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Connections – Chapter 2
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MIDI
MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an internationally-accepted protocol that
allows musical-related data to be conveyed from one device to another. The MIDI
connections on the MicroVerb 4 provide four different functions:
• To recall Programs using MIDI program change messages
• To control (modulate) parameters inside the MicroVerb 4 in realtime via MIDI
controllers (
example: A keyboard’s mod wheel, or pedals, etc.)
• To send and receive SysEx (System Exclusive) dumps of individual programs or
the entire bank of programs for storage and retrieval purposes
• To pass-on MIDI information thru the MicroVerb 4 to another MIDI device.
To connect the MicroVerb 4’s MIDI ports to another MIDI device:
¿ Connect a MIDI cable from the MicroVerb 4’s MIDI [IN] connector to the other
MIDI device’s MIDI OUT connector.
¡ Connect another MIDI cable from the MicroVerb 4’s MIDI [OUT/THRU] connector
to the MIDI IN connector of the other MIDI device.
Note: It is not necessary to follow step 2 if you intend to only send information to the
MicroVerb 4, and do not need to receive information back from it.
Example: If you
only want to be able to recall Programs using MIDI program change messages, there
is no need to connect a cable to the MicroVerb 4’s [OUT/THRU] connector. For more
information about MIDI and Modulation, refer to chapter 5.
Footswitch
On the rear panel you will find a footswitch jack labeled [FOOTSWITCH]. This is a
Stereo jack, with connections for both a normal Bypass jack and for two footswitch
jacks. All footswitches must be plugged in before the MicroVerb 4 has its power
turned on.
To hook up a single Bypass Footswitch: Any momentary footswitch can be
plugged into the Footswitch input on the MicroVerb 4. The extra connector on the
footswitch jack will simply be ignored.
To hook up two Footswitches: The MicroVerb 4 is equipped with a 1/4” TRS
footswitch jack which can connect to two footswitch jacks. To connect both
footswitches, first locate a cable or adapter which has one male 1/4” TRS jack and
two female 1/4” mono jacks. This cable is available from several manufacturers, such
as Radio Shack (#274-302) and Hosa (YPP-118).
The footswitch connected to the tip of this jack will function as a Bypass pedal. The
footswitch connected to the center ring of this jack will function as a Control pedal.
(See below.) You may also use a dual footswitch, which has two pedals on one