MIDI Solutions Dual Footswitch Controller - Manual (Page 3)

Thank you for purchasing the MIDI Solutions Dual Footswitch Controller.
The MIDI Solutions Dual Footswitch Controller can be programmed to generate a variety of MIDI messages in
response to a contact closure between the tip and sleeve, and a contact closure between the ring and sleeve, of its
1/4" phone jack input. It is also possible to program the Dual Footswitch Controller to perform a variety of other
functions, such as Rechannelize, Transpose, and Tap Tempo. All programmed settings are retained even after power
is removed from the unit. The MIDI Solutions Dual Footswitch Controller is MIDI-powered and requires no batteries or
power supply to operate.
INTRODUCTION
To program the Dual Footswitch Controller connect the MIDI Out from your MIDI interface to the MIDI of the Dual
Footswitch Controller. The MIDI and footswitch inputs can be left disconnected during programming.
Once the Dual Footswitch Controller has been programmed it can be inserted wherever it is required in your MIDI
setup. Connect the footswitches (or any contact closures from tip-sleeve and ring-sleeve of a 1/4" phone plug) to the
Dual Footswitch Controller's footswitch input (
). Connect the MIDI Out or Thru of the sending device to the
MIDI of the Dual Footswitch Controller. The Dual Footswitch Controller draws power from the device that is
connected to its MIDI input, so even if the Dual Footswitch Controller does not need to receive MIDI messages from
this device the connection is still required in order for the Dual Footswitch Controller to draw power (the Dual
Footswitch Controller's Echo parameter can be programmed to OFF to prevent any unwanted incoming MIDI
messages from being echoed to the Dual Footswitch Controller's MIDI Out). Connect the MIDI
of the Dual
Footswitch Controller to the MIDI In of the receiving MIDI device. It is recommended that the number of MIDI
Solutions products powered by a single MIDI Out or Thru be limited to four.
The Dual Footswitch Controller is programmed by sending it MIDI System Exclusive programming commands from a
computer with a MIDI interface. These commands are described in detail on the following pages.
Upon receipt of a programming command, the Dual Footswitch Controller's MIDI indicator LED flashes rapidly for
about one second to indicate that the setting has been stored. Settings are retained after power is removed, and the
unit can then be inserted wherever it is required in your MIDI setup.
Ensure that the footswitches are connected to the Dual Footswitch Controller before it is powered up as their polarity
is stored at this time (if auto-polarity is selected). The Dual Footswitch Controller's MIDI Indicator LED will light as
soon as the sending device is turned on, and flashes whenever MIDI data passes through the unit. Depressing the
footswitches causes the Dual Footswitch Controller to perform its programmed functions.
In
Out
Fsw1, 2
In
Out
CONNECTIONS
PROGRAMMING
OPERATION
3
MIDI Indicator LED
Receiving Device
MIDI In
Sending Device
Footswitch 1
Footswitch 2
MIDI Out or Thru
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MIDI
In
Fsw1, 2
Out
Dual Footswitch
Controller