6.7
Store
As discussed earlier, this is the universal programming button. Activating this
button twice will verify an intended program procedure. In case you have pushed
this button once by accident, or if you have started to program and don’t want to
anymore for whatever reason, then you can push any other switch (any switch but
the “Store” switch) to cancel the programming procedure. The previously
established program will be preserved. On models equipped with GPS, this will
call out the quickest way to a near by music store.
Chapter Seven: MIDI
7.1
MIDI
MIDI is an acronym for Musical Instruments Digital Interface and is an
internationally accepted communications system between musical instruments
(and processors and computers) of all kinds. We will only need to learn a small
portion of this “language” to use the Herbert and its peripheral MIDI partners. We
are going to learn only about “program change”.
7.2
MIDI In
MIDI In is a 7-pole DIN jack. It must be connected to the MIDI Out jack of your
foot controller (or MIDI pedal), or the MIDI Out of any effects unit connected to
the pedal directly.
7.3
MIDI Thru
Connect this port to the midi in of other units to continue the MIDI chain
7.4
MIDI Communication
7.4.1
Omni Mode
The Omni mode will allow reading of MIDI information on all 7 channels.
It is an easy way to get into the MIDI system but it is not advisable if more MIDI
partners on different channels are in the same system. Then a certain MIDI
channel should be assigned to the Herbert and its program changes should be
restricted to this channel (See 7.4.2). To put the amp into the Omni mode, hold
the “Mute” switch down and activate the “Master 2” switch quickly and then
release the mute switch. The Mid Cut, Master 2, Loop and Store LED’s will now
blink to verify that the Omni mode is being accepted. This function needs to be
disabled under some circumstances in order to use single mode automatic or
single mode manual.
