Engl Z-9 User Manual
CUSTOM
FOOTSWITCH
Z-9
Operator´s Manual
Please, first read this manual carefully!
Table of Contents
page:
Introduction
Features and Functionality at a Glance
Control Panel Features:
Channel 1 Patch 1/6
Channel 2 Patch 2/7
Channel 3 Patch 3/8
Channel 4 Patch 4/9
Function 1 Patch 5/10
Function 2
Connections on the rear panel of the foot controller:
Power Supply 8
Serial Amp Control Out
MIDI Out
Detailed descriptions of functions with examples and tips:
1. Selecting channels and sound-shaping and special functions
on ENGL amps in Serial Amp Control mode 8
2. Configuring the and buttons:
To assign a sound-shaping and special function to
via the routine 9
To assign a sound-shaping and special function to
via the F routine 10
Information and practical tips 11
3. Selecting MIDI patches in MIDI mode 12
or button 4
or button 5
or button 5
or button 6
or button 6
Bank A/B
or button 7
Function 1 Function 2
Function 1
Function 1 Setup
Function 2
unction 2 Setup
3
3
8
8
Configuration table for the assignment of sound-shaping and
special functions to and
for the E670 Special Edition amp and the E570 Preamp
Handling and Care
Glossary
Troubleshooting
Technical data
Wiring of Principal Connectors
Layout: Control panel and Rear panel
2
Function 1 Function 2
13
14
14
15
17
18
18
Congratulationsonyourchoice
well as the switching center for your rig! With this custom-designed foot controller,
you own a general-purpose tool well-suited for operating specific ENGL amps via
S.A.C. (Serial Amp Control; ENGL's proprietary data protocol). As alternative to this,
theZ-9 can be configuredto controlMIDI-enabled ampsand effectdevices. TheENGL
Z-9 features an unique auto configuration function that - according to the type of
connected cord configures it as an ENGL S.A.C. system switching center or as a basic
MIDI foot controller offering 10 MIDI patches. Carrying on the ENGL tradition of
turning out foot controllers boasting rugged design and striking visuals, the ENGL
Custom Z-9 Footswitch is a very robust device housed in an elegant stainless steel
chassis.
Aquickrundownofits featuresandfunctionality follows.
When configured in S.A.C. mode to remote control specific ENGL amps and 19" rack
devices,the Z-9:
1. selects channels directly via reciprocal triggering (that is, A/B switching. See
page 15 to learn more.).
2. offers two freely programmable buttons that serve to control programmable
sound-shaping and special functions on ENGL amps. These two special function
buttons may also be integrated into the chain of four reciprocal trigger (A/B)
switching functions. This affords you direct access to the switchable
T.D.EQ Preamp Defeat
and on the ENGL Special Edition amp, as well as to on the
ENGL 570 Tube Preamp.
3. provides access to the switchable , for example, on the Special Edition
Amp (via the four channel selector buttons; the function is activated by pressing
the button twice).
4. connects to your ENGL amp, power amp or preamp's via a
conventional stereo cord with 1/4" jack plugs. In this case, the stereo cord
delivers the current required to power the Z-9!
When configured in MIDI foot controller mode, the Z-9:
1. selects 10 MIDI patches numbered 1 to 10 (MIDI program numbers
MPN MPNs
or for short) in two banks comprising five each.
2. is supplied with power via a 5-pin MIDI cord connected to ENGL amps,
power amps or preamps equipped with a MIDI interface (MIDI IN), and a
phantom power option that is enabled via the switch.
An outboard power unit is not required for this type of configuration.
A tremendous advantage
remote control options - MIDI and Serial Amp Control. In the event of a damaged
cord, you can immediately change over to the other option. What's more, cords
equipped with stereo 1/4" jack plugs are readily available, so is always a
viable option.
-the Z-9CustomFootswitchissuretoserveyou
Tube Driver
Master A/B
S.A.C. port
ENGL MIDI Foot Controller
of the ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch is that it offers two
S.A.C.
Contents:
1. ENGL Z-9 Custom Footswitch;
2. this manual;
3
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 14. Under the heading Tips from the
designer, you'll come across practical tips on the aforementioned features
throughout the manual. All critical information concerning the operation of this
Footswitch board is preceded by "NOTE", "CAUTION" or some other eye-catching
comment. We're calling your attention to these remarks for reasons of safety or
other compelling motives, so please give them due consideration.
Afew wordsofwisdom fromthedesigner:
Your first impression may be that handling the foot controller is complicated. To nip
frustrationin the bud, I suggestyou followalong with theexamples onpages 8, 9,10,
11 and 12.This will giveyou a betterunderstanding of andhands-on experience with
the foot controller's functionality. In no time at all, you'll discover that it actually
handlesvery comfortablyandconveniently.
Control panel features
Atpage 18ofthe manual,you'llfind diagramsof thecontrolpanel.
The Z-9 Foot Controller offers two operating modes:
SerialAmp Control(S.A.C.)mode:
In this mode, the Z-9 Foot Controller switches ENGL amps via a command set called
SerialAmpControl S.A.C.
whenyou insertaconnector intotheselected port( t or ).
or
MIDI mode:
ThisMIDI functionoffers10 MIDIpatches(or MPNs)intwo bankscalledA andB.
( ).TheZ-9isautomaticallyconfiguredinMIDI or S.A.C. mode
MIDIOu S.A.C.Out
A detailed look at control and display features as well as ports and connectors
follows:
Channel 1 Patch 1/6
Channel1:
When you press this buttonin S.A.C. mode, it activatesa specific channel on an ENGL
amp, for example, . The button's switching action reciprocates with
the , and buttons. This meansthat rather than serving
Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4
as a simple on/off switch, the four buttons are A/B switches that activate a
new channel and deactivate the currently active channel. Note that forall
configurations other than in the , pressing the button a second
time controls a special function on the amp (for example, on the E670).
The LED 1 above the button lights up to indicate the currently active channel; a
flashing LED 1 indicates the activated channel and the activated function (say,
and onthe E670 amp). To access the or routine,
pressand hold this buttonandthe or buttonuntilthe LED above
the given button flashes. When the or routine is
activated,thisbutton serves to assign two sound-shaping or special functions on ENGL
4
or button
Clean Channel 1
Channel
Function 1
F1-1 Function1 Setup
Master A/B
Clean
MasterB Function1 Function2Setup
Function1 Function2
Function 1 Setup Function 2 Setup
amps to the and button. You'll find an overview of soundshapingand specialfunctionsavailable on theENGLSpecial EditionE670and the ENGL
PreampE570 inthetable onpage13.
Patch1/6
WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,itselects MIDI patch 1 in bank A and
inbank B.Pressingthis buttonsendsthe givenMPNto viaMIDI channel1.
Function 1 Function 2
:
MPN6
MIDIOut
Channel2 Patch 2/7
Channel2 :
When you press this buttonin S.A.C. mode, it activatesa specific channel on an ENGL
amp, for example, . The button's switching action reciprocates with
Channel 1 Channel 3 Channel 4
the , and buttons. This meansthat rather than serving
as a simple on/off switch, the four buttons are A/B switches that activate a
new channel and deactivate the currently active channel. Note that forall
configurations other than in the , pressing the button a second
time controls a special function on the amp (for example, on the E670).
The LED 2 above the button lights up to indicate the currently active channel; a
flashing LED 2 indicatesthe activatedchannel andthe activated function (say,
and on the E670 amp). When the or
routineis activated,thisbutton servestoassign twosound-shapingor specialfunctions
on ENGL amps to the and button. You'll find an overview of
sound-shaping and special functions available on the ENGL Special Edition E670 and
theENGL PreampE570in thetableon page13.
Patch2/7
WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,itselects MIDI patch 2 in bank A and
inbank B.Pressingthis buttonsendsthe givenMPNto viaMIDI channel1.
Channel3 Patch 3/8
Channel3 :
When you press this buttonin S.A.C. mode, it activatesa specific channel on an ENGL
amp, for example, . The button's switching action reciprocates with
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 4
the , and buttons. This meansthat rather than serving
as a simple on/off switch, the four buttons are A/B switches that activate a
new channel and deactivate the currently active channel. Note that forall
configurations other than in the , pressing the button a second
time controls a special function on the amp (for example, on the E670).
The LED 3 above the button lights up to indicate the currently active channel; a
flashing LED 3 indicatesthe activated channel and the activated function (say,
and on the E670 amp). When the or
routineis activated,thisbutton servestoassign twosound-shapingor specialfunctions
on ENGL amps to the and button. You'll find an overview of
sound-shaping and special functions available on the ENGL Special Edition E670 and
theENGL PreampE570in thetableon page13.
Patch3/8
WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,itselects MIDI patch 3 in bank A and
inbank B.Pressingthis buttonsendsthe givenMPNto viaMIDI channel1.
or button
Crunch Channel 2
Channel
Function 1
F1-1 Function1 Setup
Master A/B
Crunch
Master B Function 1 Setup Function 2 Setup
Function 1 Function 2
:
MPN7
MIDIOut
or button
Lead I Channel 3
Channel
Function 1
F1-1 Function1 Setup
Master A/B
Lead I
Master B Function 1 Setup Function 2 Setup
Function 1 Function 2
:
MPN8
MIDIOut
5
Channel4 Patch 4/9
Channel4 :
When you press this buttonin S.A.C. mode, it activatesa specific channel on an ENGL
amp, for example, . The button's switching action reciprocates with
Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
the , and buttons. This meansthat rather than serving
as a simple on/off switch, the four buttons are A/B switches that activate a
new channel and deactivate the currently active channel. Note that forall
configurations other than in the , pressing the button a second
time controls a special function on the amp (for example, on the E670).
The LED 4 above the button lights up to indicate the currently active channel; a
flashing LED 4indicates the activatedchannel and theactivated function (say,
and on the E670 amp). When the or
routineis activated,thisbutton servestoassign twosound-shapingor specialfunctions
on ENGL amps to the and button. You'll find an overview of
sound-shaping and special functions available on the ENGL Special Edition E670 and
theENGL PreampE570in thetableon page13.
Patch4/9
WhenyoupressthisbuttoninMIDImode,itselects MIDI patch 4 in bank A and
inbank B.Pressingthis buttonsendsthe givenMPNto viaMIDI channel1.
or button
Lead II Channel 4
Channel
Function 1
F1-1 Function1 Setup
Master A/B
Lead II
Master B Function 1 Setup Function 2 Setup
Function 1 Function 2
:
MPN9
MIDIOut
Function1 Patch5/10
Function 1
When you press this button in S.A.C. mode, it controls a previously programmed
sound-shapingorspecial function on an ENGL amp. TheLED 5 above the buttonlights
up to indicate the function is active. Assign the desired sound-shaping or special
function to in the routine. Access this configuration
routine by simultaneously pressing the and buttonsuntil LED 5
abovethebuttonflashes. Press the buttonto confirmyour selection and to
activate the routine. Using the , , and
Channel 4
that you want to remote control via the button. You have up to eight
different settings to choose from for : Each Channel button offers two
different sound-shaping or special functions; switch between the two options by
pressing the given Channel button twice. The LED assigned to this Channel button
illuminates continuously to signify one option, and flashes to signify the other.
Immediately after you have confirmed the , one of the LEDs above
the Channel buttons lightsup or flashesto show the currentconfiguration. To storea
newassignment, press and holdthe button untilLED 6above the
2
buttonlights up.TheZ-9 storesthegiven configuration (thatis,your assignmentofa
sound-shaping or special function on the amp to the button) in its
nonvolatile memory so that the setup is retained after you power it down. In case
Function 1 F1-5,Function 1is programmed to configuration
also reciprocates with the , and buttons.
Note that for this special configuration pressing the button a second time controls a
special function onthe amp (forexample, on the E670). The LED5 above
thebutton lightsupto indicatethecurrently activechannel;a flashingLED5 indicates
or button
:
Function 1 Function 1 Setup
Channel 1 Function 1
Function1
Function 1 Setup Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3
buttons, you can then select the amp's sound-shaping or special functions
Function 1
Function 1
Function 1 Setup
Function2 Function
Function 1
button's switching action
Channel 1 Channel 2, Channel 3 Channel 4
Master A/B
6
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