MIDI Solutions Footswitch Controller - Manual (Page 3)

Thank you for purchasing the MIDI Solutions Footswitch Controller.
The MIDI Solutions Footswitch Controller can be programmed to generate a variety of MIDI messages in response to
a contact closure between the tip and sleeve of its 1/4" phone jack input. It is also possible to program the 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 Footswitch Controller is MIDI-
powered and requires no batteries or power supply to operate.
INTRODUCTION
To program the Footswitch Controller connect the MIDI Out from your MIDI interface to the MIDI of the Footswitch
Controller. The MIDI and footswitch input can be left disconnected during programming.
Once the Footswitch Controller has been programmed it can be inserted wherever it is required in your MIDI setup.
Connect the footswitch (or any contact closure from tip to sleeve of a 1/4" phone jack) to the Footswitch Controller's
footswitch input (
). Connect the MIDI Out or Thru of the sending device to the MIDI of the Footswitch
Controller. The Footswitch Controller draws power from the device that is connected to its MIDI input, so even if the
Footswitch Controller does not need to receive MIDI messages from this device the connection is still required in
order for the Footswitch Controller to draw power (the Footswitch Controller's Echo parameter can be programmed to
OFF to prevent any unwanted incoming MIDI messages from being echoed to the Footswitch Controller's MIDI Out).
Connect the MIDI
of the 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 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, however
(see www.midisolutions.com/support.htm).
Upon receipt of a programming command, the 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 footswitch is connected to the Footswitch Controller before it is powered up as its polarity is stored at
this time (if auto-polarity is selected). The 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 footswitch causes the
Footswitch Controller to perform its programmed function.
In
Out
Fsw In
Out
the
Programming Tools software creates these commands automatically
CONNECTIONS
PROGRAMMING
OPERATION
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MIDI Indicator LED
Receiving Device
MIDI In
Sending Device
Footswitch
MIDI Out or Thru
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In
Fsw
Out
Footswitch
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