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Program AND Controller change at the same with a M4

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I've got a GC Pro and thinking about picking up an M4 and was wondering if you can set it for both at the same time. Ex. PC 1-4 set for each module and 1 CC button on the GC pro to toggle between the channels on the module. Sorry if this has already been asked/discussed but any insight would be great appreciated. Thanks
 
Interesting question. Depends on what your controller will send. You won't be able to assign one button to alternate between A and B of any/all modules on "the fly" because each channel is obviously a different "note" number. Might be a question for the pedal maker? Do you mean DMC Pro or is this a different controller?

From the owner's manual:::

CHANNEL SWITCHING:
If there are four preamps installed, pressing & releasing the Channel Select switch within half-a-second will change the channel from 1 to 2, pressing & releasing again 2 to 3, and again 3 to 4, etc.

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:
On the rear panel you will find a dip switch for setting up the midi/channel switching parameters. The unit is shipped set up to receive program change data on midi channel one. This setup is compatible with most standard setups. Should you have some specialized needs, the following paragraphs should provide the information you need.

The M4 “reads” the DIP switch positions only on power up. Whenever a change is made to any dip switch, the M4 must be powered off and back on to “read” the change.

DIP SWITCH SETTINGS:
Using a pen or similar pointy device, move the eight small switches ON or OFF according to your specific needs. See below for the switch functions.

S1 through S4 are used to set the midi channel (1 -16) that the M4 will receive data on. See the chart below.

CHAN. S1 S2 S3 S4
1 OFF OFF OFF OFF
2 ON OFF OFF OFF
3 OFF ON OFF OFF
4 ON ON OFF OFF
5 OFF OFF ON OFF
6 ON OFF ON OFF
7 OFF ON ON OFF
8 ON ON ON OFF
9 OFF OFF OFF ON
10 ON OFF OFF ON
11 OFF ON OFF ON
12 ON ON OFF ON
13 OFF OFF ON ON
14 ON OFF ON ON
15 OFF ON ON ON
16 ON ON ON ON

Con’t

S5 is used to activate the “omni” mode. “Omni” is a special mode that allows the M4 to receive data on all 16 midi channels simultaneously. Turning the omni mode on overrides S1 through S4. Set actuator 5 ON to turn the “omni” mode on or up for off.

S6 is the “Program change enable” function. This is the most common mode of operation that allows the M4 to receive program change (patch) commands from your midi controller. Set this switch down for on or up for off.

S7 is the “Controller data enable” function. Activating this mode allows the M4 to respond to instant access data from midi controllers. Below are the “note / controller” numbers that will turn on the modules.


Note Module
#56 ……… 1A
#57 ……... 1B
#58 ……… 2A
#59 ……… 2B
#60 ……… 3A
#61 ……… 3B
#62 ……… 4A
#63 ……… 4B
#64 ……… MUTE ALL


S8 has no function at this time.
 
Yup, I've got a DMC Ground Control Pro and judging from the M4 manual, it doesn't look like it can do it. Oh well I'll just have to figure something else out. Maybe edit the GC Pro so that the first 8 foot switches are program changes to the 8 channels and the top 4 CC controls my effects on/off.
 
Do you have a GCX too? You could get the Ground link expander to add 8 direct GCX loop switches. I just happen to know where you could find one... :D
 
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