MP-500 MIDI foot switch user manual
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Table of contents Table of contents 1 General information................................................................................................................................. 1.1 General information.......................................................................................................................... 1.1.1 Further information........................................................................................................................ 1.1.2 Notational conventions...
General information 1 General information 1.1 General information This user manual contains important information on the safe operation of the device. Read and follow all safety notes and all instructions. Save this manual for future reference. Make sure that it is available to all persons using this device. If you sell the device to another user, be sure that they also receive this manual. Our products and user manuals are subject to a process of continuous development.
General information 1.1.1 Further information On our website (www.thomann.de) you will find lots of further information and details on the following points: Download This manual is also available as PDF file for you to download. Keyword search Use the search function in the electronic version to find the topics of interest for you quickly. Online guides Our online guides provide detailed information on technical basics and terms.
General information Letterings The letterings for connectors and controls are marked by square brackets and italics. Examples: [VOLUME] control, [Mono] button. Displays Texts and values displayed on the device are marked by quotation marks and italics. Examples: ‘24ch’ , ‘OFF’ . Instructions The individual steps of an instruction are numbered consecutively. The result of a step is indented and highlighted by an arrow. Example: 1. Switch on the device. 2. Press [Auto].
General information 1.1.3 Symbols and signal words In this section you will find an overview of the meaning of symbols and signal words that are used in this manual. Signal word Meaning DANGER! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates an immediate dangerous situation that will result in death or serious injury if it is not avoided.
Safety instructions 2 Safety instructions Intended use This device is used to control guitar amplifiers or effect devices via footswitches and MIDI as well as an interface for mobile devices. Use the device only as described in this user manual. Any other use or use under other operating conditions is considered to be improper and may result in personal injury or property damage. No liability will be assumed for damages resulting from improper use.
Safety instructions NOTICE! Operating conditions This device has been designed for indoor use only. To prevent damage, never expose the device to any liquid or moisture. Avoid direct sunlight, heavy dirt, and strong vibrations. Only operate the device within the ambient conditions specified in the chapter ‘Technical specifications’ of this user manual.
Features 3 Features n Audio interface with MIDI foot switch for controlling guitar amps or effects devices via mobile end devices and apps (iOS, Mac OS and Android systems) n USB MIDI control and standard MIDI control n 8 programmable foot switches n 2 inputs for effect pedals to control the effect parameters (effect pedals not included) n High-speed data transmission of up to 192 kHz/24 bits n Pre-programmed configurations for common software or devices, e.g.
Installation 4 Installation NOTICE! Danger of short circuit Switching on phantom power will damage the device if unbalanced XLR cables are connected. Only turn on phantom power when exclusively balanced XLR cables are con‐ nected. Unpack and check carefully there is no transportation damage before using the unit. Keep the equipment packaging.
Connections and controls 5 Connections and controls Front panel PWR USB MIDI OUT %&' MIDI IN L-OUT R-OUT EXP1 EXP2 L-IN R-IN XLR IN (R) * XLR OUT (R) ö#$ ( ) + , MIC PWR L-OUT R-OUT L-IN R-IN BST / 192 1 CH: 1 CC# 19 64 2 5A 3 4 .
Connections and controls 1 Volume control for the microphone input 2 [L-OUT] Volume control for the left output channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel. 3 [R-OUT] Volume control for the right output channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel. 4 [L-IN] Volume control for the left input channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel. 5 [R-IN] Volume control for the right input channel. Pressing the rotary knob mutes the channel.
Connections and controls 8 [MIC PWR] Switch for switching on 24 V phantom power for microphones 9 [XLR OUT (R)] Outputs for the right channel, designed as XLR chassis plugs 10 Headphones output, designed as 6.35 mm jack plug 11 [1] Foot switch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the foot switch, keep the foot switch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the ‘JAMP’ configuration.
Connections and controls 13 [3] Foot switch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the foot switch, hold the foot switch down, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the ‘KMPA’ configuration. 14 [4] Foot switch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the foot switch, keep the foot switch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the ‘AXEF’ configuration.
Connections and controls 17 Display 18 [C] Foot switch for sending program change and control change MIDI commands Press the foot switch, keep the foot switch pressed, and turn on the unit by connecting the USB cable to the power supply to activate the ‘CUS1’ configuration.
Connections and controls Rear panel 5 6 7 8 9 : ; < = > 20 [R-IN] Balanced input for connecting condenser microphone or dynamic microphone, designed as 6.35 mm jack plug 21 [L-IN] Unbalanced input for connecting a guitar or dynamic microphone, designed as a 6.35mm jack plug 22 [EXP2] Input for connecting an effect pedal, designed as a 6.
Connections and controls 23 [EXP1] Input for connecting an effect pedal, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug 24 [R-OUT] Balanced output, designed as a 6.35 mm jack plug (stereo) 25 [L-OUT] Balanced output, designed as a 6.
Connections and controls If noise is caused by connecting the USB ports, connect the micro USB port using an adapter directly to the mains plug and not to a computer.
Connections and controls 33 MIDI channel used 34 Sampling rate MIDI foot switch 20
Operating 6 Operating Turning the unit on Connect the device to a voltage source using the supplied USB micro cable (type B). ð The device is operational. The LEDs under the push buttons light up briefly. The dis‐ play shows the current status of the device. Using a device with mobile end devices 1. Connect the device to your mobile end device, e.g. an iPad or tablet, using the supplied USB cable (type B). 2. Insert your mobile end device into the provided groove of the device.
Operating 6. Start an audio software of your choice on the mobile end device and set an extremely low latency time. Activate the MIDI controller the first time you use the software. ð You can now control the device with the app of your mobile end device. Select configuration You can switch between six preset and two individually programmable configurations. 1. Depending on the desired configuration, press [1]…[4] or [A]…[D] and keep the button pressed. 2.
Operating Foot switch Configuration Function 3 KMPA Control of effects of the Kemper profiling amp 4 AXEF Control of AXE FX effects A ATOM Control of the ATOMIC amplifier effects B PC-8x [1]…[4] and [A]…[D] for sending program change MIDI commands. 8 patches are a group. 8 different patches can be switched.
Operating 3. Press [2] r [3] to switch between the submenus. In the ‘MIDI.CH’ submenu, MIDI channels can be assigned to the preset configurations. 1. Press [4] or [D] to select the desired configuration. 2. Press [B] or [C] to select the desired MIDI channel for the configuration. ð The selected settings remain stored even after the device is turned off. In the submenus ‘CUS1’ and ‘CUS2’ , parameters for individually set configurations can be set. 1. Press [4] or [D] to select the desired parameter.
Operating Parameter Option Function ABC/123 ABC/123 Display of patch numbers 1A, 1B, 1C or 1, 2, 3 Bank Move 4x, 5x, 8x, 10x Number of selected patches in a group Bank Mode WAI, IMM WAI: Switches to the first patch of the next group with a delay when the foot switch is pressed. IMM: Immediately switches to the first patch of the next group when the foot switch is pressed. SCR Start 0, 1 0: Displays the patch table starting from 0. 1: Displays the patch table starting from 1.
Operating Parameter Option Function KEY 1 CC# 1…127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY 1 Tog OFF, ON ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY 2 MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command KEY 2 CC# 1…127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY 2 Tog OFF, ON ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY 3 MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command KEY 3 CC# 1…127 Command
Operating Parameter Option Function KEY 4 Tog OFF, ON ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY A MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command KEY A CC# 1…127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY A Tog OFF, ON ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64 KEY B MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command KEY B CC# 1…127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY B Tog OFF, ON ON: Th
Operating Parameter Option Function KEY D MOD PC#, CC# PC: Program change MIDI command CC: Control change MIDI command KEY D CC# 1…127 Command number of the control change MIDI command KEY D Tog OFF, ON ON: The sub-parameters change between 0 and 64 You can connect the device to an external MIDI keyboard via the [MIDI OUT] MIDI output. The device sends control commands in standard MIDI format and can be used as an independent MIDI controller pedal to control other hardware devices.
Technical specifications 7 Technical specifications Input impedance 200 Ω Output impedance Line output: 100 Ω Total harmonic distortion (THD) -93 dB Dynamic range 108 dB Phantom powering 24 V Current consumption 0.
Technical specifications Further information Number of buttons 8 Number of pedals 0 Display Yes Connection for Expression Pedal Yes MIDI foot switch 30
Plug and connection assignment 8 Plug and connection assignment Introduction This chapter will help you select the right cables and plugs to connect your valuable equip‐ ment in such a way that a perfect sound experience is ensured.
Plug and connection assignment Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference.
Plug and connection assignment XLR plug (balanced) 1 Ground, shielding 2 Signal (in phase, +) 3 Signal (out of phase, –) 4 Shielding on plug housing (option) MP-500 33
Protecting the environment 9 Protecting the environment Disposal of the packaging mate‐ rial For the transport and protective packaging, environmentally friendly materials have been chosen that can be supplied to normal recycling. Ensure that plastic bags, packaging, etc. are properly disposed of. Do not just dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the notes and markings on the packaging.
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