Programming A Preset - Hughes & Kettner GrandMeister Deluxe 40 Manual De Instrucciones

5 Control 1 and Control 2: You can connect either expression pedals
or single footswitches to these two 6.3 mm (1/4") jack plugs, both of
which you can assign additional control functions for the GrandMeister
Deluxe 40 to, so all of the amp's programmable functions can be remote
controlled. GrandMeister Deluxe 40 is assigned to a controller number
(that is: a function).
For instance, you can control the reverb of the amp's FX module using an
expression pedal. You can also switch the noise gate on and off with an
external footswitch or change the amount of gain while playing without
having to take your hands off your guitar. The most useful functions are
the remote control of the Boost (without changing presets) using a foot
switch as well as controlling volume with an expression pedal. As you
can see in the chart (chapter 8.3), assigning controller number 07 to one
of the Control inputs and connecting an expression pedal to it will let you
remote control the volume. The switching function of the Boost can be
remote controlled by assigning controller number 64 to the other Control
input and connecting a footswitch to it.
As a rule, a MIDI value of 0 corresponds to a knob's far left
(counterclockwise) position and a button's "off" position. A MIDI value of
127 corresponds to a knob's far right (clockwise) position and a button's
"on" position. These values have the same effect as if you were to adjust
the knob or press a button on the amp. There is one exception to this rule:
The Volume knob's upper limit is always determined by the value stored
in the preset. Let's say you saved a sound with the Volume knob set to
the 12 0'clock position. Then the maximum value of 127 achieved when
you floor an expression pedal only goes up to the level determined by
the knob's midway position. This ensures that you can adjust the volume
of a preset in a live situation exactly as you would with a conventional
volume pedal.
A word to the wise: The expression pedal's position is ignored when you
change presets! Say you give the expression pedal a little heel to bring
the volume down. Then when you switch presets, the volume will change
to reflect the Volume knob setting that you previously stored with this
preset. If you wish to control GrandMeister Deluxe 40's overall volume
remotely – that is, adjust the Master knob from afar – we recommend
inserting an analog, low-impedance volume pedal into the FX loop.
Heads up: In theory, you could switch GrandMeister Deluxe 40's effects
on and off via controllers as the value 0 actually means "off" to a preset.
However, there's a hitch: whereas switching functions such as Boost or
FX Loop have a default value for "on", this option isn't available for an
effect that is switched off in the preset by storing the value 0. This means
it can't be switched on with a footswitch. If you want to switch effects on
and off in live situations, you have to first store the preset with the effects
activated. Then you can do things like switch the delay off and back on
again when needed. An expression pedal gives you another option: it lets
you adjust the volume of an effect regardless of the value stored in the
preset, just as if you were to twist the volume knob on the delay device
itself.
To learn more about this, see the FSM-432 MK III's manual.

2.4 Programming a preset

Programming a preset is as simple as it can get. Once you have found your
favorite setting, exactly that setting of every single knob and switch (except
the Master Volume) can be stored into a preset with the Store button. This
is pretty much like playing a tube amp with 128 channels, each with its
own Gain, Volume, EQ and even effects settings.
Storing settings by overwriting the currently selected preset
An easy way to store edited settings is to simply overwrite the most recently
selected preset. To do this, press and hold the Store button for about two
seconds until its light flashes briefly and then extinguishes. Release the
Store button, and your settings will be stored.
Storing settings by selecting a new memory slot
If you do not wish to overwrite the current preset, you can easily select a
new memory slot instead. In this case, rather than holding the Store button
down for two seconds, press it briefly and then release it. Its light stays on
to signify that GrandMeister Deluxe 40 is primed and ready to receive a
MIDI program change to define a memory slot.
• From the FSM-432: Select a MIDI bank from 1 to 32 on the FSM-432.
The FSM-432 is waiting for input via one of the four preset buttons A to
D. Then engage preset button A, B, C, or D. The light on the Store button
extinguishes, and the preset is stored.
• From any other MIDI device: as soon a program change is sent, the
preset will be stored and can be recalled just by sending that program
change again.
Reading out stored knob settings
When you select a preset, the single knobs' actual positions may not
represent their stored values. But it is easy enough to read the information
out: select a preset, grab the knob of your choice and twist it to the left or
right until the Store button lights up. Now the knob's position matches the
setting stored in the preset.
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