Art X-15 User Manual

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X-15 USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 1 CONNECTIONS 2

Power Input 2 MIDI OUT 2 MIDI IN 2 MIDI THRU 2 BYPASS/DC Footswitch 2

TELL-TALES/CONTROLS 2

Numeric Display 2 Power Up 2 LED lndicators 2 Activator Pads 2

Expression Pedals 2 OPERATION 3 MODES 3 PRESET MODE 3 EFFECT MODE 4 BYPASS MDDE 4 SETUP MODE 4 SAVING EDlTED PARAMETERS 7 MISCELLANEOUS 7 APPENDIX A

Programmlng Examples 7

Edit Controlled Device's MIDI Program Table (MPT)

wlth the X-15 8

Setup an ART Multiverb, DR-X, or SGE for

MIDI Control of the Pitch Parameter of the Pitch Transposer 8

Using the X-15 to Turn On or Off Effects in

a Preset Uslng Effect Mode and Activator 8

APPENDIX B

Connectlon Illustrations 9, 10 APPENDIX C

System Exclusive Messages 11

Unit Handshake Group 12

Parameter Exchange Group 12

Unit Status Group 12

Parameter Exchange Data Format 12 APPENDIX D

MIDI: Controllers & Numbers 13

SCALING: Suggestion Settings 13

TROUBLESHOOTING 14

WARRANTY & SERVICE INFORMATION 14

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the new ART

X-15 ULTRAFOOT

Digital Real Time Effects Control System.

The ART

X-15

ULTRAFOOT puts the power of real time control at your feet in

a format that is super-easy to use. The power of the

X-l5

is awesome. The

ART

X-15 ULTRAFOT

is a real time MIDI foot controller capable of sending

MIDI Program Message Changes to

any

MIDI controlled device,

AND,

control

MIDI assignable parameters via the TWO real time expression pedals on board,

AND, access individual effects of ART SGX and ALPHA effects processors.

FEATURES:

Instant access of individual effects

TWO real time assignable expression pedals

Simple, “plug in and go” operation

DC bypass out jack for use with older units

Rugged steel assembly

MIDI IN, OUT, &, THRU

Send MIDI data on three separate channels at once

Durable composite activator pads

Mode select allows multifunction use

Non-Volatile memory, stores and remembers your

changes

Bright visible program display

Switchable LED indicator lights

Extra heavy-duty scuff resistant paint

Dump parameters to MIDI storage device

The

X-15

ULTRAFOOT is a simple device to use extending the flexibility of any

MIDI controlled device. For instructions on how to implement and use the X-15 in

your system, please read and refer to the rest of this manual.

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CONNECTIONS

Only two connections made to the rear of the

X-15

are needed for operation. The only accessories you will need to use your

X-15

ULTRAFOOT is a power source and MIDI cable(s).

Power

Input

Plug the power adapter into a proper power outlet then connect to the

X-15.

MIDI

OUT

The MIDI output jack is used to transmit all MIDI control information from the

X-15

to whichever MIDI device you wish

to control. Connect the MIDI cable to the 5 pin MIDI OUT

jack on the

X-15

and then to the MIDI IN jack of the device

you are going to control.

MIDI

This jack receives the MIDI signal containing the MIDI

messages. It enables you to “talk” to the

X-15

from an

external source such as a computer equipped with MIDI

ports and associated software or a sequencer. Actually, you may use any MIDI device to send messages to the

X-15. Any MIDI information sent to the MIDI In jack is echoed to the MIDI Thru jack.

MIDI

THRU

A MIDI Thru jack is provided on the

X-15

allowing you to

continue a chain of MIDI devices and let MIDI information

pass

“thru”

the unit to the next one. Information leaving the Thru jack is a direct copy of the MIDI messages received at the MIDI In jack. The information is buffered so the integrity of the signal is not degraded when passing thru.

All

MIDI Jacks are standard 5 pin DIN connectors utiliz-

ing standard MIDI connections. No phantom power is present on the unused terminals. ART recommends

these unused terminals remain unused.

See Appendix B for MIDI hook-up illustrations.

BYPASS/DC

FOOTSWITCH

Expression Pedals

A standard

1/4"

jack is the output port for a variety of

foot-

Here are the two pedals that make the

X-15

the ultimate

switch configurations. This jack may be programmed to

MIDI foot controller. The two expression pedals may be pro-

operate in conjunction with the BYPASS pad as a momen-

grammed individually to control any MIDI controllable para-

tary open or closed switch or an

on/off

switch. Some amp

meter in ANY MIDI device. These pedals produce a control

channel switching or other switch applications could be

voltage using an optical encoding device which is converted

done using this jack. Use a standard two conductor guitar

into MIDI information. Try to avoid shining extremely bright

cord to connect this jack to its intended termination. A

lights into the pedals. No harm will come to the device, but,

standard two conductor speaker cable may also be used

you. may affect the operation of the encoders by creating

since no audio is being passed along the conductors.

unwanted information.

TELL-TALES/CONTROLS

NUMERIC DISPLAY

The Seven Segment Numeric Display keeps you constantly

informed of your Preset Number, Expression Pedal values, MIDI Channel, Programming Characters, and Error Messages.

AlI

information is displayed using decimal based numbers in

most cases.

Power up When power is first applied to the X-15, it runs through an autotest

sequence turning on everything that lights up for

about a second, then it displays “Art” indicating everything

is fine. This allows the user to be sure that all display elements are working and that displayed information will be accurate.

During power-up the X-15 performs a checksum of the ROM

contents, if there is an error, an error message will appear in the display. If the ROM checksum is incorrect, “E-C” will display for ten seconds, press any pad to operate normally.

In the event power is interrupted for a brief period of time and the

X-15

does not reset itself properly, just unplug and

plug back in the power plug at the power in jack.

LED Indicators

LEDs

located in the upper left hand corner of the activator

pads 1 through 10 indicate which pad is active. The MODE and BYPASS activator pads have their indicator

LEDs

located towards their upper right corner. These

LEDs

are

also used to indicate the different programming modes you

may be in.

Activator

Pads

Pads on the pedal are labeled from left to right: Select Arrow UP and Arrow DOWN, MODE, BYPASS, l/EXCITER,

2/COMPRESSOR, 3/DlSTORTlON, 4/EQUALlZER, 5/EXPANDER/NOlSE

GATE,

6/REVERB, 7/DELAY, 8/PlTCH

TRANSPOSER,

9/FLANGE/CHORUS

and 10/SPECIAL

EFFECTS. The black activator pads are what you use to

activate or program the X-15's many functions.

When the pedal is in the full up position, a minimum value is present and as the pedal is gradually pushed down, the value increases to its maximum value when all the way down.

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OPERATION

MODES

The ART

X-15

has four major Modes of operation. These

Modes are called PRESET, EFFECT SETUP, and BYPASS

Mode. Operation of the X-15 is defined and executed by

these Modes. To change between Preset and Effect Mode, you need only to press the MODE activator pad. Each time you press the pad the

X-15

toggles between the two modes. Access to Setup Mode is accomplished by pressing the MODE pad and one additional activator pad as described in the Setup section. Bypass Mode is actually one of the programmable sub-modes in Setup Mode. We have covered Bypass Mode separately for your programming convenience.

CHANGING

BETWEEN MODES

Pressing and releasing the MODE button alone toggles between preset and effect mode. Pressing the MODE button along with the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 buttons enters Setup Mode.

FIRST TIME USE

When you hook up your

X-15

ULTRAFOOT for the first time, we suggest you perform a Factory Reset to ensure all parameters and functions are at their initial values. This will alleviate some minor aggravation on your part if the

X-15

does not

operate as we describe them in the manual! To perform a

factory reset, press simultaneously the UP, 2, and 5 buttons with the power on. You may find it much easier to perform this function with your hands!

PRESET MODE

Example of Recalling

Preset

As an example, if you want to select preset 77 while you

are in Preset Mode, press and hold the UP pad until 71 is displayed by the seven segment display, then press pad 7. VIOLA!, preset 77 is active.

NOTE: In preset mode, whenever the display is showing a preset, the numbered LED associated with that preset is lit. Whenever the display is showing a bank, none of the numbered

LEDs

are lit.

When power is applied to the

X-15,

it automatically comes up in Preset Mode ready to recall a preset. Preset Mode allows you to use the activator, UP, and DOWN pads to select MIDI presets 1 thru 128 (MIDI program numbers 0 thru 127) in the device you’re hooked up to. Presets are arranged in twelve

banks of ten presets. A preset is selected (a MIDI program change message is sent) when a numbered activator pad is pressed.

When you enter preset mode, the

X-15

checks to see if a program change message has been sent since power-on. If one has, the preset number is displayed and the associated

LED for that preset will light. If a program change message hasn’t been sent yet, the current bank is displayed.

Each time the

X-15

is powered up, it will default to bank one

with no preset active. At this point, you must select a preset

using the UP/DOWN buttons and an activator pad.

Program Message Change

Pressing any of the numbered pads does two things, (1) send a program change message out the MIDI port, and (2) displays the preset number. The program sent is the current bank number (one through 121, in increments of ten) plus one, less the value of the button pressed (preset = bank + button 1, program = bank + button

1,-1)

This means, preset 77 is

program 76.

The preset last selected remains active until another preset button is pressed. You may change your bank anytime without changing the current preset.

The current bank is changed with the UP and DOWN but-

tons. Pressing either one will increment or decrement (respectively) the bank (in tens). Holding either button down will increment or decrement four times a second, after an in-

itial half-second pause. When the current bank is changed,

the new bank is displayed, unless a preset has been

selected, and that preset is in the current bank. When this happens, the preset is displayed. UP and DOWN

“wrap”

the minimum and maximum values, pressing DOWN while

at the lowest bank yields the maximum bank, and

Vice-versa.

The

X-15

has two impossible presets, these are numbers

129 and 130 which cannot be recalled. MIDI specifications

don’t allow either to exist. When the user attempts to select these presets, the display shows the error message “E-P” and the numbered LED last pressed (either nine or ten) flashes. No MIDI message is sent. This error will stay until a valid preset is sent, the bank is changed, or another mode

is selected (either effect or setup).

Returning

Preset

Mode

From

EffectMode

If you return to Preset Mode from Effect Mode, your last

preset recalled remains active. When you switch back to

Preset Mode, the preset number is displayed and the cor-

responding LED is lit automatically.

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EFFECT MODE Selecting a Preset

To select a preset in Effect Mode, use the UP/DOWN pads. Each time either pad is pressed, you increment up or down one preset. The preset is recalled automatically and is displayed by the seven segment display only. No pad LED indicator will light.

Upon entry to Effect Mode, a check is made to see if a program change message has been sent since power-on. if one has, the

X-15

shows the preset number and unlike in preset

mode, the associated LED is not lit.

Pressing a numbered button causes a controller change message to be sent out the MIDI port. The controller number is defined either by the

X-15’s

initial values or by you from

editing Setup Mode.

The

X-15

remembers the state (on or off) of each of the ten controllers. Pressing a numbered button toggles the current state, which in turn does two things, (1) send a controller change message out the MIDI port, and (2) change the state of the LED. The

LEDs

show the current state of each con-

troller, lit is on and unlit is off.

Pressing the UP and DOWN buttons increments and decrements the current preset by one, and sends a program change message out the MIDI port. UP and DOWN “wrap” at the minimum and maximum values, pressing DOWN while at the lowest bank yields the maximum bank, and vice-versa.

To edit the assigned controllers, use sub-mode 4 in Setup Mode.

Bypass works as described under preset mode.

BYPASS MODE

The BYPASS button and LED operate identically in either preset or effect mode. There are six possible settings for bypass:

Value Jack MIDI Momentary Toggle LED Polarity

X X

normal

X X

reverse

normal

reverse

remote

X X

remote

In modes one through four, the bypass jack is used to communicate bypass mode to the outside world. In mode five, the bypass jack is not used at all, bypass mode is sent as a controller message out the MIDI port.

Within the six bypass modes, there are two principal

sub-

modes; momentary and toggle. In momentary mode, the

state of the bypass output changes for as long as the

BYPASS button is held down mimicking directly a momen-

tary switch. Toggle mode allows for the state of the bypass jack to change every time the BYPASS button is initially pressed, just like an on/off switch.

in modes one and three, the state of the bypass LED is the state of the bypass jack when the bypass jack is “on” (closed), the bypass LED is lit. Modes two and four reverse this when the bypass jack is “off” (open), the bypass LED is lit.

Mode five acts like mode three, except instead of the bypass jack, the MIDI port is used as the bypass output. The

bypass LED is turned on and off as in mode three, but the bypass LED can also be remotely controlled via the MIDI port. For detailed information see the section for Set-up Mode 3.

Mode six sends a bypass message two different ways. Both the MIDI Out port and the

1/4”

jack are used to send a “Bypass”

message. The

1/4”

jack acts like it would in mode 1 and the

MIDI port would act as it would in mode 5.

SETUP MODE

You may never need to use Setup Mode due to its complete preprogramming. Read this section for all information necessary to change settings and how Setup Mode works.

As mentioned earlier, when the MODE button is pressed together with the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 buttons, Setup Mode is entered. You may change between the six different setup sub-modes at any time while you are in setup mode.

Example of Entering

Setup Mode and Changing a Parameter

in this example we will enter Setup Mode and select

submode 5 parameter 3, setting the BYPASS function for a normal on/off switch. First, enter Setup Mode by pressing and holding down the MODE pad and then pressing the #5

pad. The display will show a flashing an “S” 1 and the MODE LED will be flashing. To select parameter 3, press the BYPASS pad

[3]

times. The display now shows

a flashing “b” 6. Press the UP button

[3]

times, the number now changes to 3. The BYPASS function is now programmed to operate like a normal on/off switch. When the LED associated with the Bypass pad is lit, it indicates the switch is on. To exit Setup Mode press the MODE pad. This will store your change into memory and exit you to either Preset or Effect Mode, whatever mode you were in previous to editing. Read this section for detailed Setup Mode information.

Example of

Changing to a

Different

Sub-Mode While in Setup Mode

you wanted to assign the left expression controller but mistakenly entered Setup Mode to assign the right expression controller, here’s what to do. First, what you did was press and hold in the MODE and #1 pad,

DON’T press the #2 button, nothing will happen if you do. To choose the correct sub-mode, press and hold the MODE and #2 pad. To change between sub-modes you must use the MODE button. For more information about Setup Mode, keep reading this section.

In each of the sub-modes, pressing the UP and DOWN pads increment and decrement the current value of the parameter being edited. These “wrap” when the minimum and maximum values are reached. Pressing DOWN while at the minimum value for a parameter yields the maximum value,

and vice-versa.

Sub-modes 1, 2, and 3 are indicated by the MODE LED flashing, along with the 1, 2, or 3

LEDs

flashing. Sub-mode 4 is indicated by only pad indicator number 1 flashing. Sub-mode 5 is indicated by just the MODE LED and the first character in the display flashing.

Submode

6 is not indicated by anything.

Each sub mode parameter has a factory default setting. These settings are present so the

X-15

may be used immediately

out of the box to your setup. The defaults are selected for average use. Of course, the parameters may be changed to meet your requirements. This section covers the programming of your

X-15.

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The six sub-modes, what they do, how to change them and default settings are as listed below.

SUB MODE # ACCESS

FUNCTION

MODE + 1 Set left pedal controller.

MODE + 2 Set right pedal controller.

MODE+3

Set bypass controller.

MODE+4

Set effect controller.

MODE+5

Set miscellaneous parameters.

MODE+6

Dump parameters

SUB-MODE

Setting the Left Pedal Controller

In sub-mode 1, you determine what controller the left pedal becomes. See the list of MIDI controllers in Appendix D for the number corresponding with the MIDI controller. To set the pedal function, enter sub-mode 1 and select the proper controller number using the UP/DOWN buttons. The seven segment display shows the parameter value which is the

MIDI controller number.

DEFAULT VALUE= 4 (FOOT CONTROLLER)

SUB-MODE

Setting the Right Pedal Controller In sub-mode 2, you determine what controller the right pedal becomes. See the list of MIDI controllers in Appendix D for

the number corresponding with the MIDI controller. To set the pedal function, enter sub-mode 2 and select the proper controller number using the UP/DOWN buttons. The seven segment display shows the parameter value which is the

MIDI controller number. DEFAULT VALUE = 11 (EXPRESSION CONTROLLER)

SUB-MODE

Setting the Bypass Controller Sub-Mode 3 allows you to program how the BYPASS switch operates when set for MIDI operation. See the list of MIDI controllers in Appendix D for the number corresponding with the MIDI controller. Enter sub-mode 3 and select the proper controller number using the UP/DOWN buttons. The seven segment display shows the parameter value which is the MIDI controller number. DEFAULT VALUE= 84 (UNDEFINED)

EXAMPLES:

Setting the

MIDI

Bypass

Function

Respond

to Controller

Sub-mode three is an excellent way to induce extreme value settings via MIDI. For example, you want to affect the main volume of your keyboard remotely using your

foot. Using the X-15 you may do this. Enter sub-mode

3. The MODE and #3 LED indicator will start to flash, and the display will show 1. Use the UP (or DOWN) pad to change the display to 7. Doing this sets the BYPASS button to send either a 0 or 7F (127) out the MIDI port when the BYPASS switch is pressed, if it is programmed to send a MIDI message. When the switch is pressed, the main volume of the keyboard is toggled either to minimum or maximum.

Programming the

BYPASS

Function

to Bend a

MIDI

Bypass Command

In this example we will enter Setup Mode and select

submode 5 parameter 5, setting the BYPASS function for MIDI commands. Flrst, enter Setup Mode by pressing

and holding down the MODE pad and then pressing the

pad. The display will show a flashing an “S” 1 and the MODE LED will be flashing. To select parameter 5, press the BYPASS pad

[3]

times. The display now shows

a flashing “b”

1(*).

Press the UP button

[4]

tlmes, the number now changes to 5. The BYPASS function is now programmed to send MIDI commands.

(*)NOTE:

If you programmed the BYPASS function in a previous

example the numbers in the display will flash

“b”

3, and you

need only press the UP button

[2]

times.

SUB-MODE 4:

Setting the Effects Controllers Sub-Mode 4 allows you to assign the ten effect (number) activator pads to turn on and off MIDI controllable effects. The following chart shows the pad number, effect controlled and assigned controller

#‘s

of the

X-15’s

initial settings.

PAD

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

EFFECT

MIDI CONTROLLER

EXCITER

COMPRESSOR

DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

EXPANDER/NOISE GATE

REVERB

DELAY

PITCH TRANSPOSER

FLANGE/CHORUS

SPECIAL EFFECTS

The above assigned effects controlled directly relate to ART’s SGX product line but can be assigned to control any MIDI devices effects if they are MIDI controllable.

The effects controllers only operate in EFFECT Mode. You

may edit the MIDI controller numbers while in Sub-mode

4. DEFAULT VALUES= MIDI CONTROL NUMBERS SHOWN IN ABOVE CHART

EXAMPLE:

Editing

the

Activator

Pad

MIDI

Controller Number

In this example we will enter Setup Mode and select

submode 4 and edit the controller number for pad number 1. First, enter Setup Mode by pressing and holding down the MODE pad and then pressing the

pad. The display will show the number 70, and the #1 pad LED will be flashing. To edit the value for pad #1, press the UP/DOWN pads until the desired # appears. The display will show the MIDI controller number. To exit Setup Mode press the MODE pad. This will store your change into memory and exit you to either Preset or Effect Mode, whatever mode you were in previous to editing. Read this section for detailed Setup Mode information.

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SUB-MODE

In sub-mode five, there are six parameters that can be edited. Submode

five flashes the first character of the display, and uses the other two digits to show the value. To edit the parameter, enter sub-mode 5, press the BYPASS button to cycle through the parameters, and use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the appropriate value. This table shows the display, parameter, description, and the available settings for the parameter.

PARAM-

DISPLAY

ETER

DEFAULT

DESCRIPTION

RANGE

VALUE

System MIDI channel

1-16

Left pedal MIDI channel

1-16

Right pedal MIDI channel

1-16

Bypass mode

1-6

y 5

Merger mode

0-1

6 Pedal inter-message delay 0-15

Parameter

1 Setting the System MIDI Channel

To set the MIDI channel for all your “system” data information both for sending and receiving, first, make sure there is a capital

“S”

flashing in the display and then use the UP/DOWN pads to select MIDI channel 1 through 16. DEFAULT VALUE =1 (CHANNEL 1)

Parameter

2 Setting the Left Pedal MIDI Channel To set the MIDI channel for sending information with the Left expression pedal, first, make sure there is a capital

“L”

flashing in the display and then use the UP/DOWN pads to select MIDI channel 1 through 16. DEFAULT VALUE =1 (CHANNEL 1)

Parameter

3 Setting the Right Pedal MIDI Channel To set the MIDI channel for sending information with the Right expression pedal, first, make sure there is a lower case

“r”

flashing in the display and then use the UP/ DOWN pads to select MIDI channel 1 through 16. DEFAULT VALUE =1 (CHANNEL 1)

Parameter

4 Setting the Bypass Function

To set the function of the BYPASS pad, first make sure there

is a lower case

“b”

flashing in the display. Select a value

from 1 to 6 referring to the following chart and descriptions.

Value Jack MIDI

Momentary Toggle

LED Polarity

normal

X X

reverse

normal

reverse

remote

x x

remote

There are two principal types of switch functions you can choose, momentary and toggle. In momentary mode, the state of the bypass output changes for as long as the BYPASS button is held down mimicking directly a momentary switch. Toggle mode allows for the state of the bypass jack to change every time the BYPASS button is initially pressed, just like an on/off switch.

When you set the value for 1 or 3, the state of the bypass LED is the state of the bypass jack when the bypass jack is “on”

(closed), the bypass LED is lit. Values 2 or 4 reverse this, when the bypass jack is “off” (open), the bypass LED is lit.

Value 5 acts like value 3, except instead of the bypass jack,

the MIDI port is used as the bypass output. The bypass

LED is turned on and off as in mode three, but the bypass LED can also be remotely controlled via the MIDI port,

Mode six sends a bypass message two different ways. Both

the MIDI Out port and the

1/4"

jack are used to send a “Bypass”

message. The

1/4"

jack acts like it would in mode 1 and the MIDI port would act as it would in mode 5. Since both a MIDI message and the Bypass DC footswitch jack are active the LED remains lit. If you wish momentary function only, change the value to 1.

DEFAULT VALUE = 6 (MIDI 84 and NORMALLY OPEN MOMENTARY SWITCH)

Parameter

Setting the Merger On or Off To set the function of the Merger, first make sure there is a lower case

“y”

flashing in the display. Select a value of 0 or

1 Merger mode is either on (1) or off

(0).

When on, the MIDI

OUT acts as a software MIDI

thru.

When off, only messages

generated by the

X-15

are sent. DEFAULT VALUE

(MERGER OFF)

Parameter

6 Setting the MIDI Inter-Message Delay To set the inter-message delay, first make sure there is a lower case

"d"

flashing in the display. Refer to the chart below and select a value from 0 to 15. Delay times are in milliseconds.

The inter-message delay is provided so you may limit the amount of MIDI data sent. Limiting the amount of MIDI data avoids the possibility of overloading the MIDI buffers. This parameter only effects MIDI data sent by the expression pedals. If the receiving device informs you there is an overflow of data, increase the delay, otherwise, leave the value set at the default setting.

VALUE 0

2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

DELAY 0 40 80

120

160 200 240 280 320 360 400 440 480 520 560

DEFAULT VALUE = 2 (80ms DELAY)

SUB-MODE

Dumping Parameters

Sub-mode 6 allows you to dump all your MIDI parameters from the

X-15

to a MIDI storage device. Make sure your MIDI out

cable is connected to the storage device then press the MODE

and #6 pad. Data will be dumped in less than five seconds.

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SAVING EDITED PARAMETERS

STORE/SAVE PARAMETERS

To SAVE any parameter value you changed, press and release the MODE button. By doing this you write any changed parameters to EEPROM (Electrically Erasable Read Only Memory), and returns to the last mode prior to entering setup mode. Pressing MODE and buttons 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5

will

switch to another sub-mode of setup. Information is held in the EEPROM until you change it again. You must be in Setup Mode to store changed parameters.

ERROR MESSAGES

All error messages take the form of a flashing

“E-"

followed by a non-flashing letter. In some cases (such as the checksum error), the display is timed. If you select an impossible preset the display maintains the error message until something else is written to the display.

The following table lists all error messages the

X-15

can

display, and what they mean.

CODE

ERROR MESSAGE DESCRIPTION

E-C

Error in ROM checksum.

E-P

Impossible preset error.

E-E

Error while writing to EEPROM.

E-r

MIDI receive buffer overflow.

E-t

MIDI transmit buffer overflow.

MISCELLANEOUS

Power

If you find you must replace the power adapter, make sure

the specifications meet or exceed the specifications of the

original adapter. The ART

X-15

was designed to work with

just about any battery eliminator.

The Pedal will work with eliminators that produce a minimum

100

milliamperes (ma) of Alternating Current (AC or VAC) at

6.3 to 15 volts or Direct Current (DC or VDC) at 9 volts to 24 Volts.

Life of

the

EEPROM

You may change and store parameters over ten thousand times before you wear out the EEPROM. So, to wear out the EEPROM, you would have to change and store parameter values six times every day for the next five years!

Enclosed with your

X-15

are six round cork feet. Pop out the feet from the surrounding cork and place one each at the four outside corners of the

X-15

next to the screws. Stick the remaining two feet along the outside edge of the chassis near the center.

Pedal

Test

Mode

You may set up the

X-15

to display visually the “value” of the expression pedals. Directly after power-up and before the display shows Art, press simultaneously the BYPASS, 9 and

pads. You are now in pedal test mode. Moving either pedal will show the pedal’s hexadecimal value in the numeric display (00 to 7F). The first digit of the display will show

either an "L" or “r” indicating which pedal has most recently

moved, and its value. Exit by pressing the MODE button, When you are viewing the pedal value no MIDI information is being sent out the

MIDI

Out port.

While you are in this mode, press any activator pad except the MODE pad and the software version will be displayed.

Factory

Reset

To set all values of the

X-15

back to factory settings you can perform a Factory Reset. Press simultaneously the UP, 2, and 5 buttons with the power on. You may find it much easier to perform this function with your hands! Factory defaults will be written to the EEPROM and the

X-15

will respond as if it

has had power applied for the first time.

Preset

Changes

The

X-15

ULTRAFOOT is ready from the factory to be used instantly with any MIDI device, The MIDI channel is set to channel 1 which means the

X-15

is sending information on only channel 1. You may change presets (programs, patches) right out of the box by hooking up a MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT jack of the

X-15

to the MIDI IN jack on the device you wish to control. After the cable has been connected, press any activator pad numbers 1 through 10 to recall presets. If nothing happens, check the receiving devices MIDI channel and set it to channel 1 or turn

OMNI

Mode

on.

Parameter Changes

When the

X-15

is used with ART SGX and ALPHA processors, you may use the left and right pedal controllers to change parameter values already assigned in the preset right out of the box. The SGX 2000, SGX NIGHTBASS, and ALPHA have presets programmed for immediate use with the X-15’s continuous controllers. The only connection needed is the hook-up of a MIDI cable from the

X-15’s

MIDI OUT jack to

the MIDI IN jack of the controlled device.

Changing

the MIDI Channel

You may send MIDI data on up to three channels. When the

X-15

is first powered up, all information is assigned to be sent on channel 1. You may change the channel for the left and right expression pedal and the system channel. Enter

Setup Mode, sub-mode 5 to change the MIDI channel for

these parameters. To permanently store the new values,

make sure you press the MODE pad before powering down the unit.

Miscellaneous

MIDI

Information

When dumping parameter information, wait five seconds before sending any MIDI information to the

X-15.

Inbound

MIDI information has priority over any

X-15

MIDI data. When

sending MIDI SYS-X data to the

X-15,

you must be on a

designated channel.

Expression

Pedals

As with any mechanically mounted device there is the possibility of the mounting loosening. If your X-15’s expression pedals loosen to the point where they will not stay in place, you may tighten them.

***WARNING***::

DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THESE BOLTS, YOU CAN EASILY STRIP THE THREADS AND CAUSE YOUR

X-15

TO NEED REPAIR! IF YOU DO NEED TO

TIGHTEN THEM, BE CAREFUL. The bolt heads are 1/2" inch.

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APPENDIX A

PROGRAMMING EXAMPLES

For both programming examples, the

X-15

MIDI OUT must be connected to the effect device MIDI IN. The MIDI channel on the MIDI device must be the same channel the

X-15

will

be sending messages on, or the receiving device’s

OMNI

mode must be ON.

Edit Controlled Device's

MIDI

Program

Table

(MPT)

with

the

X-15:

When used with a keyboard or other device receiving MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE messages, MPT editing may be simplified. Use this method of editing by selecting the desired patch on the

X-15

and assigning the MIDI device’s MPT for the desired

preset.

Set up the MIDI device you wish to control for MPT editing.

*If

you are using this device with any ART product enter the MIDI Utility Mode and scroll to the screen showing the [MIDI PROG =

] on the top, and [PRESET

= -

]

on the bottom of

the LCD. Make sure the cursor

(-)

is on the PRESET line.

Select a patch on the

X-15

so that 01 is displayed. (Select

BANK 1 and press the

1/6

pad) *With any ART product, use the encoder knob or value UP/ DOWN keys to select the preset you want when selecting

patch 1 on the

X-15

Select another patch with the

X-15.

Adjust the MIDI device accordingly.

*Continue to program the

X-15’s

patches in this manner

assigning the MIDI devices preset

#'s

to the

X-15’s

patch

numbers.

Setup

ART

Multiverb DR-X

SGE for

MIDI

Control of

the

Pitch

Parameter ol the Pitch

Transposer

To control the pitch parameter via MIDI in any of the above ART products you first must setup the effects device to be controlled by MIDI messages. In the effects device:

Create or choose a preset with the Pitch Transposer.

Add a MIDI Controller to the preset.

Set the controller to control PTr:PITCH

Set the controller for MC 4: FOOT CTLR

*This corresponds to the default setting of the

X-15

left

expression pedal. MIDI controller #4 FOOT CONTROLLER.

Set the scale to

(-)14.

Set the PITCH = (-)6

Store the preset.

By setting up a preset like this, you will be able to imitate a

whammy

bar,

detuning

your signal from zero pitch deflection when the pedal is up, to an octave down when the pedal is down. To decrease the range of pitch shift, make the scale smaller.

You may control any MIDI controlled parameter with the X-15.

Use the above example as a reference substituting

other parameters to be controlled. For more information,

refer to programming examples in the the effects devices manuals.

Using

the

X-15

Turn

On or Off

Effects

In a

Preset

Using

Effect Mode and

Activator

Pads

You can use the

X-15

activator pads in Effect Mode to turn certain individual effects on and off in an effects device’s preset. With any programmable ART product this is easy, simply add MIDI Control to the preset and assign it to the effect “Type”, i.e.,

DST:

TYPE =

TURBO-DIST

2. Use the

suggested scaling settings found in Appendix D.

The key to turning the effect on and off is to toggle between the effect “type” and the OFF setting for that effect.

This example will show you how to set up a preset in an

SGE MACH II turning Distortion and Chorus on and off. To make the example easier, copy preset # 91 “TURBO CHORUS”

to blank preset

#120.

after you have copied the preset remain in EDIT MODE.

add

two

MIDI Controls (press ADD EFFECT eight times,

don’t forget to press ENTER).

Press the STORE button as a precaution.

Press the Select Left button eight times.

Use the Value Up button to select DISTORTION 2.

Press the Select Right button once.

Use the Value Down button to select MIDI Controller 72.

*We are choosing this controller number because it is the default setting number for the #3 activator pad labeled Distortion on the

X-15.

Press the Select Right button twice.

Use the Value Down button to select TYPE = OFF.

Press the Store button.

Press the Select Left button once.

Use the Value Down Button to set the SCALE to

(+)

23.

*Now, each time you press the #3 pad the TYPE will toggle between DISTORTION 2 and OFF turning the effect on and off.

Press the Select Right button twice.

Use the Value Up button to select TYPE =

PRE.

Press the Select Right button once.

Use the Value Down button to select MIDI Controller 78.

*We are choosing this controller number because it is the default setting number for the #9 activator pad labeled

FLANGER/CHORUS

on the

X-15.

Press the Select Right button twice.

Use the Value Down button to select TYPE = OFF.

Press the Store button.

Press the Select Left button once.

Use the Value Down Button to set the SCALE to

(+)

10.

*Now, each time you press the #9 pad the TYPE will toggle between PRE and OFF turning the effect on and off.

Press the Select Right button twice.

Press the STORE button to save all parameters.

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APPENDIX B

CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS

GUITAR INTO EFFECTS DEVICE CONTROLLED BY ART X-15

X-15 USED FOR MIDI CONTROL OF A SINGLE DEVICE

ART X-15

IN OUT THRU

MIDI IN AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT

GUITAR

ART X-15

IN OUT THRU

MIDI IN

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APPENDIX B

CONNECTION ILLUSTRATIONS

X-15 USED TO CONTROL TWO EFFECTS DEVICES

KEYBOARD CONTROLLING SEPARATE DEVICE AND AN X-15 WHICH CONTROLS ONE EFFECTS DEVICE

ART X-15

IN OUT THRU

MIDI IN 1

THRU/OUT

MIDI IN 1

ART X-15

IN OUT THRU

MIDI IN 1

MIDI IN 2

ART X-15

IN OUT THRU

Page 12

APPENDIX C

SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE MESSAGES

In addition to the MIDI program and controller change messages described earlier in this manual, the X-15 also sends and responds to MIDI system exclusive (SysEx) messages. This section requires an basic understanding of MIDI protocols and the hexadecimal numbering system. How you actually send and receive SysEx messages is beyond the scope of this manual.

The X-15 SysEx messages are used to set/get operating parameters, determine the presence of the X-15 in a MIDI network, and to verify reads and writes to the X-15’s EEPROM.

The general form of an X-15 SysEx message is:

The <func> byte defines the SysEx message type. For the X-15, there are six possible <func> bytes, as expressed in the following table.

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APPENDIX

UNlT

HANDSHAKE

GROUP

The unit handshake group of messages can be used to see if an

X-15

is present on a

channel of a MIDI network.

After receiving an inbound 41 message, the

X-15

replies with an outbound 01 message.

There are no data bytes in either inbound or outbound messages.

PARAMETER

EXCHANGE

GROUP

The parameter exchange group of messages can be used to get or set the

X-15’s

operating parameters.

After receiving an inbound 4B message (or by pressing MODE and SIX on the front

panel), the

X-15

replies with a outbound OB message. The nineteen data bytes describe

the current operating parameters of the

X-15

If the

X-15

receives an inbound OB message, it is used to set the operating parameters.

The subsequent data bytes set the

X-15’s

operating parameters and store them to the

EEPROM.

UNIT STATUS

GROUP

The unit status group of messages can be used to determine the EEPROM was accessed without incident, This is most useful after sending a parameter exchange message to the

X-15

to ensure it was written to the EEPROM.

After receiving an inbound 4D message, the

X-15

sends an outbound OD message. The

two data bytes that follow reflect the state of the

X-l.%

EEPROM. The first byte is always

zero, and the second byte can be one of four possible values.

No EEPROM error has occurred

EEPROM write error

02 EEPROM read error

EEPROM read and write error

Nothing resets these error codes except removing power from the

X-15.

PARAMETER

EXCHANGE

DATA

FORMAT

The nineteen bytes that are part of an inbound or outbound 06 message are listed below.

byte

operational parameter

system channel

left pedal channel

right pedal channel

left pedal controller

right pedal controller

button 10 controller

button 1 controller

button 2 controller

button 3 controller

button 4 controller

button 5 controller

button 6 controller

button 7 controller

button 8 controller

button 9 controller

bypass

controller

bypass mode

merger mode

pedal rate

range

00. 78

00..

00. 78 00

00..

The bypass mode is one less than the value displayed

when

in the X-15's setup mode.

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APPENDIX

MIDI:

CONTROLLERS

8 NUMBERS

SCALNG:

SIHESTION

SETTlNGS

CONTROLLER # CONTROLLER DESCRIPTION

MOD WHEEL

BREATH CONTROLLER

UNDEFINED

FOOT CONTROLLER

X-15

LEFT PEDAL*

PORTAMENTO TIME

DATA ENTRY (msb)

MAIN VOLUME

BALANCE

UNDEFINED

PAN

EXPRESSION CONTROLLER

X-15

RIGHT PEDAL*

12-15

UNDEFINED

16-19

GENERAL PURPOSE

#‘S 1-4

20-31

UNDEFINED

32-63

LSB FOR VALUES 0-31

DAMPER PEDAL (SUSTAIN)

PORTAMENTO

SOSTENUTO

SOFT PEDAL

UNDEFINED

HOLD 2

70-79

UNDEFINED

(X-15

EFFECTS ON/OFF)*

80-83

GENERAL PURPOSE

#‘S 5-8

84-90

UNDEFINED (84,

X-15

BYPASS

CONTROLLER)*

EXTERNAL EFFECTS DEPTH

TREMOLO DEPTH

CHORUS DEPTH

CELESTE (DETUNE) DEPTH

PHASER DEPTH

DATA INCREMENT

DATA DECREMENT

NON-REGISTERED

PARAMETER # LSB

NON-REGISTERED

PARAMETER # MSB

100

REGISTERED PARAMETER # LSB

101

REGISTERED PARAMETER # MSB

102-120

UNDEFINED

121-127

NOT ASSIGNABLE TO

X-15

*X-15

DEFAULT SETTINGS

Scale

Settings

For

Turning

Effects

On and Off in a

Preset

The activator pads are assigned the MIDI controller numbers as shown in the first chart. Use these controller numbers when assigning the pad to turn the effect on or off. For ease of use, assign the activator pad which is labeled with the effect you wish to control. The next chart lists the effects you may control and the Scale value that must be assigned to

work properly.

PAD DEFAULT VALUES

PAD

EFFECT

EXCITER

COMPRESSOR

DISTORTION

EQUALIZER

EXPANDER/NOISE GATE

REVERB

DELAY

PITCH TRANSPOSER

FLANGE/CHORUS

SPECIAL EFFECTS

MIDI

CONTROLLER

70 71 72 73

74 75 76 77 78 79

SUGGESTED SCALE SETTINGS

EFFECT

VALUE

SCALE

COMPRESSOR

2:1

4:1

LIMIT

DISTORTION

OVER DRIVE 1

OVER DRIVE 2

OVER DRIVE 3

DISTORTION 1

DISTORTION 2

DISTORTION 3

TURBO-ODRV 1

TURBO-ODRV 2

TURBO-ODRV 3

TURBO-DIST 1

TURBO-DIST 2

TURBO-DIST 3

EXPANDER

FLANGER

EXPANDER

N-GATE

EXP+GAT

ENVFILT

POST

PRE

CHORUS

POST

PRE

PANNER

MODULATION

50%

OFF (SET MOD =

0%)

MODULATION

100%

PITCH TRANSPOSER

QUICK

NORMAL

SMOOTH

DELAY

0 ms

245 ms

500 ms

1.02

sec

1.55

sec

1.80

sec

These scale values will change between the VALUE and OFF. Make sure your original setting is programmed and stored to OFF or 0.

Page 15

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARRANTY &

SERVICEE INFORMATlON

you have difficulty with your

X-15,

check the following:

1. Make sure that the battery eliminator is working correctly.

2. Make sure that the connection between the eliminator and the pedal is snug.

3. Make sure that the MIDI connections between the devices are correct.

4. If you see the error message “E-r” in the display, don’t become too alarmed, it means the MIDI receive buffer overflowed. Try sending the data again at a slower rate. If the problem keeps occurring contact the factory.

If the error message “E-t” appears in the display, phone

home! (we mean contact the factory).

It’s

unlikely this error will occur, it could happen if a large MIDI dump is passed thru

the

X-15

with the merger on and the sending device

has a “fast” MIDI out.

6. If the error message “E-c” appears in the display, a checksum error has occurred, press any pad to continue operation. If the problem reoccurs at the next power up, contact the factory.

7. If the pedal is not controlling the intended device, check to make sure the MIDI channel is set correctly or

OMNI

Mode is on.

If none of these are the cause of your problem, you should contact the factory. Review the warranty and service section at the end of the manual for more information.

Contact Information

Applied Research & Technology, Inc. (ART)

215 Tremont Street Rochester, New York 14608 USA

(716) 436-2720 (716) 436-3942 (FAX) Telex: 4949793 ARTROC

Warranty service for this unit will be provided by Applied

Research & Technology, Inc. in accordance with the following warrant statement. Applied Research & Technology, Inc.

warrants to the original purchaser that this product and the

components thereof, will be free from defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Applied Research & Technology, Inc. (ART) will,

without charge, repair or replace, at its option, defective

product or component parts upon prepaid delivery to the

factory service department or authorized service center, ac-

companied by proof of purchase date in the form of a valid sales receipt.

EXCLUSIONS:

This warranty does not apply in the event of misuse or

abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations or repairs. This warranty is void if the serial number is altered, defaced, or removed. ART shall not be liable for any consequential damages, including without limitation damages resulting from loss of use. Some states do not allow limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Units purchased outside The United States: Service will be provided by an authorized distributor of Applied Research

Technology, Inc.

The following information is provided for the unlikely event your unit requires service.

1) Be sure the unit is the cause of the problem. Check to make sure the unit has power supplied, all cables are connected correctly and the cables themselves are in working

condition.

2) If you find the unit to be at fault, write down a description of the problem including how and when the problem occurs.

3) Call the factory for a Return Authorization (RA) number.

4) Pack the unit in its original carton or a reasonable substitute. The packing box is not recommended for a shipping carton. Put the packaged unit in another box for shipping.

Print the

number clearly under the address.

5) Include with your unit: a return shipping address (We cannot ship to a PO. Box), a copy of your purchase receipt, a day-

time phone number, and the description of the problem.

6) Ship the unit to:

APPLIED RESEARCH 8 TECHNOLOGY, INC. 215 TREMONT STREET

ROCHESTER, NY 14608

Attn:

REPAIR DEPARTMENT

RA #

7) Contact our customer service department at (716) 436-2720 for your Return Authorization number or questions regarding

repairs.

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