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MTX-5
MIDI Controller
OWNER'S MANUAL
Version 1.0x

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  • Page 1 MTX-5 MIDI Controller OWNER’S MANUAL Version 1.0x...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.1 Main Features - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 1.2 Specifications...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Musicom Lab MTX-5 MIDI Controller. The MTX-5 MIDI Controller is the ultimate floor-based MIDI foot controller that is compact and easy to use. The MTX-5 MIDI Controller has a powerful MIDI function, so it can also be used with rack-based rig.
  • Page 4: Rear Panel

    BANK UP and BANK DOWN The 870 presets in the MTX-5 are arranged in banks of 3, and these switches allow you to select which bank of 3 you’d like to access. Pressing the P1 and P2 switches simultaneously executes the BANK DOWN function, and pressing the P2 and P3 switches simultaneously executes the BANK UP function.
  • Page 5: Lcd Displayl

    This area indicates the preset title of the current preset. Also this area indicates the switch title when the switch is pressed. IA switch status This area indicates which of the IA switches are currently active. This area indicates the currently operating BPM. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 6: Basic Operation (Preset Mode)

    2.2 Page 1 Select a Preset The MTX-5 has 870 presets and 1 global preset that you can choose from, and they’re arranged in banks of three. When the MTX-5 powers up, it selects Page 1, Preset 1 and Bank 1.
  • Page 7 The table below shows the functions of the switches in Page 4. Pst. Pst. Normal IA.05 Ia.06 Page+ None None None None BPM- BPM+ Pst. Pst. Hold None None IA Store None None None None BPM- BPM+ MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8: Set Mode

    The Set operating mode allows up to 56 songs of the MTX-5's 870 songs to be arranged in any order to create a set. The MTX-5 has up to 64 different sets. Refer to the 4 4 .2.2 Edit Set on the page 13 of the manual to edit a setlist.
  • Page 9: 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#4 & SW#5 simultaneously Exit to the previous menu. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 10: Presets

    4.1.1 MIDI MTX-5 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 11: Xpdl.1 / Xpdl.2

    BPM. Global : The BPM works with global BPM when the current preset is recalled. 40 - 209 : The BPM works with current value in this menu when the current preset is recalled. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 12: Songs/Sets

    4.2 Songs/Sets The Songs/Sets menu allows for the MTX-5'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 13: Edit Set

    Select a set you want to edit. The set title is displayed together, making it easier to select a set. The LCD display will show the submenu. Song in Set The song in set that is going to be edited. (S01~S56) Origin Song The original song number to be used in the set. (S001~S870) MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 14: Switches

    Increases bank number Bank- Deceases bank number Inc+ Increases specific parameter Dec- Decreases specific parameter Pst.BPM+ Increases Preset BPM Pst.BPM- Decreases Preset BPM Preset and IA cannot be assigned to H H old type switch. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15: Assign As Preset Switch

    The LED color that turns on when the switch is pressed. (None, Blue, Red or Purple) MIDI MTX-5 can send up to 12 MIDI messages when the switch is pressed. The 12 MIDI messages are displayed as MIDI01 to MIDI12. The procedure for assigning MIDI is the same as the 4 4 .1.1 MIDI.
  • Page 16: 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. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 17: 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 Move up/down the selectable menu. SW#3 & SW#5 Move/Scroll through the available characters. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 18: 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 Move up/down the selectable menu. SW#3 & SW#5 Move/Scroll through the available characters. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19: Switch Titles

    Select the page where the switch exists. And then, select the switch to edit the title. The switch title is displayed together, making it easier to select the switch. The LCD display will show the submenu. SW#1 & SW#2 Move up/down the selectable menu. SW#3 & SW#5 Move/Scroll through the available characters. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 20: 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 MTX-5's general MIDI functionality and is divided into the following 6 detailed menus. In/OUT/Dup.PC...
  • Page 21 1. Change S S tan-by to S S can to calibrate the pedal. 2. Slowly move the connected pedal from the heel to the toe position several times.. 3. MTX-5 automatically updates the minimum and maximum values, and the bar below the LCD screen moves.
  • Page 22: Others

    SysEx (System Exclusive) MTX-5 can have up to 80 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 23 Op.Mode (Opearating Mode) Determines MTX-5 Operating mode (Preset mode or SET01~SET64 mode). For Set mode, the set title is displayed. Pst 2nd Press (Preset Switch 2nd Press) Determines whether or not to use the global preset when you press the switch in a preset that is already on.
  • Page 24: Utility

    The Song Copy allows copying from one song to another. Source Source song number (S001~S870) Destination Destination song number (S001~S870) 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) MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25: Switch Copy

    4.6.6 System Info 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 MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 26: Firmware Update

    Download the new firmware and M M TX-5 Editor software from the link below. Install M M TX-5 Editor file and run http://musicomlab.com/mtx-5.htm To enter firmware update mode, Connect a USB cable to your MTX-5 and PC/Mac while holding P1, P2 and P3 switches down. The MTX-5 is powered via a USB cable.
  • Page 27: Cables

    1/4" phone plugs. Connect the tip(stereo plug) to the pedal output, ring to the pedal input and sleeve to ground on all 3 plugs. Do not use an active volume pedal or expression pedal. XPDL & Two Foot-switches Connect the Normally Open Momentary switches when connecting external switches. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 28: Midi Out2/3 Trs Configuration

    2 / 5 : O O FF position 3 / 6 : O O N position Do not configure the DIP switch in any other way than the three illustrated above. It can damage internal parts. MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29: 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 # = MSB + 1 , Preset = PC # MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 30 Musicom Lab warrants this product against any defects that are due to defective parts or faulty workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase. During this one year period, Musicom Lab will repair it without charge for parts or labor.

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