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- | ===== GM Arts MFC for BJ Devices MFCs ===== | + | ===== GM Arts Firmware for BJ Devices MFCs ===== |
- | version 4.0 beta for TB-12:\\ | + | version 4.00 for ALL TB models:\\ |
[[http://www.gmarts.org/tb/|download here]]\\ | [[http://www.gmarts.org/tb/|download here]]\\ | ||
- | (firmware for other models is in its final stages, due soon) | ||
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==== Overview ==== | ==== Overview ==== | ||
The main changes for this firmware are: | The main changes for this firmware are: | ||
* Any footswitch can do anything | * Any footswitch can do anything | ||
- | * All TB models will be supported | + | * All TB models are supported |
It includes many powerful and flexible features like dual footswitch functions, send any MIDI message(s) from any footswitch, override standard settings with customised settings on a per-patch basis, and lots more. | It includes many powerful and flexible features like dual footswitch functions, send any MIDI message(s) from any footswitch, override standard settings with customised settings on a per-patch basis, and lots more. | ||
- | Like earlier versions, there's a basic mode which should suit most users, and an advanced mode for those who want to get into the detail. At this stage, I have the first beta version for TB-12 ready, with PC editor and emulator. Also some sample settings to get started, and user guide. Download from the link above. | + | Like earlier versions, there's a basic mode which should suit most users, and an advanced mode for those who want to get into the detail. |
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+ | Use the link above to download the user guide, tutorials, PC settings editor, firmware and sample settings files. | ||
If you're interested in the code required to design your own firmware, I have several examples of earlier versions of this software [[http://bjdevices.com/wiki/doku.php?id=gm_arts_tb-12_v1|here]]. | If you're interested in the code required to design your own firmware, I have several examples of earlier versions of this software [[http://bjdevices.com/wiki/doku.php?id=gm_arts_tb-12_v1|here]]. | ||
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==== Features ==== | ==== Features ==== | ||
- | This firmware for the TB-12 has two modes of operation: | + | This firmware has two modes of operation: |
* Basic operation: for a simple MFC, but still with many optional features | * Basic operation: for a simple MFC, but still with many optional features | ||
* Advanced options: for sophisticated MFC functions, highly configurable | * Advanced options: for sophisticated MFC functions, highly configurable | ||
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* Library books and Overrides can be used in combination to send messages on different MIDI channels, send different messages to multiple devices, etc. | * Library books and Overrides can be used in combination to send messages on different MIDI channels, send different messages to multiple devices, etc. | ||
* ... and more ... | * ... and more ... | ||
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+ | ==== Footswitches ==== | ||
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+ | === Footswitches in Basic mode: === | ||
+ | * Patch number 0 to 9 | ||
+ | * Patch up/down | ||
+ | * Patch backtrack | ||
+ | * Effect 1 to 9, Tap | ||
+ | * Relay 1 to 4 | ||
+ | * Bank up/down/now | ||
+ | * Bank +1 toggle | ||
+ | * Bank A to P | ||
+ | * Go to page 1 to 4, previous page | ||
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+ | Basic mode should be enough for most, but if you want more ... | ||
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+ | === Extra footswitches in Advanced mode: === | ||
+ | * Select a patch A0 to P9 | ||
+ | * Set relay states | ||
+ | * Send MIDI (one or more messages of any type on any channel) | ||
+ | * 2nd functions to "also go to a page", "optionally hold for a page as well", "or hold for bank or page instead" | ||