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EFX MK-V
A u d i o C o n t r o l l e r
OWNER'S MANUAL
Version 1.50

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  • Page 1 EFX MK-V A u d i o C o n t r o l l e r OWNER'S MANUAL Version 1.50...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the Musicom Lab EFX MK-V Audio Controller. This Manual will introduce you to the EFX MK-V and its features. Make sure to keep this for future reference. Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Main Features 1.2 Specifications 1.3 Block Diagram...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Also one continuous controller port(XPDL) is included and can be programmed with a designated MIDI channel and controller number. The EFX MK-V Audio Controller has two outputs, OUT-L and OUT-R, can be used as stereo outputs, or as an A/B/Y switch for a mono guitar signal.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    Buffer Output Impedance ....Current Draw ........300 mA (DC12V Center Negative) Dimensions ......... 420mm(W) x 96mm(D) x 68mm(H) 16.5"(W) x 3.8"(D) x 2.7"(H) Weight ..........1,450 g / 3.2 lbs 1.3 Block Diagram EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 5: Front Panel

    BANK & BANK The 360 presets in the EFX MK-V are arranged in banks of 6, and these buttons allow you to select which bank of 6 you’d like to access. Pressing this switch in Preset mode decrements/increments the bank number.

  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    'THRU', MIDI signals received at MIDI IN pass through the EFX MK-V without any changes. DC12V power connector This is the main power input for the EFX MK-V. The EFX MK-V requires a DC12V supply. The current draw is approximately 300mA at DC12V (Center Negative).

  • Page 7: Basic Operation

    Line 2 - h to x indicate the on/off status of loops, outputs and function switches. The EFX MK-V has 360 presets and 1 global preset that you can choose from, and they’re arranged in banks of five or six. When the EFX MK-V powers up, it selects Bank 1 and Preset 1.

  • Page 8: Instant Access (Ia) Mode

    Press & hold the I I A1/SETUP or I I A2/MUTE switch for 1 second to store the edit and return to the Preset mode. For the other side, press the I I A1/SETUP or I I A2/MUTE switch to return to the Preset mode without storing the edit. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 9: Mute

    3. Song / Set Mode The Song operating mode allows access to the EFX MK-V's 99 songs. A Song is a group of 6 presets that are selected for use in a particular song. Each preset in a song can be chosen from any of the 360 presets.

  • Page 10: Set Mode

    The global preset is a preset with all the capabilities of preset 1 through 6, but is the same for all songs. Pressing the switch of a preset that is already on selects the global preset and will cause the LED above the switch to be turned off. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 11: Setup Mode

    Change the connection order of effect loops Create a parallel connection Specify Spill Over The EFX MK-V has two internal mixers. By using these internal mixers, you can connect loops in parallel and use the Spill Over function. NOTE : The same mixers are used for parallel connections and for Spill Over functions.

  • Page 12: Changing The Effect Loop Connection Order

    Use the 5 5 or 6 6 switch to move the loop whose connection you want to change. number. Press the I I A1/SETUP switch to store this edit. You can change other connection orders in the same way. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 13: Making A Parallel Connection

    Use the 3 3 or 4 4 switch to select the loops for which you want to specify Spill Over, and press B B ank switch. Press the I I A1/SETUP switch to store this edit. You can change other Spill Over in the same way. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 14: Midi Menu

    4.2.1 PRESET.MIDI GLOBAL.MIDI Menu allows defining global parameters such as ; the MIDI channel that the EFX MK-V will respond to incoming MIDI messages on, the MIDI Control Change messages that are assigned the IA Switches, expression pedal port(XPDL) MIDI Control Change Message...
  • Page 15 Press to move cursor. 5 & 6 Press and hold to scroll a value. ENTER/STORE (IA1/SETUP) Press to store any changes made while in this menu. EXIT (IA2/MUTE) Press to return to the MIDI menu. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...
  • Page 16 Press to move cursor. 5 & 6 Press and hold to scroll a value. ENTER/STORE (IA1/SETUP) Press to store any changes made while in this menu. EXIT (IA2/MUTE) Press to return to the MIDI menu. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 17: Global Midi

    4.2.2 GLOBAL.MIDI GLOBAL.MIDI Menu allows defining global parameters such as ; the MIDI channel that the EFX MK-V will respond to incoming MIDI messages on, the MIDI Control Change messages that are assigned the IA Switches, expression pedal port(XPDL) MIDI Control Change Message...
  • Page 18 Line 1 - q to v indicate that you are in the OTHERS. Line 2 - i and j indicate the MIDI Channel that the EFX MK-V will receive. Line 2 - u to x indicate the MIDI OUT or MIDI THRU.

  • Page 19: Copy Menu

    3 & 4 Press and hold to move/scroll a destination bank location to copy to. ENTER/STORE (IA1/SETUP) Press to copy any changes made while in this menu.. EXIT (IA2/MUTE) Press to return to the COPY menu. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 20: Song Copy

    3 & 4 Press and hold to move/scroll a destination set location to copy to. ENTER/STORE (IA1/SETUP) Press to copy any changes made while in this menu.. EXIT (IA2/MUTE) Press to return to the COPY menu. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 21: Titles Menu

    Press and hold to move/scroll through the available other characters. 5 & 6 ENTER/STORE (IA1/SETUP) Press to store any changes made while in this menu. EXIT (IA2/MUTE) Press to return to the TITLES menu. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 22: Song Titles

    5 & 6 Press and hold to move/scroll through the available other characters. ENTER/STORE (IA1/SETUP) Press to store any changes made while in this menu. EXIT (IA2/MUTE) Press to return to the TITLES menu. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 23: Song/Set Menu

    Press to return to the SONG/SET menu. 4.5.2 SET.EDIT The sub-menu allows songs to be arranged in a bank order to create set. The EFX MK-V can support 40 sets, they can be accessed via SET01 - SET40 Operating Modes.

  • Page 24: Utility Menu

    4.6 UTILITY Menu The UTILITY Menu allows configuring the EFX MK-V's general functionality by selecting its operating mode, Click-less, mute position, maximum instant access page and defining how the 4 function switches will function when used. Its sub-menu's also provide access to the data dump/load and factory default setting.

  • Page 25: Operation Mode

    4.6.1 OPERATING MODE The sub-menu allows determining the operating mode of the EFX MK-V. Line 2 - s to x indicate the operating mode (PRESET, SONG or SET01 to SET40). 1 & 2 Press to advance to the previous/next Utility menu.

  • Page 26: Max Bank Nukmber

    Press to advance to the previous/next Utility menu. 3 & 4 Press to select the desired TEMPO SYNC WITH value. ENTER/STORE (IA1/SETUP) Press to store any changes made while in this menu. EXIT (IA2/MUTE) Press to exit to the UTILITY menu. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 27: Tempo Sync Time

    Press to exit to the UTILITY menu. 4.6.8 XPDL RATE The XPDL Rate parameter provides a selectable rate at which the EFX MK-V will sample the pedal position and send out MIDI Control Change messages. The XPDL Rate parameter is adjustable from 1 to 50ms. The lower the value selected, the faster the transmission.

  • Page 28: Loop 8/9 Return

    O O FF. 4.6.12 HOLDING 'IA2/MUTE' SWITCH This sub-menu allows determining whether the EFX MK-V enters to the IA2 mode or executes MUTE function, by pressing & holding the IA2/MUTE for 1 second in the Preset mode.

  • Page 29: Midi Sysex Data

    MK-V, via this unit's MIDI OUT/THRU jack. User data will be transmitted as a MIDI sysex (system exclusive) message. Also this sub-menu allows the EFX MK-V user data to be loaded (received) from a computer or another EFX MK-V, via this unit's MIDI IN jack. User data will be received as a MIDI sysex (system exclusive) message.

  • Page 30: Cables

    The cable required is a stereo (TRS) to two mono 1/4" phone plugs. Connect the tip(stereo plug) to the pedal input, ring to the pedal output and sleeve to ground on all 3 plugs. EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 31: Midi In Specification

    OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) LOOP4 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) FUNC.SWITCH2 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) LOOP5 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) FUNC.SWITCH3 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) LOOP6 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) FUNC.SWITCH4 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) LOOP7 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) LOOP8 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) OUT-L OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) LOOP9 OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) OUT-R OFF(0-63) ON(64-127) EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 32: Connection Examples

    7. CONNECTION EXAMPLES Basic Mono Connection Mono Connection for 2 Amps EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...
  • Page 33 Mono Connection for 4CM Basic Stereo Connection EFX MK-V Audio Controller Owner's Manual...

  • Page 34: Safety Precautions

    During this one year period, Musicom Lab will repair it without charge for parts or labor. However shipping charges to and from the repair location must be paid by the owner.

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