GROUND LINK Owner's Manual DIGITAL MUSIC CORPORATION
Table of Contents ________________________________________________________ 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Overview Top Panel Rear Panel Unpacking 2. Using Ground Link with a Ground Control. . . 5 2.1 Quick Setup 2.2 Advanced Setup 3. Using Ground Link without a Ground Control . . 7 3.1 Single-Channel MIDI Foot Controllers 3.2 Multiple-Channel MIDI Foot Controllers 3.3 No MIDI Controller 4. Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 1. Introduction ______________________________________________________ 1.1 Overview The Ground Link provides direct on/off control of the eight audio loops in the GCX Guitar Audio Switcher. Also, if used in conjunction with Ground Control Version 2.00 or higher, each button can be assigned to any loop of up to four GCXs, any MIDI controllers, or Sequencer Start/Stop. The Ground Link can be used with Ground Control, other MIDI controllers, or as a stand-alone controller for the GCX.
3 * Warning: The MIDI IN jack is not standard MIDI. To avoid damage, please refer to Section 3, "Using Ground Link Without a Ground Control", before connecting this jack to anything other than a Ground Control. 1.4 Unpacking Your factory carton should contain: 1. This manual 2. Ground Link 3. Warranty card Please fill out the enclosed warranty card and return it to Digital Music Corp. By registering, you enable us to send you important information about related products, updates and accessories.
4 2. Using Ground Link With a Ground Control ________________________________________________________ The Ground Link is an optional part of the Ground Control System, and is most conveniently used with the Ground Control Programmable MIDI Foot Controller. The Ground Link is connected between the Ground Control and the GCX as follows with standard 5-pin MIDI cables. 1. Connect a MIDI cable from the MIDI Out of the Ground Control to the MIDI In of the Ground Link. 2.
5 Control preset, the GCX will change to the loop settings defined in the preset. The Ground Link LEDs will show the present loop status. 2.2 Advanced Setup Note: The following advanced setup options require Ground Control version 2.00 or higher. If your Ground Control has version 1.00, contact the factory for update information. You can use Ground Control to redefine the functions of the Ground Link buttons.
6 3. Using Ground Link Without a Ground Control ________________________________________________________ With the Ground Link, you can control the GCX Guitar Audio Switcher from any MIDI foot controller. You can also use the Ground Link as a stand-alone controller for the GCX. However, because the GCX powers the Ground Link through the MIDI cable, you must connect the Ground Link directly to the GCX with a standard MIDI cable. Also, all five pins of the MIDI cable must be wired.
7 When using MIDI foot controllers that send Program Change messages on more than one MIDI Channel, the Ground Link and GCX will function as described in section 3.1 above, but only repond to MIDI channel 1. (Actually, until the Ground Link receives a Program Change message on MIDI channel 1, it will respond to all Program Change messages.) 3.
8 Warranty Information ________________________________________________________ Digital Music Corp. warrants this product against any defects that are due to faulty material or workmanship for a period of five years from the date of original retail purchase. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accident or misuse, and is valid only to the original retail purchaser. If the product should become defective within the warranty period, Digital Music Corp.
