Byte Arts MIDI Rocker LX MIDI OUT Quick Start Manual

MIDI Rocker LX/MIDI OUT Option Supplement
For Firmware Version 2.4. Date: 11/25/12
This guide is describes the specifics of using the MIDI Rocker LX with the MIDI OUT option. You
should still refer to the MIDI Rocker LX User's Guide for information on programming the MIDI
Rocker, using the software, updating the firmware etc...
The MIDI OUT Option allows you to use the MIDI Rocker LX as a "MIDI Note converter" so that you
can use it with the MIDI Input on a Guitar Hero World Tour (GHTWT) drum controller. The GHWT
drum controller expects a specific MIDI note to be sent to activate a given "note color" or "lane" in the
game, and so it will not work with drum kits which don't output the expected MIDI notes. With the
MIDI OUT Option, the MIDI Rocker LX can convert any MIDI notes "on the fly" into the values
required by the GHWT controller.
In addition, the LX automatically filters out the extra data which can can cause "double-hit"
issues with some drums (especially Roland drums on the Wii).
Connecting the LX with MIDI OUT to Play Guitar Hero
Depending on which game(s) you are playing you should hook up the LX as shown below:
NOTE: Even when using the LX/MIDI OUT with the GHWT controller, you still need to plug in the USB for the LX to get
power.
Be sure the LX is in the proper game mode for the configuration you are using. Hold the navigation switch LEFT when
plugging in the LX to switch to Rock Band mode, hold it to the RIGHT to switch to Guitar Hero mode. It will remember
the last-used mode when first starting up. See the User's Guide for more information on switching game modes.
Special Instructions for Using MIDI OUT
The MIDI OUT version of the firmware is specially designed for use with the MIDI OUT Option, and while it operates almost
identically to the normal firmware, there are some differences you should be aware of:
You still need to plug the LX into a USB port or USB charger for it to get power. If playing a Guitar Hero game, and
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you plug it into the Wii, the game may get confused and think you are using a Rock Band controller, so it is
recommended you plug the LX into a USB charger when playing a Guitar Hero game.
When using the LX with a GHWT controller, the START, BACK and navigation buttons on the LX cannot be used to
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navigate the Guitar Hero game menus – use the buttons on the GHWT controller.
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