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Kenton GS-8 User Instructions

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MIDI Guitar Effects Switcher
User Instructions

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  • Page 1 KENTON electronics GS-8 MIDI Guitar Effects Switcher 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-8. Connect the MIDI Thru on the GS-8 to the MIDI In of any other MIDI device if necessary.
  • Page 3 `PATCH/CHAN` key to change back to patch edit mode. This `sticky key` function is so that the GS-8 remains in Channel/System edit mode if the `PATCH/CHAN` key is pressed and held to store the channel or system settings.
  • Page 4 The display will now show the current patch number 1 to 128. As the GS-8 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 Loop or Switch, a MIDI controller message must be sent to the GS-8. The controller must be sent on the same MIDI channel as the GS-8 is set to, and be the correct controller number assigned to the Loop/Switch. A controller value over 65 activates the Loop/Switch, and a value...
  • Page 6 On the circuit board it is labelled `OUT#1 (or 2,3,4)`. When you buy the GS-8, the jumpers will be plugged across the pins marked `PEDal` and `LinK7 (or 8,9,10 - pedal loops 1 to 4 respectively). This means this pair of jacks are configured as pedal loops.

  • Page 7: Example Set-Ups

    Example Set-Ups These are only suggestions. The GS-8 has 6 effects loops (all of which can be configured to be switchers), and two amplifier switches. Any combination of these can be utilised depending on what works best for your rig.
  • Page 8 Guitar Amp A Guitar Amp B Effects pedals (upto 4) Audio In Audio In Effects loops send/return x 4 Loop send 5 Loop send 6 Guitar Audio In GS-8 MIDI In MIDI Thru Digital Effects MIDI In MIDI out MIDI pedal board...
  • Page 9 Effects loops Guitar C returns,1, Effects loops Switch control 2, & 3 send/return x 3 outputs A & B GS-8 Audio out to Amplifier (May go thru Digital MIDI In effects first). MIDI Thru Digital Effects MIDI In MIDI out...

  • Page 10: Parallel Processing

    Allows you to have two audio paths for processing. Guitar Amp A Chorus Distortion Audio In Delay Return Send 1 Send 2 Return 4 Audio out GS-8 Guitar Audio In MIDI In MIDI Thru Digital Effects MIDI In MIDI out MIDI pedal board...
  • Page 11 Allows you to have two audio paths for processing. Guitar Amp A Chorus Distortion Audio In Delay Return Send 1 Send 2 Return 4 Audio out GS-8 Guitar Audio In MIDI In MIDI Thru Digital Effects MIDI In MIDI out MIDI pedal board...
  • Page 12 02 = controller assignment & system set-up [ 8] - end of exclusive Note that the GS-8 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 13 ddd = 011 = memory dump [ 7] 000000bb - where bb = memory area as per info request [ 8] 00yyyyy - where yyyyy = number of bytes [ 9] 0000xxxx - where xxxx = low 4 bits of data [10] 0000zzzz - where zzzz = high 4 bits of data...
  • Page 14 General Notes; A, Following an information request (ddd = 010) and assuming the MIDI Thru socket is switched as an Out (ddd = 101), the GS-8 will save the memory area specified, formatted as per a dump (ddd = 011).

  • Page 15: Controller Numbers

    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 16: Specifications

    Power; 240V, 50Hz Note; The GS-8 has a built in mains transformer factory set to 240 volts AC 50Hz unless otherwise marked. The transformer also has tappings for 220/120/110 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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