Antares TA-1VP ªªMIDI Controllers Page, ªªFootswitch Assign Page

ªªMIDI Controllers Page

MIDI Controllers

Auto-Tune Speed OFF

This page allows you to assign MIDI Continuous Controllers to various TA-1VP functions. Using MIDI control messages, you can vary multiple TA-1VP parameters in real time using a MIDI fader box or automate dynamic parameter changes using a MIDI sequencer.

To make use of MIDI control, you must have your MIDI source patched to the TA-1VP’s MIDI input and the messages must be sent on the MIDI channel selected in the MIDI Channel page described above.

All parameters are initially assigned to OFF (i.e., they will not respond to any controller). To assign a MIDI Continuous Controller to a TA-1VP parameter, use the Data Knob to scroll to the desired parameter. Then press the Á (Right Cursor) button to move to the Controller Number field and use the Data Knob to select the desired controller.

For maximum flexibility, it’s possible to assign one MIDI controller to multiple TA-1VP parameters. However, this could also become confusing. To help you keep track of what you’ve previously assigned, as you scroll through the controller numbers an asterisk “*” will appear to the left of any controller number that is currently assigned to another parameter.

NOTE

All 128 MIDI controllers (0-127) are available for assignment. However, keep in mind that some are typically predefined for certain functions (Mod Wheel, Channel Volume, etc.). If other MIDI devices are being controlled on the same MIDI channel as the TA-1VP, it may be prudent to avoid these predefined controllers.

The following parameters can be controlled via MIDI:

Auto-Tune Speed	De-esser High Pass Frequency
Auto-Tune ON/OFF	De-esser Attack
Tube Warmth	De-esser Release
Source Mic Proximity	De-esser ON/OFF
Model Mic Proximity	EQ1 Frequency
Mic Mod ON/OFF	EQ1 Q
Compressor Threshold	EQ1 Slope
Compressor Ratio	EQ1 Gain
Compressor Makeup Gain	EQ2 Frequency
Compressor Attack	EQ2 Q
Compressor Release	EQ2 Slope
Gate Threshold	EQ2 Gain
Gate Ratio	EQ ON/OFF
Comp/Gate ON/OFF	Double Track Mix
De-esser Threshold	Double Track ON/OFF
De-esser Ratio	Output Gain

5 – Operation

ªªFootswitch Assign Page

Footswitch Assign
Main Bypass	OFF

To assign a footswitch to control one or more TA-1VP functions, use the Data Knob to select the desired function and then press the Á (Right Cursor) button to move to the ON/OFF field and select ON.

The following functions can be controlled by a footswitch (The default setting is all off):

Main Bypass	Comp/Gate ON/OFF
Increment Preset	De-esser ON/OFF
Mic Mod ON/OFF	EQ ON/OFF
Auto-Tune ON/OFF	Double Track ON/OFF

NOTE

Engaging Main Bypass via the footswitch results in the display of the Main Bypass screen and locks out all other button presses until Bypass is disengaged (either via the footswitch or a physical button press).

For maximum flexibility, it is possible to assign the footswitch to multiple parameters. You would typically use this capability to turn multiple modules on or off with a single press of the footswitch. However, it is also possible to assign the footswitch to combinations of functions that don’t make much practical sense. Specifically, be aware of the following:

••	If the footswitch is set to control Main Bypass, all other
	assignments are ignored
••	If the footswitch is set to Increment Preset and one
	or more of the module ON/OFF functions, each time
	you press the footswitch the TA-1VP will advance to
	the next Preset and the ON/OFF state of the assigned
	module(s) will be toggled. Hence, alternate presets will
	have the selected modules ON, then OFF, then ON, etc.
	NOTE
••	It’s generally not a good idea to plug in a footswitch
	while the TA-1VP is powered up. While it will do no
	physical harm, the momentary short caused by the
	plug moving past the contacts will be interpreted as a
	footswitch depression, causing potentially unexpected
	results.
••	There are two varieties of footswitches: those that are
	shorted by default and those that are open by default.
	To ensure your footswitch works correctly, you should
	plug in your footswitch and then power on the TA‑1VP.
	The TA-1VP will detect which kind of foot switch you
	have and behave accordingly. (If a normally open
	footswitch is plugged in after powerup, it will work
	correctly. However, if a normally shorted footswitch
	is plugged in after powerup, it will register “pressed”
	whenever it’s not actually being pressed.

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