Strymon CONDUIT User Manual

Strymon CONDUIT User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Modes of Operation Controls and Connections Front Panel Rear Panel 1/4" TRS Jack Configurations Configuring 1/4" TRS Jacks for Non-Strymon Pedals Connections MIDI Distribution for a Pedalboard Connecting Two Pedals to a Single 1/4" TRS Jack Using Conduit with a Computer...
  • Page 3: Modes Of Operation

    DIN MIDI IN to the 1/4” TRS jacks and the DIN MIDI OUT port. A common example of this is connecting a MIDI controller to the DIN MIDI IN of Conduit which distributes the MIDI data out to the 1/4” TRS jacks and DIN MIDI OUT port.
  • Page 4: Controls And Connections Front Panel

    TRS jacks and the DIN MIDI OUT port when Conduit is powered via 9V DC connection. All MIDI data sent back from 1/4" TRS connected pedals is merged and sent to the MIDI OUT port when Conduit is not connected to a computer via USB.
  • Page 5 AMBER when data to the DIN MIDI IN port to MIDI data is passing through be distributed to the 1/4" TRS Conduit to the 1/4" TRS jacks. jacks. (See page 15 for details.) MIDI OUT MIDI IN...
  • Page 6: Rear Panel

    Conduit - MIDI Hub Controls and Connections – Rear Panel ACTIVITY LEDs Activity LEDs will blink the color of the selected mode when MIDI data is present at a 1/4" TRS jack. 1/4" TRS MIDI I/O Jacks 1-4 1/4" TRS MIDI I/O jacks 1-4 are capable of sending and receiving MIDI data, which can be configured to work with a variety of different 1/4"...
  • Page 7: 1/4" Trs Jack Configurations

    - MIDI Hub 1/4" TRS Jack Configurations Out of the box, Conduit’s 1/4" TRS MIDI jacks are configured to work with Strymon pedals with no further setup necessary. If you are using Conduit with non-Strymon pedals, you may need to change the configuration of one or more of the 1/4"...
  • Page 8: Configuring 1/4" Trs Jacks For Non-Strymon Pedals

    - MIDI Hub Configuring 1/4" TRS Jacks for Non-Strymon Pedals Press and hold the SET button while connecting power to Conduit to enter TRS jack configuration. All five LEDs will blink to indicate TRS jack configuration. The four 1/4" TRS jack LEDs will blink...
  • Page 9 Conduit - MIDI Hub Configuring 1/4" TRS Jacks for Non-Strymon Pedals (cont.) Release the SET button. To change the jack configuration, plug a cable into the desired jack and then unplug it. The LED color will change to indicate the new configuration mode.
  • Page 10: Midi Distribution For A Pedalboard

    Connect a power supply (not included) that provides 9V DC center- negative power and at least 50mA of current to the 9VDC power input. When Conduit powers up, the LEDs will light up to show that the device is powered. The color of the four ACTIVITY LEDs will show the current TRS Jack configuration.
  • Page 11 Connections – MIDI Distribution for a Pedalboard (cont.) Connect a 5-pin DIN MIDI cable (not included) from the MIDI OUT port of your MIDI controller or MIDI interface to the MIDI IN port on Conduit. MIDI OUT MIDI IN 9VDC...
  • Page 12 (cont.) Connect one of the included 1/4" TRS cables to one of the 1/4" I/O jacks on Conduit. Connect the other end to the 1/4" MIDI control input on your pedal. On compatible Strymon pedals, connect to the EXP or MIDI jack set to MIDI mode.
  • Page 13: Connecting Two Pedals To A Single 1/4" Trs Jack

    MIDI at the Tip of a TRS connection from a single 1/4" TRS jack on Conduit. NOTE: All 1/4" MIDI enabled Strymon pedals receive MIDI from the Tip of a TRS connection. If you are using non-Strymon pedals, visit strymon.net/support/conduit to confirm that the pedals used with the Tip and Ring Send jack configuration receive MIDI at the Tip of a 1/4"...
  • Page 14 Conduit - MIDI Hub Connections – Connecting Two Pedals to a Single 1/4" TRS Jack (cont.) Connect the other ends of the TRS splitter cable to the 1/4" MIDI jacks on the desired pedals. MIDI OUT MIDI IN 9VDC Configure the connected pedals to receive MIDI via TRS on the desired MIDI channel.
  • Page 15: Using Conduit With A Computer

    - MIDI Hub Using Conduit with a Computer Conduit can also be used as a MIDI interface to connect devices to your computer by using the included USB C cable. When USB is connected, the computer will recognize 6 MIDI I/O ports, allowing bidirectional communication with each connected device.
  • Page 16: Pedalboard Mounting Instructions

    This illustration shows mounting on the top of your pedalboard. Drill holes Drill through the two marked hole locations with a 1/8" (3mm) bit. Attach Conduit Place Conduit over the holes. Install from the reverse side of your pedalboard using #4-40 3/8” screws (included). pg 16...
  • Page 17: Features And Specifications

    - MIDI Hub MIDI Specifications MIDI CC NUMBERS FOR TRS JACK CONFIGURATION You can change the TRS jack configuration of Conduit remotely by sending the following MIDI messages via Conduit Port 6 from your computer when connected via USB. MIDI CC 1 = Jack 1...
  • Page 18 2.63" deep x 3.5" wide x 1.2" tall (7.2 cm deep x 9 cm wide x 3.8 cm tall) What’s in the Box • Conduit MIDI hub • Four (4) 18" right-angle to straight TRS cables • One USB Type-C to USB-A Male cable • Drill Template •...
  • Page 19 Conduit - MIDI Hub Appendix 1 Standalone Without USB Connection pg 19...
  • Page 20: Appendix 1: Standalone Cable Connections

    Conduit - MIDI Hub Appendix 1: Standalone - Cable Connections The diagram below illustrates the cable connections when using Conduit as a MIDI distribution box without a USB connection. MIDI CONTROLLER MIDI CONTROLLER MIDI IN MIDI OUT Sends MIDI data to Conduit...
  • Page 21: Data Flow

    MIDI channel to ensure it is only receiving the appropriate data. Note: When Conduit is not connected to a computer via USB, all MIDI data received at the 1/4" jacks from the pedals will be merged and sent to the 5-pin DIN MIDI OUT port.
  • Page 22 Conduit - MIDI Hub Appendix 2 USB MIDI Interface pg 22...
  • Page 23: Appendix 2: Usb Midi Interface Cable Connections

    - MIDI Hub Appendix 2: USB MIDI Interface - Cable Connections Conduit can also be used as a USB MIDI interface. When USB is connected, the flow of MIDI data is very different. The diagram below illustrates the cable connections to the inputs and outputs of Conduit.
  • Page 24: Data Flow

    Appendix 2: USB MIDI Interface - Data Flow When USB is connected, the flow of MIDI data is very different. Conduit will expose each of the TRS jacks and the 5-pin DIN pair as an independent MIDI device. The diagram below illustrates the flow of...
  • Page 25: Strymon Non-Transferrable Limited Warranty

    In no event will Strymon be liable for more than the amount of the purchase price, not to exceed the current retail price of the product.

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