Peavey PC1600X User Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Peavey Manuals
  4. Recording Equipment
  5. PC1600X
  6. User manual

Peavey PC1600X User Manual

Midi command station
Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Peavey
PC1600X
1
Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the PC1600X and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for Peavey PC1600X

Summary of Contents for Peavey PC1600X

  • Page 1 Peavey PC1600X Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 2 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 3 100 scenes, not just the first 50. It also fixed the version it has MIDI maps to be able to point to all the scenes. NOTE: most users don't need anything past 2.1 Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 4: Data Wheel

    Congratulation on your purchase of the PC1600X MIDI Control Station This is THE MIDI command station for digital workstations, sequencer control or remote MIDI editing. As a matter of fact the PC1600x will edit and control just about ANY MIDI device. Fifty factory presets give a good representation of its power and all fifty are completely user-programmable MIDI data is transmitted using the following controllers: 1.
  • Page 5 The PC1600x will revolutionize your MIDI set-up Hook it up to your computer keyboard or other MIDI device and take your music to another level. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Sending A Scene storing A Scene Scene Reset/initialization Preset setup string Scene editing About Presets and Editing Initialization/Reset Unit Preset Edit Introduction Naming and Saving A Preset Exiting Edit Mode Accessing Global setting with Special MIDI messages Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 7: What Type Of Control Voltage Pedal

    CV 1 & CV 2 What Type Of Control Voltage Pedal Footswitch (see Utility section for more information) Data Wheel Defining The Preset Setup String Bank/Program Change/Volume About Bank Select Scene Recall MIDI String Learn Mode Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 8 Copying From The Edit Menu Appendix A: System Exclusive Messages Appendix B: Parameter Formats Appendix C: MIDI Implementation Chart Appendix D: MIDI Controller Listing Appendix E: Taking The Vex Out OF HEX Appendix F: MIDI 101 Appendix G: Schematic Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 9: What's New With The "X

    This makes it easy to capture clusters of notes (cords) and assign then to a button. Left Arrow (Mute) Button When the Let Arrow button is pressed, the PC1600X will not generate any MIDI messages. (Only non-filtered messages arriving at the MIDI In will be echoed).
  • Page 10 A scene can now be assigned to each preset. Any time the preset is recalled, the scene will be transmitted. Flexible Bank Select Bank Select editing is now expanded to include MSB or LSB programming. New factory Presets Fifty presets are available that present a wide range of applications. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 11 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 12: Front Panel Description

    This button accesses all parameters stored within a preset. 7. Utility Button: This accesses all global functions of the PC1600X. 8. Copy Button: The Copy button is used to copy from one preset or scene to another. It is also used to copy individual messages.
  • Page 13 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 14: Back Panel Description

    This transmits all data generated internally. This also acts as a MIDI THRU for all unfiltered messages received by the PC1600X. 6. MIDI IN: This accepts commands to be interpreted by the PC1600x. It also accepts data to be echoed to the MIDI OUT back. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 15: Fast Start

    This section is designed to set you up and running quickly. Connection: The PC1600X MIDI command station is ideal for digital workstations. sequencer control or remote MIDI editing. Your specific application will dictate the proper MIDI connection. The PC1600x is connected one of three ways:...

  • Page 16: Overview

    ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Overview The display shown below is an example of the main display of the PC1600X. Pressing the EXIT button several times will return to this page from any menu. Information shown on this page includes the current preset number. Current preset name and information about the last fader or button moved.

  • Page 17: Interface 101

    The user interface is based around the 20 x 2 display and the four navigation/arrow buttons. Like most devices the PC1600X is very easy to use as soon as you learn how. Fortunately with the PC1600X the interface is both straightforward and simple to learn. Most features of the PC1600X can be programmed by understanding only a few basic concepts.

  • Page 18: Utility Menu

    Any messages set to transmit on the main channel use this parameter. Use the same procedures listed above to access the MIDI parameters. Note: For the PC1600X to receive the SysEx messages as listed in Appendix A. the ChIn value set on this screen must match the channel byte in the message.

  • Page 19: Midi Filter

    PRESET MAPPING In its default state, the PC1600x will echo Program Changes, but not respond to them. To make it respond, you must go to the “MAP: Curr Midi map” screen and switch on one of the three map’s (instead of “Off”).

  • Page 20: Program Change Enable And Current Map Status

    3. Cursor right once to activate the field and use the Up/Down direction buttons or data wheel to edit the type of data to be transmitted. 4. Press the “Enter” button to transmit the data. Note: Data dumps can also be requested remotely using the appropriate SysEx message (see Appendix A) Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 21: Device Number And Note Recording Receive Channel

    MIDI stream. Being able to chance these numbers globally allows you to use one set of PC1600X presets for multiple units of the same product. Instead of hard coding these values into the strings, it is possible to designate a “dv” (device numbers byte in the strings. then adjust this parameter to function as the Global setting.

  • Page 22: Midi Transmission Delay

    UTIL: DevNum RecChn The first is a PER - SysEx message delay, which is inserted after the PC1600X sends an EOX byte (F7h). This puts delays in between SysEx messages. The delay can be set from 0 to 100 ms, Try raising this number in 5 ms steps if a unit chokes on SysEx data from sending scenes.

  • Page 23: Individual Preset Initialization

    MEMORY USAGE PC1600x presets are dynamically allocated, allowing a single preset to be very large when necessary. If too many larvae presets are created, the PC1600x will run out of preset memory. When this occurs, some memory must be freed by removing (reinitializing) or re-defining presets.

  • Page 24: Scenes

    During a performance, the scenes saved can easily be sent to the mixer, recorder or sequencer system even if a different PC1600x preset is being used. Repeatedly pressing the Scene button will toggle between the SCENE Send, Store and INITIALIZE pages.

  • Page 25: Preset Setup String Scene Editing

    Since the memory area for scene storage is fixed and separate from the preset memory, this function provides an efficient way to transmit data. For more information, see the preset set-up string info on page 32. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 26: About Presets And Editing

    ALL presets share the same block of memory, which gets divided among the available presets. This utility is very handy for freeing up memory since you can reinitialize presets that are not needed. The Memory Usage page is also in the Utility Menu. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 27 Increment the preset number above preset 49 and the preset number is replaced by “**” Pressing Edit returns to the Edit mode with the edit buffer exactly as it was last time the Edit mode was exited (even if the unit had been Dowered down. Amazing!) Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 28 DevNum (7 screen) parameters. Whenever the PC1600x sees a “gc’ in a string, it will transmit the ChOut parameter minus 1 (0-15h). When it sees a ‘dv” it will transmit the DevNum parameter (0-127 / 00h-7Fh) Additionally, the “gc” designation can be placed after a channel status byte (80h through EFh). In this case, the “gc”...

  • Page 29: Editing The Faders

    A fader can be programmed to send a continuous controller message whenever the fader moves. The MIDI channel can be set to any specific channel, or to the main transmit channel set in the Utility section. The controller number can be set to any value from O to 120. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 30 Incoming controller messages that match a fader are passed through the PC1600x until the fader is moved. The data sent when the fader first moves will always match the last value that passed through the PC1600x, regardless of the position of the fader. The matching incoming controller messages are filtered until the Exit button is pressed while on the main page.
  • Page 31 5. Cursor over to either parameter and edit the value. Use the fader to set the parameter to the approximate value necessary. Use the data wheel or the Up/Down buttons to “Enter” the exact value. 6. When neither field is flashing, press the up direction button to access the parameter format page: Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 32 Instead of hard coding these values into the strings, a “gc” (global channel) or “dv” (device number) byte can be designated that references the Global settings in the Utility section. When the PC1600x sees a “gc” in the string, it will transmit the Utility menu's ChOut setting. When it sees a '”dv” in the string, it will transmit...
  • Page 33 LEARN MODE If a system exclusive message is received while a fader string is being edited (the underline cursor must be presents. the PC1600x will automatically replace the existing fader string with the system exclusive message received. SAVING YOUR EDITS Use the following steps to save your edits: 1.

  • Page 34: Editing The Buttons

    For example, pressing button 16 would cause the PC1600x to display “Fdr16 : <fader name>. This allows you to see what the fader is going to do (if it is named) before moving it, without having to look at the edit screens.

  • Page 35: Program Change

    “ChOut”, which references the global MIDI channel. 3. Cursor over to the “Note” field to set the note number. 4. Cursor over to the “Vel” field to set the velocity value. Incrementing the velocity value above 127 will Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 36 To program the two strings: 1. From the button function pace, select “String toggle”. Next, deselect then press the up direction button. The following page will be displayed: BTN16: String 1 F0 00 F7 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 37 FF. which accesses “rv” (remote velocity) in the string instead of the FF. Whenever the PC1600x sees an 'rv' in a button string and the most recent status byte in the string was a Note On (9x for attack velocity) or Note 0ff (8x for release velocity).
  • Page 38 NOTE: Since the “rv” velocity will use the fader position when the button is pressed on the PC1600x it is useful to use “rv” even when not using the remote feature. It gives you a method of inserting the fader position (0-127 only) into any button string.
  • Page 39 ALL Notes Off message itself. If your Synth/devices respond correctly great! If not. You'll have to send matching Note Off commands after the Note On commands. The PC1600x won't record Note Off streams but there is a fairly easy way to handle this for the “Gated” mode.
  • Page 40 4. To re-name use the left/right buttons to select character positions and the Up/Down buttons to edit the character. Note: Faders also can be used to select character positions. 5. Press “Enter”. 6. Choose the destination preset (will be overwritten). Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 41 Increment the preset number above preset 49 and the preset number is replaced by “**” Pressing Edit returns to the Edit mode with the edit buffer exactly as it was the last time the Edit mode was exited. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 42 2. Use the Up/Down buttons or the data wheel to select a fader or CV input. Also, moving a fader or CV input will cause them to be selected. 3. Increment until “Last moved is displayed to make the data wheel always edit the last fader or CV input that was moved. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 43: Defining The Preset Setup String

    Decrementing this field below zero (off) causes no program message to be sent. 5. Cursor right to the “Vol” field. This field displays the volume to be sent for this channel. Decrementing this field below zero(0) causes no volume message to be sent. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 44: Midi String

    LEARN MODE If a system exclusive message is received while a set-up string is being edited (the cursor must be visible) the PC1600X will automatically replace the existing set-up string with the system exclusive message received. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 45: Copying From The Main Menu

    6. Press the “Enter” button to perform the copy. Remember - Copied messages must be saved to become a permanent part of the preset. For more information review the “Saving Your Edits” section of the “Editing” the Buttons” chapter. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 46: Appendix A: System Exclusive Messages

    PC1600x System Exclusive Messages Recall Preset: F0 00 00 IB OB ch 00 pp F7 When this is received the PC1600x will switch to the preset specified by “pp” regardless of the current MIDI mapping. Send/Recv All presets: FO 00 00 IB OB ch 01 {data} F7 This message is sent and received by the PC1600x.

  • Page 47: Appendix B: Parameter Formats

    There is no industry standard for this translation so the PC1600x is able to send the data in several formats to support the most popular translation methods. The choice of parameter format will tell the PC1600x three important things: 1.
  • Page 48 NOTE: If a string has more “pr” bytes than a format requires the extra “pr’ bytes will cause the parameter to be repeated. This allows the parameter to appear several times in a single string. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 49: Appendix C: Midi Implementation Chart

    Local: On/Off Messages All Notes Active Sense Reset Mode 1: OMNI ON. POLY Mode 2: OMNI ON. MONO 0 : Yes Mode 3: OMNI OFF. POLY Mode 4: OMNI OFF. MONO X : N o Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 50: Appendix D: Midi Controller Listing

    Effect 4 Depth Effect 5 Depth Data Increment Data Decrement Non-Registered Parameter Number LSB Non-Registered Parameter Number MSB Registered Parameter Number LSB Registered Parameter Number MSB 102-120 66-78 Undefined 121-127 79-7F Reserved For Channel Messages Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 51: Appendix E: Taking The Vex Out Of Hex

    With binary, the value is either “On” (1) or “Off (0). These values are known as “bits” (short for binary digits). Typically, bits come in groups of eight, which are referred to as “bytes”. They Look Like This: 1111 1111 0000 0000 0011 1010 1010 1011 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 52 20 (TWENTY) IN DECIMAL IS EQUIVALENT TO 14 (ONE-FOUR) IN HEX! Keep in mind that the largest hex number available from two digits is FF (255). Note: it is common to use symbols to identify hexadecimal numbers. Examples: 7F include: 7Fh, 7FH, $7F, 0x7F Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 53 Hexadecimal messages create a variety of different types of MIDI messages. This gives you the ability to “talk” to your synthesizer directly. Check out the MIDI 101 article for specific hex messages that you can use. Also, next month, we’ll be looking at Status, and Data bytes. Don’t miss it! Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 54: Appendix F: Midi 101

    SysEx messages are used to edit parameters on a MIDI device, remotely, yet in real time. Devices such as the PC 1600 can be programmed to transmit SysEx (and other) MIDI messages using faders, buttons, pedals, and a data wheel. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 55 MIDI stream – even in the middle of other messages. These one-byte messages include: These messages make up the majority of MIDI messages involving synthesizers, samplers, sequencers, etc. Don’t hesitate in using these messages to make real-time changes in your musical performance. Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

  • Page 56: Appendix G: Schematic

    Appendix G ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Schematic: PC1600/PC1600X What is the difference between the original PC1600 and the PC1600x? Expanded SysEx Control • Checksum-- Now it is possible to designate a byte as "cs" for checksum calculations. • Global Channel Bytes-- Many MIDI products use SysEx messages that include a MIDI channel and/or device ID. This is, •...
  • Page 57 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 58 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 59 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 60 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 61 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 62 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 63 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 64 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 65 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
  • Page 66 Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)

Table of Contents

Save PDF