Engl Z-15 User Manual

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MIDI FOOT-

CONTROLLER

Z-15

Operator´s Manual

Please, first read this manual carefully!

Table of Contents

Introduction Features and Functionality at a Glance

page:

3 3

Operating modes and Setup routines

MIDI Program bank mode MIDI Program direct access mode Controller Setup MIDI Channel Setup Switch Loop Setup Internal Continuous Controller

Control Panel Features:

button 5

button, button 6

3 4 Up button

button, button, LED 1, LED 2, LED 3, LED, 7

567

button, button, button, 8

button, button 9

Three-digit, 7 Segment LED Display 9

Down

button 10

Connections on the rear panel of the foot controller:

Power Supply

Switch Loop 1 2 Switch Loop 1 2

Detailed descriptions of functions with examples and tips

1. Selecting MIDI patches:

MIDI Program Bank Mode

Via 12

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

Via 13

2. Global settings:

Setting the MIDI send channel in the routine 13 Setting parameters for expression pedal 1 via 14 Setting parameters for expression pedal 2 via 14

Internal Continuous Controller

Configuring to 16

MIDI Output Cont. Controller 1 Cont. Controller 2

,11

&, & 12

Switch Loops 1 4

at a Glance:

4 5

MIDI Channel Setup

Controller 1 Setup Controller 2 Setup

Handling and Care Glossary Troubleshooting Technical data Graphical view of the four controller curves Wiring of Principal Connectors Layout: Control panel and Rear panel

17 17 18 21 22 23 23

Congratulations on your choice! With the Z-15 MIDI Foot Controller, you now own anextremely robust and very versatile MIDI foot controller housed in a fetching stainlesssteelchassis.

Aquick rundownof itsfeatures andfunctionality follows.It:

1.selects128MIDIpatches(MIDIprogramnumbersor forshort).

2. selects MIDI (send) channels 1 to 16.

3. offers two inputs that accept two expression pedals, equipped with potentiometers.

4. enables controller numbers to be assigned freely to each expression pedal.

5. allows four different control curves to be assigned to every continuous controller.

6. offers a variable transmission rate (send interval) for controller words to affect the response of the remote controlled function.

7. features four Switch Loops. Statuses (open/closed) may stored for each of the 128 MIDI patches. This convenient feature allows four switching functions for external devices to be executed simultaneously at the touch of a single button on the Z-15.

8. selects MIDI patches in groups of ten patches called banks or directly, with the latter requiring confirmation.

9. offers a special feature - button-operated Internal Continuous Controllers.

10. A very practical power supply option: via a 5-pin MIDI cord connected to

ENGL amps, power amps or preamps equipped with a MIDI IN port featuring phantom power that is enabled via the "ENGL MIDI Foot Controller" switch. An outboard power unit is not required for this type of configuration.

Contents:

1. Z-15 MIDI Foot Controller

2. This manual

MPN

Among the hallmarks of this Footpedal are painstaking workmanship and finishing as well as rigorously tested and carefully selected quality components. You'll find guidelines on care and maintenance on page 17. Under the heading Tips from the designer,you'llcome across practicaltipsonthe aforementioned featuresthroughout themanual.Allcriticalinformation concerning the operation of this Footswitch board is preceded by "NOTE", "CAUTION", "Read and heed" or some other eye-catching comment.We'recallingyourattentiontotheseremarksforreasonsofsafetyorother compellingmotives,sopleasegivethemdueconsideration.

A few words of wisdom from the designer:

handling the foot controller is complicated, particularly if you work with expression pedals and want to define their parameters. To nip frustration in the bud, I suggest you follow along with the examples on pages 12 to 17. This will give you a better understanding of and hands-on experience with the foot controller's functionality. In no time at all, you'll discover that it actually handles very comfortably and conveniently.

Your first impression may be that

ControlPanelFeatures

Atpage23ofthemanual,you'llfind diagramsofthefrontpanel.

In this section, we'll first look at the two operating modes and setup routines. Please refer also to the condensed instructions printed on the control panel. For purposes of clarity, buttons and their functions are shown in letters, while readouts appearing in the display are bracketed by the symbols >...<.

MPN

MPN MPN

is short for MIDI program number. In this manual, an is also called a MIDI

patch.NottobeconfusedwithaMIDIchannel!

italic

MIDIProgram bankmode

In this mode, the foot controller lets you access directly groups of ten MIDI patches each in the currently active bank by pressing the 0 to 9 buttons (Exception: MPN 000 andMPN129,whichdonotexist).Usethe and buttons to change from one bank to another. activates automatically when the foot controllerisswitchedon.

MIDIProgram directaccess mode

Providing an alternative means of MIDI patch selection, in this mode and serveto select MIDIpatchesin ascending anddescendingorder, respectively. Pressthe

button to confirm and send the program change command. To activate this mode, press the button in the first bank 00x until >Cn.1< appears in the display. Press the button until the flashes in the display. Confirm your MIDI patch selection by pressing the button or select the desired by pressing or . There is another method of activating : Press in the last bank12xuntil>Cn.2<appearsin the display. Press againuntilthe flashes in the display. Confirm the selected MIDI patch by pressing . In this mode, you can operate the Internal Continuous Controller using the , and buttons, and configure Switch Loops directly using the , , and buttons once you have confirmed the . In otherwordsyoucanprogramSwitchLoopsforeachselected .

ControllerSetup

Thissetup routineservestodefinespecific parametersfor and

2 Controller 1 Setup 0

. To access , press for about three seconds in the first bank 00x untilthedisplay reads >Cn.1<. Toaccess ,press inthelast bank 12x forabout threesecondsuntilthedisplay reads>Cn.2<. Selectthecontroller numbervia

Up Down 1 2 3 4

controller commands via the , , and buttons. To cancel and exit a

Setup 9

which case >End< appears in the display. Press to store the edited parameters, in whichcasethedisplayreads>Pro<.

or , the control curve via the , , and buttons, and the send interval for

routine without programming or storing edited parameters, press twice, in

MIDI Program Bank Mode

MPN

4 MPN Up Down

Up Down

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode 9

9 MPN

12 3

567 8 MPN

MPN

continuouscontrollers 1

Controller2Setup 9

5 6 7 8 Controller

MIDI Channel Setup

Thisis also asetup routine; itserves to determinethe MIDI channelbywhich MIDIdata are sent. To activate the routine, press and buttons simultaneouslyforaboutthreeseconds until >c< appears at the display's first position, followed by the currently selected MIDI channel, for example, >c12< for MIDI channel

12.Press or toselector changetheMIDI sendchannel.To cancelandexit the

MIDI Channel Setup

press , in which case >End< appears in the display. Press to store the edited parameters,inwhichcasethedisplayreads>Pro<

Up Down

MIDI Channel Setup Up Down

routine without programming or storing edited parameters,

SwitchLoop Setup

The four internal ( , , and ) are configured in

ProgramDirect AccessMode

to all 128 MIDI patches. First confirm the selected MIDI patch by pressing . Press the buttons ( ), ( ), ( ) and ( ) to activate and deactivate the four . The four red LEDs below the display light up to indicate the given switch loop is set to closed status. Press to store the editedstatus;thedisplaywillread>Pro<.

InternalContinuous Controller

This is a special MIDI foot controller function that is accessible in

AccessMod 1 2

decrease controller values (and vice versa in the case of a negative curve). When you use this function, it responds according to the parameters programmed in the

Controller Setup MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

Though this may strike you being confusing, it's actually quite simple. You'll find a detaileddescriptionwithan example in section 2. on page15.Whenyou initially press button , it sends the initial value (either , depending on the selected curve); when you press it a second time, it sends the most recently selected controller value. The Internal Continuous Controller is deactivated when both external continuous controllers are in use or an external expression pedal is connected to the continuous controller whose setup routine you used to activate

Mode

A detailed look at control and display features as well as ports and connectors follows:

5 Switch Loop 1 6 Switch Loop 2 7 Switch Loop 3 8 Switch Loop 4

e.When you enableit, use and asupand downbuttonsto increaseand

Switch Loops Switch Loop 1 2 3 4 MIDI

.You canprogramany desiredSwitch Loopconfiguration

Switch Loops

MIDI Program Direct

routine in which you called up .

0or127

MIDI Program Direct Access

0 button

Selectthe MIDIpatch xx0in . Whenbanks 1x-12xareactive, pressing this button sends MIDI patch 10, 20, 30 and so forth up to 120 in accordance withtheselectedbank.

MIDI patch 0 is not indicated as an actual number (in accordance with the MIDI

Note:

specification, 0hex corresponds to >001< ). When you press this button, the display reads>00-<,withadashratherthananumberappearingatthefarrightposition.

Cn.1 Setup

This setup routine serves to determine parameter values for .

MIDIProgram BankMode

Continuous Controller 1

The first bank 00x must be active in order to access this routine. Press and hold the buttonforaboutthreesecondsuntilthedisplayreads>Cn.1<.

Write

This feature serves to store initial and edited settings for

-> the MIDI channels in the routine;

-> the various parameters for and

Continuous Controller 2

-> the switching statuses of , , and in

Access Mode

to indicate the write operation has been successfully concluded.

. Press the button until >Pro< appears in the display

MIDI Channel Setup

Continuous Controller 1

(parameters are configured in Controller Setup routine;

Switch Loops 1 2 3 4 MIDI Program Direct

12button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch01,11,21,31andsoforthupto121withintheselectedbank.

LinearPositive

When the or routine is enabled, this button selects a positive linear curve (that is, a uniformly ascending curve) for the selected continuouscontroller.

Cn.value down

This option decreases controller values for the special function available in . Note that if it is assigned to a given controller's descending or negative curve, controller values increase when you press the button. The send interval setting determines the rate at which the control operation(thatis,thespeedatwhichcontrollervaluesaresent)isexecutedwhenthe button is pressed. The parameters defining the , and

controllernumber ControllerSetup

routine from which you selected . You'll find a detaileddescriptionwithanexampleonpage15and16.

Controller 1 Setup Controller 2 Setup

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

aredeterminedby the configuration stored in the

MIDIProgramBankMode

Internal Continuous Controller

characteristic curve send interval

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch02,12,22,32andsoforthupto122withintheselectedbank.

LinearNegative

When the or routine is enabled, this button selects a negative linear curve (that is, a uniformly descending curve) for the selected continuouscontroller.

Cn.value up::

This option increases controller values for the special r function available in . Note that if it is assigned to a given controller's negative curve, controller values decrease when you press the button. The send interval setting determines the rate at which the control operation (that is, the speed at which controller values are sent) is executed when the button is pressed.Theparametersdefining the , and

number Controller Setup

from which you selected . You'll find a detailed descriptionwithanexampleonpage15and16.

Controller 1 Setup Controller 2 Setup

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

are determined by the configuration stored in the routine

MIDIProgramBankMode

Internal Continuous Controlle

characteristiccurve send interval controller

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch03,13,23,33andsoforthupto123withintheselectedbank.

Log.Positive

When the or routine is enabled, this button selects a positive logarithmic curve (ascending according to a predetermined logarithmiccurve)fortheselected r.

Cn.initial value

Thisoption switchesbetweenthe current(mostrecently sent)andthe initialcontroller value marking the beginning of the curve ( , depending on the selected characteristic curve) for the special function. This function is available in . You'll find a detailed descriptionwithanexampleonpage15and16.

button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch04,14,24,34andsoforthupto124withintheselectedbank.

Log.Negative

When the or routine is enabled, this button selects a negative logarithmic curve (descending according to a predetermined logarithmiccurve)fortheselected .

confirmMPN

MIDI Program Direct Bank Mode Up Down

In , the MIDI patch selected via or is confirmedusingthisbutton,whereuponitissenttothe port.

Controller 1 Setup Controller 2 Setup

MIDIProgramBankMode

continuouscontrolle

0or127

Internal Continuous Controller

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

MIDIProgramBankMode

continuouscontroller

MIDIOut

LED1 - Indicator

ThisLEDindicatesthestatusof .LEDlightsup-> closed.

LED2 - Indicator

ThisLEDindicatesthestatusof .LEDlightsup-> closed.

LED3 - Indicator

ThisLEDindicatesthestatusof .LEDlightsup-> closed.

LED4 - Indicator

ThisLEDindicatesthestatusof .LEDlightsup-> closed.

Up- Bank

When you press this button in , it selects the next higher bankabove thecurrent bank(say, togo from1x to2x).Thedigitappearingattheones positionflashes to indicatethatyou have leftthecurrent bank andthatyou must send a MIDI program change message by entering the desired patch number (0 - 9). Once you have entered an , the display indicates the selected MIDI patch and the ones positionstops flashing.To accessamore remotebank, stepto itbypressing thebutton repeatedlyorfast-forwardtoitbypressingandholdingthisbutton.

SwitchLoop 1

SwitchLoop1 SwitchLoop1

SwitchLoop 2

SwitchLoop2 SwitchLoop2

SwitchLoop 3

SwitchLoop3 SwitchLoop3

SwitchLoop 4

SwitchLoop4 SwitchLoop4

button

MIDI Program Bank Mode

MPN

Up MPN

Press this button in to select MIDI patches directly. Every time you press the button, the MIDI patch number increases by one. Pressing andholdingthebuttoncausesMIDIpatchestoscrollcontinuouslyinascendingorder. The display flashes, indicating the selected patch, until you confirm your selection by pressingthe button.The selectedMIDI patchis sentto the port.

Up controller number

When you press this button in the given routine for

Controller1 Continuous Controller 2

fromthecurrentlyassignedcontrollernumber,witheachpushofthisbutton.

Up MIDI channel

Whenyoupress this buttoninthe routine, MIDIchannelnumbers increasebyone,startingfrom the currently assigned MIDI channel number, with each pushofthisbutton

button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch05,15,25,35andsoforthupto125withintheselectedbank.

Cn.S. I.10ms

Whenyou pressthis buttoninthe and routines,it sets a send interval of 10 ms (milliseconds) for the selected continuous controller's valueoutputrate.

SwitchLoop 1

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode Switch Loop 1

In , this button lets you configure ; thatis,closeoropenit.LED1lightsuptoindicateitisclosed.

4 MIDIOut

and ,controllernumbers increase by one,starting

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

Controller Setup Continuous

MIDIChannelSetup

MIDIProgramBankMode

Controller1 Setup Controller2Setup

button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch06,16,26,36andsoforthupto126withintheselectedbank.

Cn.S. I.20ms

Whenyou pressthis buttoninthe and routines,it sets a send interval of 20 ms (milliseconds) for the selected continuous controller's valueoutputrate.

SwitchLoop 2

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode Switch Loop 2

In , this button lets you configure ; thatis,closeoropenit.LED2lightsuptoindicateitisclosed.

button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch07,17,27,37andsoforthupto127withintheselectedbank.

Cn.S. I.30ms

Whenyou pressthis buttoninthe and routines,it sets a send interval of 30 ms (milliseconds) for the selected continuous controller's valueoutputrate.

MIDIProgramBankMode

Controller1 Setup Controller2Setup

MIDIProgramBankMode

Controller1 Setup Controller2Setup

SwitchLoop 3

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode Switch Loop 3

In , this button lets you configure ; thatis,closeoropenit.LED3lightsuptoindicateitisclosed.

89button

Whenyoupressthisbuttonin , the foot controller activates MIDIpatch08,18,28,38andsoforthupto128withintheselectedbank.

Cn.S. I.50ms

Whenyou pressthis buttoninthe and routines,it sets a send interval of 50 ms (milliseconds) for the selected continuous controller's valueoutputrate.

SwitchLoop 4

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode Switch Loop 4

In , this button lets you configure ; thatis,closeoropenit.LED4lightsuptoindicateitisclosed.

MIDIProgramBankMode

Controller1 Setup Controller2Setup

button

This feature selects MIDI patch xx9 in . When you press this button in banks 00x - 11x, a MIDI program message is sent to go to patch x9 in the selectedbank;thatis,09,19,29,39andsoforthupto119.

There is no MIDI patch number 129. When the button is pressed in the last

Note:

bank, the display reads >12-<, with a dash rather than a number appearing at the far rightposition.

Cn.2Setup

This function selects , which serves to configure the parameters for

Continuous Controller 2

12x.Pressandholdthebuttonforaboutthreesecondsuntilthedisplayreads>Cn.2<.

End

Thisfunction provides accessto .Press the buttonto switch from or to

Mode MIDIProgram Direct Access Mode

reads>End<.

Controller 1 Setup Controller 2 Setup MIDI Program Direct Access

. To quit , press this button again; the display

Controller 2 Setup

: This setup routine can only be activated from the last bank

MIDI Program Bank Mode

MIDIProgram Direct AccessMode

Three-digit,7 SegmentLEDDisplay

MIDIProgram BankMode

In this mode, the display indicates the MIDI program number ( ). After changing to another bank of ten patches, the digit at the far right flashes until a new patch is selectedand aprogramchange messageis sentbyactivating oneof the to buttons. The right digit in the display stops flashing when you return to the bank in which the last MIDI patch was selected. After the foot controller is powered up, the ENGL logo runsacrossthedisplayuntilabuttonisactivated.

MIDIChannel Setup

In this mode, the display indicates the selected MIDI channel. After switching to

ChannelSetup

(example:>c12<forMIDIchannel12).

ControllerSetup

In this mode, the display indicates >Cn.1< or >Cn.2<, depending on the activated

,>c<forchannelappears along with the selected MIDI channel number

MPN

MIDI

Controller Setup

controllernumber. Afteraboutanother twoseconds,it indicatesthecurve assignedto the continuous controller and the selected send interval for the given continuous controller. The decimal point in the middle segment of the display indicates parameters and controller values assigned to . The decimal points at the center and at the right of the display indicate parameters and controller valuesassignedto .

MIDIProgram DirectAccess Mode

When in , the display indicates MIDI patches. When the foot controller is set to this mode, the MIDI program numbers in the display flash untilyouconfirmthembypressing .

For operations

Whenyou press button tostore MIDI channels,MIDIcontroller parametersorswitch loopconfigurations,thedisplayreads>Pro<.

Whenquitting modesvia

Thedisplay indicates >End<whenexiting and when canceling without storing configurations by pressing the button.

Whenconnecting anexpression pedal

Immediately after you plug in an external expression pedal, the display indicates in successive order the parameters assigned to it in the given as well as thecurrentcontroller value. At thesametime, the controller value issentto . Whenyou manipulatethe externalexpression pedal,thedisplaynolongershowsMIDI programnumbers, indicatinginsteadthe controllervaluesit issendingto .To help you identify and distinguish between the two external continuous controllers, a decimal point appears in the middle or tens position of the display to indicate parametersand controllervaluesassigned to . Parametersand controller values assigned to the external are indicated via a decimal point appearing in the display's right ones and middle tens positions. Controller values are not preceded by zeros to make it easier to distinguish between controller values and MIDI patches appearing in the display. For example, if

ContinuousController1

Powermonitoring

In the event that the operating voltage dips below the required level, the display will read>Ulo<.Thedisplayreads>Uhi<intheeventofexcesspower.

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

Write

Routine. After about two seconds, the display shows the assigned

Continuous Controller 1

ContinuousController2

End

MIDIProgram Direct AccessMode

MIDI Channel Setup 9

Controller Setup

MIDIOut

ContinuousController 1

Continuous Controller 2

sendsacontrollervalueof6,thedisplayreads>.6<.

Downbutton

Down Bank

Whenyou pressthis buttonin , itselects thenextlowerbank below the current bank (say, to go from 5x -> 4x). The digit appearing at the ones positionflashes to indicatethatyou have leftthecurrent bank andthatyou must send a MIDI program change message by entering the desired patch number (0 - 9). Once you have entered an , the display indicates the selected MIDI patch and the ones positionstops flashing.To accessamore remotebank, stepto itbypressing thebutton repeatedlyorfast-forwardtoitbypressingandholdingthisbutton.

Down MPN

When you press this button in , it selects MIDI

MPN

MIDIProgram BankMode

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

patches directly. The MIDI patch number decreases by one every time you press the button. Pressing and holding the button causes MIDI patches to scroll in continuous descending order. The display flashes, indicating the selected patch, until you confirm yourselectionbypressing .TheselectedMIDIpatchissenttothe port.

Down controller number

Whenyoupress this button inthegivensetup routine for and

Continuous Controller 2

button,startingfromthecurrentlyassignedcontrollernumber.

Down MIDI channel

Whenyoupress this buttoninthe routine, MIDIchannelnumbers decreaseby one,startingfrom thecurrentlyassigned MIDIchannelnumber, witheach pushofthisbutton.

4 MIDIOut

ContinuousController1

, controller numbers decrease by one with each push of this

MIDIChannelSetup

Connectionsonthe rear panel ofthefootcontroller

Atpage23ofthemanual,you'llfind diagramsoftherearpanel.

PowerSupply

This socket accepts an external power unit for the Z-15. When connecting a power unit,ensurevoltageandcurrentcomplywiththefootcontroller'sspecifications. YoumayconnectanAC(alternatingcurrent)powerunitaswellasa300-mADC(direct current)powerunit.TheACvoltage range is 9 to 12 volts; the DC voltage range is 9 to 15 volts. The polarity at the plug plays no role. The foot controller's display indicates whenthepowersupplydropsbeloworrisesabovethepermissiblerange.

MIDIOutput

This5-pin DIN portservesto routeoutMIDI data. Connectit to the ofan ENGL amp or a MIDI-enabled device using a suitable MIDI cord. A 5-pin cord connected to

MIDIIN

the portofan ENGLamp canprovidepower tothe footcontroller. Tothisend, youmust settheENGLamp'sphantom powerselector accordingly,thatis, tothe

MIDIFootController

position.

MIDIIN

ENGL

Cont.Controller 1

This input (stereo jack) accepts an external expression pedal. Ensure pedals that you wanttoconnectareequippedwithananalogresistor(potentiometer)witha5kohm to 10 kohm rating (the maximum permissible rating is 20 kohms) to ensure flawless remote control. As soon as you plug in an external expression pedal, the display indicates in successive order the parameters stored for . You can edit and store parameter settings for the expression pedal in the

Setup

routine.Refertopage23fortheport'sterminalassignments.

Importantnote pleasereadand heed:

voltagepatched inviathisportcan damagetheZ-15'selectroniccircuitry. Alwayscable upthe footcontroller carefully,makingsurenottomistakethis portfor oneof thetwo portsforthefourSwitchLoops!

Cont.Controller 2

This input (stereo jack) accepts an external expression pedal. Ensure pedals that you

Neverfeed currentinto thisport! Anyexternal

Continuous Controller 1

Controller 1

wanttoconnectareequippedwithananalogresistor(potentiometer)witha5kohm to 10 kohm rating (the maximum permissible rating is 20 kohms) to ensure flawless remote control. As soon as you plug in an external expression pedal, the display indicates in successive order the parameters stored for . You can edit and store parameter settings for the expression pedal in the

Setup

routine.Refertopage23fortheport'sterminalassignments.

Importantnoteplease read andheed:

voltagepatched inviathisportcan damagetheZ-15'selectroniccircuitry. Alwayscable upthe footcontroller carefully,makingsurenottomistakethis portfor oneof thetwo portsforthefourSwitchLoops!

Neverfeedcurrent into thisport!Any external

Continuous Controller 2

Controller 2

SwitchLoop 1 2

Thisinput (stereojack) addressesthetwo and .Use the and button toconfigurethesetwo (closed or opened). LED 1 and LED 2 indicate the current status of the respective . Refer to page 23 for an illustration showingtheport'sterminalassignments.

SwitchLoop 3 4

Thisinput (stereojack) addressesthetwo and .Use the and button toconfigurethesetwo (closed or opened). LED 3 and LED 4 indicate the current status of the respective . Refer to page 23 for an illustration showingtheport'sterminalassignments.

SwitchLoops 1 2 5 6

SwitchLoops

Switch Loop

SwitchLoops 3 4 7 8

SwitchLoops

Switch Loop

Detaileddescriptionsof functions with examplesandtipsfollow:

1.Selecting MIDIpatches

Youhavetwodifferentmethodstochoosefrom:

Via

MIDIProgram BankMode

Thismode isactiveas soonasyou powertheZ-15 footcontroller upandthe ENGLlogo runs across the display. In this mode, you can select directly 13 banks (00x to 12x) comprisingten MIDIpatchesper bankusingthe - buttons (exceptingthefirst bank MPN 000 and MPN 129, which do not exist). Press the or buttons to change banks.

Examples:

To select MIDI patch 3:

-> Press briefly; display reads >003<; sends MPN 3. To select MIDI patch 47:

-> Press 4x; display reads >013<, >023<, >033<, >043<, >..3< flashes.

-> Press briefly; display reads >047<; sends MPN 47. To select MIDI patch 115:

-> Press and hold until you reach bank 11x;

-> Press briefly; display reads >115<; sends MPN 115.

Advantages:

touch of a button.

Drawbacks:

3 MIDI Out Up

7 MIDI Out

Down

display reads >117<, >..7< flashes.

5 MIDI Out

In this mode, MIDI patches are quickly and easily accessed at the

To call up an located in a remote bank, you must first use or

MPN Up

Up Down

to scroll to the desired bank. The cannot be

Down Internal Continuous Controller

used in this mode.

A tip from the designer:

This mode is preferable for MIDI patch selection in most applications. If 10 MPNs give you enough sonic options for your musical purposes, it is surely the simplest and most effectivetoolbecauseyouneverhavetochangebanks.

Via

MIDIProgram DirectAccess Mode

Toactivatethisfootcontrollermode,proceedasfollows:

-> Call up bank 00x; press and hold for three seconds;

display reads >Cn.1<

-> Call up bank 12x; press and hold for three seconds;

display reads > Cn.2<.

-> Press the button briefly to change to ;

Display shows most recently selected , for instance,>003<; flashes until you confirm it by pressing .

To select MPN 9 from MPN 3:

-> Press and hold until you reach MPN 9;

display reads >003<, >004<, >005<, >006<, >007<, >008<, >009<;

MPN

-> Press briefly; display reads >009<;

display stops flashing; sends MPN 9. Inthismode,MIDI patches are first selected using the and buttons and then activatedby pressing tosendtheprogramchange message.To accesspatchesin this mode,youdon'thavetochangebanksbutyoumustpresstwobuttons.

Advantages:

The may be used.

Internal Continuous Controller

Drawbacks:

press two buttons, or , and then .

Atip fromthe designer:

This method is a viable choice if you don't have a problem with "pre-selecting" and you want to access many different MIDI patches directly without changing banks first. What's more, the is activated in this mode. For some applications like controlling the ENGL 580 MIDI Preamp's master volume or the mute circuit of various ENGL amps and rack units offering this option, this feature can be quite useful, particularly if you don't have an external expression pedal to use for thispurpose.

9 MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

flashes in the display.

MIDI Out

All are selected directly and without changing banks.

MPNs

It takes two switching operations to select each ; that is, you must

Up Down 4

Internal Continuous Controller

MPN MPN

Up Down

MPN

MPNs

2.Global settings:

Here'show toset theMIDI sendchannel inthe routine:

-> Press and hold the and buttons simultaneously until the current

channel number appears in the display, for example, >c12< for MIDI channel 12.

-> Press or to scroll to the desired MIDI channel (for instance, channel 16);

-> Press to store; display reads >Pro<.

Up Down

display reads >c16<; the display flashes.

Up Down

MIDIChannel Setup

Once the setting is stored, the Z-15 quits the routine and returns to .

Atip fromthe designer:

TheENGL foot controllersendsdata via theselectedMIDI channel. Whichchannelyou choose doesn't matter unless you want to work with several MIDI devices in a MIDI loop and address and control a specific device via MIDI. To do this, the receiver and foot controller's MIDI channel assignments must match. To obtain information on the selected MIDI send channel, access the routine as described above. To quit this routine without storing a setting, press the ( ) button. The systemwillquitthe automatically afterabout 20seconds.

MIDI Program Bank Mode

MIDIChannelSetup

MIDI Channel Setup

9 End

Settingparameters forexpression pedal1 via

->Callupthefirstbank00xandpressandholdthe buttonuntil

the display reads >Cn.1<. All parameters for the stored (current) setting

Continuous Controller 1

for appear in successive order in the display:

First comes the selected controller number, for instance, >00.4<, then the curve

characteristic, for instance, >li.<, whereby the curve type, ascending (positive)

or descending (negative), is represented graphically at the far right position.

Next appears the send interval between individual controller commands, for

instance, >t1.0<. To demonstrate how changes are made using the appropriate buttons, the following example describes the process of changing to controller number 7 from controller number 4, and selecting an ascending linear curve and a 20-ms send interval:

-> Press three times; the display reads >00.5<, >00.6<, >00.7<.

-> Press to select the controller curve characteristic, in this case a linear

-> Press to set the controller command send interval to 20 ms.

-> Press to store the changes; the display confirms the programming Once the settings have been stored, the Z-15 quits the routine

and returns to . Note: The system will quit the routine automatically after about 20 seconds.

Setting parameters for expression pedal 2 via

>Callupthelastbank12xandpressandhold until

To demonstrate how changes are made using the appropriate buttons, the following example describes the process of changing to controller number 4 from

Up 1

ascending wave form; display reads >li.< and a special symbol

at the right position signifying an ascending curve.

6 0

process by indicating >Pr.o<.

MIDI Program Bank Mode

Controller 1 Setup

the display reads >Cn.2<. All parameters for the stored (current) setting

Continuous Controller 2

for appear in successive order in the display:

First comes the selected controller number, for instance, >00.8.<, then the curve

characteristic, for example, >l.o.<, whereby the curve type, ascending (positive)

or descending (negative), is represented graphically at the far right position.

Next appears the send interval between individual controller commands,

for instance, > t5.0.<.

Controller1 Setup

Controller 1 Setup

Controller 2 Setup

controller number 8, and selecting a descending logarithmic curve and a 50-ms send interval:

-> Press four times; the display reads >00.7.<, >00.6.<, >00.5.<, >00.4.<

-> Press to select the controller curve characteristic, in this case a logarithmic

-> Press to set the controller command send interval to 50 ms.

-> Press to store the changes; the display confirms the programming Once the settings have been stored, the Z-15 quits the routine

and returns to . Note: The system will quit the routine automatically after about 20 seconds.

A tip from the designer:

The Z-15 gives you a wide range of options for fine-tuning a MIDI device's various continuous controller functions. Let's look at an example of a frequently used

continuouscontroller

Controller number -> 7 (for volume controllers like those featured on the E580 Preamp). This number determines the MIDI device function that you want to manipulateusing thecontinuouscontroller. Tolearn moreaboutthe variousfunctions andtheircontroller numbers, consult the manual ofthedevicewhose parameters you wanttomodulate. Set the controller curve to positive linear or log. positive, depending on the employed pedal and the desired effect on the control operation. Set the controller value send interval to 20 ms or a bit longer if you prefer a different response. When determining the send interval, ensure the device at the receiving end of controller data is able to handle the selected rate of incoming data. If the send interval is too short and a pedal control operation sends tremendous amounts of data, the receiving device may well ignore some controller values. In other words, it may not respond correct to your commands. For example, to manipulate the master knob on the MIDI Preamp 580 using an expression controller, set the send interval to 20 ms. For the internal controller,you canincrease thesend interval(to 30or 50ms) toelicitaslowerresponse when pressing the - and - buttons. Note that for reference purposes, the stored parameters for and run through the display briefly and in successive order when you plug in an external expressionpedal.

Down 4

descending wave form; display reads >l.o.< and a special symbol at the right

position signifying an descending curve.

8 0

process by indicating >Pr.o.<.

Controller 2 Setup

MIDI Program Bank Mode

Controller 2 Setup

configuration:

2 Cn. Value Down 3 Cn. Value Up

continuous controllers 1 2

Internal Continuous Controller

Thisfunction emulates anexpressionpedal using the and buttonson the Z-15foot controller.One buttonraises values,theotherlowersthem. Whichdoes whatdepends on the selected curve characteristic. You'll find this option quite useful in the real world, particularly if you do not own an external expression pedal or want to use the

Internal Continuous Controller

standard control function, button lets you switch between the initial value of the selectedcurve(0 or 127) and the controllervaluemostrecently selected with button

2 Internal ContinuousController

or . The offersthesamethreeparameterassignments

- controller number, curve characteristic and send interval as the two

as a second expression pedal. In addition to its

external

continuous controllers ControllerSetup MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

Internal Controller. If you access this mode from , the

Continuous Controller Continuous Controller 1

you activate from 2, the

Continuous Controller Continuous Controller 2

Note:

The is disabled when you plug an external

expression pedal into the port of the continuous controller that the

Continuous Controller Internal Continuous Controller

that you do not activate from the routine for the external continuous controller assigned to the connected expression pedal. Confused? Don't be. Let's look at an example: Say an expression pedal is connected to . You decide to use the to emulate a second expression pedal and employ it as an additional continuous controller. To do this, change to from :

-> In the last bank 12x, press and hold until the display reads >Cn.2<.

-> Press again briefly; the MPN flashes in the display.

-> Confirm the MPN by pressing ; the MPN in the display stops flashing.

-> Set controller values using buttons and , whereby pressing and holding the

given button causes values to scroll continuously.

The display indicates controller values with a decimal point at the center and at

the right positions for the duration of the operation and a moment thereafter.

Then the current MPN appears in the display.

is accessed determines which parameter values are assigned to the

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode Controller Setup Internal

Internal Continuous Controller

. The routine from which

Controller Setup 1 Internal

adopts the parameter settings of . If

adopts the parameter settings of .

Internal

is currently emulating. This means that if you want to use the

along with an external continuous controller, ensure

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode Controller Setup

external Continuous Controller 1

Internal Continuous Controller

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode Controller Setup 2

Configuring to

Callup :Pressandholdthe button inthefirstbank 00xorthe buttoninthe last bank 12x foraboutthreeseconds until the display reads >Cn.1< or >Cn.2<. Then press the button briefly to activate

AccessMode

Example:

SwitchLoop1 Switch Loop2 SwitchLoop3 SwitchLoop 4

active. The most recently selected patch before you changed to

AccessMode SwitchLoops

active:

-> Press six times or press and hold it until MPN 9 appears in the display.

The display reads >003<, >004<, >005<, >006<, >007<, >008<,

>009<; the display flashes.

-> Confirm MPN 9 by pressing ; the display reads >009<;

the flashing stops; sends MPN 9.

-> Press to deactivate ; LED 2

for extinguishes.

-> Press to deactivate 3; LED 3

for extinguishes.

SwitchLoops 1 4

MIDIProgram DirectAccess Mode 0

9 MIDI Program Direct

Say you want to program the following configuration for MIDI patch 9:

-active; -passive; -passive, -

MIDI Program Direct

wasMPN3. The currentlystoredstatus for all fourMPN9 is

MIDI Out

6 Switch Loop 2

Switch Loop 2

7 Switch Loop

Switch Loop 3

Note:

In this example, the two and do not require editing because they have been stored as active in the current configuration for MPN 9. (When the status is or the LED is extinguished; when the status is or theLEDisilluminated).

-> Press to store the settings; the display reads: >Pro<. The Z-15 remains in upon completion of the storage process.

Note:

you change over to another MIDI patch or quit , and the initially stored configuration (which in this example is all 4 active) remains intact.

A tip from the designer:

The four Switch Loops are very handy auxiliary tools. Some devices such as the ENGL Screamer 50 and ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Signature 100 head sport stereo footswitch inputsforswitching channels and other features.Thesefeaturesmay also be switched using your Z-15 MIDI Foot Controller's . To this end, simply connect the stereofootswitch sendjacks ontheamp (e.g.E330, E650,E645)tothefoot controller's two using a stereo cord. Once connected, the four buttons , , and control the various amp functions (for instance, , ,

Reverb Master A/B V.L.S. Contour

ampfunctionstothe128MIDIpatchesasdesired.

passive open, active closed,

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

If you do not press the button, the edited or new setting is deleted when

Switch Loop inputs 5 6 7

8 Clean/Lead Gain Lo/Hi

, , or ). Then you can program any combination of

Switch Loops 1 4

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

Switch Loops

Handling and Care:

Keepthefootcontrollersafefromhardknocksandshocks. Avoidstoringthefootcontrollerindampordustyroomstosparejacksandswitches. Never use caustic or scouring detergents to clean the footcontroller's housing. Use a

soft, damp cloth or sponge with diluted soapsuds or a standard brand of mild dishwashingliquidinstead.Neverusesolventstheycandissolvethetoppanellabels.

Keepliquidswellawayfromthefootcontroller,particularlytheinteriorofthehousing.

Glossary

MIDI programs:

In this manual, MIDI programs are called MPNs (MIDI program numbers) as well as MIDI patches. The terms are used interchangeably. Though the MIDI standard defines program numbers 000 to 127 (0hex to 7Fhex), almost all MIDI devices including this foot controller - indicate these programs using a 1-to-128 numbering scheme.

MIDI channel:

The MIDI standard defines 16 channels for sending and receiving MIDI data. The

MIDI channel for sending foot controller data is selected and stored in the

Channel Setup

ContinuousController:

This is a control mechanism that addresses MIDI devices via the MIDI data circuit. The connected devices must be able to respond to such commands, for example, a volume change message sent via controller 7 using values ranging from . Every (continuous) controller is assigned a controller number to which it responds accordingly when it receives incoming controller values. The ENGL Z-15 MIDI foot controller offers three control options using MIDI controller data: 1. for connecting an external expression pedal (a foot pedal with an analog resistor); 2. for connecting a second external expression pedal (a foot pedal with an analog resistor); 3. The function, in combination with the

1 2 Cn. Initial Value 3

and buttons. The function (which is executed via the button

MIDI Program Direct Access Mode

in ) switches between the initial ( depending on the selected characteristic curve) and the current value.

Controllercommand sendinterval:

The four send intervals of 10, 20, 30 and 50 ms (milliseconds) determine the rate at which digital controller values are sent to the port. In technical terms, the selected interval defines the time between individual send controller data. The

Internal Continuous Controller

the control operation will be performed faster at a shorter interval. The lower the value selected, the faster the data transmission rate. While manipulating an external Expression Pedal a short interval will result a high amount of transmitted data.

routine.

Continuous Controller 1

Continuous Controller 2

Internal Continuous Controller

0 or 127,

MIDI Out

will respond slower at higher interval settings and

MIDI

0 to 127

Switch loop

This term describes a passive electrical circuit in the foot controller that is opened and closed by a relay. Two of these are assigned to each stereo jack, whereby both share the jack's ground terminal. The second terminal of the two

Switch Loops

conventional two-way footswitches with on/off functionality, the four serve to remote control functions of amps such as the ENGL Screamer, ENGL Ritchie Blackmore Head, ENGL Powerball Head and many more. You'll find the

Loops'

is assigned to the jack's stereo or mono contact. Taking the place of

terminal assignments and circuit diagrams on page 23.

Switch Loops

Switch

Troubleshooting

The ENGL banner does not cycle through the foot controller's display after plugging in the mains or MIDI cord.

-> When powering the Z-15 via an external power unit: Does the external

power unit supply the required current and voltage? (refer to Technical Data on page 21).

-> Is the external power unit or cord defective?

-> Is there a loose connection in the cord's plug?

Does the plug fit snugly in the foot controller's socket?

-> When powering the Z-15 via the MIDI cord: Is your

MIDI cord equipped with the required 5-pin connector?

-> Is the MIDI cord defective (say, a short circuit or broken wire)?

Does it have the correct pin assignments?

-> Is the power supply selector (phantom power) for the

ENGL foot controller set properly on the ENGL amp (that is, to the

ENGL MIDI Foot Controller

The connected amp or effect device fails to respond to MIDI program change commands when you select an MPN on the Z-15.

-> Is the MIDI cord defective (say, a short circuit or broken wire)?

Does it have the correct pin assignments?

-> Check cable connections: Is the foot controller's connected to

MIDI In

the on the ENGL amp or MIDI device?

-> Are the Z-15 Foot Controller and the amp (or effect device) set to

the same MIDI channel? To check this, you can set the amp (or effect device) to OMNI Receive mode. In this mode, MIDI data received via all 16 channels are accepted. Check the foot controller's MIDI send channel setting in the

MIDI Channel Setup

-> Is the connected MIDI device able to switch to the selected MIDI patch?

The number of MIDI patches on the MIDI device may be limited (look this up in the MIDI device's operating manual).

-> Is your ENGL amp or ENGL MIDI peripheral device equipped with a display

providing visual confirmation?

If not (as is the case with the E670, E570 and Z-7), perhaps you have not programmed different settings (presets) to the MIDI patches. This may explain why there is no response when you select presets. Program presets with different settings and try again.

routine and, if necessary, set it to the correct channel.

position)?

MIDI Out

The amp addressed by the Z-15 or effect device does not respond to MIDI controller commands when you manipulate an external expression pedal or the Internal Continuous Controller.

Check the following items if the Z-15 foot controller's display does not respond to the expression pedal (that is, it fails to indicate controller values):

-> Is the external expression pedal or its cord or plug defective?

-> Are the external expression pedal's terminal assignments consistent with the

terminal assignments of the input jacks for the two on the foot controller? You'll find the assignments for the two jacks on page 23.

-> Did you plug the external expression pedal's connector into one of the two

jacks labeled or ?

Check if you have connected the pedal to the appropriate port. Try using the foot controller's to carry out the given function. If it too fails, you can rule out the aforementioned causes. Check these items if the internal controller continuous also fails to elicit a response

Cont. Controller 1 Input Cont. Controller 2 Input

Internal Continuous Controller

continuous controllers

from the amp or MIDI device:

-> Is the MIDI cord defective (say, a short circuit or broken wire)?

Does it have the correct pin assignments?

-> Check cable connections: Is the foot controller's connected

to the on the ENGL amp or MIDI device?

-> Are the Z-15 foot controller and the amp (or effect device) set to the same

MIDI channel? To check this, you can set the amp (or effect device) to OMNI

receive mode. In this mode, MIDI data received via all 16 channels are accepted.

Check the foot controller's MIDI send channel setting in the

routine and, if necessary, set it to the correct channel. Like program change

commands, controller commands are sent with a channel number.

-> Is the controller number setting on the foot controller consistent with the

controller number of the function that you want to remote control at the amp

or effect device? Example: On the E580 Preamp, controller number 7 has a

fixed assignment to master volume. If you use a

on the ENGL Z-15 to address this function, you must assign controller number 7

to it in the appropriate routine.

-> Is the given controller function enabled at the amp or effect device?

Consult the amp or effect device's manual to learn how to enable or activate

the controller.

MIDI In

Controller Setup

MIDI Out

MIDI Channel Setup

continuous controller

The amp or effect device's response to the expression pedal or

Continuous Controller's

-> Go to the and adjust the send interval

accordingly (that is, decrease or increase it).

The amp or effect device's response is the opposite of the expression pedal or

Internal Continuous Controller's

-> Change the curve characteristic in the appropriate .

The functions of an amp addressed by the Z-15's do not respond when activating or deactivating .

-> Check terminal assignments. The assignments for the two jacks that access the

four are on page 23.

-> Check if the cord connecting the amp and the foot controller has a short-circuit

or broken wire.

-> Did you plug the stereo cord's connector into one of the two jacks labeled

Switch Loop 1 2 Switch Loop 3 4

-> Check if the foot controller is switching the two that are connected

to the amp via the stereo cord.

-> Is the stereo cord properly plugged into the amp?

The operating voltage supplied to the foot controller is too high or too low.

-> The display reads >Ulo<, indicating that the voltage is too low.

-> The display reads >Uhi<<, indicating that the voltage is too high.

-> Make sure the operating voltage corresponds to the stipulated specifications.

Controller Setup

Switch Loops

& and & ?

action is uneven, abrupt, choppy or too slow.

action.

Controller Setup

Switch Loops

Internal

Technical data

Power supply: Logic control system:

Processor, software: T89C51AC2 with internal 32 K Flash for source code,

9 to 13 volts AC or 9 to 15 volts DC, approx.300 mA;

integrated 2 K memory (EEPROM) and 10-bit A/D;

MIDI interface:

Basic channels: Channel 1 - 16 (0hx - Fhx) in accordance with the

Program change: Program numbers 001 - 128 (0hx - 7Fhx) in

Controller number: Controller numbers 000 - 127 (0hx - 7Fhx) in

Controller values: Controller values 000 - 127 (0hx - 7Fhx) in

Controller send Send intervals: 10 ms, 20 ms, 30 ms and 50 ms intervals between

Switch Loops 1-4: Switching current: 1A max., switching voltage: 100 volts

Expression pedal: Reference voltage at the two ports: 3 volts;

CAUTION:

Asynchronous date protocol compliant with the MIDI standard

MIDI specification, Display reads >1< to >16<

accordance with the MIDI specification, Display reads >001< to >128<

accordance with the MIDI specification, Display reads >000< to >127<

accordance with the MIDI specification, Display reads >0< to >127<

individual data frames;

switching power: 15 watts max. response time: < 1ms; Function: Loop open - Loop closed; shared GND terminal on the stereo jack;

Control element: passive potentiometer with 5 or 10 kohm resistance (20 kohm maximum); Never feed external voltage into the two Cont. Controller 1 and Cont. Controller 2 ports!

Dimensions:

Weight:

Length: 500 mm, depth: 150 mm, overall height with buttons: 55 mm;

approx. 2,4 kg;

Graphical view of the four controller curves:

140

120

100

140

120

100

linear positive

log. positive

140

120

100

140

120

100

linear negative

log. negative

Note:

Technical specifications are subject to change without notice

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Wiring of Principal Connectors

MIDI Out, DIN connector

*: Power supply from ENGL devices that are

page: 11

Pin 4 - MIDI-data wire

Pin 1 - power supply via MIDI cable *

Pin 2 -

power supply

via MIDI cable *

Pin 5 - MIDI-data wire

Pin 3 - N.C.

equipped with a MIDI IN port. The corresponding configuration switch at the amp must be set to the position ENGL MIDI Footcontroller.

Controller Input

Use a stereo plug only! Never feed current into this port!

Stereo

1/4" jack

Ground, GND

reference voltage: +3 Volts, 13,5 mA max.

sense input

page: 11 page: 12

Switching loop´s schematics:

Switch Loop

1 & 2

(3 & 4)

(SWITCH 4)

SWITCH 2

SWITCH 1

(SWITCH 3)

Control Panel Layout

button

56789

Tube

Cn. S. I.10 ms

Switch Loop 1

Amp

Technology

MIDI

Footcontroller

Z-15

01234Down

Cn.1 Setup

Write

button

Cn. S .I. 20 ms

Switch Loop 2

Linear Positve

Cn. value down

MIDI Program

Bank Mode:

Active after power up;

Press Up & Down to select bank 1 - 13; press 0 to 9 to select

desired MIDI program

no. (MPN)

MIDI Program

Direct Access Mode:

Press 0 in the

first bank (00x)

until >Cn.1< appears;

press 9 in the

last bank (12x)

until >Cn.2< appears,

then press 9;

press Down or Up to

select the desired MPN;

press 4 to confirm

selected MPN.

button

Cn. S. I. 30 ms Switch Loop 3

Linear Negative

Cn. value up

Controller 1 Setup for

Cont. Controller 1:

Press 0 in the first bank (00x)

until >Cn.1< appears.

Changing settings: Controller number:

Down or Up.

Controller curve:

1, 2, 3, 4.

Controller command

send interval:

5, 6, 7 8.

Press 0 to store.

Controller Setup for Cont. Controller 2:

Press 9 in the last bank (12x)

until >Cn.2.< appears;

Changing settings: Controller Number:

Down or Up.

Controller curve:

1, 2, 3 4.

Controller command

send interval:

5, 6, 7, 8.

Press 0 to store.

button

Cn. S. I. 50 ms

Switch Loop 4

Log. Positive

Cn. initial value

Switch Loop

3 & 4

Switch Loop

1 & 2 >

Switch Loop Setup:

Activate MIDI Program

Direct Access Mode;

select the desired MPN,

press 4 to confirm;

set switch loop status

to on or off using

5, 6, 7, 8

for the respective loop.

Press 0 to store.

Internal Continuous

Controller:

Activate MIDI Program

Direct Access Mode;

press 1 or 2 to send

controller commands;

press 3 to switch between

controller default and

initial values.

button

Cn.2 Setup

End

Log. Negative confirm MPN

Display

Cont.Controller 1

Input

Cont.Controller 2

< Input

Switch Loop 1

Switch Loop 3

MIDI Channel

press Down & Up

simultaneously

until >c< appears

desired MIDI Channel

via Down or Up; press 0 to store the setting or press 9 to quit the Setup.

Setup:

at the left; select the

Switch Loop 2

Switch Loop 4

button

MIDI

Out

Bank or

MPN

Power Supply

7-12 Volts AC 9-15 Volts DC

300 mA

button

Connections on the rear panel

Switch

Cn.1

Input

Cn.2

Input

Loop

3 & 4

Switch

Loop

1 & 2

MIDI

Out

Power

Supply

button

LED 1 - 4

Down

button

Tube

Amp

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Germany

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