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Initializing Systems

MIDI Reference

Supported Message Types

Program Change (PC)

Sends a single Program Change message on the specified channel.

FieldRangeDescription
Number0–127Preset number to load
Channel1–16MIDI channel to send on

Control Change (CC)

Sends a Control Change message with a controller number and value.

FieldRangeDescription
Controller0–127The CC number (e.g., 80 for a toggle)
Value0–127The value to send
Channel1–16MIDI channel to send on

Channel Modes

Channel 1–16 sends on a specific channel. Use this when controlling multiple devices that are each assigned a dedicated channel.

Message Limits Per Section

LimitValue
Messages per section10
Sections per song30
Songs per setlist100
Setlists10

Message Ordering

Within a section, messages are sent in the order they appear in the editor — top to bottom. All messages in a section are sent in rapid succession when the section is activated.

TIP

If your amp takes time to load a preset, put the PC message first in the section so it starts loading while subsequent CC messages are being sent.

MIDI Timing

Messages are transmitted at standard MIDI speed (31.25 kbps). A full section of 10 messages transmits in approximately 10ms — well within any practical latency tolerance.