as well as external power Thus if you are doing a gig where it is hard to run power out to your floor pedals you won t have any problem with the MIDI XChange as battery operation will allow you to make the preset and controller changes you need And the MIDI XChange is also phantom powerable through select Rocktron processors and amplifiers see connectio...

Page 5: ...Basic Connection with an effect processor ...

Page 6: ...Connection using a Rocktron Xpression and Phantom Power ...

Page 7: ...Connection when using a rack system from midi out to midi in from midi out thru to midi in of second effects processor ...

Page 8: ...Connection using a Rocktron Xpression with a Bass amplifier ...

Page 9: ...Connection using a Rocktron HEX Pedal and Xpression Processor ...

Page 10: ...to midi in back panel of processor Connection using a Rocktron HEX pedal and a non Rocktron effects processor ...

Page 11: ...Functions and Control Layout ...

Page 12: ...Functions and Control Layout continued ...

Page 13: ... UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired preset number Press the RE CALL button to choose the selected preset CC17 Jack CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER 17 Jack This jack will allow you to plug in a Rocktron HEX Volume Expression pedal to control various parameters via MIDI see HOW TO USE THE CC17 AND CC7 PORTS for details on how to operate this simple to use function CC7 Jack CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER 7 Jack ...

Page 14: ...you to scroll down to the desired preset You may scroll down in two ways 1 By depressing the switch and releasing it after the click will allow you to scroll down one preset at a time 2 By depressing the switch and holding it down the preset numbers will automatically start scrolling down After 4 decre ments the decrement speed will increase allowing for faster preset navigating RECALL Switch this...

Page 15: ...rease allowing for faster preset navigating 9 VOLT ADAPTER INPUT this 5 5 2 55mm coax plug will take a optional 9V DC adapter not included or 9VAC adapter Rock tron part number 006 1101 110V or 006 1102 220V not included to provide power to the unit The adapter power rating should be 100mA Please follow all instructions that appear on the bottom of the unit Please note do not use this plug and pha...

Page 16: ...rs 1 9VDC 100ma adapter 5 5 2 55mm Coax Plug Outer ring positive and Inner ring negative 2 9VAC 1 5A Rocktron Adapter Part number 006 1101 110V 3 9VAC 1 5A Rocktron Adapter Part number 006 1102 220V PHANTOM POWER The MIDI XChange can also run off Phantom power through selected Rocktron products and the use of the Rocktron RMM900 7 Pin to 7 Pin MIDI Cable sold seperately This operation requires you...

Page 17: ... will begin to flash The number that appears in the display will look like this Now you are ready to select a preset To select preset number 1 at this point depress the RECALL switch see point number 7 for details on the RECALL switch the display and the blue LED will stop flashing This indicates that preset number 1 is selected as shown below ...

Page 18: ... allowing faster preset navigation DOWN Switch Depressing and releasing this switch once will decrease the preset number by one Depressing and holding the switch down will engage the automatic decrement feature of the MIDI XChange The MIDI XChange will now begin scrolling down through the preset numbers After 4 decrements the decre ment speed will increase allowing faster preset navigation RECALL ...

Page 19: ...switch The display will now show the number 35 At this point if you step on the RECALL switch again the MIDI XChange will toggle back to the last preset in this case preset number 1 This function allows you to switch back and forth between the last two presets selected in this case preset 1 ...

Page 20: ...program change command being sent out Also auto enable of these controller messages are detected when any of the two ports have a pedal attached to them Everthing is handled by the MIDI XChange for ease of use An example of this would be when you had reduce the volume of preset 1 with an expression pedal when switching to preset 2 unlike other MIDI controllers the MIDI XChange will automati cally ...

Page 21: ...n HEX Volume Expression pedal use a stereo to stereo 1 4 jack cable not included When using a pedal other than the HEX you wil need two mono 1 4 male jacks to a RTS1 4 stereo male Y Cord there are several different kinds of expression pedal cables a few are shown below ...

Page 22: ...cktron processors or other non Rocktron processors controller assignments you could assign controller 17 or 7 to control various different parameters For example you can assign either controller to control the PITCH parameter in a PITCH SHIFTER to create a whammy effect SETTING MIDI CHANNEL MIDI Channel selection allows you to select the channel that the MIDI XChange transmits MIDI information on ...

Page 23: ...Change should be flashing C01 and the blue LED will be flashing as shown in the diagram below Using the UP and DOWN switches you may now select the MIDI Channel you would like to use For example you would like to select MIDI channel 12 Using the UP button scroll up to C12 The display and the LED will continue to flash as shown below ...

Page 24: ... 1 will appear in the window as shown below MIDI CHANNEL CONFIRMATION If you want to confirm this simply turn off the MIDI XChange and wait 10 seconds then turn it back on a again The display will indicate the current MIDI Channel At this point you may either press the RECALL switch to select preset number 1 or use the UP or DOWN switches to scroll to the desired preset ...

Page 25: ...0H FH PROGRAM CHANGE MESSAGE PC COMMAND MIDI CHANNEL 0C0H VALUE 1 128 000H 07FH COMPLETE MESSAGE 0C0 07F CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER MESSAGE CC COMMAND MIDI CHANNEL 0B0H CC NUMBER 7 or 17 007H or 011H EOX 0F7H COMPLETE MESSAGE 0B0 007 0F7 ...

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