MasterMind User’s Manual RJM Music Technology, Inc.
MasterMind User’s Manual Version 1.6.1 December 6, 2010 (Corresponds to Mastermind firmware version 1.4) RJM Music Technology, Inc. 2525 Pioneer Ave. Suite 1 Vista, CA 92081 +1-760-597-9450 email: support@rjmmusic.com web: www.rjmmusic.
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Table of Contents Table of Contents .............................................................................................................................................................................. v Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 MasterMind Features ............................................................................
Introduction Congratulations on purchasing the MasterMind MIDI foot controller. The MasterMind has been designed to be the ideal mid-sized controller - compact yet powerful, and durable enough withstand the rigors of the road. When used with other RJM Music Technology products, the MasterMind requires virtually no setup - just plug and play. The MasterMind can also control standard MIDI devices - up to fourteen MIDI devices on separate MIDI channels.
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Rear Panel 3
Controls and Connectors Front Panel 1. Buttons 1 through 5 – These buttons select the active preset number within the current bank. Pressing one of these buttons will immediately call up the selected preset. The LEDs above these buttons shows which preset is currently active. 2. Bank Down and Bank Up – These buttons select the bank you wish to select presets from. When either of these buttons is pressed, the preset number and preset LEDs begin flashing.
Basic Operation The MasterMind can store up to 125 presets, organized in 25 banks of 5 presets each. Each preset sends MIDI messages to control different MIDI devices, telling them to load a new program, change a sound parameter, turn an effect on or off or perform any other function that they’re capable of.
Controlling Multiple RJM Music Products If you have multiple RJM Music products, controlling them is just as easy. Just make sure that the MIDI Thru of the first device is connected to the MIDI Input of the second device, the MIDI Thru of the second device is connected to the MIDI Input of the third device, and so on. The programming process is the same as above, just follow step 1, then repeat steps 2 and 3 for each device you have.
Or, to program both a main preset and its alternate: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. On the MasterMind, select a bank number (if needed), then select a preset number. On the device you wish to control, use the front panel buttons to select which functions, loops, etc., you wish to have active for the main preset. On the device you wish to control, hold down the Write button until its LEDs flash. Press the Function button to select the Alternate Preset. An “A” should appear at the left side of the display.
Expression Pedal The MasterMind has a port that allows you to connect an external expression pedal. An expression pedal can be used with MIDI-capable effects processors to provide real time control of different parameters: volume level, echo rate, etc. The MasterMind translates the position of the pedal to MIDI Continuous Controller messages and sends them out the MIDI Out port. The effects processor receives these messages and alters the effects accordingly.
Remote Access You can connect multiple MasterMinds together and have them operate in unison. Selecting a preset or pressing the Function button on any controller causes the other controllers to switch to the same settings. This is a great feature for both stage and studio - you can have multiple controllers at different locations on the stage, have an additional controller operated off-stage by a tech, or have controllers in both the studio and the control room.
Remote Tuner Display The MasterMind is capable of displaying tuner information from certain effects processors. This will allow you to tune your guitar without going back to your rack to see the display on your processor. For this to work, you will need bidirectional communication between the effects processor and the MasterMind.
Setup Mode If you are controlling devices made by other manufacturers or just need additional control over your settings, you can use Setup Mode to configure the MasterMind. Setup Mode is very powerful and as a result takes some time to learn, but if you spend the time to get comfortable with it, you can use it to configure the MasterMind for almost any rig. Setup Mode is divided into two sections: Global Setup and Preset Setup.
Bank Up - In Preset Setup, increments the current preset number by 1. Also used as the “Yes” button when the MasterMind is asking a Yes/No question. Global Setup When you enter Setup Mode for the first time, the first thing you’ll likely want to do is enter Global Setup. Global Setup allows you to define which devices are connected to the MasterMind and what types of messages are sent to them. You do this by setting Program Change and Continuous Controller destinations.
CC1 - Continuous Controller Destination #1 (MIDI Ch range: CH01 - CH16, CH-- (CC1 disabled) , Default value: CH--) (CC number range: c000 - c127, Default value: c080) Sets the MIDI channel and CC number for the first Continuous Controller destination. Press 2 / Program/CC Number to select the CC number and 5 / MIDI Ch to select the MIDI Channel.
FNSP- Function Key Special Support (MIDI Ch range: CH01 - CH16, CH-- (disabled) , Default value: CH--) (CC number range: c001 - c127, c--- or c000 (disabled), Default value: c---) Sets a special MIDI channel and CC number. On any patch where the Func parameter is set to this particular MIDI channel and CC number, the Function button will operate as a momentary switch. The Function button will operate normally (as a latching switch) otherwise.
IA4 - Instant Access 4 Mode (Instant Access Mode range: LAT, PULS, Grp, Default value: LAt) This controls the behavior of Instant Access button 4. LAT(latching) is the default behavior: each press of the IA button toggles it between on and off. PuLs (momentary pulse) means that the switch stays on while you’re holding the button down, but turns off as soon as you release the button (this is particularly useful for tap tempo control).
Watching the display, you’ll see that it alternates between displaying the current preset number, PC1 and a program change number. If you’re on preset 001 and haven’t changed anything from the defaults, you’ll see it alternate between P001, PC1 and =001. This means that, for preset 001, it will send program change #1 to PC1. (Remember that PC1 is a destination for Program Change messages and was set to a specific MIDI channel in Global Setup).
CC1 - Continuous Controller #1 (CC value range: =000 - =127, =--- (send no CC), Default value: 000) Sets the value for the first Continuous Controller destination. Press 4 / CC Value to set the value, or press 3 / CC On/Off to quickly toggle between the most commonly used values: =000 and =127. CC2 - Continuous Controller #2 (CC value range: =000 - =127, =--- (send no CC), Default value: 000) Sets the value for the second Continuous Controller destination.
MIDI Data Transfer Selecting “Send” in Global Setup will send the current MasterMind configuration data out through the MIDI Out port. You can then save this data to your computer or copy the settings directly to another MasterMind. If you wish to copy settings from one MasterMind to another, connect the MIDI Out of the transmitting unit to the Remote In of the receiving unit, then enter Global Setup, select the “Send” parameter and press Bank Up.
Specifications Dimensions Weight Power Phantom Power Memory 16 (W) x 6 (D) x 2.75 (H) inches 40.6 (W) x 15.2 (D) x 7 (H) cm 3.9 lbs 1.8 kg 9-18V, AC or DC @ 200mA 5.5mm OD, 2.1mm ID x 9.
MasterMind MIDI Implementation Chart MIDI Implementation Chart v 2.0 (Page 1 of 3) Manufacturer: RJM Music Technology, Inc. Model: MasterMind Version: 1 Date: October 10, 2013 Transmit/Export Recognize/Import Remarks 1.
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