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User Manual
For use with Graviton M1/M2 Software 4.4.x
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  • Page 1 User Manual For use with Graviton M1/M2 Software 4.4.x www.luminitefx.com...
  • Page 2 Contents Basic Introduction The Hardware: Graviton M1 The Hardware: Graviton M2 The Hardware: Wireless Controllers The Software: Basic Programming The Software: Basic Navigation Glossary: Common Terms Glossary: Actions Glossary: Messages Home Preset Mode Setlist Mode MIDI Editor Screen...
  • Page 3 Preset Library Screen MIDI Tracking Screen Live Screen Setlist Library Screen Song Library Screen Devices What are Actions ? XY Controllers Screen EC Controllers Screen Footswitch Pedals Screen Expression Pedals Screen MIDI In Screen Setup External Pedals Setup Wired Footswitch Pedals Setup Wireless Footswitch Pedals Setup Expression Pedals Setup Relay Ports...
  • Page 4 Setup Control Voltage Ports Settings Display Editor MIDI Clock Bank Wireless Data Update Manual...
  • Page 5 Basic Introduction Graviton M1/M2 are the next-generation MIDI controller pedals designed for guitarists and bassists who want to incorporate the full power of MIDI into their live or studio rigs with total wireless freedom, effortless usability, compatibility and expandability in an ultra compact package.
  • Page 6 Also controllable by MIDI messages from other devices. ● Ultra Compact Footprint: Graviton M1 is smaller than an overdrive pedal, with the full control of a large 10-switch MIDI controller, saving pedalboards space and weight. Or use Graviton M1/M2 to turn compact multi-effects pedals / amp modelers / computers / iPhones / iPads into portable and powerful gigging machines.
  • Page 7 ● 120 Songs / 120 Setlists. ● 120 SysEx Messages. ● 10 Expression Presets. ● 10 Backups (120 Banks / 1200 Presets / Songs / Setlists / SysEx, 100 Expression Presets in total). ● 16 x Messages per Preset / Expression Preset. Unlimited Presets chaining. ●...
  • Page 8 Graviton M1 Graviton M1 MIDI Interfaces Graviton M1 can send MIDI to 6 devices at once over 4 different MIDI interfaces: ● 1 x Standard MIDI (5-pin) ● 3 x MIDI over TRS (2 x 1/4" and 1 x 1/8" jacks): each configurable with 4 output modes, compatible with all TRS MIDI devices.
  • Page 9 Graviton M1 input / output jacks: ● 9VDC: Power Adapter in (9V center-negative, 250mA minimum). ● TRS 1 and TRS 2: MIDI Out (4 modes) / Footswitch / Expression Pedals in with 1/4-inch (6.35mm) stereo cables. ● TRS 3: MIDI out with a 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo cable.
  • Page 10 Graviton M1 Specifications: ● LCD Size: 3.5 inches. ● LCD Type: IPS Panel, Wide Viewing Angle, Sunlight Readable. ● LCD Touch Panel: Capacitive Touch. ● Power Input: 9VDC center negative / USB Type C. ● Power Consumption: 9V@250mA (9VDC Input) or 5V@350mA (USB Bus Powered) ●...
  • Page 11 The Hardware: Graviton M2 Graviton M2 Footswitches: ● 6 x Soft Touch Footswitches: Smooth and silent operation. ● Staggered Footswitch Height: Taller at the back and lower at the front for easy access. Graviton M2 MIDI Interfaces: Graviton M2 can send MIDI to 8 devices at once over 4 different MIDI interfaces: ●...
  • Page 12 ● 1 x USB MIDI: switchable between Device and Host mode, compatible with all USB Class Compliant devices. (see Settings > USB). ● 1 x Bluetooth LE MIDI: compatible with all BLE MIDI devices like Apple iPhones, iPads or Macbooks. MIDI Input can be used for MIDI Through or controlling Graviton M2 with MIDI Messages from other devices.
  • Page 13 ● USB Host: MIDI communication with other USB MIDI devices (can power other devices with up to 500mA, or charge XY/EC Controllers / Wireless Footswitches). *Either the USB MIDI or USB Host MIDI port can be used at one time, not both. ●...
  • Page 14 ● Premium Brushed Stainless Steel Finish. ● Width x Depth x Height: 5.9 x 4.52 x 2.4 inches (150 x 115 x 63mm). ● Weight: 22.5oz (640g). The Hardware: Wireless Controllers XY and EC Controllers: ● XY and EC Controllers can be attached to any instrument using its nano pads on the bottom.
  • Page 15 ● Experiment with different positions to see what works best for you. You may want to move the controller closer to your picking hand for quicker switching or further away for more room while strumming. Here are some good starting points: ●...
  • Page 16 To activate low latency mode in wireless mode, connect a small external battery to the charging port. Operation ● All Luminite wireless controllers feature advanced wireless technology with significantly longer range and stronger interference resistance compared to Bluetooth. ● They are also much easier to use compared to Bluetooth-based controllers—there's no need to turn them on, wait for a connection, or turn them off after finishing playing.
  • Page 17 Pairing ● A Graviton M1/M2 can pair with up to 20 wireless controllers (10 XY or EC and 10 F10W or F6W). Each controller can be individually configured with its own settings. ● To pair a wireless controller to a Graviton M1/M2, navigate to Settings > Wireless >...
  • Page 18 Features: ● Low-profile design (XY and EC): Minimizes changes to the instrument's look and playability (compatible with whammy bars). ● Simple operation: With no power button to worry about, it always works. ● Fully programmable: With switches / knobs that can be assigned to send MIDI, switch banks or songs, and more.

  • Page 19: Basic Programming

    MIDI and other message types through their multiple interfaces and jacks. ● Each Graviton M1/M2 contains a total of 120 Presets accessible via the Home > Preset Library menu. Each preset has the capacity to store up to 16 Messages, which can include MIDI, Keystroke, Control Voltage, Relay commands, and more.

  • Page 20: Basic Navigation

    The Software: Basic Navigation ● Graviton M1 and M2 share the same software platform and user interface (except where noted); all pictures show the M1 display for illustration purposes. ● The User Interface has a "Select a Screen" page at the top, which organizes multiple Screens into three groups: ●...

  • Page 21: Common Terms

    Common Terms ● Controllers: These are devices that can control the Graviton M1/M2, such as XY/EC Controllers, Footswitch Pedals (including M2 built-in footswitches, or the F10/W, F6/W, etc.), or the MIDI In port, which can trigger actions based on incoming MIDI CC/PC commands.
  • Page 22 ● Messages: These include MIDI, keystroke, control voltage, relay commands, and more that can be added into presets via Home > MIDI Editor. Messages are sent out when their presets are sent. ● Current Preset: The last preset that was activated or sent. ●...
  • Page 23 ○ Fixed Preset: Send the specific Preset of a specific Bank (1 to 120). This assigned Preset will not change when switching to another Bank. ○ Preset +/- : Scroll to the next / previous Preset. ○ Bank +/- : Jump to the next / previous Bank. ○...
  • Page 24 ○ Toggling On: Alternates the same CC message with a value of 0 upon other button presses. (LED off) ○ Momentary On: Send the same CC message with a value of 0 button upon button releases. (LED off) ● PC: Send a MIDI Program Change Message. ●...
  • Page 25 ● Clock > Set Clock: Start sending MIDI Beat Clock message stream with the fixed BPM (Beat Per Minute). (Settings > MIDI > Clock option needs to be On for the Graviton M1/M2 to output MIDI Beat Clock). ● Clock > Clock +/-: nudge the Global BPM up and down by a set amount.
  • Page 26 ● Switch/Relay: Send switching commands (Open, Close, Momentary Pulse, etc.) to the M2’s native Relay Port, TRS Jacks (directly) or through the Relay + CV adapter. The TRS jack must be set to 'Switch/Relay Adapter Out' mode (Settings > TRS) when used directly or through a Relay + CV adapter.
  • Page 27 ● Expression > Expression CC: Start sending Control Change MIDI messages with the CC Value continuously controlled by the Expression Pedal position (and stop sending when the pedal stops moving). The range is adjustable from 0 - 127. ● Expression > Expression Clock: Start sending MIDI Beat Clock message stream with the BPM continuously controlled by the Expression Pedal position.
  • Page 28 Each triggered Encoder message in turn, modifies the value of the following message block immediately after it and sends them out: ● CC and PC. ● All Counter CC and PC (+ / - / Update / Send) Note: The Increase / Decrease setting (Action menu) will override the Counter +/- adjustment direction.

  • Page 29: Preset Mode

    ● Moving an connected Expression Pedal will send its assigned Expression Preset as shown in Expression Pedals Screen. ● Sending a MIDI message to the Graviton M1/M2 over MIDI In Jack will trigger its assigned Preset / Action as shown in the MIDI In Screen.
  • Page 30 ● Setlist Mode enables a single Preset to be used in multiple Songs, and likewise, one Song can be included in multiple Setlists. For example, a “Solo” Preset can be used for several Songs / Setlists. Changes to that Preset will automatically update in all Songs and Setlists where it's used.
  • Page 31 From the top: ● Preset Name: Shows the Current Preset name. Tap to rename. ● Toggle LED: Shows the Preset On/Off state if Toggling On or Momentary On is enabled. ● Bank: Shows current Bank number. Tap to switch to another Bank. ●...
  • Page 32 ○ Channel Name: Tap to rename the current MIDI Channel. ○ Channel: Tap to change to another MIDI Channel (1 to 16). In the same screen, tap on the “···” button for 2 more options: Rename MIDI Channel (same as above) or Change MIDI Channel Color. ○...
  • Page 33 ○ Value / Velocity: Tap to input a value number by keypad. If the values are CC/PC/Counter CC/PC or CC/Clock Expression values, their colors will be yellow (changing values) instead of white (fixed values). ○ Slider: If the Type is CC, a slider control will be shown, allowing you to drag and change the value by touch control.
  • Page 34 ● Silent Off / On: When enabled, this Preset will be sent in the background without updating the screen (MIDI Editor / Live). ● Toggling Off / On / Momentary On: when to send Toggling CC/PC message (see Glossary) for this Preset. ○...
  • Page 35 > List Layout Everything is the same as with Block Layout, except: ● Each Message is displayed as a line, allowing up to 3 Messages per page. ● The parameters are displayed as columns of Type / Number / Value / Channel. Tap to change each value respectively.
  • Page 36 > SysEx Messages Screen When adding SysEx Messages to a Preset in MIDI Editor Screen, tapping on its SysEx Message / Value button will display this Screen for the selection of 120 SysEx Messages available to choose from, organized across 12 Pages. From the top: ●...
  • Page 37 and the last message ends with F7) and adding them into a Preset in the same order. ○ Long Touch: open the context menu for Edit / Rename / Copy / Swap / Delete the selected SysEx Message.

  • Page 38: Preset Library

    Preset Library Screen This screen is for managing the collective pool of 120 Presets (grouped into 12 Banks), shared between all controllers, for both Preset Mode and Setlist Mode. You can assign XY/EC Controllers, Footswitch Pedals, and MIDI In to send these Presets from their respective screens.
  • Page 39 ○ Single Touch: Send the Preset. ○ Double Touch: Edit the Preset in MIDI Editor Screen. ○ Long Touch: Open the context menu for Edit / Rename / Move / Copy / Swap Preset / Change Preset Color. ○ Toggle LED: Shows the Preset On/Off state if Toggling On or Momentary On is enabled.
  • Page 40 Screen This screen is useful for keeping track and updates the status of MIDI Messages going in and out between Graviton M1/M2 and other connected MIDI devices. You can program up to 10 x Tracking Presets, similar to programming Presets.
  • Page 41 Live Screen ● Live screen is optimized for live performance with the super-sized Preset name that can be read across the stage. All touch screen buttons are disabled except the back button (<) and settings button (···) to prevent accidental changes while performing. ●...
  • Page 42 Setlist Library Screen (Setlist Mode Only) This Screen allows you to: ● Open (Double Touch) a Setlist to open and add Songs into it. ● Manage (Rename / Copy / Swap / Delete) the list of 120 Setlists, organized into 12 Pages.
  • Page 43 ○ Long Touch: Open context menu for Open / Rename / Copy / Swap / Delete the selected Setlist. > Setlist Screen This screen shows up after opening a Setlist from the Setlist Library above. This Screen allows you to: ●...
  • Page 44 ○ Double Touch: Open the Song (in Song Screen) ○ Long Touch: Open context menu for Open / Change / Remove Song (from Song Library Screen). > Song Screen This is the main Screen while performing in Setlist Mode, where you can see all the Presets of the current Song in the intended order and scroll through them.
  • Page 45 ● If you reach the 10th Song of a Selist, scrolling to the next Song will automatically jump to the 1st Song of the next Setlist, same with the scrolling back. From the top: ● Playing Song: Shows the playing Song name. Tap to rename. ●...
  • Page 46 ○ Long Touch: Open the context menu for Edit / Rename / Copy / Swap / Delete selected Song. Devices What are Actions ? ● The Devices menu shows the controllers you can use to control your Graviton M1/M2. They are XY/EC Controllers, Footswitch Pedals, Expression Pedals, MIDI In etc...
  • Page 47 ● Every physical button (plus the MIDI In messages) on these controllers has its own set of Actions. ● An Action is what happens when you hit a physical switch/button (or send a MIDI In message to the M1/M2). An Action can send a Preset, but can also do many other things like switching between Banks, Songs, etc.
  • Page 48 ● EC Controllers: The rotary encoders don’t require Actions to be assigned, as they directly trigger Encoder Messages. However, the push buttons do require assigning Actions, similar to other buttons. XY Controllers Screen This Screen is for assigning the XY Controllers buttons to the designated Presets / Actions. The last activated button is highlighted.
  • Page 49 ● Tap on the ‘XY: 1’ menu button to select another one manually. From the top to bottom: ● Preset Name: Shows the Current Preset name. Tap to rename. ● Bank: Shows current Bank number. Tap to switch to another Bank. ●...
  • Page 50 EC Controllers Screen Getting Started ● Go to Home > MIDI Editor. ● Tap + to add a new MIDI Message. ● Tap on the message’s Type, change it to Encoder. ● Adjust the Min / Max (range), Step (change per click) / Encoder Channel (will be explained below) to suit your needs.
  • Page 51 ● Add a CC, PC or CV, or Clock Message block after the Encoder Message above. As you rotate the knobs, you’ll see their value change. How does it work ? ● Each EC Controller is equipped with two Rotary Encoder Knobs, each of which has three functions: turning clockwise (CW >), turning counterclockwise (CCW <), and push button (+).
  • Page 52 ● The values of the following messages can be changed by placing an Encoder Message in front of them. ● CC and PC. ● All Counter CC and PC (+ / - / Update / Send) Note: The Increase / Decrease setting (Action menu) will override the Counter +/- adjustment direction.
  • Page 53 per-preset basis. For example, in Preset 1, the encoder can be used to adjust Reverb Mix, and in Preset 2, it can be used to adjust Gain. ● Assign Action > Fixed Preset: only trigger the Encoder Messages in a specific Preset.
  • Page 54 This Screen is for assigning all Footswitches (on the Graviton M2 or external Footswitch Pedals) to their Actions / Presets. The last tapped footswitch is highlighted. If a Graviton M2 / F10/W / F6/W Footswitch is tapped, the Block layout will match with their physical layout automatically.

  • Page 55: Expression Pedals

    ○ Footswitch Type: Tap to select between M2 (built-in, M2 only), Wired (TRS) or Wireless (Luminite F10W or F6W). ○ Wired / Wireless: Tap to select the pedal you want to map. You can map an empty pedal slot first (None) and connect a pedal later. Changing a TRS Jack function / unpairing a wireless pedal won’t delete what was mapped.
  • Page 56 ● Programming the currently active Expression Preset. ● Tracking parameters change in real time as the expression pedals move. Programming is identical to using the MIDI Editor, except that only Expression Messages can be added. Tapping the top right corner of the screen (Number x/10) will open the Expression Presets Library.
  • Page 57 ● Double touch on an Expression Preset to start programming. As up to 2 x (M1) or 4 x (M2) Expression Pedals can be assigned individually, the menu button (on the bottom) shows which pedal is the current one. To select another pedal for assignment, you can either: ●...
  • Page 58 MIDI In Screen This screen shows a list of 10 Presets / Actions that can be triggered by receiving the corresponding MIDI Messages through the MIDI In jack or wirelessly over Bluetooth. For each block: ● Single Touch: Send the assigned Preset / Action. ●...
  • Page 59 Graviton M1/M2 works with any type of Footswitch Pedal (momentary / latch / resistor ladder etc) over TRS Jacks with its "Learn" function (or just plug and play with Luminite F Series Pedal). Up to 2 x (M1) or 4 x (M2) pedals can be connected, with support for up to 10 buttons per pedal.
  • Page 60 Luminite F10W and F6W Footswitch Pedals can be paired with Graviton M1/M2 wirelessly, just like with XY/EC Controllers. They can also work in Wired Mode when connecting over TRS Jacks using a ¼ inch cable , just like with the Luminite F10 and F6 pedals (see Wired Mode above).
  • Page 61 ● You can use a 1/4-inch Stereo TRS to 2 x Mono TS adapter to split the Tip and Ring outputs, allowing you to control two devices simultaneously. ● Each Relay + CV adapter’s Relay Input can be connected to any Graviton M1/M2 TRS Jack with a 1/4-inch Stereo Cable. After that, make sure the Mode is changed to...
  • Page 62 'On' state. Setup Control Voltage Ports (CV) Graviton M1/M2 can control the CV Inputs / Expression Inputs of other Synth / Pedals with its built-in Control Voltage Port (M2 Only), or Relay + CV adapter (can be used with both M1 and M2).
  • Page 64 Settings Display ● Display Brightness: Adjust LCD display brightness (from 1 to 10). Default: 8 ● Touch Calibration: If you are experiencing issues with the accuracy of the touch screen, you can easily recalibrate it by tapping on the two red squares a few times until they turn white.
  • Page 65 MIDI Customize MIDI Messages routing options which go through: ● MIDI: Over MIDI Out jack and all TRS Jacks that are configured to MIDI Out mode. ● USB MIDI: Over USB and USB Host port. ● BLE MIDI: MIDI over Bluetooth Low Energy (wirelessly). Routing options: ●...
  • Page 66 Setup Footswitch Pedals section) ■ Luminite F10/W: For use with the Luminite F10 or F10W in Wired Mode over a ¼ inch cable (plug n play, no “Learn” needed). ■ Luminite F6/W: For use with the Luminite F6 or F6W in Wired Mode over a ¼...
  • Page 67 ● CV Adapter Out: For connecting to a Relay + CV adapter’s CV Input Jack. Graviton M1/M2 can act as either one of these two USB MIDI modes: ● Device: When connected to a Computer or MIDI Host using the USB MIDI port (USB Type-C).
  • Page 68 Bluetooth ● Advertising On/Off: This setting controls the visibility of the Graviton M1/M2 to other new Bluetooth devices for pairing. It does not affect already paired devices. Turn this off if you want to prevent accidental connections from other devices.
  • Page 69 Controllers. This is useful if you have more than one instrument, each can have their own XY/EC Controller attached. ● Pairing > Wireless Footswitch: A Graviton M1/M2 can pair with up to 10 x F10W or F6W Wireless Pedals. ● Change Channel: In some rare cases, if you have issues with XY/EC signals being intermittent (strong interference from the surrounding environment), you can try changing to another wireless channel.
  • Page 70 Data All of your Presets, Songs, Setlists, Settings etc data in Graviton M1/M2 can be saved into a Backup. You can have up to 10 Backups (useful if you have different setups / rigs) and switch between them. ● Backup: Shows the Backup screen with 10 backup file slots, where you can: ●...
  • Page 71 ○ Update/Rollback to Latest Stable: Tested and reliable software version. ● You can switch between Beta and the last Stable Release any time without losing programmed data. ● It's recommended to stay on the Stable Release for gigging.
  • Page 72 Manual Graviton M1/M2 has a built-in manual in Settings > Manual, conveniently accessible anytime and always up-to-date with the current software version.

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