Owner`s manual

BJ Devices TB-12(TB-5) MIDI CONTROLLER. Owner’s manual. Version2.3

Using Controller with Guitar Rig, Amplitube and Other Similar Software

Midi controllers BJ Devices TB-12 and TB-5 have a USB interface for connection to a computer, but are not

PC-compatible MIDI devices. In order to use the controller as a MIDI device via USB, follow these steps:

1. Install serial to midi converter Hailess MIDI http://projectgus.github.io/hairless-midiserial/

2. Install virtual MIDI port LOOPMidi http://www.tobias-erichsen.de/software/loopmidi.html

3. Install USB-COM driver (in most cases this installation starts automatically.)

http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm

4. Run Hairless MIDI<->Serial Bridge, choose COM port which is according TB-12(5) com port, assign COM

port to midi in device LOOPMidi, set baud rate 56000.

5. IN TB-12 (5) set System setup -> USB baudrate vale to 56000(see Fig. 31)

Fig. 31

Now you can connect your software to LOOPMidi port, all MIDI messages from TB-12(5) will be passed to

LOOPMidi port.