User manual ROCKTRON HUSH2000

[. . . ] The MIDI XChange is a simple to use, yet multifunctional MIDI switcher that not only runs MIDI switchable Rocktron product, but other MIDI switchable products as well. Two built-in expression pedal ports allow you plug in up to two Rocktron HEX expression/volume controllers for continuous controlling of all sorts of parameters. A fantastic feature of the MIDI 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. [. . . ] Upon turning the unit on the display (see point 1) will begin to flash the number "1". At this point you may either press the RECALL switch to select preset "1" or use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the desired preset number. 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) 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). 2 3 4 5 MIDI OUT Jack - This Jack is used to connect to various MIDI devices. Using a standard 5-Pin MIDI Cable or the Rocktron RMM900 7-Pin MIDI Cable connect from this jack to the "MIDI IN" on the receiving MIDI device. (See the CONNECTIONS sections for details on how to connect up to various MIDI devices). Note - this is a 7-Pin jack, but a standard 5 pin MIDI cable may be used. However, you may use the Rocktron RMM900 7-Pin to 7-Pin MIDI Cable to receive phantom power from select Rocktron units that will provide power to the MIDI XChange. 6 DOWN Switch - This switch will allow 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 decrements the decrement speed will increase allowing for faster preset navigating. 7 RECALL Switch - this switch allows you to "select" the desired preset. 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 decrement speed will increase allowing faster preset navigation. RECALL Switch - This switch is used to "select" the preset or MIDI Channel. This switch is also used to toggle between the last two presets selected. Once you have used the UP or DOWN switches to reach your desired preset you must then depress and release the RECALL switch to select the preset. In this example we have scrolled up from preset 1 to preset 35 (which is now flashing - see diagram following page): Now preset number 1 is still selected. 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: SMART CONTROLLER PORTS What are "SMART CONTROLLERS" Typically with most MIDI footcontrollers, when using continuous controller pedal(s) the "status" of the pedal(s) are not reported when a new program change command has been sent. This would most likely cause a discontinuity in volume requiring the user to step on his volume pedal to correct the change thus updating the pedal status manually. [. . . ] 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 automatically detect the position of the pedal and apply that to the volume of preset 2 - thus no loud or abrupt volume changes. The MIDI XChange has two SMART CONTROLLER PORTS labeled CC17 (see point 3) and CC7 (see point 4). CC stands for CONTINUOUS CONTROLLER. HOW TO USE THE CC17 and CC7 PORTS: Connections - when using the Rocktron 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: CC17 Port - This controller port is the default volume controller for all Rocktron products. [. . . ]