Music Service MS-8 Owner's Manual

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OWNERS MANU AL

MS-8

THE SWITCH-SWITCHER

No T APDANCE anymore!

The MS-8 switches up to 17 units at the same time, conventional amps, effect-units, etc., whether if they understand MIDI or not. The MS-8 is perfect on stage, for practicing and recording. Any self-created combination of switch settings can be recalled.

A musician can switch all components of his whole setup just by one stomp on one footswitch.

PROGRAMMABLE SWITCH CONTROLLER + MIDI

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Index

Index....................................................................................2

Introduction ........................................................................ 3

1 F ront of the MS-8 .............................................................4

2 Rear of the MS-8..............................................................5

3 Connections .....................................................................6

4 Controls............................................................................7

Internal memory .................................................................8

1 Store programs.................................................................8

2 Copy programs.................................................................8

3 Memory protection ...........................................................9

Switches / Relays ...............................................................10

1 The function .....................................................................10

2 Setup................................................................................11

Footswitches / "SONGS"...................................................12

1 The function .....................................................................12

2 Setup the footswitche s .....................................................13

3 The "SONG" mode ...........................................................14

4 How to program a "SONG"...............................................15

Title / naming the programs ..............................................16

"HELLO" message / sign your MS-8 ................................17

F-AMP / new generation ....................................................18

1 F-AMP setup .................................................................... 18

2 F-AMP list.........................................................................18

3 How to progr am the F- AMP..............................................19

MIDI...................................................................................... 20

1 MIDI IN - Select the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL ........ .. .. ..20

2 MIDI MAPPING programming..........................................21

3 MIDI OUT - TRANSMIT CHANNELS...............................22

4 MIDI initialise - MIDI setup! ..............................................22

F-AMP "Old generation" ....................................................23

1 How to connect................................................................. 23

2 F-AMP list.........................................................................23

Overview for adv anced us ers............................................24

1 The local parameter / stored in the programs ..................24

2 The global parameter / stored in the setup.......................24

Infor mat ion..........................................................................26

1 Overview of the programmable data ............................26

1.1 List of the global data ...................................................26

1.2 List of the the local data ...............................................26

1.3 Overview of the function keys (F1 - F4)........................26

1.4 Factory setup / or erase all...........................................27

1.5 Technical data ..............................................................27

Copy pages.........................................................................28

1 MIDI mapping...................................................................28

2 Songs and Steps..............................................................28

3 Programs..........................................................................30

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Introduction

Index / Introduction

You have to switch all these footswitches to change from one sound to another.................or just one of these

Some problems everybody is familar with:

You collect more and more small and big effect-units. To change from one sound to another means a wild tapdance on the various footswitches. As it is not possible (In time) to switch all units, many musicians only use a small selection of their effect-units. Interesting and unique sounds could not be used in live performance. The MS-8 had been developed to enable musicians to use all possible sound creations on stage, in rehearsal sessions and studios. With a simple stomp on one footswitch the MS-8 is capable of switching up to eight conventional units, plus MIDI equipment.

The MS-8 is equipped to switch advanced models of several big brand names by offering special connectors. How does it work? The following pages will tell you how you can simplify your setup and how you can use sound creations without any trouble - even if it is only for one note.

Time for music: Just play guitar and leave the switching work to the MS-8.

Your Nº1-OF-HAMBURG team.

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1 Front of the MS-8

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1 Front of the MS-8

(1) The LC-DISPLAY

To communicate with the MS-8 please follow the instructions of the LC-DISPLAY (1). The data in each menu shows data which can be changed by pressing one of the CURSOR keys (2) [ ], [ ][ ] and [ ], or the functionkeys (F1 - F4) (5). The viewing angle of the LC-DISPLAY is adjustable, by using the DISPLAY CONTRAST control (16), located on the rear. This is very helpful if the MS-8 is mounted high in a rack or low on a small amp.

(2) The CURSOR keys

With the CURSOR keys [ ] and [ ] you can select the functions or parameters of the MS-8, and with the CURSOR keys [ ] and [ ] you can change the values of those parameters.

(3) The "STORE" key

With this key you can store or copy programs. In some menus the "STORE" key is used for special functions, to make handling easier. (see corresponding chapters)

(4) The "EXIT" key

With this key you can interupt a store or copy function without changing anything. With the CURSOR keys (2) you select a menu ("Go into" a menu) and with the "EXIT" key (4) you leave it ("Go out" of a menu).

(5) The FUNCTION keys (F1 - F4)

These four keys have the same functions as the connected FOOTSWITCHES (F1-F4) (13) at the rear of the MS-8. (If the MS-8 is in the "PLAY") In some menus these keys are used for special functions, to make handling easier. (see corresponding chapters)

(6) The LED-lamps above key "SWITCHES 1 - 8"

show whether a connected unit is activated or is not activated. In non activated state the LEDS are dimmed so that you still can see them in the dark. Flashing of one LED indicates special functions. (see corresponding chapters)

(7) The key "SWITCHES 1 - 8"

These keys control the switches / relays. Also you can select special functions for these keys in some menus.

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(8) The ON / OFF SWITCH

This key switches the MS-8 ON and OFF.

(9) The AC-IN jack

Connect the power supply unit (PSU) to this jack. You can use either a PSU with AC 7.5V / 1A or DC 10V / 1.2 A.

WARNIN G: Other PSU may not work properly or could damage the MS-8.

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2 Rear of the MS-8

Front / Rear of the MS-8

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(10) The MIDI IN jack

This jack connects units which can send MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE DATA. E.g.: Sequencers, MIDI footcontrollers, keyboards, etc.

(11) MIDI OUT jack

This jack connects to any units which can receive MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE DATA.

(12) RC-8 INPUT jack

The RC-8 remote controller can be connected to this jack with a standard stereo cable. (The RC-8 is a optional footcontroller for the MS-8 with 8 footswitches and a big 4 digit display).

NOTE: If you do not use a RC-8 controller you must use a standard mono cable!

(13) FOOTSWITCH Jacks F1 - F4

The MS-8 also can be controlled by inexpensive footswitches. Up to 4 remote footswitches can be connected to the 4 FOOTSWITCHES jacks F1 - F4 on the back panel. For correct functioning you must use momentary switches. The type which has closed contact during pressing and open contact in released state.

(14) ASSIGN switch

This switch matches the MS-8 to various Fender (*1) amp models. (F-AMP)

(15) OUT jack

Fender amps of the new generations can be connected to this special jack.

(16) DISPLAY CONTRAST control

This control adjusts the viewing angle of the LC-DISPLAY (1).

(17) NORM. - RED / PLAIN slide switch

This switch matches the MS-8 to various Fender (*1) amp models of the old generation and prepares the 2 jack SWITCHES 1 + 2 (18) for these amps.

(18) RED / PLAIN jacks

Fender amps of the old generation can be connected to these jacks with 2 standard stereo cables.

(19) "SWITCHES 1 - 8" jacks

All amplifiers, effect-units, etc. which have an input for a remote footswitch can be connected to these 8 jacks. All connected units can now be controlled by the "SWITCHES 1-8" on the front panel of the MS-8.

(20) NORM. - STEREO slide switch

This switch matches the MS-8 to various Marshall, Mesa Boogie (*1), etc. models. The jack "SWITCHES 6" now works in stereo mode, controlling 2 functions (Like Channel switching and Reverb)

(*1) Fender, Marshall and Mesa Boogie are registered trademarks.

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3 Connections

MS-8 PROGRAM Amp-channel Distortion-pedal Reverb Send MIDI

1 Cl ean OFF ON PRG.Nº.: 30 2 Cl ean ON OFF PRG.Nº.: 92 3 Overdr ive OFF OFF PRG.Nº.: 12

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128 . . . . etc.

Example for possible connections: All units can be connected and controlled by the MS-8 at the same time.

Y ou ca n control with the MS-8:

- up to 8 units which have conventional switching

+ 1 Fender amp with up to 4 switching functions + up to 5 MIDI units with selectable MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNELS (1-16) Y ou can control the MS-8:

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by the 4 FUNCTION KEYS (F1-F4) on the front panel

- by inexpensive standard momentary footswitches

- by incoming MIDI signals

- by the optional RC-8 Remote Controller

You can create up to 128 user PROGRAMS. Each PROGRAM is a combination of pre-selected switch settings.

For example:

FENDE R OUT

MS-8

Top View

F-amp

F-am p

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4 Controls

Connections / Controls

The CURSOR keys:

1 In the "PLAY" mode

you can use the keys for selecting one of the 128 PROGRAMS or to select the menus.

The [ ] key counts the PROGRAMS up to the next PROGRAM NUMBER each time the key is pressed.

The [ ] key counts the PROGRAMS down to the previous PROGRAM NUMBER each time the key is pressed .

If you hold one of these keys down the PROGRAM will scroll up and down (fast!).

ATTENTION: If you are in the "EDIT" mode the changed data will not be stored and the changes will be lost!

The [ ] key select the menus each time the key is pressed.

The [ ] key also select the menus each time the key is pressed but from the other direction

2 In the "EDIT" mode

or in the menus you can use the four CURSOR keys to change the parameter.

Mainl y: With the keys [ ] and [ ] you select the POSITION of the CURSORS

(CURSOR = Line under the display) and with the keys [

] and [ ] the

VALUE of the FUNCTION or confirm with: "YES" or "NO".

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Internal memory

This is your last chance to leave the store process. You interupt it if you press the "EXIT" key!

If you press the "STORE" key twice the actual program (Number after "STORE") will be stored to the desired PROGRAM NUMBER (Number after "TO"). This program can be changed to another location if you change it with one of the CURSOR keys [

] or [ ].

After pressing the "STORE" key the LEDS "SWITCHES 1-8" are flashing and the display shows: (E.g.) "STORE 1 TO 1"

1 "ST ORE" PROGRAMS (1-128)

If you change anything on a "PLAY" PROGRAM (1-128) the DISPLAY will change from "PLAY" to "EDIT".

If the message "WRITE PROTECT" appears on the display instead of "EDIT"

you can not overwrite the data. This is the memory protection feature. If you want to make any changes you have to

change the "WRITE PROTECT" to OFF. See also chapter "MEMORY PROTECTION". If you want to store a PROGRAM (1-128) you have to press the "STORE" key once.

Now the LED of the key "SWITCHES 1-8" are flashing and the display shows: If you want to move the actual PROGRAM (1-128) to another, you have to press one

of the keys [ ] or [ ] until you reached the desired PROGRAM NUMBER. A second press on the "STORE" key finally stores the PROGRAM.

You can immediately interupt the "STORE" process by pressing the "EXIT" key.

2 "COPY" PROGRAMS (1-128)

To copy a PROGRAM (1-128) to another location you have to press the "STORE" key once. Now the LEDS of the keys "SWITCHES 1-8" are flashing.

To move the actual PROGRAM (1-128) to the desired PROGRAM (1-128), you have to press the one of the [ ] or [ ] keys until you reached the desired PROGRAM NUMBER.

A second press on the "STORE" key stores the PROGRAM (1-128). The LED are stop flashing.

You can immediately stop the store process by pressing the "EXIT" key.

The display shows "EDIT" if you change anything on the actual program!

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Internal memory

Main menu:

3 Memory protection

The internal memory of the MS-8 can be protected against accidental overwriting.

To activate or disable the memory protection you have to select the "WRITE PROTECT" menu. To jump into this menu you have to press the CURSOR key [ ] once.

With one of the CURSOR keys [ ] or [ ] you can change the actual state.

In the function:

"WRITE PROTECT OFF"

the memory protection is disabled.

"WRITE PROTECT MEMORY"

changing or overwriting the 128 PROGRAMS (1-128) is not possible.

"WRITE PROTECT ALL"

changing or overwriting the 128 PROGRAMS (1-128) is not possible and the functions of the SWITCHES 1-8 on the front are protected.

Easy programming with the functionkeys (F1-F4) :

- F1 = WRITE PROTECT OFF F2 = WRITE PROTECT MEMORY - F3 = WRITE PROTECTALL - F4 = No function

Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the

internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off

before pressing the "EXIT" key

the MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

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