Aphex Systems 1788a C Overview, R/C Interface Connectors, R/C Interfaces, Direct Midi Control

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R/C Manual	1. R/C OVERVIEW

1. Overview of R/C (Remote Control)

Fig. 1-1

R/C Ports on Back of 1788A

MIDI Interface

RS232 port is not used for remote control by the 1788A. Used for updating firmware only.

Ethernet Interface

1.1 R/C INTERFACE CONNECTORS

Only ONE source of control is accepted. Front panel selection of MIDI or LAN must be made on each 1788A. The 1788A always wakes up in the last mode used.

1.2 R/C INTERFACES

Control Language: MIDI SysEx

Whether using the 1788A’s Ethernet LAN or MIDI ports, MIDI SysEx (system exclusive) strings are used for control.

Direct MIDI Control

In the most basic scenario, a wide range of MIDI devices can be used to control one or more 1788A’s directly through the MIDI interface. For example, you could use a lighting or sound console to control the 1788A’s channel gains and other functions.

Fig. 1-2. Basic Direct MIDI Control Diagram

MIDI Cable

Peavey PC 1600

Yamaha DM2000

MIDI In

MIDI Thru

MIDI In

One Or More 1788A’s

Digidesign ICON

MIDI Controller Examples

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Contents Manual Contents Control Language Midi SysEx R/C Interface ConnectorsC Overview R/C InterfacesIndirect Midi Control Ethernet LANConcept of Banks & Constellations Computer R/C Hardware R/CMassive Grouping & Control Preset ManagementAbout Presets Wide System ViewHardware Recall Software PresetsManagement Extents Constellation and Bank Capture/RecallWRAP-UP Determining Channel & Device Numbers Channel & Device Using MidiProcedure for Setting The Numbers Direct Midi ControlUnderstanding Ch, Dev and Net Offsets Setting Up The ControllerControlling Multiple 1788A’s ConnectionsBroad Commands & Presets Learning a PresetLimitation Indirect Midi Control Examples Indirect Midi ControlControl Assertion Hardware Hook-upDaisy-Chained 1788A-R’s Preset Recall StrategyExpanding the SysEx String 4 1788A-R’s Odd Midi I.DMultiple Midi Controllers Synchronizing ProcedureParametric Codes & Values Reference DataGeneral Hexadecimal Conversion Table Useful Conversion TablesSysEx F0 00 00 38 01 00 01 00 01 2D F7 Example Midi Control ExamplesSysEx F0 00 00 38 00 00 00 00 01 2D F7 Example SysEx F0 00 00 38 01 00 00 05 04 01 F7 ExampleSummary It’s easier to it see this way1788A-R Hadrware Remote PurposeFront Panel Controls Changing the Holdover Time Status LED’sComm LED’s Clip/Limit LED’sTest Tone Buttons Putting Up a Test ToneSecondary Functions Snapshots Preset Manager PanelControl/Display Panel Taking ControlEditing Mismatch ErrorsEdit Mode How to Take a Live SnapshotHow to Edit Editing ToolsEscaping From Edits Midi Jacks Power Unit1 I/O Located Here Bank SelectorInstallation Initial Sync More about Using the 1788A-RSetting Up The Midi Channel Assigning a BankMultiple Select Group Behavior Coexisting with a Software R/CNetworking Speed Hubs & SwitchesBuilding a Proper Network Standard PartsTypical Network Diagrams Router as Base Suitable HardwareRouter As Dhcp Server Only