Z9 SAC/MIDI Footswitch Operator´s Manual
Table of Contents Introduction Features and Functionality at a Glance page: 3 3 Control Panel Features: Channel 1 or Patch 1/6 button Channel 2 or Patch 2/7 button Channel 3 or Patch 3/8 button Channel 4 or Patch 4/9 button Function 1 or Patch 5/10 button Function 2 or Bank A/B button 4 5 5 6 6 7 Connections on the rear panel of the foot controller: Power Supply Serial Amp Control Out MIDI Out 8 8 8 Detailed descriptions of functions with examples and tips: 1.
Z-9 Custom Footswitch is sure to serve you Congratulations on your choice - the well as the switching center for your rig! With this custom-designed foot controller, you own a general-purpose tool well-suited for operating specific ENGL amps via S.A.C. (Serial Amp Control; ENGL's proprietary data protocol). As alternative to this, the Z-9 can be configured to control MIDI-enabled amps and effect devices.
Among the hallmarks of this Footpedal are painstaking workmanship and finishing as well as rigorously tested and carefully selected quality components. You'll find guidelines on care and maintenance on page 14. Under the heading Tips from the designer, you'll come across practical tips on the aforementioned features throughout the manual. All critical information concerning the operation of this Footswitch board is preceded by "NOTE", "CAUTION" or some other eye-catching comment.
amps to the Function 1 and Function 2 button. You'll find an overview of soundshaping and special functions available on the ENGL Special Edition E670 and the ENGL Preamp E570 in the table on page 13. Patch 1/6 : When you press this button in MIDI mode, it selects MIDI patch 1 in bank A and MPN 6 in bank B. Pressing this button sends the given MPN to MIDI Out via MIDI channel 1. Channel 2 or Patch 2/7 button Channel 2 : When you press this button in S.A.C.
Channel 4 or Patch 4/9 button Channel 4 : When you press this button in S.A.C. mode, it activates a specific channel on an ENGL amp, for example, Lead II. The Channel 4 button's switching action reciprocates with the Channel 1, Channel 2 and Channel 3 buttons. This means that rather than serving as a simple on/off switch, the four Channel buttons are A/B switches that activate a new channel and deactivate the currently active channel.
the activated channel and the activated function (say, Tube Driver and Master B on the E670 amp). Patch 5/10 : When you press this button in MIDI mode, it selects MIDI patch 5 in bank A and MIDI patch 10 in bank B. Pressing this button sends the given MPN to MIDI Out via MIDI channel 1. Function 2 or Bank A/B button Function 2 : When you press this button in S.A.C. mode, it controls a previously programmed sound-shaping or special function on an ENGL amp.
Connections on the rear panel of the foot controller At page 18 of the manual, you'll find diagrams of the rear panel. Power Supply This socket accepts an external power unit for the Z-9. When connecting a power unit, ensure voltage and current comply with the foot controller's specifications. You may connect an AC (alternating current) power unit as well as a 100-mA DC (direct current) power unit. The AC voltage range is 7 to 14 volts; the DC voltage range is 9 to 20 volts.
To select the Lead I channel (Channel 3 ) and Master B on the ENGL Special Edition Amp E670: -> Press Channel button 3 twice; LED 3 above the button flashes; Z-9 sends the corresponding S.A.C. command to S.A.C. Out. Note: To this end, Function 1 must be configured accordingly in the Function 1 Setup routine; that is, Function 1's configuration may not be equal to F1-1*.
LED 5 above the Function 1 button lights up and the amp function(s) currently assigned to this button is/are activated. If the Function 1 button is programmed for A/B switching (F1-5, "reciprocal triggered" with the four channels ), the amp will switch to the corresponding channel (for example, Tube Driver or Preamp Defeat).
Channel 4 buttons: Press the appropriate button once or twice for the given configuration. The table on page 13 lists the assignments of sound-shaping and special functions to Function 2. Example: Say you want Function 2 to control the sound-shaping function Mega Lo Punch (S.A.C. command F2-3 ) on the Special Edition Amp E670 or the Preamp E570. Note that for purposes of this example, the sound-shaping functions Ultra Bright & Mid Edge (via the common S.A.C.
for Function 2 (for example, Mega Lo Punch/M.L.P., which is accessed via the configuration F2-3), you can store it by pressing the Function 1 button. -> Press and hold the Function 1 button until LED 5 lights up once briefly. There are two configuration levels. The first level comprises F1-1 to F1-4 and F2-1 to F24; the LED above the respective Channel button light to indicate the given configuration.
Configuration table for the assignment of sound-shaping and special functions to Function 1 and Function 2 ENGL Special Edition Amp, E670: Button Function 1 Function 1 Function 1 Function 1 Function 1 Function 1 Function 1 Function 1 Function 2 Function 2 Function 2 Function 2 Function 2 Function 2 Function 2 Function 2 Functions E670 Master A/B Modern/Classic Half/Full Power Speaker A/B Tube Driver Gain Boost & Hi Gain Normal Bright & Contour Noise Gate Presence A/B Depth Boost Mega Lo Punch Reverb Tube D
shaping and special functions that can be assigned to it. Column 2 lists sound-shaping and special functions on the ENGL E670 Amp and E570 Preamp. For other ENGL devices featuring S.A.C., consult the table in the device's operating manual. Column 3 lists the configuration or setting required to remote control soundshaping or special functions on the amp or preamp. The first digit indicates the Function Setup routine, that is, 1: for Function 1 Setup and 2: for Function 2 Setup.
MIDI Bank A and B: The Z-9 offers two banks of five MIDI patches each for a total of 10 MPNs. The five MPNs in the active bank can be accessed directly at the push of a button S.A.C.: Short for Serial Amp Control, a proprietary ENGL data protocol that is understood by ENGL amps with an integrated S.A.C. interface. The great advantage of this remote control option is that a standard cord with stereo 1/4" jacks provides the link between the amp and Z-9.
-> Is the stereo cord defective (say, a short circuit or broken wire)? Are its plugs' terminal assignments correct? When powering the Z-9 via an external power unit: -> Does the external power unit supply the required current and voltage? (refer to Technical Data on page 17).
Technical data Power supply: Logic control system Processor, software: external power unit: 7 to 14 volts AC or 9 to 20 volts DC, approx. 100 mA; or via a stereo cord with 1/4" jack plugs (5 Volts DC) connected to S.A.C. Port at specific ENGL Amp; or via MIDI cable (10 - 12 Volt AC) connected to a MIDI In port at an ENGL Amp providing phantom power; AT89C52 with internal 8K Flash for source code EEPROM 93C46 for data storage. S.A.C.: Proprietary ENGL asynchronous data protocol.
MIDI Out, DIN connector page: 8 Pin 1 - power supply via MIDI cable * Pin 3 - N.C. Pin 5 - MIDI-data wire Pin 4 - MIDI-data wire Pin 2 power supply via MIDI cable * *: Power supply from ENGL devices that are equipped with a MIDI IN port. The corresponding configuration switch at the amp must be set to the position ENGL MIDI Footcontroller. Serial Amp Control (S.A.C.) Out Stereo 1/4" jack Data Very important: use a stereo plug only! Connect to S.A.C.
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