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Disaster Area Design DMC-3XL Gen3 User Manual

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  • Page 1 DMC-3XL Gen3 DMC-4 Gen3 User Manual v1.03 
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  • Page 2 Revision History: v1.03 - 10/19/16 * Rewrote and re-ordered sections * Added USB Mode configuration - user may now select USB MIDI or HOST in setup menu. v1.02e - 10/10/16 * Added section for MultiJack configuration v1.02d - 9/29/16 Added MIDI Note as device! fun stuff for Ableton people Fixed an issue with tap / clock not working on the 4th button in some cases v1.02c - 9/15/16 Changed bypass indication...
  • Page 3 DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3 Operation Manual Firmware Revision 1.03 / released 10/21/16 1. Introduction Thanks for purchasing a Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3 controller. We’ve worked hard for the last two years developing and refining our MIDI controller technology, and we’ve incorporated suggestions from players all over the world. The Gen3 controllers have more features, more functions, and more connectivity than any of our previous controllers.

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    2. Controls and Connections CONTROL PANEL The DMC-3XL and DMC-4 Gen3 share the same basic controls - LEFT, RIGHT, MODE footswitches. The DMC-4 features an additional footswitch that is globally assignable - the HotSwitch. MODE HOTSWITCH MODE LEFT RIGHT LEFT RIGHT The DMC Gen3 controllers feature a four-character alphanumeric display and five LEDs.
  • Page 5 3. Getting Started with MIDI MIDI might seem kind of intimidating or frustrating at first, but it’s really not too complicated. MIDI stands for Musical Instrument Digital Interface, and it was created way back in the 1980’s as a method for synthesizers to talk to each other. Today, we can use it for linking synths, effects units, computers, drum machines, samplers, pedals, and more.
  • Page 6 4. Setting up the DMC Gen3 Now that we have an idea of what MIDI is for, and what it can do, let’s get your rig set up! The first thing you should do is connect your devices to the DMC Gen3 using MIDI cables. If you have a short MIDI chain (4 or fewer devices) then you should be able to daisy-chain your gear as shown in the first picture above (ALL DEVICES IN LINE.) If you are connecting a device that doesn’t have a MIDI output then you may need to place it at the end of your MIDI chain.
  • Page 7 5. Setting up your MIDI Devices Finally, you'll need to set up each of your devices in order to make sure that they operate correctly. Mainly you need to set them up to receive on the correct MIDI channels, but there are a few other parameters you may need to adjust to ensure full control. STRYMON Strymon devices need to be configured correctly in order to pass incoming data through to the next device in line.
  • Page 8 CHASE BLISS AUDIO Chase Bliss devices must be set to receive on the correct channel in order to operate with the DMC Gen3: Set up the desired device Chase Bliss / CBA in the Setup Menu. Save the settings and boot the DMC normally. Hold the A button to enter Device Mode.
  • Page 9 6. Scrolling Mode Scrolling Mode allows you to change presets and bypass your connected devices. It’s also used for editing the programs Device Mode Controls: TAP FOR NEXT MODE HOLD TO BYPASS THIS DEVICE TAP FOR PROGRAM DOWN / UP LEFT: Decrease the preset for the current device by one.
  • Page 10 7. Preset Mode Preset Mode allows you to recall and save presets on the DMC Gen3. Accessing a preset in this mode can change the programs on any or all of your connected devices, as well as changing the tempo / BPM, and sending commands to a loop switcher such as the DPC-8EZ.
  • Page 11 8. Saving a Preset 1. Use Scrolling Modes to select the programs and set the bypass state for each of your connected devices. 2. Navigate to Preset Mode and hold the mode button to begin the save process. 3. Tap the left or right buttons to select the number of the preset to save. 4.
  • Page 12 9. Looper Modes (L1, L2, L3) The Looper Modes allows you to control the loop recorder / phrase looper on supported devices. At this time, the DMC Gen3 supports looper control of the Strymon Timeline, Eventide H9 and Timefactor, and Line 6 M9 / M13. Please note that in order to use the Eventide H9 or Timefactor looper you must first set up a preset on the Eventide pedal with the Looper algorithm selected.
  • Page 13 10. Tap and Clock Mode The DMC Gen3 now supports a full-featured tap tempo and MIDI clock controller, integrated with the Preset Mode. Enabling Tap and Clock Modes allows the DMC Gen3 to send MIDI clock signals to connected devices, as well as to optionally send taps using MIDI CC messages and / or analog taps from the MultiJack.
  • Page 14 11. Expression Input and Side Roller The DMC Gen3 is equipped with a dedicated input jack that may be assigned to a variety of control functions. Depending on the configuration of the Expression Input, either an expression pedal using a 10k-100k potentiometer or a momentary normally-open footswitch may be connected.
  • Page 15 13. MultiJack The DMC Gen3 controllers incorporate a flexible input / output connector called the MultiJack. The MultiJack is found on the I/O panel of the Gen3, and will be indicated by a red or white jack nut depending on the finish of the controller. The MultiJack may function in one of several different configurations, depending on what you need.
  • Page 16 15. USB MIDI and USB Host The DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3 are equipped with a 5-pin USB Mini-B connector on the back panel. While we do use it for firmware update, that’s not a very exciting option. Let’s take a look at the cool things you can do with the DMC USB port! USB HOST (default) The DMC Gen3 comes programmed to use the USB port as a HOST interface from the factory.
  • Page 17 16. MIDI System Exclusive Data Transfer (new in v1.02a) The DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3 is equipped with a simple MIDI System Exclusive (SysEx) data transfer function, designed to allow the user to back up and restore the state of the Gen3 controller. We recommend the use of SendSX (PC) or SysEx Librarian (Mac) for recording and restoring SysEx transfers.

  • Page 18: Setup Parameters

    17. Setup Mode Setup Mode allows you to configure every aspect of your DMC Gen3 Controller. Please refer to Section 4 for details on entering and navigating Setup Mode. SETUP PARAMETERS: PRST - Preset Mode LSTP - Looper Mode stop configuration 0-127 presets STOP - looper stops as soon as play / stop button is If PRST is set to zero, Preset Mode is disabled...
  • Page 19 ROLL - Optional side roller configuration TPOL - Tap Tempo Output configuration - only applicable OFF - disable expression roller, this should be if MultiJack is set to OUT selected if no roller is installed t NO - Tap Tempo Output will activate as a Normally EXPR - expression pedal Open switch, used by most manufacturers for Tap Tempo.

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