SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 5: MIDI CHANNEL SELECT
This function sets the MIDI channel on which the SansAmp PSA-1 receives MIDI data. It can
be set to Omni (receive on any or all channels), or specific channels 1 through 16. Push the Save
button, and the display shows the current setting. Press the Up or Down buttons to select either
Omni (the default value, indicated by a small “o” in the right digit), or any number between 1
and 16. Push Save to save your selection. The display shows 00 with blinking dots to indicate
that you’re in the Special Page menu. You may now choose either a new Special Page function,
or press Save again to exit. If you don’t make a choice in about 15 seconds, the display reverts to
00 without the dots blinking, indicating that the SansAmp PSA-1 is in Program 00, bypass.
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AGE FUNCTION 6: SOFTWARE REVISION NUMBER
This function tells you which software version your SansAmp PSA-1 has. You can’t alter this,
but the information may come in handy in the future if software upgrades become available.
Push the Save button and the display will show a letter or two-digit number (01, 02, etc.).
After showing you the software version, the display reverts to 00 with blinking dots to indi-
cate you’re in the Special Page menu. You may now choose either a new Special Page func-
tion, or press Save again to exit. If you don’t make a choice in about 15 seconds, the display
reverts to 00 without the dots blinking, indicating that the SansAmp PSA-1 is in Program 00,
bypass.
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SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 7: MIDI MAP DUMP
If you want to dump your MIDI mapping data only, you can use this function. Run a MIDI
cable from the MIDI Thru/Out jack on the rear of the SansAmp PSA-1 to the MIDI in jack
on a sequencer, computer, etc. Ready the other piece of gear to receive data, and then push
the Save button on the SansAmp PSA-1. The display shows two dashes as the MIDI mapping
data is sent. When it’s done, it automatically returns to showing 00 with two flashing dots to
indicate that the SansAmp PSA-1 is in Special Page menu. You may now choose either a
new Special Page function, or press Save again to exit. If you don’t make a choice in about 15
seconds, the display reverts to 00 without the dots blinking, indicating that the SansAmp
PSA-1 is in Program 00, bypass.
SPECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 8: DISENGAGE ALL POTS
This function renders all eight front panel potentiometers inactive. This advanced feature pre-
vents accidental setting changes during performances. All presets remain in the memory and
are accessible via footswitch or MIDI, however, you cannot edit the programs while in this
mode. Select function 08 and press Save. Use the Up and Down buttons to select between
two options: 00 = All pots engaged (normal operation). Or, 01 = All pots disengaged.
Then push Save to store your selection. The display will then show 00 with blinking dots to
indicate you’re still in the Special Page menu. You may now choose either a new Special Page
function, or press Save again to exit.
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PECIAL PAGE FUNCTION 9: MIDI THRU DISABLE
This function disables MIDI Thru on the MIDI Thru/Out port. If you are using a multi-port
MIDI interface, you should disable MIDI Thru. If you are daisy chaining your MIDI devices,
leave it enabled. Select function 09 and press Save. Use the Up and Down buttons to select:
00 = MIDI Thru enabled (normal operation). Or, 01 = MIDI Thru disabled. Then push
Save to store your selection. The display will then show 00 with blinking dots to indicate
you’re still in the Special Page menu. You may now choose either a new Special Page func-
tion, or press Save again to exit.
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