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17. USB MIDI and USB Host
The DPC-5 Gen3 is equipped with a 5-pin USB Mini-B connector on the back panel. While we do use it for firmware update, that’s not
a very exciting option. Let’s take a look at the
cool things you can do with the DPC USB port!
USB HOST (default)
The DPC-5 Gen3 comes programmed to use the USB port as a HOST interface from the factory. What does that mean?
Simply put, if you connect a USB MIDI device to the USB port using our gHOST Adaptor Cable, the DPC-5 will try to talk to it. If it’s
compatible, then we can send and receive data from the device and you can control it just like any other device.
Some of the most useful devices that we can control are the Zoom MultiStomp series - specifically the MS-50G, MS-60B, and
MS-70CDR. Unfortunately the MS-100BT does not have a USB port and so we can’t control it.
To connect and control the MultiStomps, you first have to set up DevA as ZOOM MultiStomp in the Setup Menu. While you’re
in there, make sure that USB is set to HOST, and save to exit. Once you have configured the device and the USB mode, you can
connect the MultiStomp USB port to a standard USB A to Mini-B cable, and attach that to the gHOST Adaptor. Plug the gHOST
Adaptor into the DPC-5 Gen3 and that’s it! You can now control the Zoom pedal just like any other pedal. Their MIDI support is limited,
but you can change presets and engage the tuner.
USB MIDI
If you want to control your PC / Mac / iPad with your DPC-5, or if you want to send out MIDI from one of those devices to the
rest of your pedalboard, you can instead go to Setup and set USB to MIDI. Once you save and exit, the USB port on the DPC-5 Gen3
will function as a USB MIDI device instead of a USB Host. Connect your computer or tablet to the DPC-5 USB port using the
appropriate cable and the DPC-5 Gen3 will show up as a USB MIDI device. Any data your computer sends to the DPC-5 Gen3 will be
retransmitted out through its 5-pin MIDI port to your pedalboard, and any commands you execute on the DPC-5 will transmit back to the
computer / tablet.
MIDI Interface Mode
The DPC-5 Gen3 can function as a USB MIDI interface, allowing you to access external MIDI gear from your computer. This
mode will disable all of the DPC-5’s internal functions, dedicated its full processing power to interface duty.
To engage interface mode, power on the DPC-5 Gen3 while connected to a USB host such as a PC or Mac. Wait until the display
begins scrolling, then hold SAVE / Bank Up footswitch down. The display will show “INT” and the DPC-5 will be in interface mode.
To exit interface mode, power cycle the DPC-5.
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