Line 6 TONEPORT UX2 User Manual

TONEPORT UX2 FOOTSWITCH CONTROL
This document is designed to provide general information for using footswitch pedals with
TonePort UX2. The two Footswitch jacks on the rear panel of TonePort UX2 provide remote
control of functions within the included Ableton Live Lite 5 and other audio software, or for
remotely switching several functions within the GearBox software. To follow are instructions for
configuring these footswitch setups.
Note: This document covers both Windows and Mac recording environments.
Connect a footswitch (or two)
You will want to first connect your footswitches to TonePort UX2 before connecting the USB
cable to your computer. If you already have a USB cable connecting TonePort to your computer,
exit any software that is using TonePort, mute your speakers, and then disconnect your USB
cable.
TonePort UX2 offers two independent 1/4-inch jacks for connecting standard footswitch pedals.
Connect up to two footswitch pedals into
these Footswitches 1 & 2 jacks
Connect a USB cable from TonePort UX2 to your computer’s USB port, and then proceed with
the following steps…
Using Footswitches with the Ableton Live Lite 5 software
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Line 6 TONEPORT UX2 Specifications

General

Headphone Output	1 x 1/4" TRS
MIDI I/O	Yes
USB	USB 1.1
Phantom Power	Yes
Inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo
Outputs	2 x 1/4" TRS
Sample Rate	44.1/48kHz

Summary

TonePort UX2 Footswitch Control

Connect Footswitches to TonePort UX2

Instructions for physically connecting footswitch pedals to the TonePort UX2 device.

Ableton Live Lite 5 Footswitch Configuration

Setting up TonePort UX2 footswitches for transport control within Ableton Live Lite 5.

Select TonePort UX2 as MIDI Controller

Enabling TonePort UX2 as a MIDI controller within Ableton Live preferences.

Manual Ableton Live Footswitch Setup

Manual configuration of footswitch assignments in Ableton Live if automatic detection fails.

Momentary Switch Mode Option

Configuring footswitch behavior for momentary press instead of toggle.

Control Other Audio Software with TonePort

MIDI CC (On/Off) Function

Assigning MIDI Continuous Controller (CC) messages for on/off functions to footswitches.

MIDI CC (Advanced) Function

Configuring MIDI CCs for advanced functions, allowing two values per footswitch action.

MIDI Machine Control (MMC) Setup

Using MIDI Machine Control commands for transport functions with footswitches.

Mackie/Logic Control Setup

Utilizing Mackie/Logic Control commands for compatible audio software and hardware.

Configure Footswitches for GearBox Functions

Map GearBox Actions to Footswitches

Assigning GearBox effects, presets, and functions to footswitches via MIDI/Control settings.

Control GearBox Effects and Presets

Detailed list of GearBox actions controllable via footswitches, including bypass, tempo, and presets.

Dual-Tone GearBox Settings

Understanding how footswitch assignments apply to Dual-Tone settings in GearBox.