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Introduction..........................................................................................................................................2
Understanding how it works, and what it does................................................................................3
Devices Files (or Device banksticks)...............................................................................................3
Master Settings (or Master bankstick).............................................................................................4
The Patches.................................................................................................................................4
The Settings.................................................................................................................................4
Expression Pedals............................................................................................................................5
Overview.....................................................................................................................................5
Dynamic and Locked Modes......................................................................................................5
Setup Expression Pedal MIDI Output.........................................................................................5
Expression Pedal Setup using PBE2 Software...........................................................................7
MIDI Input as Expression Pedals (New in 2.6)..........................................................................7
PedalSwap (New in 2.6)..............................................................................................................7
Footswitches....................................................................................................................................8
Overview.....................................................................................................................................8
Normal (meter handlers)....................................................................................................8
On/Off only........................................................................................................................8
Program Change................................................................................................................8
Tap Tempo.........................................................................................................................8
Static and Banked Footswitches.................................................................................................9
Footswitch Setup.........................................................................................................................9
Footswitch Setup using PBE2 Software...................................................................................10
Rig Control.....................................................................................................................................11
Overview...................................................................................................................................11
Configuring MIDI Messages to send........................................................................................11
Relay Setup...............................................................................................................................12
Configuring using PBE2 Software............................................................................................12
Triggering a Patch Change........................................................................................................13
Gig Control....................................................................................................................................14
Overview...................................................................................................................................14
Configuring...............................................................................................................................14
Configuring using the PBE2 Software......................................................................................15
Triggering..................................................................................................................................15
Storing Configurations (PC Software)...........................................................................................16
Save and Load...........................................................................................................................16
Uploading to PB........................................................................................................................16
Special MIDI Implementation.......................................................................................................17
Device Configuration.........................................................................................................................19
Overview........................................................................................................................................19
Program Changes......................................................................................................................19
Control Changes............................................................................................................................20
Value Maps................................................................................................................................21
Storing Configurations...................................................................................................................22
Save and Load...........................................................................................................................22
Uploading to PB........................................................................................................................22
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Pedal Box / Pedal Board Usage Manual Table of Contents Introduction............................2 Understanding how it works, and what it does................3 Devices Files (or Device banksticks)....................3 Master Settings (or Master bankstick).....................4 The Patches..........................4 The Settings..........................4 Expression Pedals..........................5 Overview.............................5 Dynamic and Locked Modes......................5 Setup Expression Pedal MIDI Output..................5... -
Page 2: Introduction
After many months of learning I started my first app – Pedal Box, which in it's first incarnation simply took the AIN and output MIDI. Then I went a little further with LCD display, getting it to show me labels about what I was controlling. -
Page 3: Understanding How It Works, And What It Does
Understanding how it works, and what it does PB needs to know what it is controlling, and the messages that it has to send. This is done via device config files which are uploaded to a bankstick. Each device file requires a 24LC256 bankstick. -
Page 4: Master Settings (Or Master Bankstick)
Master Settings (or Master bankstick) There are 2 main sections. The Patches and The Settings. The Patches 1. Rig Control Patch Maps (There are 128 patch maps) • Firstly a name is given to the patch as a whole • MIDI send Entries (there are 32 of these entries in each patch map) •... -
Page 5: Expression Pedals
Expression Pedals Overview • Scales between the low and high value • Displays either: • a meter of approx position, some events will display 'off' when 0 and/or 'on' when 127. • A pan meter • the data 2 value •... - Page 6 Moving any pedal will select the device. If a bankstick is not present 'BS Not Available' will be displayed. The second screen allows you to select the desired event type. Move any pedal to scroll through available types. 3rd screen; Moving any pedal connected will scroll the event selection, select the desired event. Multiple pedals/footswitches can be set to the same event.
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Page 7: Expression Pedal Setup Using Pbe2 Software
Expression Pedal Setup using PBE2 Software Select the desired Rig Control Patch from the list and select the desired pedal. Use the MIDI Send Editor section to assign the desired settings. The red arrows above the list allow you to move the settings for ALL 8 PEDALS to a different patch. -
Page 8: Footswitches
Footswitches Overview Static footswitches always output the same MIDI event regardless of bank. Banked footswitches gives you up to a total of 128 midi commands (regardless of how many physical banked footswitches you have) Footswitches will display and behave in different ways depending on the handler chosen in the device config file: Normal (meter handlers) •... -
Page 9: Static And Banked Footswitches
Static and Banked Footswitches Footswitch Setup Setup mode is activated by pressing holding bank down and pressing the event setup button (pin defined in main.h) or CC 127 at 127. The last footswitch pressed (or pedal moved) will be selected for editing. -
Page 10: Footswitch Setup Using Pbe2 Software
Footswitch Setup using PBE2 Software Firstly you need to set how many physical footswitches your hardware has. Click the logo at the top to access the setting dialog. Footswitches can be moved around on the screen, just click and hold for 1 second and drag to the desired location. -
Page 11: Rig Control
Rig Control Overview New in Version 2 - 'Rig Control'. This allows up to 32 midi events to sent at the same time, and also to change up to 8 relays. Changing the Rig Control patch can also effect the settings of any expression pedals set as 'dynamic' Configuring MIDI Messages to send Firstly, trigger the patch you want to edit, either by footswitch or program change command. -
Page 12: Relay Setup
Relay Setup Up to 8 relays can connected to PB. Each Rig Control patch can turn the relay on or off. Note: Relays can be inverted by PB, this setting can only be modified in the Pedal Board Editor 2 software We start in the Rig Control patch setup screen (see Configuring MIDI Messages to send). -
Page 13: Triggering A Patch Change
Relays can be set to trigger on or off (or no change). Green is ON, Red is Off, Black is No Change. Relay names and inversion settings can access by holding down shift and clicking the logo at the top of the window. Match Name: Will copy the program change names of the currently selected device and apply them to the rig control patch names Auto PC: Will take program changes settings for the currently selected device in the MIDI send... -
Page 14: Gig Control
Gig Control Overview Gig control is a cue based system of rig control patch selection. There are 20 cuelists available. Each cuelist has up to 128 cues. By triggering Next/Previous Cue you are able to trigger Rig Control Patch changes in a given order. Configuring If you wish to use footswitches for next/previous cue, it must be assigned (see Footswitch Setup). -
Page 15: Configuring Using The Pbe2 Software
Configuring using the PBE2 Software Choose a cuelist from the list (Name it if desired). Then choose cues from the second list. Use the patch selection drop down list to choose the desired patch. Red arrows above each list allow to move settings around. Triggering Gig control can be done MIDI events on the master bankstick channel - CC 122 at 1 for Previous Cue... -
Page 16: Storing Configurations (Pc Software)
Storing Configurations (PC Software) Make sure you have the appropriate MIDI channel selected (1-16). Ensure the channel does not match any device. Save and Load File types: .pbx: This is main save file type. It stores all master and device configuration. You can save and load pbx files from the red buttons at the top. -
Page 17: Special Midi Implementation
Special MIDI Implementation As PbX does not have any buttons for executing special commands, such as with setup modes, triggering relays, etc. Special MIDI events are used for this functionality. MIDI Implementation can be modified in pbx_midi_config.h) The channel is set by the Master bankstick (the first bankstick) General Setup Commands Control Changes CC# Value Event Setup... - Page 18 Special Control Changes CC# Value MIDI In as AIN 0 20 0 - 127 MIDI In as AIN 1 21 0 - 127 MIDI In as AIN 2 22 0 - 127 MIDI In as AIN 3 23 0 - 127 MIDI In as AIN 4 24 0 - 127 MIDI In as AIN 5 25...
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Page 19: Device Configuration
Device Configuration Overview In order to provide detailed information. PB requires device config files to tell it about your equipment. Device config files can only be created and edited in the Pedal Board Editor 2 software. PB will not function if it detects a bankstick that has not been uploaded with a device config file. Pedal Board Editor 2 automatically generates a default device config file on startup. -
Page 20: Control Changes
Control Changes Very similar to program changes. Except there is the added handler drop down list. This allows you to choose how PB will interpret and display data on the LCD On/Off only: Regardless if low/high values it will only produce 0 and 127. The display will show on or off Tap Tempo: Regardless of low/high and toggle/momentary settings. -
Page 21: Value Maps
Value Maps Value maps allow you provide a 16 character text label to a CC parameter 2 value. This is useful for things amp or cab selection, fx or noise gate settings, etc, etc. Firstly choose the map you want to edit from the buttons at the top right hand side. Now select the desired value from the list and enter a label into the textbox If there a multiple sequential values that have the same label. -
Page 22: Storing Configurations
Storing Configurations Make sure you have the appropriate MIDI channel selected (1-16). Ensure the channel does not match any other device or the master. Save and Load File types: .pbx: This is main save file type. It stores all master and device configuration. You can save and load pbx files from the red buttons at the top.
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