MasterMind User’s Manual RJM Music Technology, Inc.
MasterMind User’s Manual Version 1.3 August 14, 2008 RJM Music Technology, Inc. 2525 Pioneer Ave. Suite 2 Vista, CA 92081 +1-760-597-9450 email: support@rjmmusic.com web: www.rjmmusic.
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Table of Contents Introduction........................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 MasterMind Features.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Controls and Connectors............................................................
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the MasterMind MIDI foot controller. The MasterMind has been designed to be the ideal mid-sized controller - compact yet powerful, and durable enough withstand the rigors of the road. When used with other RJM Music Technology products, the MasterMind requires virtually no setup - just plug and play. The MasterMind can also control standard MIDI devices - up to fourteen MIDI devices on separate MIDI channels.
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Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1. Buttons 1 through 5 – These buttons select the active preset number within the current bank. Pressing one of these buttons will immediately call up the selected preset. The LEDs above these buttons shows which preset is currently active. 2. Bank Down and Bank Up – These buttons select the bank you wish to select presets from. When either of these buttons is pressed, the preset number and preset LEDs begin flashing.
Basic Operation The MasterMind can store up to 125 presets, organized in 25 banks of 5 presets each. Each preset sends MIDI messages to control different MIDI devices, telling them to load a new program, change a sound parameter, turn an effect on or off or perform any other function that they’re capable of. In normal use, the MasterMind’s display shows the current bank and preset number: Bank Number 024 Preset Number To change presets within a bank, simply step on one of the buttons numbered 1 through 5.
Controlling Multiple RJM Music Products If you have multiple RJM Music products, controlling them is just as easy. Just make sure that the MIDI Thru of the first device is connected to the MIDI Input of the second device, the MIDI Thru of the second device is connected to the MIDI Input of the third device, and so on. The programming process is the same as above, just follow step 1, then repeat steps 2 and 3 for each device you have.
Programming an Alternate Preset is very similar to normal programming: 1. On the MasterMind, select a bank number (if needed), then select a preset number. 2. Press the Function button to select the Alternate Preset. An “A” should appear at the left side of the display. 3. On the device you wish to control, use the front panel buttons to select which functions, loops, etc., you wish to have active for this alternate preset. 4.
Expression Pedal The MasterMind has a port that allows you to connect an external expression pedal. An expression pedal can be used with MIDI-capable effects processors to provide real time control of different parameters: volume level, echo rate, etc. The MasterMind translates the position of the pedal to MIDI Continuous Controller messages and sends them out the MIDI Out port. The effects processor receives these messages and alters the effects accordingly.
Remote Access You can connect multiple MasterMinds together and have them operate in unison. Selecting a preset or pressing the Function button on any controller causes the other controllers to switch to the same settings. This is a great feature for both stage and studio - you can have multiple controllers at different locations on the stage, have an additional controller operated off-stage by a tech, or have controllers in both the studio and the control room.
Setup Mode If you are controlling devices made by other manufacturers or just need additional control over your settings, you can use Setup Mode to configure the MasterMind. Setup Mode is very powerful and as a result takes some time to learn, but if you spend the time to get comfortable with it, you can use it to configure the MasterMind for almost any rig. Setup Mode is divided into two sections: Global Setup and Preset Setup.
Function / Global Select - Enters Global Setup mode if not already in Global Setup, or selects the next Global parameter. The LED above this button turns on when in Global Setup mode. Bank Down - In Preset Setup, decrements the current preset number by 1. Also used as the “No” button when the MasterMind is asking a Yes/No question. Bank Up - In Preset Setup, increments the current preset number by 1. Also used as the “Yes” button when the MasterMind is asking a Yes/No question.
Sets the MIDI channel for the second Program Change destination. Press 5 / MIDI Ch to select the MIDI Channel. PC3 - Program Change Destination #3 (MIDI Ch range: CH01 - CH16, CH-- (PC3 disabled) , Default value: CH-- ) Sets the MIDI channel for the third Program Change destination. Press 5 / MIDI Ch to select the MIDI Channel. PC4 - Program Change Destination #4 (MIDI Ch range: CH01 - CH16, CH-- (PC4 disabled) , Default value: CH-- ) Sets the MIDI channel for the fourth Program Change destination.
Sets the MIDI channel and CC number for the seventh Continuous Controller destination. Press 2 / Program/CC Number to select the CC number and 5 / MIDI Ch to select the MIDI Channel. CC8 - Continuous Controller Destination #8 (MIDI Ch range: CH01 - CH16, CH-- (CC8 disabled) , Default value: CH--) (CC number range: c000 - c127, Default range: c087) Sets the MIDI channel and CC number for the eighth Continuous Controller destination.
Entering Preset Setup The MasterMind goes straight to Preset Setup when you enter Setup Mode. If you happen to be in Global Setup, you can press the 1 / Function Select button to switch to Preset Setup. The red LED above the 1 / Function Select button will light to tell you that Preset Setup is active. You are now ready to edit the first parameter. Watching the display, you’ll see that it alternates between displaying the current preset number, PC1 and a program change number.
FunC - Function Button (MIDI Ch range: CH01 - CH16, CH-- (Function button disabled) , Default value: CH01) (CC number range: c000 - c127, Default value: c000) Sets the Continuous Controller message sent by the Function button for this preset. If bank support is enabled (see Global Setup), c000 will be displayed instead as ban (bank). Setting this parameter to ban will enable the Alternate Preset feature for this preset (see Alternate Presets section).
CC8 - Continuous Controller #8 (CC value range: =000 - =127, Default value: 000) Sets the value for the eighth Continuous Controller destination. Press 4 / CC Value to set the value, or press 3 / CC On/ Off to quickly toggle between the most commonly used values: =000 and =127. Exiting Setup Mode To exit Setup Mode, press and hold the 1 / Function Select button, then press the 3 / CC On/Off button, then release both buttons.
MIDI Data Transfer Selecting “Send” in Global Setup will send the current MasterMind configuration data out through the MIDI Out port. You can then save this data to your computer or copy the settings directly to another MasterMind. If you wish to copy settings from one MasterMind to another, connect the MIDI Out of the transmitting unit to the Remote In of the receiving unit, then enter Global Setup, select the “Send” parameter and press Bank Up.
Specifications Dimensions Weight Power Phantom Power Memory 18 16 (W) x 6 (D) x 2.75 (H) inches 40.6 (W) x 15.2 (D) x 7 (H) cm 3.9 lbs 1.8 kg 9-18V, AC or DC @ 200mA 5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID x 9.
MasterMind MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart v 2.0 (Page 1 of 3) Manufacturer: RJM Music Technology, Inc.
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Warranty RJM Music Technology, Inc. warrants this product against any defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the original date of purchase. Should you experience any difficulty with this RJM Music product, please contact us as described below. If it is determined that the product has become defective within the warranty period and must be returned to the factory, RJM Music Technology will issue a Returned Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping and packaging instructions.
