Moen GEC8 Live User Manual

GEC8 LIVE OWNER’S MANUAL
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Features:
- 8 loops, 5 series loops and 3 separate loop, loop5 is stereo loop.
- 2 dedicated footswitch (latch type).
- Individual Tuner/Mute switch
- Intuitive Programming/Rehearsal mode.
- Tiny footprint : 460(L) x 96(W) x 68(H) mm
- P(Stereo) outputs.rogrammable A/B/Y
- Relay Truebypass design.
- Instant recall, no delay at all.
- 80 major presets plus 80 shadow presets, 8(+8) presets per bank, 10 banks.
- Powerful external footswitch which can be programmed as
- Each preset sends editable midi program change number (0~127, off)
Be sure to read this manual before using the product in order to ensure safe operation.
Version 4.0
2015.1
(Midi Enhancement Edition)
/ tap tempo input for most popular pedals loop(s) on/off controller
on two midi channels (1, 2).
- Active bank number is settable from 2~10 .
- DIN footswitch jack, allow to control up to 5 channel switching of amplifier.

Moen GEC8 Live Specifications

General

Brand	Moen
Model	GEC8 Live
Category	Switch
Language	English

Summary

1- Top View Controls and Indicators

Switches 1-8 and MUTE/PGM

Describes operation of preset recall, loop bypass, tuning, and programming switches.

BANK/MIDI Switch and Display

Details bank selection, MIDI PC# changes, and segment LED display functions.

Indicators: FS1/FS2, MIDI, OUT L/R

Explains indicators for footswitch jacks, MIDI activity, and audio outputs.

2- Rear View Connections

MIDI OUT, DC IN, TUNER, and Input Jacks

Details rear panel jacks for MIDI OUT, DC IN, TUNER, BUF IN, BUF OUT, NBUF IN.

Loop Jacks: LOOP1-4 and LOOP5

Explains send/return connections for mono loops 1-4 and stereo loop 5.

Output Jacks and Footswitch Interface

Covers OUT R/L, FOOTSITCH jack, and FS1(TRS) connections.

3- Signal Path Overview

4- MIDI Message Handling

5- Mode Swapping

5- Operation Modes

5.1 Recall Mode Operation

Describes how to recall presets and mute the input signal for tuning.

5.2 Rehearsal Mode Programming

Explains how to program loops, outputs, and footswitches in rehearsal mode.

5.3 MIDI Edit Mode

Details editing MIDI Program Change numbers for Channel 1 and Channel 2.

5.4 Shadow Edit Mode

5.4.1 Shadow Loop Preset Configuration

Describes selecting or deselecting shadow loops for XOR operation with major presets.

5.4.2 Shadow MIDI Preset Configuration

Explains assigning MIDI CC# options for tap tempo, FX on/off, and level control.

5.4.3 Shadow Footswitch Preset Customization

Details customizing FS1 function for latch or momentary operation.

6- Specifications

Tutorial 1 - Amp Channel Switching

Tutorial 2 - Pedals and Amplifiers

Tutorial 3 - Pedals in Amp Loop with MIDI