Using The Midi Control Function - Zoom RFX-2000 Operation Manual

Using the MIDI Control Function

The RFX-2000 can accept commands via a MIDI link for patch switching, parameter control, and transfer of memory contents to
an external MIDI device. This section describes the general steps for using MIDI based functions.
Setting the MIDI Channel
Set the MIDI channel for communication with the RFX-2000 as follows.
1.
In play mode, press the MIDI key once.
The indication "CH" and the currently selected MIDI
channel are shown alternately on the display.
MIDI
once
Press
MIDI key
2.
Use the VALUE UP/DOWN keys to select a
MIDI channel between 1 and 16. When the
display shows "--", the MIDI send/receive
Selecting Patches Via MIDI
To switch the patch of the RFX-2000, a program change message must be sent from a MIDI keyboard or sequencer or similar
device to the RFX-2000.
1.
Connect the MIDI OUT connector of the
external MIDI device to the MIDI IN connector
on the RFX-2000.
The MIDI channel setting at the RFX-2000 must match
the MIDI send channel setting at the external device.
2.
Send a program change message from the
external MIDI device to the RFX-2000.
In the factory default condition, the RFX-2000 patch
numbers correspond to the following program change
numbers.
Storing Program Change Numbers in the Learn Table
Sometimes it may be desirable to assign specific program change numbers to the patch numbers of the RFX-2000. (For example
to call up patch number 1 of the RFX-2000 when the tone associated with program change 100 of a synthesizer is selected.) In
such a case, you can use the so-called learn table in the memory of the RFX-2000 to change the program change number assigned
to the patch number.
1.
In play mode, select the patch to which you
want to assign a program change number and
press the MIDI key two times.
The indication "PC" and the indication "--" are shown
alternately on the display.
MIDI
twice
Press
MIDI key
2.
Send a program change message from the
MIDI device connected to the MIDI IN
connector of the RFX-2000.
The display indication "--" changes to the received
program change number. This program change number is
now assigned to the currently selected patch.
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alternately
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3.
Press the CANCEL key to return to the play
mode.
RFX-2000
patch number
01
02
99
0.0
0.0
• When the patch is switched at the RFX-2000, a
corresponding program change message appears at the
MIDI OUT connector.
3.
When wishing to assign a separate program
change number to this patch, repeat step 2.
It is also possible to assign multiple program change
numbers to the same patch number.
4.
When the setting is complete, press the
CANCEL key to return to the play mode.
If necessary, repeat steps 1 - 4 for other patch numbers
and program change numbers.
• The program change numbers 100 - 127 are shown on
the display as "0.0" - "2.7".
• The changed learn table information is retained also
when the unit is turned off. (For information on how to
return the learn table to the factory default setting, see
page 13.)
CANCEL
CANCEL key
Program
change number
0
1
98
99
127
CANCEL
CANCEL key