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Peavey PC1600X User Manual

Peavey PC1600X
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Peavey PC1600X User Manual (rev-h)
Peavey
PC1600X
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Peavey PC1600X Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeMIDI Controller
Number of Channels16
Faders16
MIDI Output1
Memory Locations100
Fader TypeMotorized
MIDI I/OIn/Out
Power Supply9VAC (Adapter Included)

Summary

Introduction and Firmware

PC1600X Firmware Versions

Details different firmware versions and their changes.

What's New With The X?

Expanded SysEx Control Features

Discusses checksum calculations and global channel bytes for SysEx.

Enhanced Button Facilities

Introduces new button functions like Send Fader, Note Capture, and Fader ID.

Preset Initialization Function

Utility to reset a preset to its original state, aiding memory management.

Enhanced Scene Features

New capabilities for scene management, including linking and initialization.

Front Panel Description

Faders and Buttons Overview

Details the 16 faders and 16 programmable buttons.

Control and Navigation Elements

Covers the Data Wheel, Display Window, and Direction Buttons.

Main Function Buttons

Explains the Edit, Utility, Copy, Scene, Enter, and Exit buttons.

Back Panel Connections

Power and MIDI Connections

Details power input, switch, MIDI IN/OUT, and CV/Footswitch ports.

CV and Footswitch Inputs

Describes the CV 1 and CV 2/Footswitch inputs.

Fast Start Guide

Initial Connection Setup

Guides users through setting up connections for various applications.

Connection Methods

Explains direct, between-device, and two-way MIDI connection types.

Operational Overview

Changing and Sending Presets

Covers how to change presets and send current values.

Resetting Replace/Update Mode

Explains how to cancel filtering modes using the Exit button.

Understanding the User Interface

Interface Navigation and Controls

Explains navigation using direction buttons and the data wheel.

Core Function Buttons Explained

Details the purpose of Edit, Utility, Scene, Copy, Enter, and Exit buttons.

Utility Menu Operations

Navigating the Utility Menu

Guides users on accessing and scrolling through utility pages and parameters.

View Angle and MIDI Channel Settings

Covers adjusting display contrast and setting MIDI input/output channels.

Global Channel and Device ID

Explains using 'gc' and 'dv' byte designations for global settings.

Utility Menu Functions

MIDI Filtering Configuration

Allows users to select which MIDI messages pass through the unit.

Preset Mapping Setup

Assigns MIDI program changes to recall presets or send scenes.

Utility Menu System Settings

Program Change and Map Status

Manages incoming program changes and current MIDI map settings.

Dumping Internal Data

Transmits all internal data (presets, scenes, globals) over MIDI for backup.

Utility Menu Input and Device Settings

Assigning Footswitches

Allows global assignment of footswitches to emulate front panel buttons.

Device Number and Note Channel

Sets global device ID and the note recording receive channel.

Utility Menu Transmission and Remote Control

MIDI Transmission Delay Settings

Adjusts delays for SysEx messages to prevent data choking.

Remote Button Setup

Configures remote control of buttons via MIDI notes or program changes.

Utility Menu Preset and Memory Management

Individual Preset Initialization

Resets specific presets to default, useful for freeing memory.

Memory Usage Display

Shows available and used memory for presets.

Managing Scenes

About Scenes

Explains what scenes are and their purpose in saving settings.

Sending and Storing Scenes

Details procedures for transmitting and saving scene data.

Scene Operations

Scene Initialization

Dissociates a stored scene from any preset.

Preset String Scene Editing

Links scenes to presets for automatic transmission upon recall.

Preset Management and Editing

Unit Initialization

Resets all presets, settings, and scene data to factory defaults.

Individual Preset Initialization

Resets specific presets, aiding in memory management.

Introduction to Editing

Accessing Edit Mode

Explains how to enter edit mode and the items available for editing.

Naming and Saving Presets

Details the process of naming and saving modified presets.

Exiting Edit Mode

Covers leaving edit mode and handling unsaved changes.

Global Settings via MIDI Messages

Designating Global Channel/Device IDs

Explains using 'gc' and 'dv' byte designations in MIDI strings.

Example: Fader Global String

Shows an example of programming a fader with global settings.

Editing Fader Functions

Defining and Naming Faders

Assigning functions and naming individual faders.

No Message and Continuous Controller

Setting fader functions to 'No Message' or 'Continuous Controller'.

Fader Controller Settings

Setting Fader Min/Max Values

Defines the output range for fader movements.

Controller Mode Configuration

Configures how faders interact with incoming controller messages (Merge, Replace, Update).

Advanced Fader Editing

Master Fader/CV Configuration

Setting a fader to control other faders or CV inputs.

Defining MIDI Strings for Faders

Assigning custom hexadecimal MIDI messages to faders.

Fader String Configuration

Checksum Value Handling in Strings

Programming checksums for SysEx messages within fader strings.

Global MIDI Settings in Strings

Using 'gc' and 'dv' in strings to reference global MIDI settings.

Fader Editing Utilities

Learn Mode for Fader Strings

Capturing SysEx messages to automatically create fader strings.

Saving Fader Edits

Process for saving modified fader settings to presets.

Configuring Button Functions

Defining and Naming Buttons

Assigning functions and naming individual buttons.

Off/Fader ID Functionality

Using buttons to display associated fader names.

Button Function Assignments

Mute/Solo Fader Assignment

Assigning buttons to mute or solo associated faders.

Program Change and Note On/Off

Assigning buttons to send Program Change or Note On/Off messages.

Advanced Button String Editing

Defining MIDI Strings for Buttons

Assigning custom hexadecimal MIDI messages to buttons.

Press/Release and Toggle Strings

Configuring separate messages for button press/release and toggling between strings.

Button String Configuration and Remote Velocity

Assigning Global MIDI Settings to Button Strings

Using 'gc' and 'dv' in button strings to reference global MIDI settings.

Remote Velocity Response

Using remote velocity for button note events.

Button Editing and MIDI Recording

Learn Mode for Button Strings

Capturing MIDI messages to automatically create button strings.

Note Stream Recording for Buttons

Recording sequences of notes for programming button chords.

Advanced Note Recording and Control

Note Stream Recording Details

Further details on recording note streams and chord programming.

MIDI All Notes Off Command

Using the All Notes Off command to silence held notes.

Button Actions and Saving Edits

Send Fader and Send Scene Functions

Assigning buttons to send fader values or entire scenes.

Saving Button Edits

Process for saving modified button settings to presets.

Editing CV Pedals, Footswitches, and Data Wheel

Editing CV Inputs

Programming CV 1 and CV 2 inputs, similar to fader editing.

Footswitch and Data Wheel Configuration

Details on dual footswitch setup and data wheel programming.

Preset Set-Up String Configuration

Bank, Program, and Volume Settings

Configuring MIDI messages sent with presets for bank, program, and volume.

Understanding Bank Select Messages

Detailed explanation of MIDI bank select message structure.

Preset String and Scene Integration

Scene Recall in Set-Up Strings

Links scenes to presets for automatic transmission upon preset recall.

MIDI String and Learn Mode

Editing MIDI strings and capturing SysEx messages for set-up data.

Copying Presets and Scenes

Copying from Main Menu

Copying entire presets or scenes directly.

Copying from Edit Menu

Copying specific items (faders, buttons) into the edit buffer.

Appendix A: System Exclusive Messages

Preset and Global Data Management

SysEx commands for recalling presets, sending/receiving all data.

Requesting and Writing Data

SysEx commands for requesting specific data or writing edit buffers.

Appendix B: Parameter Formats

Understanding Parameter Formats

Explains how 'pr' bytes are computed and format choices for MIDI strings.

Single Byte and Multi-Byte Formats

Details basic and multi-byte formats for MIDI data values.

Appendix B: Advanced Parameter Formats

Nibble-Based Parameter Formats

Details formats using nibbles (4-bit groups) for MIDI data.

BCD Nibble Formats

Explains Binary Coded Decimal formats for MIDI parameters.

Appendix C: MIDI Implementation Chart

Channel Messages Support

Details support for channel messages like Note, Pitch Bend, Control Change.

System Messages Support

Details support for System Exclusive, Common, and Real-Time messages.

Appendix D: MIDI Controller Number Listing

Basic MIDI Controllers (0-31)

Lists common MIDI controllers and their functions.

Advanced MIDI Controllers (32-127)

Lists general purpose, effect, and reserved MIDI controllers.

Appendix E: Understanding MIDI Numbers

MIDI Numbering Systems Overview

Introduction to Binary, Decimal, and Hexadecimal numbering for MIDI.

Binary Representation and Bits

Explanation of binary values, bits, and bytes in MIDI.

Appendix E: Hexadecimal Conversion

Binary to Hexadecimal Mapping

Chart and explanation of converting binary to hexadecimal values.

Hexadecimal Number Examples

Demonstrates common hexadecimal representations and their meanings.

Appendix E: Byte and Hexadecimal Usage

Understanding Bytes and Nibbles

Explains how bytes are sliced into nibbles and represented in hex.

Hexadecimal in Synthesizer Terminology

Discusses the prevalence of hexadecimal numbers in synthesizer contexts.

Appendix F: Introduction to MIDI Messages

Channel Messages Explained

Describes MIDI messages with embedded channel information.

System Exclusive Messages Explained

Details SysEx messages used for specific device communication.

Appendix F: System MIDI Messages

System Common Messages Explained

Discusses common system messages used in MIDI.

System Real-Time Messages Explained

Describes real-time messages crucial for sequencing and performance.

Appendix G: Schematic and Model Differences

PC1600 vs. PC1600X Enhancements

Lists the improvements and new features of the PC1600X over the original PC1600.

Physical Change: Encoder Wheel

Mentions the larger encoder wheel as the only physical difference.

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