Smartpatch User Guide Addendum - V2
New features offered in V2 firmware
The internal control software (firmware) for the Smartpatch has been modified to include some new features:
1. Multiple Destination Routing (MDR) mode supported - Enables a source to be routed to up to four
destinations simultaneously.
2. Matrix expansion and multiple Smartpatch systems supported with Smartpatch Commander.
3. Complex Patches supported with Smartpatch Commander - Inputs/outputs may be redefined to create
rectangular matrices (e.g. 24 x 4, 30 x 1 etc.).
4. MIDI Cascade mode - Allows multiple Smartpatch systems to be controlled via one pair of MIDI ports.
5. Enhanced System Exclusive functions supported with Smartpatch Commander.
Multiple Destination Routing (MDR)
When supplied, the Smartpatch will only allow a source to be connected to one destination at a time, but with the new
MDR mode, a source may be connected to up to four destinations simultaneously. To enable this feature, proceed a s
follows:
1. Press the MIDI key to enter MIDI mode.
2. Press and hold down channel 14 destination key (bottom row) and press channel 15 destination key.
Channel 15 destination LED should illuminate indicating that MDR mode is enabled.
3. Press the MIDI key to exit MIDI mode.
4. To disable MDR mode, repeat this procedure. Channel 15 destination LED should extinguish.
Complex Patches
In order to prevent unwanted connections such as connecting outputs together, the Smartpatch has rest rictions built
into the firmware. But the Smartpatch Commander programme controls the switching matrix in a more sophisticated
way allowing rectangular configurations to be created by re-defining the inputs and outputs of the Smartpatch. This
allows the Smartpatch to be used for applications requiring more than the standard 16 outputs or inputs such as a 30 to
one selector switch. These patches can involve connections not normally allowed by the Smartpatch and are called
Complex Patches. Complex patches cannot be viewed or edited on the front panel of the Smartpatch, but can be
selected. A Complex Patch is indicated on the front panel by illumination of the second decimal point from the right on
the Smartpatch display (e.g. 0 0.0.). At certain times, it is necessary for the Smartpatch Commander to 'lock out' the
front panel, during which times the front panel controls will be inoperative. This is indicated by the illumination of the
first decimal point from the right (e.g. 0.0 0. or 0.0.0.)
MIDI Cascade mode
When multiple Smartpatch arrays are used, a MIDI Cascade mode is available to simplify MIDI connections by 'daisy
chaining' between units. When connected in this way, only one pair of MIDI ports is required on the controller.
To enable this feature:
1. Press the MIDI key to enter MIDI mode.
2. Press channel 13 destination key (bottom row). Channel 13 destination LED will light indicating that MIDI
cascade mode is enabled.
3. Press the MIDI key to exit MIDI mode.
4. To disable MIDI cascade mode, repeat this procedure. Channel 13 destination LED should extinguish
indicating that MIDI cascade mode is disabled.
Smartpatch User Guide Addendum - V2
New features offered in V2 firmware
The internal control software (firmware) for the Smartpatch has been modified to include some new features:
1. Multiple Destination Routing (MDR) mode supported - Enables a source to be routed to up to four
destinations simultaneously.
2. Matrix expansion and multiple Smartpatch systems supported with Smartpatch Commander.
3. Complex Patches supported with Smartpatch Commander - Inputs/outputs may be redefined to create
rectangular matrices (e.g. 24 x 4, 30 x 1 etc.).
4. MIDI Cascade mode - Allows multiple Smartpatch systems to be controlled via one pair of MIDI ports.
5. Enhanced System Exclusive functions supported with Smartpatch Commander.
Multiple Destination Routing (MDR)
When supplied, the Smartpatch will only allow a source to be connected to one destination at a time, but with the new
MDR mode, a source may be connected to up to four destinations simultaneously. To enable this feature, proceed a s
follows:
1. Press the MIDI key to enter MIDI mode.
2. Press and hold down channel 14 destination key (bottom row) and press channel 15 destination key.
Channel 15 destination LED should illuminate indicating that MDR mode is enabled.
3. Press the MIDI key to exit MIDI mode.
4. To disable MDR mode, repeat this procedure. Channel 15 destination LED should extinguish.
Complex Patches
In order to prevent unwanted connections such as connecting outputs together, the Smartpatch has rest rictions built
into the firmware. But the Smartpatch Commander programme controls the switching matrix in a more sophisticated
way allowing rectangular configurations to be created by re-defining the inputs and outputs of the Smartpatch. This
allows the Smartpatch to be used for applications requiring more than the standard 16 outputs or inputs such as a 30 to
one selector switch. These patches can involve connections not normally allowed by the Smartpatch and are called
Complex Patches. Complex patches cannot be viewed or edited on the front panel of the Smartpatch, but can be
selected. A Complex Patch is indicated on the front panel by illumination of the second decimal point from the right on
the Smartpatch display (e.g. 0 0.0.). At certain times, it is necessary for the Smartpatch Commander to 'lock out' the
front panel, during which times the front panel controls will be inoperative. This is indicated by the illumination of the
first decimal point from the right (e.g. 0.0 0. or 0.0.0.)
MIDI Cascade mode
When multiple Smartpatch arrays are used, a MIDI Cascade mode is available to simplify MIDI connections by 'daisy
chaining' between units. When connected in this way, only one pair of MIDI ports is required on the controller.
To enable this feature:
1. Press the MIDI key to enter MIDI mode.
2. Press channel 13 destination key (bottom row). Channel 13 destination LED will light indicating that MIDI
cascade mode is enabled.
3. Press the MIDI key to exit MIDI mode.
4. To disable MIDI cascade mode, repeat this procedure. Channel 13 destination LED should extinguish
indicating that MIDI cascade mode is disabled.
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