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DRAFT 1
USER'S GUIDE
Firmware Version 1.58
Copyright © 2008, Liquid-Control, Inc.
www.liquid-foot.com
PATENTS PENDING. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2008

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  • Page 1 DRAFT 1 USER’S GUIDE Firmware Version 1.58 Copyright © 2008, Liquid-Control, Inc. www.liquid-foot.com PATENTS PENDING. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2008...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or rear section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain and moisture.
  • Page 3 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Additional Instructions and Precautions • Never connect more than one power source to the Controller. Damage, electrical shorts, electric shock or other hazardous outcomes will happen. • Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or the improper operation of the unit.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................2 Product Overview ............................8 Welcome ............................... 9 Liquid-Foot Controller: Front Panel ......................10 Liquid-Foot Controller: Rear Panel ......................12 GETTING STARTED: THINGS TO DO FIRST ....................14 HARDWARE RELATED ..........................14 SYSTEM RELATED ............................
  • Page 5 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Turning the Power On ..........................46 LOADING NEW FIRMWARE ......................... 47 Modes of Operation ............................ 48 Preset Mode ............................48 Song Mode .............................. 48 Set-List Mode ............................48 Device Remote Control Mode ......................... 48 Main Menu ..............................
  • Page 6 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MIDI OFF MESSAGES ..........................61 DEVICE SYNC ............................61 SYNC TO AXE-FX ............................62 SYNC TO LINE-6 PODxt ..........................62 SYNC TO LIQUID-TRACKS ......................... 63 AUTO PROGRAM CC ON/OFF MESSAGES ....................64 ASSIGNING A GROUP TO AN IA SWITCH ....................64 CLONING AN IA SWITCH..........................
  • Page 7 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER UTILITY MENU CYCLE ..........................76 ADVANCED MIDI ............................. 76 TESTING MIDI COMMANDS ........................77 BULK DUMP ............................. 78 AUTO LOAD PRESETS ..........................78 Automatic Programming from the AXE-FX ..................... 80 ERASE ALL MEMORY ..........................81 P6: Mode Menu ............................

  • Page 8: Product Overview

    SYSEX: MIDI Firmware, MIDI bulk dump, MIDI Bulk Receive, MIDI dump for individual settings • SYSEX: Sequencer/Control Mode- external devices and other controllers can control many functions of Liquid-Foot Jr. Series. • Programming menus: Preset, Song/Set-List, IA buttons, Global, Utility, Mode •...

  • Page 9: Welcome

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Welcome Thank you. Many controllers exist in the market and we appreciate your careful decision making process and ultimate selection of the Liquid-Foot controller. We are pleased that you have selected the Liquid- Foot Jr. Series MIDI Foot Controller. This quality device was designed and built to satisfy your controller needs from simple to complex MIDI setups.

  • Page 10: Liquid-Foot Controller: Front Panel

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Liquid-Foot Controller: Front Panel MENU: Enter Bank Select Mode. Enter Menu System. Exit Menu System. Cancel an edit, exit parameter modifications Scroll through Banks, numbers, letters, menu options (depends on operating mode) DOWN: Scroll through Banks, numbers, letters, menu options (depends on operating mode) P1-P4: Selects a Preset in 3B and 4B mode.
  • Page 11 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER When pressing MENU a first time—each press of the S4 button will cycle to another button mode. Cycle is: 4B, 8P, 8S, 3B LEDs (LIGHT indicators above each button) P1-P4 (4 button mode): Only ONE preset will glow in normal mode. This will indicate which preset is currently active.

  • Page 12: Liquid-Foot Controller: Rear Panel

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER 9VAC: Insert the Liquid-Foot power supply only to this connector when using direct power and not obtaining phantom power via the MIDI-OUT port or the “TO RIG” connectors. Only one power source should be connected at a time or SERIOUS damage will occur. Liquid-Foot Controller: Rear Panel...
  • Page 13 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MIDI IN>: When this switch is moved to the left, MIDI IN (VIA MIDI OUT PORT) is turned off. When the switch is moved to the right, then MIDI-IN signal can be received from the MIDI-OUT connector.

  • Page 14: Getting Started: Things To Do First

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER GETTING STARTED: THINGS TO DO FIRST HARDWARE RELATED Getting started with the Liquid-Foot Controller is very simple. Follow these simple steps prior to getting started: 1. LCD PROTECTIVE FILM: The LCD Display comes shipped with a protective film. Carefully remove this film.
  • Page 15 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER 2. Next, for each MIDI device you plan to control, determine each type of MIDI message that the device is capable of receiving as it relates to your desired actions. Examples would be Program Change (selecting a preset #), Continuous Controller (CC messages such as volume, WAH, etc), and any and all parameters you will plan to configure for each IA switch.

  • Page 16: Memory Layout

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MEMORY LAYOUT Global Configuration Settings Sysex Presets Songs Set-Lists Switches MSGS Presets Name (16 characters) Midi Messages (16) •Any combination of midi commands •Special commands: Step-Thru, IA Linking, IA Page Controls and more IA Switch and Expression pedal overrides •Up to 12 IA Switch override commands can be programmed •Global expression pedal is replaced by these if programmed •Almost any midi command can be programmed for Expression pedal control...

  • Page 17: Song

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Song Name (16 characters) Assigned Presets (12) Set for 6 or 12 button mode 5 MIDI Commands to Trigger Set-List Name (16 characters) Assigned Songs (20)

  • Page 18: Ia Switch

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER IA SWITCH MIDI ON MESSAGES (20) •Any combination of midi commands MIDI OFF MESSAGES (20) •Any combination of midi commands Button Mode: •Stomp on / Stomp Off •Momentary while holding • Step-Thru •Quick-Tap •Tap Tempo Syncronization Device •NONE •Liquid-Tracks...

  • Page 19: Understanding Ia Switch Paging And Layout

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER UNDERSTANDING IA SWITCH PAGING AND LAYOUT The Liquid-Foot Jr. Layout vs. the Liquid-Foot Pro: Certain design elements were include to insure that the most functionality, and compatibility, with the larger format Liquid-Foot PRO could be achieved. The Liquid-Foot can program, manage and trigger 64 IA switches.
  • Page 20 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER IA SWITCHES: PAGE 0 Virtual Access Virtual Access Virtual Access Physical Access in 8 IA mode Physical Access in 3/4/8IA mode IA SWITCHES: PAGE 1 Virtual Access Virtual Access Virtual Access Physical Access in 8 IA mode Physical Access in 3/4/8IA mode IA SWITCHES: PAGE 2...

  • Page 21: Midi Cable Choices

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MIDI CABLE CHOICES 5 PIN MIDI CABLE: Almost every music supply store sells standard 5 pin MIDI cables. Any quality MIDI cable should work fine with your Liquid-Foot Controller. Typically one MIDI cable will connect to the MIDI-IN connector and another to the MIDI OUT connector.

  • Page 22: Example Midi Cable Setups

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER EXAMPLE MIDI CABLE SETUPS AXE-FX – 7PIN MIDI CABLE 1 WIRE PHANTOM POWER POWER + MIDI IN + MIDI OUT on 7 PIN CABLE sent to/from Liquid-Foot Controller...

  • Page 23: Axe-Fx - 5Pin Midi Cable 1 Wire + Power

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER AXE-FX – 5PIN MIDI CABLE 1 WIRE + power MIDI IN + MIDI OUT on 5 PIN CABLE sent to/from Liquid-Foot Controller...

  • Page 24: Axe-Fx - 5Pin Midi Cable 2 Wires + Power

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER AXE-FX – 5PIN MIDI CABLE 2 WIRES + power...

  • Page 25: Line 6 Devices - 5 Pin Midi Cable 2 Wires + Power

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER LINE 6 DEVICES – 5 PIN MIDI CABLE 2 WIRES + power...

  • Page 26: Example Of Multiple-Devices

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER EXAMPLE OF MULTIPLE-DEVICES PHANTOM POWER POWER + MIDI IN + MIDI OUT on 7 PIN CABLE sent to/from Liquid-Foot Controller...

  • Page 27: Using Switch Pedals In Expression Port 1

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER USING SWITCH PEDALS IN EXPRESSION PORT 1 The Liquid-Foot expression pedal ports were designed for single and dual POT expression pedals. The expression pedal ports will allow themselves to be configured for Latch (STOMP), MOMENTARY and SINGLE-SHOT capabilities.

  • Page 28: Solution #2 For Switch Pedals (Not Recommended)

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER SOLUTION #2 for Switch Pedals (NOT RECOMMENDED) Connect to Expression Pedal Port 1 Do NOT connect Connect Pedal to RED (TIP)
  • Page 29 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER NEVER CONNECT A MONO PLUG INTO AN EXPRESSION PEDAL PORT...

  • Page 30: Understanding The Buttons And Lights

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Understanding the Buttons and Lights 4 BUTTON MODE P1-P4 will light to tell you which preset is currently active S1-S4 will light to tell you the current state of the IA switch 4 BUTTON MODE button functions...
  • Page 31 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER 3 BUTTON MODE P2-P4 will light to tell you which preset is currently active S2-S4 will light to tell you the current state of the IA switch P1 and S1 are used as dedicated UP/DOWN buttons in this mode and will not light. 3 BUTTON MODE button functions...
  • Page 32 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER 8 PRESET MODE P1-P4 will light to tell you which preset is currently active S1-S4 will light as indicators to preset P5-P8 and tell you the preset is currently active 8 PRESET MODE button functions...
  • Page 33 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER 8 IA MODE P1-P4 will light to tell you IA Switch S1-S4 is on (GREEN). Off if the IA switch is off/red S1-S4 will light as indicators to IA switches S5-S8 and will display GREEN/RED/OFF to indicate current status 8 IA MODE button functions The Menu button has multiple uses.
  • Page 34 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER current menu editing, or it will return you to the last used operating mode and last active preset (essentially where you left off prior to pressing the Menu key for the first time). The Menu button can also be used as an escape/cancel key. At any point within the menu system, you can press Menu key to “go back”, or if editing a parameter, it will “cancel”...

  • Page 35: How To Edit Names

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER HOW TO EDIT NAMES Throughout the Liquid-Foot menu system you will have the ability to edit/enter various alphanumeric parameters. There is never an easy way to enter character data without a keyboard, however, we have added a few extra’s in order to make it a bit easier.

  • Page 36: How To Program Midi Messages

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER HOW TO PROGRAM MIDI MESSAGES In many areas of the Liquid-Foot, you are presented with a MIDI MESSAGE input capability. Examples include programming expression pedals, presets, and instant access switches. Each of these MIDI message input screens behave in the same manner. Think of MIDI message programming in its most basic form.
  • Page 37 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MESSAGE 8—Note Off MESSAGE 9—Note On MESSAGE A—Pressure MESSAGE B—Controller Change (CC) Controller Change messages typically contain two data parameters, “1:” tells the system which CC # to control, and “2:” is the data to send to CC #. Example, CC#7 is typically used for VOLUME.
  • Page 38 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER CC# Data value currently selected Another example is a Volume CC level set to 0 (off) on MIDI Channel 2: MESSAGE # MIDI CHANNEL MIDI COMMAND CC #: CC# Data Value MESSAGE C—Program Change (PC) Program change messages are typically sent to change patches in an external device.

  • Page 39: How To Program Special Commands With Midi Messages

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER HOW TO PROGRAM SPECIAL COMMANDS WITH MIDI MESSAGES The Liquid-Foot Controller has special add-on functionality that is programmed at a MIDI- command level. Some of these commands enhance features of an IA switch, some Presets, some can be used for both.
  • Page 40 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER STEP THRU: Step-Thru commands allow presets and IA Switches to create a multi-tap functionality. Each time you press an IA Switch or Preset, you may cycle through a set of programming in “steps”. Steps are only limited by the amount of memory you have. For Presets to function- Preset-Retrigger must be turned on in the Global Parameters.

  • Page 41: Example: (1 Global Command, 1 Step 1 Command, 2 Step 2 Commands

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Example: (1 global command, 1 Step 1 command, 2 Step 2 commands…) [M:1, C:B, D1:12, 127] <- Global Command will trigger every press (additional commands ok) [SP C:SPECIAL, D1:STEP THRU, D2:000] <-First Step command: Commands that follow are STEP 1 [M:1, C:B, D1:21, 0] <-First command in Step 1.
  • Page 42 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Presets and IA Switches can be programmed to select a certain page of your choosing. Perhaps on a certain preset- you want the Liquid-Foot to default to PAGE 0, while on another preset you want it to default to Page 1. Perhaps you want to allow an IA switch to toggle between the two pages at the press of a button.
  • Page 43 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER SETTING IA GROUPS DYNAMICALLY FOR A PRESET TO BE DEFINED LATER SENDING BROADCAST (BLAST) MESSAGES TO ALL MIDI CHANNELS There may be functions that require you to broadcast a certain CC (continuous controller) to all MIDI channels.
  • Page 44 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER SENDING A SPECIFIC TEMPO TO AN EXTERNAL DEVICE USING NORMAL TAP-TEMPO PROCESS There are times when you will want the Liquid-Foot to simulate the “tapping” of a tempo based on a specific BPM. Enter the BPM value into the 2: Data parameter. For instance, if 129 was entered as the BPM, then this function will send a first tap-tempo message at time 0, and will again send a tap tempo CC message at time to lock in exactly 129 BPM.
  • Page 45 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER You may want a Preset, or IA switch (using step-thru as an example) to change the current CC# being used for expression pedal #1. By programming this special command and placing the new CC# in Data2 (2:), then temporarily this will override the default settings. Defaults are always returned as soon as a different preset is selected.

  • Page 46: Turning The Power On

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Turning the Power On Once all non-power related cables and connections are properly installed , you can connect the power adaptor to the power input jack. Turn the Power Switch to the On position and the unit will begin its turn-on sequence.

  • Page 47: Loading New Firmware

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER The Liquid-Foot will turn on and automatically place you at the location you last used the unit before power was turned off. Default is Preset mode in slot 000 and should look as follows: Preset Slot # Preset Name LOADING NEW FIRMWARE...

  • Page 48: Modes Of Operation

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Modes of Operation Preset Mode Preset Mode is the default operating mode. In this mode, the Up/Down buttons control bank selection. (P1-P6 or P1-P12) will change presets in groups of 6 (or 12) based on the bank selection.

  • Page 49: Main Menu

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Main Menu All menu commands are activated by Pressing the MENU button. The MENU button has multiple functions. Pressing it once will enter the Main Menu Screen: At this point you can branch out to the set of functions you are interested in controlling. A summary of these functions are: Preset Edit Menu Select Preset to Edit, Edit a presets name, MIDI programming,...

  • Page 50: P1: Preset Edit Menu

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER P1: Preset Edit Menu SELECT PRESET You are first asked which preset you would like to edit. By default it will display the currently selected preset. You may change the preset to edit by using the UP/DOWN buttons, or you may directly enter the preset number using the S1-S10 # keys to directly type the number.

  • Page 51: Initial Ia Switch State

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Pressing S14 (BACK) will move the cursor back one parameter. If you are at the first parameter (select MIDI channel to program), nothing will happen. Pressing S15 will tab forward a parameter. If you have entered the last possible parameter, then the changes will be saved, and you will move to the next menu item (if you were programming MIDI message 01, then the Liquid-Foot will move you to message 02.

  • Page 52: Re-Process Ia Switch Commands On Preset Entry

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER message was set on the channel that contains the “sync” device. If found, it will select that patch on the external device, and then grab the state of the effects. RE-PROCESS IA SWITCH COMMANDS ON PRESET ENTRY (*) identifies the currently Saved Parameter in Preset Use the UP/DOWN buttons to toggle between Resending and Not Resending IA commands on entry to this preset.

  • Page 53: Don't Resend

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER This becomes powerful when you desire to program special functions within a song. Perhaps you want P5 and P6 to trigger patches that act like IA switches and send commands to a Looper system. Then you can use P1-P4 as normal presets to change sounds- but when P5/P6 are pressed, the act to Start/Stop/Record with the looper.

  • Page 54: Expression Pedal Override

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER (*) indicated an override is programmed in this location To program or edit an override, first use the UP/DOWN switch to select the IA switch you wish to override. Press S16 when you are complete. Now press UP/DOWN switch to select your desire to override an ON or an OFF message for the current selected IA Switch.

  • Page 55: P2: Song / Set-List Edit Menu

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER P2: Song / Set-List Edit Menu If the Liquid-Foot is in Preset or Song mode, then the P2 MENU will allow you to select and edit a Song. If the Liquid-Foot is currently in Set-List mode, the P2 MENU will allow you to select and edit a Set-List. EDITING A SONG: SELECT A SONG TO EDIT You are first asked which Song you would like to edit.

  • Page 56: Midi Message Programming

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER This entry screen will start at P:01, press NEXT or SELECT to move to the next preset switch to program. After pressing SELECT to move forward, the screen will now jump to Preset 2 button programming: Preset Switch now being edited MIDI MESSAGE PROGRAMMING...
  • Page 57 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Each song can select the preset mode to operate under when the song is selected. If set to the default of 6 button mode, then the bottom row of Switches (P1-P6) will behave as preset selection switches. By pressing the UP or DOWN button, you will select 12 Button Mode.

  • Page 58: P3: Ia Switch Edit Menu

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER P3: IA Switch Edit Menu This menu system will allow you to program an IA switch with MIDI commands and select the type of IA switch behavior to exhibit. If you are synchronizing to a compatible external device, this menu system will allow you to Sync with that device as well as selecting an effect within that device to sync with.

  • Page 59: Switch Type

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER SWITCH TYPE Use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired IA switch type. You can scroll between STOMP, MOMENTARY and STEP-THRU types. Press SELECT to save your selection. Stomp switch type is a latch type switch. Press it once to turn it on. Press again to turn it off. This is the default mode of all IA switches.

  • Page 60: Example: (1 Global Command, 1 Step 1 Command, 2 Step 2 Commands

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER STRUCTURE OF MIDI-ON PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE FOR STEP-THRU IA SWITCH: All programmed MIDI commands prior to first STEP command are considered Global Commands. They will trigger EVERY time the IA Switch is Pressed [SP C:SPECIAL, D1:STEP THRU, D2:000] “Step” command defines first Step.

  • Page 61: Midi On Messages

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER press. If you do not use Quick-Tap- there will be a desired delay as set in the Global settings between button presses to insure accidental multiple presses are not processed. (to be modified later)--- this command will send MIDI clock and TEMPO info. At this time, TAP-TEMPO information is sent, but not MIDI clock.

  • Page 62: Sync To Axe-Fx

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER SYNC TO AXE-FX Select FRACTAL AXE-FX if you have such device connected to the Liquid-Foot and you plan to synchronize a particular IA switch to an effect within the AXE-FX. Upon pressing SELECT to save your choice, you will be asked which EFFECT within the AXE-FX you plan to synchronize to this IA switch.

  • Page 63: Sync To Liquid-Tracks

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER SYNC TO LIQUID-TRACKS Select LIQUID-TRACKS if you have such a device connected to the Liquid-Foot and you plan to synchronize a particular IA switch to an effect/function within the Liquid-Foot device. Upon pressing SELECT to save your choice, you will be asked which EFFECT within the LIQUID-TRACK you plan to synchronize to this IA switch.

  • Page 64: Auto Program Cc On/Off Messages

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER AUTO PROGRAM CC ON/OFF MESSAGES If your IA switch is simply controlling one CC message on a single device (MIDI CHAN #1), then this “utility” is the quickest way to program the switch. All you need to know is the CC# of the device you are controlling.

  • Page 65: Cloning An Ia Switch

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER CLONING AN IA SWITCH The Liquid-Foot has 64 IA switches available. This is configured as 64 switches available at all times, with only a set of 16 physically able to be pressed and seen “live” by the user. Using advanced features of the Liquid-Foot, presets, songs and other IA switches can change the active page being viewed.

  • Page 66: P4: Global Menu

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER P4: Global Menu PRESET SWITCHES Pressing the UP or DOWN button will toggle between 6 and 12 button mode. Press S16 (SELECT) to save your settings. 6 BUTTON MODE You may switch back and forth between 6 and 12 button preset mode in the Global menu system.

  • Page 67: Midi Receive Channel

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL Current Channel for the Liquid-Foot controller to receive inbound commands. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to scroll from 1-16. In almost all cases, MIDI 1 (default) should be acceptable. MIDI SYSEX ID Current Sysex ID for the Liquid-Foot controller to receive inbound Sysex commands.

  • Page 68: Midi Device Names

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MIDI DEVICE NAMES MIDI CHANNEL # DEVICE NAME This can become a very important element of programming for the Liquid-Foot depending on your use. First of all, by naming each MIDI CHANNEL with a specific device name, it makes programming the Liquid-Foot easier as you will see the name of the device on the LCD while programming MIDI MESSAGES (explained elsewhere).

  • Page 69: Expression Pedal Type

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Expression Pedal # being edited MIDI CHANNEL Default name of current MIDI CC MIDI COMMAND CC # (since this is a CC message “B”) EXPRESSION PEDAL TYPE The liquid Foot will support four different expression pedal modes (types). Press the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through the list.

  • Page 70: Expression Pedal Calibrate

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Momentary-- when you first press the switch Pedal, it will send a data value of 127 to the controller you’ve assigned. When you let go of the pedal, it will send a 0 data message.

  • Page 71: Display Values

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER STEPS: 1. Press the expression pedal three times all the way to the TIP, and back down to the heel. Rock back and forth and utilize the entire swing of the foot pedal for proper calibration.

  • Page 72: Allow Midi Control

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER ALLOW MIDI CONTROL Use the UP/DOWN buttons to select ON or OFF. Press SELECT once you’ve made your selection. ON enables the ability of the Liquid-Foot to process MIDI messages sent to it by some other controller.

  • Page 73: Global Ia Mode: Making All Ia Switches Global

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER The MIDI channel being programmed is display on the top-right side. Select a 0 or a 1 using the UP or DOWN switch and press S16 to save the selection and move to the next MIDI channel. You can select an offset for each of the 16 MIDI channels.

  • Page 74: Tap Tempo Cc

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER TAP TEMPO CC# Tap Tempo commands within the Liquid-Foot will look to this value when determining what CC# to transmit. This is a global value. Make sure you have all your receiving equipment set to this CC# should you want it to receive TAP TEMPO commands from either IA switches, or via special command programming.

  • Page 75: Menu Button 2

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MENU BUTTON 2 and 3 PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION 2S means 2 second hold time (2 blinks of tempo LED) By Default, the Liquid-Foot will not do anything when a menu key is pressed and held, other than enter the menu system.

  • Page 76: P5: Utility Menu

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER P5: Utility Menu UTILITY MENU CYCLE -> -> -> MIDI Receive Utility Test MIDI Commands Utility all memory via SYSEX -> Load Controllers memory from ERASE ALL MEMORY External device ADVANCED MIDI Press UP [yes] to enter Advanced MIDI receive mode. You will see Normally, the Liquid-Foot controller can and will accept MIDI in commands while in any of the normal operating modes (primarily Preset, Song and Set List mode).

  • Page 77: Testing Midi Commands

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER TESTING MIDI COMMANDS There may be a time that you want to test a MIDI command, or variations of a MIDI command to see how your equipment responds. This is a simple utility that enables you to “send” commands over and over.

  • Page 78: Bulk Dump

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER BULK DUMP To send all data from the Liquid-Foot’s memory, press the UP button. Make sure your MIDI receiving device (sequencer, PC, or other storage equipment) is configured and prepared to receive the Sysex file. It will be sent immediately. This process could take a while, so be patience.
  • Page 79 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER To take advantage of all these capabilities, you must think ahead and do a little bit of setup. The following check off list will help guide you through the steps: - If you plan to synchronize the state of effects with your IA Switches, Please setup each IA Switch with the proper SYNC device name and proper EFFECT ID for that hardware (program this prior to auto loading in the Button menu.)

  • Page 80: Automatic Programming From The Axe-Fx

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER [place LCD screenshot of 1 preset of external device entry here] Above is the next question to answer. Which preset on the external device do you want to start loading presets from? This can be any number you choose. There are times that you will wish to load a single patch, or a group of presets not necessarily starting at 0.

  • Page 81: Erase All Memory

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER 1. Liquid-Foot Firmware v1.07c is compatible with valid AXE-FX Firmware v5.25 or compatible patch sets. 2. The AXE-FX may contain damaged or corrupted patches that still work within the Axe-FX. Part of the Auto Program system checks a patch for errors prior to processing. Most likely these damaged patches will return an ERROR 4X-01 (where X maybe 1-9) when Auto Loading from an AXE-FX.

  • Page 82: P6: Mode Menu

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER P6: Mode Menu MODE MENU CYCLE -> -> -> Allows scrolling of Presets Presets set by Song definitions Sorts songs in a particular order Remote Control of External Device PRESET MODE To Select Preset mode, simply press the MENU button when you see the above screen. To move to the next option (Song Mode, press the P6 button).

  • Page 83: Button Mode

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER preset. To do this, press and hold the currently lit preset button until the TEMPO light blinks 3 times (3 seconds). Release the preset button. You will see a request to press the UP button to save the settings.

  • Page 84: Set-List Mode

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Within Song mode, the active LCD screen will display the following information: Currently Active Preset Slot # Current Song Name Currently Active Preset Name SET-LIST MODE To move to the next option (DIRECT CONTROL Mode, press the P6 button). The above set list mode selection screen allows you to select the set list you desire to activate.

  • Page 85: Direct Control Mode

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER DIRECT CONTROL MODE Direct control mode allows the Liquid-Foot to take control of a compatible external device with little or no work on your part. If you have synchronized IA switches with the device you are attempting to control- then those synchronized effects will become active and immediately maintain sync as you scroll through presets.
  • Page 86 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER FRACTAL AXE-FX: Currently tested with an AXE-FX Ultra model, refresh rates on preset changes are moderately quick with the Liquid-Foot. Bank switching of this device is automatic. You will have the ability to scroll to any of the 383 presets without concern for bank switching.

  • Page 87: How Too's & Ideas

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER HOW TOO’s & IDEAS One of the good fortunes that comes from have active users of a product is feedback. In this section we will disclose tips, tricks, ideas and solutions based on interactivity with existing users. TAP TEMPO How do I efficiently setup tap tempo.

  • Page 88: Design And Construction

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER Design and Construction Notes: 1. The unit was designed to “flex” and absorb some shock. Do not drop the unit, however, accidents happen. The circuit boards are mounted purposefully in a less rigid manner to allow a chance of survival should a catastrophic drop take place.

  • Page 89: Midi Input Implimentation

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER MIDI INPUT IMPLIMENTATION This unit will support various MIDI inputs. Operating Mode: FIRMWARE PRESET CHANGE REQUESTS IA SWITCH SELECTION, MODIFICATION EXPANSION MODULE FEATURES CC CONTROLLERS Data Protection: PRESET DUMP/RESTORE SONG DUMP/RESTORE IA SWITCH DUMP/RESTORE SET-LIST DUMP/RESTORE CONFIGURATION DUMP/RESTORE SYSTEM DUMP/RESTORE*...

  • Page 90: Appendix A- Sync Mode Axe-Fx Effects Table

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER APPENDIX A– SYNC Mode Axe-FX Effects Table Compressor 1 Enhancer Compressor 2 Loop Graphic EQ 1 Mixer 1 Graphic EQ 2 Mixer 2 ParametrEQ 1 NoiseGate ParametrEQ 2 Output Amp 1 Controllers Amp 2 FeedbackSend Cabinet 1 FeedbackRtrn...

  • Page 91: Warranty

    LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER WARRANTY Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, Liquid-Control, Inc. (“LIQUID”) provides this Limited Warranty: * Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from LIQUID or its authorized reseller or distributor, and * Only for products purchased and delivered within the fifty states of the United States, the District of Columbia.
  • Page 92 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER * The customer must obtain an Tech Support ID Number from LIQUID Technical Support who will attempt to assist the customer in resolving any suspected defects with the product. If the product is considered defective, the customer must obtain a Return Material Authorization (“RMA”) number by completing the RMA form and entering the assigned Tech Support ID Number.
  • Page 93 LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY. Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Delaware, Chicago or Virginia at the discretion of LIQUID only.

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