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OWNERS MANUAL
MS-8
THE SWITCH-SWITCHER
No TAPDANCE anymore!
The MS-8 switches up to 17 units at the same time, conventional amps, effect-units, etc., whether if they understand MIDI or not.
The MS-8 is perfect on stage, for practicing and recording. Any self-created combination of switch settings can be recalled.
A musician can switch all components of his whole setup just by one stomp on one footswitch.
PROGRAMMABLE SWITCH CONTROLLER + MIDI
6. Mai 1992 @ 12:49 Uhr
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  • Page 1 No TAPDANCE anymore! The MS-8 switches up to 17 units at the same time, conventional amps, effect-units, etc., whether if they understand MIDI or not. The MS-8 is perfect on stage, for practicing and recording. Any self-created combination of switch settings can be recalled.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.4 Factory setup / or erase all ........... 27 Title / naming the programs ..........16 1.5 Technical data .............. 27 "HELLO" message / sign your MS-8 ........ 17 Copy pages ................. 28 F-AMP / new generation ............ 18 1 MIDI mapping ..............28 1 F-AMP setup ..............

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Interesting and unique sounds could not be used in live performance. The MS-8 had been developed to enable musicians to use all possible sound creations on stage, in rehearsal sessions and studios. With a simple stomp on one footswitch the MS-8 is capable of switching up to eight conventional units, plus MIDI equipment.

  • Page 4: Front Of The Ms-8

    1 Front of the MS-8 These four keys have the same functions as the connected FOOTSWITCHES (F1-F4) (13) at the rear of the MS-8. (If the MS-8 is in the "PLAY") In some menus these keys are (1) The LC-DISPLAY used for special functions, to make handling easier.

  • Page 5: Rear Of The Ms-8

    (17) NORM. - RED / PLAIN slide switch (11) MIDI OUT jack This switch matches the MS-8 to various Fender (*1) amp models of the old generation and This jack connects to any units which can receive MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE prepares the 2 jack SWITCHES 1 + 2 (18) for these amps.

  • Page 6: Connections

    You can control with the MS-8: Example for possible connections: All units can be connected and controlled by the MS-8 at the same time. up to 8 units which have conventional switching 1 Fender amp with up to 4 switching functions...

  • Page 7: Controls

    Controls Connections / Controls The CURSOR keys: In the "PLAY" mode you can use the keys for selecting one of the 128 PROGRAMS or to select the menus. The [ ] key counts the PROGRAMS up to the next PROGRAM NUMBER each time the key is pressed.

  • Page 8: Internal Memory

    Internal memory "STORE" PROGRAMS (1-128) If you change anything on a "PLAY" PROGRAM (1-128) the DISPLAY will change from "PLAY" to "EDIT". If the message "WRITE PROTECT" appears on the display instead of "EDIT" The display shows "EDIT" if you change anything on the actual program! After pressing the "STORE"...

  • Page 9: Memory Protection

    Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

  • Page 10: Switches / Relays

    There are four different kinds of switches: positive or negative latched type switches LEDS on the front of the MS-8 positive or negative momentary switches. The LED "SWITCHES 1-8" only show the active or passive state of the connected unit.
  • Page 11 Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key the MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

  • Page 12: Setup

    Footswitches / "SONGS" The function of the footswitches Main menu: You can control the MS-8 with simple momentary footswitches. These momentary switches will give contact while depressed and will interupt again after release. NOTE: Other footswitches can not work proper.

  • Page 13: Setup The Footswitches

    Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key the MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

  • Page 14: The "Song" Mode

    FOOTSWITCHES / "SONGS" The "SONG" mode Main menu: The MS-8 contains up to 100 "SONGS" A "SONG" is a combination or a chain of up to 8 "STEPS". Each "STEP" can contain one of the 128 PROGRAMS (1-128) In the first menu "PLAY" you can use the function keys (F1-F4) to select the "SONGS"...

  • Page 15: How To Program A "Song

    Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

  • Page 16: Title / Naming The Programs

    Title / naming the programs You can use a maximum of eight characters. Main menu: The CURSOR key [ ] scrolls up through all possible characters. The CURSOR key [ ] scrolls down through all possible characters. If you hold one of the CURSOR key [ ] or [ ] the character changes will repeat automatically up or down.

  • Page 17: Hello" Message / Sign Your Ms-8

    Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key the MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

  • Page 18: F-Amp / New Generation

    1 F-AMP SETUP The connection to these amps are located on the rear of the MS-8. List of the F-Amps / New generation. At first you have to set the "ASSIGN" SWITCH also on the rear to the correct position.

  • Page 19: How To Program The F-Amp

    F-AMP programming F-AMP setup / list / programming To jump into the menu you have to press the CURSOR key [ ] once. Main menu: Now you can select the switching functions with the CURSOR keys or the four functionkeys (F1-F4) for each PROGRAM (1-128). A change of the PROGRAM (1-128) name will change the actual PROGRAM (1-128).

  • Page 20: Midi

    PROGRAM CHANGES no matter which MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL is selected by the conncted MIDI device. If you set the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL to "OFF" the MS-8 will not accept any MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES from a conncted MIDI device. Setup the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL.

  • Page 21: Midi Mapping Programming

    To enter the MIDI IN PRG. menu press the CURSOR key [ ] once. With this table you can redirect MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE data. E.g.: If any MIDI device sends out a MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE 12 the MS-8 will change to any other PROGRAM (1-128) which is programmed instead of PROGRAM 12.

  • Page 22: Midi Out - Transmit Channels

    Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key the MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

  • Page 23: F-Amp "Old Generation

    View of the rear The footswitch itself contains two switches and two LEDS (red / green). To setup the MS-8 set the slide switch "NORM. - RED PLAIN" located at the rear of the MS-8 to position "RED PLAIN". With two stereo cables you connect the MS-8 jack "SWITCHES (1+2) to the F-AMP.

  • Page 24: Overview For Advanced Users

    State of the Relays State of the Up to 5 different The name / title of MS-8 and the correct selection of the F-AMP TYPE in the SWITCH / F-AMP menu. "SWITCHES 1 - 8" Relays for the F- MIDI PRG. CHAN-...
  • Page 25 With safety question: "ARE YOU SURE?" (Are you really sure??) HELLO MESSAGE: In this menu you can give your MS-8 a name or something else. You can use up to 16 characters. This message will be appear on the LC-DISPLAY for approx.. 2 seconds after power up.

  • Page 26: Information

    F4 = no function into the internal memory. If you switches the MS-8 off before pressing F4 = no function the "EXIT" key the MS-8 can not write it into the internal memory and MIDI MAPPING: the data is getting lost.

  • Page 27: Factory Setup / Or Erase All

    The outputs SWITCHES (1-8) are only usable for low power. It is not allowed "SONG" Nº.3 ..u.s.w. to connect any jack of the MS-8 to the mains. Otherwise you risk your own life "SONG" Nº.10 "STEP 1 - 8" = PROGRAM 73 - 80 or the life of other people.

  • Page 28: Copy

    Copy pages MIDI MAPPING: Footswitch configuration: FTSW 1 FTSW 2 FTSW 3 FTSW 4 FTSW 5 FTSW 6 FTSW 7 FTSW 8 MIDI OUT TRANSMIT CHANNEL SWITCHES configuration POS NEG SWITCH PULSE TIME 6. Mai 1992 @ 12:49 Uhr...
  • Page 29 Copy pages / 2 "SONGS" and "STEPS" Copy pages Music title: SONGNº STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7 STEP 8 6. Mai 1992 @ 12:49 Uhr...

  • Page 30: Programs

    Copy pages / 3 Programs PROGRAM F-AMP MIDI OUT Memo: Nº.: Title: CHN.: CHO.: REV.: _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________ 6. Mai 1992 @ 12:49 Uhr...

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