Connections – Chapter 2

MIDI

MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is an internationally-accepted protocol that allows musical-related data to be conveyed from one device to another. The MIDI connections on the MicroVerb 4 provide four different functions:

To recall Programs using MIDI program change messages

To control (modulate) parameters inside the MicroVerb 4 in realtime via MIDI controllers (example: A keyboard’s mod wheel, or pedals, etc.)

To send and receive SysEx (System Exclusive) dumps of individual programs or the entire bank of programs for storage and retrieval purposes

To pass-on MIDI information thru the MicroVerb 4 to another MIDI device.

To connect the MicroVerb 4’s MIDI ports to another MIDI device:

¿Connect a MIDI cable from the MicroVerb 4’s MIDI [IN] connector to the other MIDI device’s MIDI OUT connector.

¡Connect another MIDI cable from the MicroVerb 4’s MIDI [OUT/THRU] connector to the MIDI IN connector of the other MIDI device.

Note: It is not necessary to follow step 2 if you intend to only send information to the

MicroVerb 4, and do not need to receive information back from it. Example: If you only want to be able to recall Programs using MIDI program change messages, there is no need to connect a cable to the MicroVerb 4’s [OUT/THRU] connector. For more information about MIDI and Modulation, refer to chapter 5.

Footswitch

On the rear panel you will find a footswitch jack labeled [FOOTSWITCH]. This is a Stereo jack, with connections for both a normal Bypass jack and for two footswitch jacks. All footswitches must be plugged in before the MicroVerb 4 has its power turned on.

To hook up a single Bypass Footswitch: Any momentary footswitch can be plugged into the Footswitch input on the MicroVerb 4. The extra connector on the footswitch jack will simply be ignored.

To hook up two Footswitches: The MicroVerb 4 is equipped with a 1/4” TRS footswitch jack which can connect to two footswitch jacks. To connect both footswitches, first locate a cable or adapter which has one male 1/4” TRS jack and two female 1/4” mono jacks. This cable is available from several manufacturers, such as Radio Shack (#274-302) and Hosa (YPP-118).

The footswitch connected to the tip of this jack will function as a Bypass pedal. The footswitch connected to the center ring of this jack will function as a Control pedal. (See below.) You may also use a dual footswitch, which has two pedals on one

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Alesis MICROVERB 4 manual Midi, Footswitch