Boss Audio Systems GS-10 - Manual (Page 68)

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Chapter 8 Using the GS-10 with External MIDI Devices Connected
Operations Using MIDI
You can perform the following operations using MIDI with
the GS-10.
* The use of MIDI requires that the MIDI channels of the
connected devices match. If the MIDI channel settings are not
correct, the GS-10 will be unable to exchange data with other
MIDI devices.
Operating From the GS-10
Outputting Program Change Messages
When a patch is selected on the GS-10, a Program Change
message corresponding to the patch number is transmitted
simultaneously. The external MIDI device then switches its
settings according to the Program Change message it
receives.
fig.08-010
Outputting Control Change Messages
Data describing the actions of the external devices connected
to the EXP PEDAL/CTL 1,2 jack are output as Control
Change messages. Such messages can be used to (among
other things) manipulate the parameters of an external MIDI
device.
Transmitting Data
You can use Exclusive messages to transmit the settings for
effect sounds and other content stored in the GS-10 to other
MIDI devices. For example, you can provide another GS-10
with the same settings, and save effect sound settings to a
sequencer or other device.
Remotely Controlling the GS-10
Using an External MIDI Device
Switching Patch Numbers
When the GS-10 receive Program Change messages from the
external MIDI device, its patches are simultaneously
switched.
You can set up the correspondence between MIDI Program
Change messages and the GS-10’s patches using the Program
Change Map (p. 73). You may need to work on these
correspondences when you want to line up some effects in
combination with other MIDI devices.
The connections shown in the figure below are for a
sequencer automatically performing the backing as a guitar
is being played. The patches are switched automatically
when the program numbers corresponding to the patches are
input along with the performance data at the points where
you have determined the GS-10 patches are to be switched.
fig.08-020
Receiving Control Change Messages
You can control specified parameters during a performance
by having the GS-10 receive Control Change messages.
Parameters to be controlled are set with Assign (p. 60).
Receiving Data
The GS-10 can receive data transmitted from another GS-10,
as well as data that’s been stored on a sequencer.
The GS-10’s MIDI operations are altered when the
GS-10 and the computer are connected via USB.
Also refer to “Chapter 9 Using USB to Connect a
Computer” (p. 78) when making these connections.
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT