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Connect an aux controller to the MC6 with a stereo cable. Be sure to change the expression input type to Aux Fixed Switch Custom in the Main Configuration Menu. The Aux switch will work just like a regular switch, where each switch will invoke a preset. You simply need to program a bank up and bank down message in each preset and you are good to go.
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Then just select the desired options on what you want each switch to do.
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My MCx hangs at the main preset screen.
Check your Expression input settings. It is likely that you have your expression input setting set to "Aux Switch" but do not anything plugged into the input ports. If you have nothing plugged into your expression input(s), it should be set to Expression Pedal instead of Aux SwitchIf you have an aux switch connected to the Omniport, it is likely that it is a Normally Closed (NC) switch. The MCx requires a momentary Normally Open (NO) switch. If a NC switch is used, the MCx will read it as a switch being pressed down, which makes it seem like the controller has hanged.
How do I paste a preset to all banks?
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Set your Switch Sensitivity to the maximum. This reduces the delay when a switch is pressed, and hence makes engaging dual switch functions harder.
Or, enable Dual Switch Lock in the Controller Settings.
How do I display PC Scroll numbers in the Preset Name?
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How do I make only the last engaged preset blink?
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Bank Clear Toggle. This feature clears There is the Clear All Preset Toggles setting in the Bank Settings. If this feature is turned on,it will clear the toggle of all the presets in the bank except for the preset that is just engaged. If all your presets has the blink and toggle function turned on, pressing on Switch A will cause only Preset A to blink, while pressing on Switch B after will cause Preset A to stop blinking and Preset B to blink.How do I send a MIDI message on bank change?
The bank change switch combination A+B and B+C does not send any MIDI messages out when invoked. However, there are other options to achieve this.
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Similar to above, but you can use an external aux switch to achieve this.
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Bank Presets to execute upon entering or exiting a bank.
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Does the MCx work as a MIDI Host?
No, it does not. Hence, you cannot control other MIDI devices via USB MIDI, without a USB MIDI Host converter.
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MCx pass MIDI messages through from MIDI IN to USB MIDI?
Yes, the MC6 MCx can pass certain messages through to USB MIDI
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How do I use a tap in a tempo without the MC6 displaying the Tap Tempo menu?
In firmware v3.4.1, we implemented Use the MIDI Clock Tap message type , which allows you to start tapping to tap in a tempo , which will and start the MIDI clock.
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Can the MC6 pass MIDI Clock messages through from MIDI IN to MIDI OUT?
Yes, the MC6 can. However, as MIDI Clock is time-sensitive, and the MC6 is constantly processing a large number of operations, the MIDI Clock timing may be off-set when a operation is executed on the MC6. Hence, if you absolutely cannot accept this, it is best if you use a MIDI Merger to handle this aspectMIDI Clock messages can be passed from MIDI IN to MIDI OUT (both USB MIDI and DIN5 MIDI).
Aux Switches
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