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- Page 1 EFX MK-VI A u d io C o n t r o l le r OWNER’S MANUAL Version 1.0x...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.1 Main Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.2 Specifications... -
Page 3: Introduction
The EFX MK-VI Audio Controller is the ultimate floor-based all-in-one switching system. The EFX MK-VI is a compact, easy to use, has 12 fully programmable loops, 4 function switches and a MIDI foot- controller. The EFX MK-VI has a powerful MIDI function, so it can also be used with rack-based rig. -
Page 4: Block Diagram
BANK The 900 presets in the EFX MK-VI are arranged in banks of 5, and these buttons allow you to select which bank of 5 you’d like to access. Pressing this switch in Preset mode increments/decrements the bank number. -
Page 5: Rear Panel
An expression pedal or 2 external foot-switches(normally open type) can be connected to this jack using a 1/4” TRS cable. The TRS cable must be connected before supplying power to the EFX MK-VI. Refer to the 6 6 .1 XPDL on the page 32 of the manual for cabling. -
Page 6: Lcd Displayl
DC 9V This is the main power input for the EFX MK-VI. The EFX MK-VI requires a DC9V power supply. The current draw is approximately 250mA at DC9V (Center Negative). 1.6 LCD Display Bank/song number This area indicates a current bank/song number. -
Page 7: Basic Operation (Preset Mode)
EFX MK-VI starts with the first preset on bank 1. EFX MK-VI operates normally on 8.4V to 9.6V power. EFX MK-VI resets at any time outside this voltage range. This is to prevent damage to internal components due to over-current or over-voltage. - Page 8 The function switches(F1~F4) can be turned on of off individually by pressing the assigned switch on Page 3. The table below shows the functions of the switches in Page 3. SW10 Normal Vol.A Vol.B Page+ Hold None None None None None None None None None Store EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual...
- Page 9 The table below shows the functions of the switches in Page 5. SW10 Output Normal None None None None None Page+ None None None Buffer Hold None None None None None None None None None Store EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual...
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Page 10: Set Mode
The Set operating mode allows up to 120 songs of the EFX MKVI's 900 songs to be arranged in any order to create a set. The EFX MK-VI has up to 64 different sets. Refer to the 4 4 .2.2 Edit Set on the page 18 of the manual to edit a setlist. -
Page 11: Setup Mode
Hold : Store any changes made. In the Utility menu, start copying or factory resetting. If there is a triangle character on the right side of the selected menu, it means that a submenu exists. SW#8 Exit to the previous menu. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 12: Presets
4.1.1 MIDI EFX MK-VI can send up to 16 MIDI messages when a preset is recalled. 16 MIDI messages are displayed as MIDI01 to MIDI16, each of which can be assigned a variety of MIDI messages, including Program Change, Control Change, Note On/Off and even SysEx. -
Page 13: Xpdl
- Highest controller value that the XPDL can send when its pedal is moved. Min.Value - Lowest controller value that the XPDL can send when its pedal is moved. Beg.Value (Begin Value) - Initial controller value that the XPDL sends when the current preset is recalled. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 14: Bpm/Volume
When you set up a specific loop as the carry-over function, the volume-controller(vA or vB) must be at the next position. When a specific loop is set to the carry-over function with the volume-controller, the line in between is displayed with a C C ross symbol. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... - Page 15 This is useful when using the fuzz pedals in loop 1 and 2. Ex2) Move loop 8 to the next position on loop 9 Select the L L oop 8 as the highlight area and use switch #4 to move the right. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual...
- Page 16 Up to five stereo loops can be configured, and two audio loops can be assigned to one IA switch. Refer to the 4 4 .3.2 Assign as IA switch > Audio on the page 21 of the manual. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual...
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Page 17: Songs/Sets
4.2 Songs/Sets The Songs/Sets menu allows for the EFX MK-VI's regular presets to be organized in a custom bank to edit a song (or custom bank of presets). Multiple songs can then be arranged in a bank in order to create a set. -
Page 18: Edit Set
From this menu, you can move the other set you want to edit using #1 and #2 switches. This is to avoid the hassle of moving to the previous menu to edit other sets. SW#1 Decrease the set number by one. SW#2 Increase the set number by one. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 19: Switches
Increases Volume.B value in 0.5 dB steps Volume.B- Decreases Volume.B value by in 0.5 dB steps Pst.BPM+ Increases Preset BPM Pst.BPM- Decreases Preset BPM Preset and IA cannot be assigned to H H old type switch. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 20: Assign As Preset Switch
MIDI - EFX MK-VI can send up to 8 MIDI messages when the switch is pressed. The 8 MIDI messages are displayed as MIDI01 to MIDI08. The procedure for assigning MIDI is the same as the 4 4 .1.1 MIDI. -
Page 21: Assign As Ia Switch
There is no change when a new NC/Pst preset is recalled. Group The group to which the IA switch belongs. 4.3.3 Assign as other switches The procedure for assigning other switches is the same as the preset or IA switch. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 22: Titles
Select the song to edit the title. The song title is displayed together, making it easier to select the song. The LCD display will show the submenu. SW#1 & SW#2 Decrease/increase the song number by one. SW#5 & SW#9 Move up/down the selectable menu. SW#6 & SW#10 Move/Scroll through the available characters. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 23: Set Title
Select the page to edit the title. The page title is displayed together, making it easier to select the page. The LCD display will show the submenu. SW#1 & SW#2 Decrease/increase the page number by one. SW#5 & SW#9 Move up/down the selectable menu. SW#6 & SW#10 Move/Scroll through the available characters. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 24: Switch Titles
The LCD display will show the submenu. SW#1 & SW#2 Decrease/increase the switch number by one. SW#5 & SW#9 Move up/down the selectable menu. SW#6 & SW#10 Move/Scroll through the available characters. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 25: Global
Selecting Global from the main SETUP menu allows you to move to the submenu. The LCD display will show the submenu. 4.5.1 MIDI The MIDI menu allows configuring the EFX MK-VI's general MIDI functionality and is divided into the following 6 detailed menus. In/OUT/Dup.PC... - Page 26 On.Value/Off.Value - Divide the quarter note into two and send the ON value first and OFF value second. Devices EFX MK-VI can set up to 16 devices. 16 devices are displayed as Device01 to Device16, each of which can be assigned a Port, MIDI channel, PC# Offset and Maximum Scroll PC#.
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Page 27: Audio
SysEx (System Exclusive) EFX MK-VI can have up to 64 MIDI System Exclusive slots. One MIDI system exclusive slot is consist of up to 16 bytes(except first F0 and last F7). System Exclusive slots can be assigned when MIDI is set to presets or switches. -
Page 28: Others
4.5.3 Others The Others menu allows configuring the EFX MK-VI's general other functionalities and is divided into the following 8 detailed menus. Op.Mode (Opearating Mode) Determines EFX MK-VI Operating mode (Preset mode or SET01~SET64 mode). For Set mode, the set title is displayed. -
Page 29: Utility
The Song Copy allows copying from one song to another. Source Source song number (S001~S900) Destination Destination song number (S001~S900) 4.6.3 Set Copy The Set Copy allows copying from one set to another. Source Source set number (S01~S64) Destination Destination set number (S01~S64) EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 30: Switch Copy
The System Info allows checking the system information of your unit. Serial No. - Serial number of your unit Firmware Firmware version of your unit Data Fomat Data format version of your unit Power Ref. Power check reference of your unit EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 31: Firmware Update
B B ANK switches down. Wait until ‘C C onnected : EFX MK-VI’ is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the firmware loader software. Press the O O PEN button to load the new firmware file. -
Page 32: Cables
Do not use an active volume pedal or expression pedal. XPDL & Two Foot-switches Connect the Normally Open Momentary switches when connecting external switches. 6.2 Functions Switches The cable required is a stereo (TRS) to two mono 1/4" phone plugs. EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... -
Page 33: Connection Examples
7. CONNECTION EXAMPLES Basic Mono Connection Stereo Connection with 3 Stereo FXs EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... - Page 34 Mono Connection for 4CM EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual...
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Page 35: Midi In Specification
CC#000 is MIDI Bank Select MSB message. Preset mode : P P reset # = ( MSB x 128 ) + PC # Set mode : S S ong # = LSB + 1 , Preset = PC # EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual... - Page 36 This warranty shall not apply to any goods that have been repaired or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer. Contact the following for support and/or repair service. Mail : Musicom Lab 15-4, Seooreung-ro 15-gil, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, 03426, South Korea Website : http://www.musicomlab.com Email : support@musicomlab.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/musicomlab EFX MK-VI Audio Controller Owner’s Manual...
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