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Fender MUSTANG 3 User Manual

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FENDER MUSTANG PRO-GUITAR
MIDI$User$Guide$$
REVISION: 01
Date: 07/16/10
Introduction$..........................................................................................................................................................$3$$
What$is$MIDI?$.......................................................................................................................................................$3$$
Getting$Started$......................................................................................................................................................4$$
Control$Surface$Functions$in$MIDI$Mode$..................................................................................................5$$
Connection$Ports.................................................................................................................................................$6$$
Working$in$a$MIDI$Studio$................................................................................................................................6$$
Connecting$the$Mustang$Guitar$to$a$Personal$Computer....................................................................6$$
Connecting$to$a$MIDI$Sound$Module$..........................................................................................................7$$
External$Pedal$Functionality$..........................................................................................................................8$$
Play$Modes$.............................................................................................................................................................8$$
Strum$Mode$...........................................................................................................................................................8$$
Synth$Mode$............................................................................................................................................................8$$
Understanding$the$Controls$...........................................................................................................................9$$
Change$Octave$......................................................................................................................................................9$$
Change$Program$..................................................................................................................................................9$$
Panic$Function$.....................................................................................................................................................9$$
Accelerometer$...................................................................................................................................................10$$
Default$Settings$.................................................................................................................................................11$$
LED$Indicators$...................................................................................................................................................12$$
FAQ$.........................................................................................................................................................................13$$
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INTRODUCTION$$
The Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro-Guitar isn’t just video game controller; it is also a genuine musical instrument that can be used in your MIDI Studio or in a live performance. We created this manual to express the Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro-Guitar’s capabilities as a MIDI device. Once you are familiar with the topics covered in this user guide, you should have an understanding of:
RB3 Mustang Guitar Features and Functions RB3 Mustang Guitar Interface MIDI How to use the RB3 Mustang Guitar in a MIDI Studio
Use as a Software MIDI Controller Use as a controller for standalone hardware sound modules
$ WHAT$IS$MIDI?$$
MIDI is the abbreviated term for Musical Instrument Digital Interface. MIDI is a language that provides a way for digital musical instruments (or other MIDI compatible devices) to communicate with one another. MIDI is not audio; the information contained within MIDI messages is used to trigger sounds from MIDI-compatible sound modules.
The Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro-Guitar supports a variety of MIDI functions. When used as a MIDI Controller, it is like a remote control that triggers sounds from external hardware or software devices. When you press a key, MIDI data is sent from the MIDI Output port. The data travels to the other MIDI devices via a 5-PIN MIDI cable. When the data is received by the device, sounds will be triggered and passed to your audio system.
FEATURES$$
6 Velocity-Sensitive Strings 102 Simulated Fret Buttons TRS Port for connecting Stomp and/or Expression Pedals Compatible with MIDI software sequencers and synthesizers Compatible with standalone MIDI sound modules Battery Powered
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$ $ $ GETTING$STARTED$
$ Graphic:$guitar$battery$compartment$ $
The guitar will need batteries to function in MIDI mode. To get started, please follow the steps below:
1. Place 3 AA batteries in the correct position in the battery compartment located on the bottom side of the guitar.
2. Slide the power switch to ON (PlayStation 3/Wii) or press and hold the Xbox Guide button (Xbox 360).
3. Connect the guitar to a MIDI sound module or a MIDI interface with a 5-Pin MIDI Cable.
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CONTROL$SURFACE$FUNCTIONS$IN$MIDI$MODE$
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Feature''
Function''
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Fret Board
102 buttons to simulate fretting action
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Strings
6 velocity-sensitive guitar strings
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LED Indicators
4 LEDs to indicate various guitar states or user actions
4''
Synth Mode
Enable/Disable Synth Mode
5''
Shift
Provides secondary functions for other buttons
6''
Foot Controller
Change pedal function to foot controller
7''
Channel Volume
Change pedal function to channel volume
8''
Expression
Change pedal function to expression
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Octave Increment
Increase current octave number
10''
Program Decrement
Decrease current program number
11''
Program Increment
Increase current program number
12''
Octave Decrement
Decrease current octave number
CONNECTION$PORTS$
Graphic: guitar side ports
Port
Function
MIDI Out Port
Outputs MIDI Data
Pedal Port
Allows the use of an optional pedal for extra functionality such as expression, modulation and channel volume
WORKING$IN$A$MIDI$STUDIO$$
Common MIDI Studio setups include a MIDI Controller (Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro-Guitar), personal computer, MIDI sequencing software and/or a standalone MIDI sound module.
$ CONNECTING$THE$MUSTANG$GUITAR$TO$A$PERSONAL$COMPUTER$$
When you want to use the guitar as a controller to trigger sounds from your MIDI sequencing software or your computer’s onboard MIDI synthesizer, a connection from the guitar’s MIDI output port to a MIDI Interface (such as the USB MIDI Sport 1x1) will be necessary. Alternatively, the guitar can be connected to a sound card or an audio interface as long as they are equipped with a MIDI input port. Audio output will be provided by the sound card or audio interface.
When using the guitar with MIDI sequencing software applications, be sure to consult the application user guide to ensure proper connectivity and communication.
$ CONNECTING$TO$A$MIDI$SOUND$MODULE$$
$ To connect to a MIDI sound module, connect one end of the MIDI cable to the
MIDI Out port on the guitar, and the other end of the cable to the MIDI In port on a sound module. Audio output will be provided by the sound module.
When using the guitar with a sound module, be sure to consult the sound module user guide to ensure proper connectivity and communication.
EXTERNAL$PEDAL$FUNCTIONALITY$$
The pedal jack supports an optional analog Expression Pedal and/or digital Stomp Switch.
The analog expression pedal has three available functions – Expression, Channel Volume, and Modulation. To change pedal function, press the appropriate button on the directional pad.
Pedal Controls
Pedal Type
MIDI Assignment
Analog Expression
Default: Expression Controller (can be changed using buttons 3, 4 and 6) Digital Stomp
Damper Pedal/Sustain
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PLAY$MODES$$
$ STRUM$MODE$$
Strum$Mode$is$the$default$way$to$u s e $th e $Mustang$Guitar.$T o $g e n e r a te $MIDI$notes$in$Stru m$ Mode,$you$must$strum$a$string.$A$MIDI$note$will$be$generated$based$on$the$fret$that$is$held$ down$closest$to$the$strings.$Hammer]ons$and$pull]offs$cannot$be$played$in$this$mode.$$
$ SYNTH$MODE$$
$ In$Synth$Mode,$strumming$the $string $is$unn ece ssa ry$to$ge ne rate $note s.$Ch an ging $w hich $fret$ is$held$down$will$also $ge n e ra te $a$n o te .$Th e $ve lo cit y$o f$g en e ra te d $no te s $is$b as e d$o n $th e $las t$ strum$of$the$fret’s$string.$To$play$an$open$string,$you$must$strum$a$string.$$ $
Play Modes
Strum Mode
Synth Mode
Note Generation
Strumming string
Changing fret or strumming string
Note Termination
Changing fret
Releasing all frets on a string
Note Velocity
Based on current strum
Based on last strum
Hammer-Ons/Pull-Offs
Not supported
Supported
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UNDERSTANDING$THE$CONTROLS$$
CHANGE OCTAVE
Incrementing or decrementing octave adds or subtracts 12 to the current MIDI note value. A maximum of 4 changes can be made to the octave in either direction from the default. Any notes that fall out of the MIDI note range of 0 – 127 will assume the value of either 0 or 127 respectively.
Pressing both the octave increment and decrement buttons simultaneously will reset the current base octave to the default.
CHANGE$PROGRAM$$
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The default Program value of 28 (Electric Guitar – Clean) is adjustable from 1 to 127 using the Program increment and decrement buttons.
Pressing both the Program increment and decrement buttons simultaneously will reset the current Program value to the default of 28.
Program changes are transmitted on channels 1 - 6.
PANIC$FUNCTION$$
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To immediately stop all notes across all channels press buttons 4, 5, and 8 simultaneously.
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ACCELEROMETER$$
Rotational motion of the guitar can activate certain MIDI functions. To toggle these functions, the correct button combination must be pressed.
Accelerometer MIDI Mapping
Axis
Output Toggle Key Combination
MIDI Assignment
X
Buttons 5 and 12
Modulation Y
Buttons 5 and 11
Expression Z
Buttons 5 and 9
Pitch Bend
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$ DEFAULT$SETTINGS$$
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Transmit on
MIDI Channels 1 – 6 Mode
Strum Accelerometer
Disabled Program
Value 28 (Electric Guitar – Clean) Analog Pedal Function
Expression
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LED$INDICATORS$$
The four Player LEDs are used to indicate various internal states and to acknowledge actions that the user has performed. The LED behaviors are as follows:
Note: LEDs revert back to their static indicator state, , upon completion of any sequence
User Action User…
Resulting LED State
(PS3/Wii illustrated to show player #s)
LED Key
= LED Off
= LED On
= LED Unchanged Turns Guitar ON Xbox 360 - holds Guide button for 2 seconds PS3/Wii - slides power switch to ON
Display Count: Continuous
Turns Guitar OFF Xbox 360 - holds Guide button for 2 seconds PS3/Wii - slides power switch to OFF
Display Count: Continuous
Synth Mode
Display Count: Continuous
100ms
100ms Toggles Accelerometer X Axis (Modulation) Output
Display Count: Continuous
Enable
Disable
Toggles Accelerometer Y Axis (Expression) Output
Display Count: Continuous
Enable
Disable
Toggles Accelerometer Z Axis (Pitch Bend) Output
Display Count: Continuous
Enable
Disable Presses either Octave or Program increment button
Display Count: 1x
100mS
100mS
100mS
200mS Presses either Octave or Program decrement button
Display Count: 1x
100mS
100mS
100mS
200mS Resets either Octave or Program setting
Display Count: 1x
100mS
100mS
200mS
FAQ$$ $
1. Can I use the USB dongle that I use to play Rock Band to connect to a PC with MIDI functionality? No, to use the MIDI functionality of the guitar, you must connect to another device using the MIDI Out port on the guitar.
2. If the guitar is considered a ‘real instrument’ why doesn’t it make any sound? This is true for many MIDI Controllers. One of the key features of a MIDI controller is its ability to generate sounds through other devices such as: drum machines, organs and sound modules. One controller can be used to drive all of those devices and be small enough to carry.
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