Gen16 AE - System Operation: MIDI Remote Control

System Operation (cont.):
Remote Control of the DCP Via MIDI:
Your DCP can be controlled via MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) and/or Program Change messages.
Using these you can change cymbal, reverb, or kit presets, channel volume and pan settings, Master Volume,
Cymbal / Drum Mix, Reverb Return level, and even the cymbal pickup blue lights, all from your e-drum “brain”
or any MIDI sequencer or controller. In this way your DCP can be “slaved” to your e-drum brain so that when
you make a change to your drum kit, the DCP’s configuration changes at the same time.
Conversely, the DCP also sends CC and/or Program Change messages whenever any of its controls are
operated, so if you prefer you can configure your system so that the DCP is the “Master” and your e-drum
brain or other MIDI gear is “slaved” to it.
A list of all supported Controller and Program Change messages can be found in the MIDI Implementation
Chart at the end of this Guide.
Note: Some Program Change messages are only supported in DCP firmware version 1.2.3 and above. Please
make sure you have the latest firmware version installed by using the AE Cymbals DCP Access Tool program
to check the Gen16 update server.
A Note About How and When the DCP Stores User Settings:
All of your user settings (kit presets, display brightness, aux input volume, MIDI channel, etc.) are stored in
“Flash Memory” within the DCP. In order to maximize the life of your flash memory, settings are not saved each
time they are changed, rather they are saved only when the DCP is switched to Standby mode or when power
loss is detected. The saving of your settings when the power switch is switched to Standby is very reliable,
however when power is removed unexpectedlty by unplugging the AC adapter or switching off a plug strip,
there is a chance that some user settings could be lost. Therefore we recommend that you always switch
the DCP to Standby via its own switch prior to disconnecting its power supply.
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