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Fender MUSTANG 3 User Manual

Fender MUSTANG 3
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FENDER MUSTANG PRO-GUITAR
MIDI$User$Guide$$
REVISION: 01
Date: 07/16/10
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Fender MUSTANG 3 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFender
ModelMUSTANG 3
CategoryVideo Game Controller
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

What is MIDI?

Explains MIDI as a language for digital musical instruments and communication between devices.

Features

Lists the key features of the Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro-Guitar as a MIDI device.

Getting Started

Control Surface Functions in MIDI Mode

Fret Board

Simulates fretting action with 102 buttons for note generation.

Strings

Six velocity-sensitive strings used for generating MIDI notes.

LED Indicators

Four LEDs indicate various guitar states and user actions.

Synth Mode Control

Button to enable or disable Synth Mode functionality.

Shift Function

Provides secondary functions for other control buttons.

Foot Controller Function

Assigns functions like Expression, Channel Volume to the foot controller port.

Octave and Program Controls

Buttons to change the current octave and MIDI program number.

Connection Ports

MIDI Out Port

Outputs MIDI Data from the guitar to other devices.

Pedal Port

Connects optional pedals for enhanced functionality like expression or modulation.

Working in a MIDI Studio

Connecting to a Personal Computer

How to connect the guitar to a PC for MIDI sequencing or software synthesizers.

Connecting to a MIDI Sound Module

Connects the guitar to external sound modules via a MIDI cable.

External Pedal Functionality

Pedal Controls

Functions (Expression, Volume, Modulation) and MIDI assignments for pedals.

Play Modes

Strum Mode

Default mode requiring string strumming to generate notes based on frets.

Synth Mode

Mode where changing frets generates notes, independent of strumming.

Understanding the Controls

Change Octave

Adjusts MIDI note value by +/- 12 per change, up to 4 steps from default.

Change Program

Adjusts MIDI program value (instrument sounds) from 1 to 127.

Panic Function

Immediately stops all current MIDI notes across all channels.

Accelerometer

Accelerometer MIDI Mapping

Maps rotational motion (X, Y, Z axes) to MIDI functions like Modulation or Pitch Bend.

Default Settings

LED Indicators

LED Behavior Overview

Explains how the four player LEDs indicate internal states and acknowledge user actions.

Turning Guitar On/Off

Describes LED feedback for powering the guitar on and off.

Synth Mode LED Feedback

Details LED response when switching to Synth Mode.

Accelerometer X Axis LED

Describes LED indication for toggling Accelerometer X Axis output.

FAQ

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