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The MPX R1 as a Dedicated MPX 1 Controller
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The MPX R1 as a
Dedicated MPX 1
Controller
When an MPX R1 is connected to an MPX 1, two-way communication is
accomplished via MIDI System Exclusive messages. This allows immediate
response by both units to actions on either front panel.
Using the MPX R1 with the MPX 1 requires V1.10 software to be installed in the
MPX 1. (The software version is shown on the MPX 1 display on power up.) Once
this software is installed in your MPX 1, the following simple procedure will get
you up and running quickly. Note that these instructions assume a general
knowledge of MPX 1 operation. If you are a first-time MPX 1 user, please review
the MPX 1 User Guide for general instruction.
Connect the power adapter provided with the MPX R1 to the MPX 1 REMOTE
POWER input jack and to a wall outlet.
Power up the MPX 1 and connect the 7-pin DIN cable provided with the MPX R1
between the MPX 1 rear panel IN/REMOTE jack and the MPX R1 MIDI OUT/
REMOTE.
The MPX R1 will cycle through a power-up routine, lighting various LEDs, and
then display Con. The MPX 1 will display Remote Connected. These mes-
sages indicate that proper bidirectional control has been established.
When the MPX 1 powers up, it will default to Program Mode. The MPX R1 should
also power up in Program Mode. (FX button LED should be off.) In this mode,
the MPX R1 sends MIDI Program Change and Bank Select messages to load
MPX 1 programs.
These four switches and continuous controller transmit specific MIDI System
Exclusive or Control Change messages regardless of the mode of operation.
In this mode, the state of A/B and the Tempo LED rate will automatically update
to the state of the currently loaded program. For example, if you load a program
set to 100 beats per minute (BPM), the MPX R1 will flash at 100 BPM, just as
the MPX 1 does. If you then load a program set to 120 BPM, the Tempo LED on
the MPX R1 will increase from 100 to 120 BPM when the new program loads.
Pressing and holding the TAP button on the MPX R1 will display the current
tempo in BPM on the R1 display.
MPX1 and MPX R1
Connections
MPX 1 Software
Requirements
Working in
Program Mode
A/B Tap/Tempo, Bypass,
Toe and Pedal