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DMC-4 Gen3
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  • Page 1 DMC-3XL Gen3 DMC-4 Gen3 User Manual v1.60 
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  • Page 2 Added ability to send MIDI notes in CC mode Added prevMode() function Changed tap LED to normally OFF Added Bank Down destination for 4th button and Expression Pedal Added Whammy V Classic and Chords mode v1.00 Initial Release
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  • Page 3 1. Introduction Thanks for purchasing a Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3 controller. We’ve worked hard for the last two years developing and refining our MIDI controller technology, and we’ve incorporated suggestions from players all over the world. The Gen3 controllers have more features, more functions, and more connectivity than any of our previous controllers.

  • Page 4: Control Panel

    The red or white connector is our astounding MultiJack! The MultiJack can do all kinds of cool stuff, like receive expression or tap tempo, send taps to your devices, or even send MIDI to additional devices. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4...
  • Page 5 MIDI outputs or a hardware MIDI Thru box to split your MIDI signal to two or more short chains. Please note that the order that you plug your MIDI devices in does not have to be the same as the order you plug their audio cables! Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4...
  • Page 6 Setup menu, but for now we’ll run with what we’ve got: PRESET, one or more SCROLLING, LOOPER, and TAP / CLOCK modes active. Once we get your devices set up, we’ll cover each mode in detail. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4...
  • Page 7 PREFS menu, the MIDI settings are found on the second page. Additionally, ensure that the MNL SAVE / AUTOSAVE is set to MNL SAVE. This will prevent the DMC Gen3 from messing up the bypass states of your scenes. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4...
  • Page 8 If you are connecting to a Disaster Area SMARTClock, set the SMARTClock CHAN to 16 in its setup menu and disable the Preset and Global Clock modes on the DMC Gen3. If the Tap Tempo mode is enabled, you can tap tempos to the SMARTClock from the DMC Gen3. 
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  • Page 9 When you’ve got all of your devices set where you like, you can save all of those programs to a combined preset for instant access later. Please consult the Preset Mode section for details on saving presets.
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  • Page 10: Preset Mode

    You can use preset zero as a dedicated bypass sound, or you can overwrite it with any combination of sounds from your devices. In this way, you can use it either as a bypass or as a favorite preset!
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  • Page 11 You may cancel a preset save at any time by tapping the mode button. To overwrite Preset Zero, tap left or right until P00 is displayed on the screen. Then save normally. 
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  • Page 12 / reset in an unwanted position. Set List Mode does not overwrite or change your presets in any way, it just allows you to recall them in different orders. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4...
  • Page 13 Looper Mode L3 = This is the Looper Volume mode, controlling the output level of the looper. Left: Tap to decrease looper volume. Hold to fast-fade looper volume down. Right: Tap to increase looper volume. Hold to fast-swell looper volume up. Mode: Tap to advance to the next mode. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3...

  • Page 14: Tap Tempo

    Clock mode is set to GLOBAL MIDI Tap tempo inputs (EXP, MULTI, 4th MIDI Clock CLOCK button) Tap out from MULTI* Set BPM directly on the controller (scroll left and right to decrease / increase BPM) Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3...

  • Page 15: Utility Mode

    MOM - sends the HIGH value when the button is pressed and LOW value when the button is released. note that only the PRESS actions may be set to MOM, and they DISABLE the hold actions for that button. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4...
  • Page 16 The setup menu will show the letters of the devices. For example, A000 means messages will only be sent on channel 1, for Device A. To send messages for Devices B and C, set 4 CH = 0BC0. For all devices, set this to ABCD.
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  • Page 17 MultiJack as a remote-controlled tap tempo switch. SET JACK TO N-O (most pedals) or N-C (Boss pedals) SET J CH TO ABCD SET ALL THREE DIP SWITCHES to OFF-OFF-OFF. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3...
  • Page 18 Connect the “OUT” side of the Y-Cable to your MIDI device input, and the “IN” side to your MIDI device output. If you prefer to leave the MIDI cable connected during normal use, then we recommend you set THRU = OFF in the DMC setup to avoid MIDI echo.
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  • Page 19 Gen3 directly to the computer using a USB cable. If you have enabled USBHOST, you should connect using the Disaster Area Designs MIDI-Y Cable and to your MIDI interface. 2. Start the SysEx software on your computer and select the correct MIDI interface in its preferences or setup menu. If you have connected in USBMIDI mode, the Gen3 should show up here as “DISASTER G3 MIDI.”...

  • Page 20: Setup Mode

    If the location shows as zero, the controller will not commands when Button 4 is pressed transmit expression or looper level on that channel If all locations show as zero, no expression will be sent Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3...
  • Page 21 RTN - sends HIGH message and then LOW message PRST - presets are reset. for a single press NAME - preset names are reset. BNK+ - sends Strymon BANK UP message ALL - all values are reset.
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  • Page 22 Set AutoSave to OFF to avoid corrupting presets L M9 Lin6 M13 CC69 Set AutoSave to OFF to avoid corrupting presets LM13 Electro-Harmonix HOG2 EHX HOG2 HOG2 Pigtronix Echolution 2 Echolutn (all versions) ECL2 Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3...
  • Page 23 Empress ZOIA CC10 Use CC60 for bypass, CC35 for tap tempo. ZOIA Strymon Riverside Riverside CC100 RIVR Strymon Sunset Sunset CC100 MIDI bypass not supported. Save bypass state in your user SUNS presets. Disaster Area Designs DMC-3XL / DMC-4 Gen3...

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