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MIDI Control of External Devices

MIDI is short for Musical Instrument Digital Interface conceived in the 1980’s so that

keyboards and other electronic instruments could have a common interface allowing

them to communicate with each another. Applications now include sound and lighting

consoles, computer sequencing, show control and performance effects control. The

XONE:92 is unique in being the first DJ mixer to include MIDI functionality. Equipped

with a MIDI out socket, XONE:92 allows the DJ to control other external MIDI devices

from featured front panel controls. This adds to the unique combination of creative tools

available to the DJ.

XONE:92 can be used to remotely control effects units, sequencers, drum machines etc

via MIDI providing the unit you wish to control is compatible with the MIDI controller

codes generated. Most computer sequencing programs allows you to map different

controller codes to virtually any function within the software, so providing the greatest

flexibility of control. Refer to the user guide of the device or program you wish to use to

check for compatibility. The default MIDI channel used is 16, but this can be changed

internally to 15 if required.

Basic Setup

Connect MIDI OUT from the XONE:92 to the MIDI IN of the device you wish to control.

Use a standard 5-pin MIDI lead. Set the device MIDI channel number to 16 (or 15 if the

XONE:92 has been changed internally). Refer to the device user guide for further details.

If you want to use the XONE:92 as a master clock, for instance with a drum machine or

sequencer, you need to set the device to receive External MIDI clocks. Once again you

need to refer to the relevant user guide.

For more detailed descriptions of how to set up specific software/effects units etc please

log on to our web site at

www.xone.co.uk These descriptions will be updated from

time to time as more applications and compatible devices are included.

XONE:92 as a Master Tempo Controller

Using the XONE:92 to sync an external sequencer or drum machine to a pre-recorded

source takes practice, but once learned can be achieved quite quickly, and is a great

way to add your own loops, patterns and so on to your favourite tracks.

Once you have got the device to respond to the XONE:92 master MIDI clock and

stop/start button, use the following method:

Set the Tempo/Data control 1 to its center (detented) position, with the Stop/Start

button 2 OFF. Tap in the tempo of the track you want to sync to, using the VCF 2 LFO

Tap Tempo button 3 Accuracy here is very important, try to tap in the beat as

precisely as possible; you will find that you get more adept the more you practice. Once

you have a near approximation of the tempo, hit the Start button to set off the sequencer

on the first beat of a bar.

Depending on how accurately you have tapped in the beat the sequence should play in

sync for a short while, but will probably drift after a few seconds. If the tempo is too fast,

turn the Tempo/Data control anti-clockwise to slow down the MIDI clock, if it is too slow,

turn it clockwise to speed it up. After each adjustment restart the sequencer until the

clock speed has been set to match the beat and maintain synchronisation. The

Tempo/Data control has finer effect on clock speed in and around its center position, and

greater effect as it is rotated towards either end. For this reason the more accurate tap

tempo you start with the easier it will be to fine tune to stay in sync.

Remember to always return the Tempo/Data control to the center position before tapping

in a new BPM.

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