Telonics TCA-500C Combo Amp
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PB-009289 Rev E
(O
PTIONAL
)
E
XTERNAL
C
ONTROL
U
NITS
(C
ONTINUED
)
H
ANDY
P
ATCH
MIDI
C
ONTROLLER
MC100
A third Fast-Preset can be selected by using an
optional (not supplied) momentary contact
footswitch which can be plugged into the Handy
Patch. This allows a predetermined effect patch to
be selected and de-selected (toggled), without the
player needing to take his or her hands away from
the instrument.
In addition to sending the MIDI Preset
information,
the HP can also control parameters
within the effects processor using the Control
Change (CC) knob/wheel on the front panel.
For example; when used with the G-Major 2
effects processor, this allows the player to control
the effect level of the preset selected and change that level during the performance. In addition,
the CC knob value can be stored by simply pressing the knob so that the next time that preset is
called up; it will have the stored effect level applied.
Note: The Handy-Patch can also be used with the Lexicon MX-200 effects unit and by using
defaults, will select presets when the Lexicon MX-200 has been set to MIDI channel 1. (The HP
transmits commands on MIDI channel 1, so the MX-200 must also be set to channel 1.) The CC
Knob can also be programmed to access the available control change functions if required.
Note: the CC function can be disabled if the user prefers not to use this control or finds it
confuses their effects unit of choice.
Accessories available for a Handy-Patch system:
1) Handy-Patch MIDI Controller - model MC100
2) Handy-Patch to TCA-500C 7-pin MIDI cable assembly – MC100/7PIN-LEAD1
3) Mounting bracket and Swivel Assembly
4) Footswitch, Fast Preset 3 – Not yet available
