Musicom Lab EFX MkIII User Manual

Musicom Lab EFX MkIII User Manual

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USER MANUAL
( Ver 1.0 )

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  • Page 1 USER MANUAL ( Ver 1.0 )
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Thanks for your purchase of the Musicom Lab EFX MkIII Audio Controller. This Manual will introduce you to the EFX MkIII and its features. After reading this manual carefully keep it for future reference. CONTENTS ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧ 1. Introduction ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧ 2. Basic Connection ‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧‧...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction The EFX MkIII Audio Controller is the ultimate floor-based switching system. It is a compact, easy to use, fully programmable 8 loops, 4 function switches and MIDI foot controller. The EFX Mk III Audio Controller has 240 memory locations, configured as 60 banks of 4 presets, plus a global preset.
  • Page 4: Basic Connection

    The tuner connects to the TUNER jack. Refer to page 5. ④ The channel control jacks connects to FS1/FS2 and FS3/FS4 jacks when function switches are used for remote amplifier channel switching. For example: EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...
  • Page 5: Mode Description

    Press the MUTE switch to cancel the mute function. Mute function is available in all mode. 3.1.2 Input Buffer On/Off When you connect Hi-Z stompboxes like a Fuzz to in the Loop1 ~ Loop4, the input buffer must be bypassed. EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...
  • Page 6: Ground Lift On/Off

    3.1.2 Groung Lift On/Off The 8 loops of the EFX MkIII consist of 2 groups. One is Group A from IN A to Out A, the other is Group B from IN B to OUT B. The ground Lift switch is useful to prevent ground loop hum/noise when connecting a musical instrument to OUT A and IN B jacks.
  • Page 7: Edit Mode

    BANK UP or BANK DOWN switches to select a channel from 1 through 16. ⑤ Press the PS-2 switch to store a new PC1 channel in memory. The display will show str(store) for a moment. EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...
  • Page 8: Editing Midi Control Change

    The display will show str(store) for a moment. ⑧ The EFX MkIII has an additional reverse function which reverse the control value. Press the PS-4 switch(TGL, toggle) to reverse 1st control value. The display will show the current 1st control value mode.
  • Page 9: Editing Xpdl Port

    Edit Mode. The display shows the EPL(Expression Pedal) when the expression pedal is connect to the XPDL jack. Otherwise, The display shows the ESW(External Foot Switch) when the external foot switch is connected EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...
  • Page 10 The display will show str(store) for a moment. ⑧ The EFX MkIII has an additional reverse function which reverse the control value. Press the PS-4 switch(TGL, toggle) to reverse a EPL or ESW control value. The display will show the current EPL or ESW control value mode.
  • Page 11: Popping Noise Reduction Control

    3.3.4 Popping Noise Reduction Control Ths EFX MkIII Audio Controller is based on relay switching. This method is utilized to route the audio signal with absolutely no tone coloration or degradation. But the disadvantage of relays is that they can produce a slight popping noise when they switch on/off.
  • Page 12: Power Requirement

    The EFX Mk-II Audio Controller requires regulated 12VDC or 9VAC at approximately 240mA. The power jack is a standard 5.5mm/2.1mm barrel. Also, the EFX MkIII can be powered from outputs 5 or 6 of the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus. You must set the corresponding DIP switch away from the normal position.
  • Page 13: Block Diagram

    6. Block Diagram EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...
  • Page 14 7. System Example * Basic system * Input switched between two guitars EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...
  • Page 15 * System with output switchable to either of two amplifiers used * System with output switchable to either or both of two amplifiers used EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...
  • Page 16 * Chorus / Delay patch change via MIDI PCs * Rack system with Mixer EFX MkIII Audio Controller User Manual...

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