Behringer V-AMP2 user manual MIDI connections, Sending/receiving MIDI-Sysexdata

V-AMP 2

7.2 MIDI connections

The MIDI standard (Musical Instruments Digital Interface) was developed in the early 80s to enable different makes of electronic instruments to communicate with each other. Over the years the range of MIDI applications has constantly expanded, and today it is standard practice to network entire recording studios using the MIDI standard.

The heart of such a network is a computer with sequencer software that controls not only all the keyboards but also effects and other peripheral devices. In such a studio set-up you can control the V-AMP 2 in real time from a computer. For live performances in particular you can also use a MIDI Foot Controller to control both effect parameters and preset changes on your V-AMP 2.

The MIDI connectors on the side panel of the V-AMP 2 are international-standard 5-pin DIN jacks. To connect your V-AMP 2 to other MIDI equipment you will need dedicated MIDI cables. They are commercially available in various standard lengths.

MIDI IN: receives MIDI controller data. The receiving channel can be adjusted in EDIT mode by pressing the A button and then using the arrow keys.

MIDI OUT: MIDI OUT is for sending data to a computer or any other devices. You can transmit both preset data and parameter changes.

7.2.1 Sending/receiving MIDI-Sysex data

The V-AMP 2 can receive system-exclusive data from other MIDI devices provided that the MIDI function (button A) has been activated in EDIT mode. However, this means that all presets on the V-AMP 2 will be overwritten automatically. You can also transmit MIDI data from your V-AMP 2 to other devices (total dump) by switching to EDIT mode and pressing the MIDI button until the display reads “d”. The total dump function can be useful for transferring all the stored data from your V-AMP 2 to a MIDI sequencer and storing it there.

To send individual presets to other devices: switch to EDIT mode by pressing both arrow keys on the transmitting unit simultaneously, activate the MIDI function and briefly tap the MIDI button. The preset data are first filed in the temporary buffer and can be stored in the preset position of your choice using the store function.

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