Fender MUSTANG 3 User Manual

FENDER MUSTANG PRO-GUITAR

MIDI$User$Guide$$

REVISION: 01

Date: 07/16/10

Introduction$..........................................................................................................................................................$3$$

What$is$MIDI?$.......................................................................................................................................................$3$$

Features$..................................................................................................................................................................$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

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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$STARTED$

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Graphic:$guitar$battery$compartment$
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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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