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Morningstar MC6 MkII User Manual

Morningstar MC6 MkII
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MC6 MkII User Manual (Firmware 3.9)
Table of Contents
1 Introduction
2 Power Requirements
3 Connections
3.1 MIDI In
3.2 MIDI Out
3.3 USB
3.4 9VDC
3.5 EXP 1 and 2 - Omniports
4 Navigation
4.1 Front Panel
4.2 Banks and Presets
5 MIDI Message Types
6 Action Types
7 Programming Switches
7.1 Using the Morningstar Device Editor
7.2 Programming on the Controller Itself
8 Toggle Mode
9 Bank Settings
10 Bank Presets
11 Expression Pedals
11.1 Connecting an Expression Pedal
11.2 Programming an Expression Pedal Preset
11.3 Select Expression Messages to Send or Omit
12 External Aux Switches
13 TRS MIDI Outputs - 1/4 Inch
13.1 Switchable TRS MIDI Configuration
14 Copy, Paste and Swap Presets
15 Dual Switch Press Functions
16 Global Settings
17 Useful Concepts and Features
18 Update Firmware
18.1 How to Update your Firmware
18.2 Unsuccessful Firmware Update
19 Using an External MIDI Controller to control the MC6
19.1 MIDI Implementation Charts
Introduction
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Morningstar MC6 MkII Specifications

General IconGeneral
Number of Footswitches6
CommunicationMIDI, USB
TypeMIDI Controller
Power9V DC
Input Voltage9V DC

Summary

Introduction

Power Requirements

Connections

MIDI In

Receives MIDI messages from other MIDI devices via the MIDI in port.

MIDI Out

Sends MIDI data from the MC6 to other devices using a standard 5-pin MIDI cable.

USB

Send and receive MIDI via USB to control DAWs, plugins, and music software.

9VDC

Receives 9V DC centre negative power for the MC6.

EXP 1 and 2 - Omniports

Multi-function ports configurable as TRS MIDI Out, Expression Pedal Input, or Aux Switch Input.

Navigation

Front Panel

Details the 6 foot switches (A-F) and their correspondence to the LCD display.

Banks and Presets

Explains the MC6's 30 banks, 12 switch presets, and 2 expression pedal presets per bank.

MIDI Message Types

Action Types

Programming Switches

Using the Morningstar Device Editor

Programs switches using a clear visual interface on your computer.

Programming on the Controller Itself

Allows programming of MIDI messages directly on the MC6 controller.

Naming your Switches

Toggle Mode

Using the Device Editor for Toggle Mode

Enables and configures Toggle Mode via the Morningstar Device Editor.

Enabling Toggle Mode on the Controller Itself

Instructions for enabling and disabling Toggle Mode directly on the MC6.

Name Blink Feature

Configures the switch name to blink when a preset is in toggle position 2.

Bank Settings

Bank Presets

Expression Pedals

Connecting an Expression Pedal

Guides on connecting and verifying expression pedal compatibility with the MC6.

Calibrating your Expression Pedal

Step-by-step process to calibrate expression pedals for optimal performance.

Expression Pedal Sensitivity

Adjusting sensitivity to eliminate jitters from expression pedal readings.

Expression Pedal Name

Programming an Expression Pedal Preset

Programming Expression Pedals Using Device Editor

Utilizes the Morningstar Device Editor to program MIDI messages for expression pedals.

Programming Expression Pedals on Controller

Directly programs expression pedal messages on the MC6 controller.

Select Expression Messages

External Aux Switches

Aux Switch Functionality

Aux switches function as programmable switches, similar to built-in ones.

Fixed Switch Functionality

Aux switches configured for bank navigation and page toggling.

TRS MIDI Outputs

Switchable TRS MIDI Configuration

Adjusts TRS MIDI configuration for Omniports via menus or Device Editor.

Copy, Paste and Swap Presets

Dual Switch Press Functions

Utility Functions with Dual Presses

Controls utility functions like bank navigation and editing via dual switch presses.

Accessing Hidden Presets

Triggers presets on page 2 of each bank using dual switch presses.

Global Settings

MIDI Channel Configuration

Sets the MIDI receive channel for the MC6 controller.

Factory Reset

Resets all user presets and settings to factory defaults.

Omniport Settings

Configures Omniport functions as MIDI Output, Expression Pedal Input, or Aux Switch.

Switch Sensitivity Adjustment

Adjusts the sensitivity of switches for optimal response time.

Bank Change Delay

Sets the delay time for loading the next bank when changing banks.

Dual Switch Press Lock

Disables dual switch press functions like bank up/down and toggle page when enabled.

Persistent MIDI Clock

Controls whether MIDI Clock data continues to be sent after other events.

Bank Display Time

Sets the display duration for bank names and numbers.

MIDI Channel Names

Assigns names to MIDI channels for easier device identification.

MIDI Thru Function

Enables or disables passing MIDI messages from In to Out ports.

Align Switch Names

Auto-aligns switch short names on the LCD display based on position.

Bank Arrangement

Allows re-arrangement of banks within the controller's menu.

Reset Bank Presets

Resets all Bank Presets to be empty.

Cross MIDI Thru

Passes MIDI messages between 5-pin MIDI In/Out and USB ports.

Remember Toggle States Across Banks

Maintains preset toggle states when navigating between banks.

Long Press Time Setting

Determines the duration needed to trigger a Long Press action.

Ignore Incoming MIDI Clock

Blocks or allows incoming MIDI clock signals from USB or MIDI IN ports.

Useful Concepts and Features

Update Firmware

How to Update Firmware

Step-by-step guide for updating the MC6 controller's firmware.

Troubleshooting Firmware Updates

Procedures for recovering from unsuccessful firmware update attempts.

Control MC6 with External MIDI Controller

MIDI Implementation Charts

PC Message Bank Control

Map Program Change (PC) messages to control bank selection on the MC6.

CC Message Functions

Details CC messages for bank navigation, preset engagement, and toggle states.

Set MIDI BPM

Engage Expression 1

Engage expression pedal 1 functionality with CC messages.

Engage Expression 2

Engage expression pedal 2 functionality with CC messages.

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