Kenton GS-2 User Instructions

Midi guitar amplifier foot-switch controller

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GS-2
MIDI Guitar Amplifier Foot-
Switch Controller
User Instructions

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  • Page 1 KENTON electronics GS-2 MIDI Guitar Amplifier Foot- Switch Controller User Instructions...
  • Page 2: Midi Connections

    MIDI Out of your MIDI effects processor or other MIDI device, and plug the other end into the MIDI In of the GS-2. Connect the MIDI Thru on the GS-2 to the MIDI In of any other MIDI device if necessary.
  • Page 3 `PATCH/CHAN` key to change to Patch Edit Mode (`CH` LED lit). This `sticky key` function is so that the GS-2 remains in Channel/System edit mode if the `PATCH/CHAN` key is pressed and held to store the settings.
  • Page 4 The display will now show the current patch number 1 to 128. As the GS-2 only has a two digit display, a special method is employed to display numbers larger than 99. When displaying numbers above 99, the following format is used :- a dash "...
  • Page 5 To activate a Foot-Switch, a MIDI controller message must be sent to the GS-2. The controller must be sent on the same MIDI channel as the GS-2 is set to, and be the correct controller number assigned to the Switch. A controller value over 65 activates the Switch, and a value below de-...
  • Page 6 02 = controller assignment & system set-up [ 8] - end of exclusive Note that the GS-2 saves the area requested via the MIDI Thru socket. The Thru socket must be switched to `Out` (ddd=101) prior to any information request or this command is ignored.
  • Page 7 General Notes; A, Following an information request (ddd = 010) and assuming the MIDI Thru socket is switched as an Out (ddd = 101), the GS-2 will save the memory area specified, formatted as per a dump (ddd = 011).
  • Page 8: Controller Number

    Controller Numbers Controller Number Control Function Decimal Bank switch MSB Modulation wheel/lever Breath controller Undefined Foot controller Portamento time Data entry MSB Main volume Balance Undefined Expression controller 12-15 0C-0FH Undefined 16-19 10-13H General purpose controllers (1-4) 20-31 14-1FH Undefined 32-63 20-3FH LSB for values 0-31...
  • Page 9: Specifications

    Power; 240V, 50Hz Note; The GS-2 has a built in mains transformer factory set to 240 volts AC 50Hz unless otherwise marked. The transformer also has tappings for 220/120/100 volts AC, but these adjustments must only be made by qualified service personnel. There are two internal fuses fitted but replacement of these should also be confined to qualified service personnel.

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