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Storing a patch will overwrite any previous patch in that location.
Patches can also be stored via Blackstar’s Insider software or a connected Blackstar
FS-10 footcontroller.
Recalling Patches
Press any Channel button to load that patch.
Pressing the Bank button will cycle through the three banks – green-orange-red.
The Channel will be preserved, therefore the corresponding patch within the current
Bank will be loaded when scrolling through the Banks.
Alternatively, patches can be recalled via Blackstar’s Insider software or any
connected footswitch.
MIDI
ID:Series amplifiers are able to recall patches via MIDI Program Change messages
and to dynamically modify amplifier values via MIDI Control Change messages.
To set-up MIDI control, simply connect your MIDI controller’s MIDI Out socket to the
MIDI In socket on the rear of the amplifier.
From new, or after a Factory Reset, the amplifier is set to OMNI mode and responds
to MIDI messages on all MIDI channels.
NOTE:
You may wish to set the amplifier to respond to MIDI messages on just a
single MIDI channel. This can be done using the Blackstar Insider software to specify
which of the 16 MIDI channels to use, or to return the amplifier to OMNI mode.
Recalling Patches
To recall a patch, the MIDI controller should be set to transmit Program Change
messages (this is usually the case for footcontrollers). Changing patches on the MIDI
controller will activate the corresponding patch stored within the amplifier.
Modifying Patch Values
Many patch values (e.g. Gain, Volume, ISF – see MIDI Implementation Chart on
page 102 ) can be adjusted via MIDI Control Change messages in real time. The
MIDI controller should be set to send the Control Change messages as defined in
the MIDI Implementation Chart.
24 – 27. Channels 1-4
Channel 1 activates the first patch within the currently active bank.
Channel 2 activates the second patch within the currently active bank.
Channel 3 activates the third patch within the currently active bank.
Channel 4 activates the fourth patch within the currently active bank.
28. Recall Indicator
The Recall Indicator shows if there is a mismatch between the current value of a
parameter within the amplifier and the corresponding physical front panel control.
E.g. when you change to a different patch the controls on the front panel may not
always reflect the setting you are hearing.
To prevent unexpected level jumps in the control you are adjusting, the front panel
knobs will have no effect on the sound until the knob reaches the current parameter
value. Once reached, the Recall Indicator flashes twice and the knob ‘takes control’
of the value and can increase or decrease the value.
The recall indicator will flash twice each time the physical knob ‘passes through’ the
value stored within the current patch so you can easily see the programmed value.
Recall is only active for Gain, Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble and ISF.
When the Tuner is active the Recall Indicator will flash continuously.
Programmability
Storing Patches
To store the current sound as a patch
1. Press and hold any of the four Channel buttons for one second. All four
Channel LEDs will begin to flash.
2. Press the Bank button to toggle through the three banks (green, orange, red)
to choose the store location.
3. Press any of the four Channel buttons once to store the patch in the chosen
location.
The LED corresponding to the chosen store location will illuminate and the new
patch will be active.
Green bank = Patches 1-4
Orange bank = Patches 5-8
Red bank = Patches 9-12
The amplifier controls can be used to edit the patch at any stage of the store
process.
Press the Manual button at any stage to cancel the store process and return the
amplifier to the last state.
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