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Initializing Systems

MIDI Reference

Supported Message Types

Program Change (PC)

Sends a single Program Change message on the specified channel.

FieldRangeDescription
Number0–127Preset number to load
Channel1–16, OMNIMIDI channel to send on

Control Change (CC)

Sends a Control Change message with a controller number and value.

FieldRangeDescription
Controller0–127The CC number (e.g., 80 for a toggle)
Value0–127The value to send
Channel1–16, OMNIMIDI channel to send on

Channel Modes

OMNI mode sends on all channels simultaneously. Use this when your gear is set to respond to all channels (the default for most equipment).

Channel 1–16 sends on a specific channel. Use this when controlling multiple devices that are each assigned a dedicated channel.

Message Limits Per Section

LimitValue
Messages per section10
Sections per song30
Songs per setlist100
Setlists10

Message Ordering

Within a section, messages are sent in the order they appear in the editor — top to bottom. All messages in a section are sent in rapid succession when the section is activated.

TIP

If your amp takes time to load a preset, put the PC message first in the section so it starts loading while subsequent CC messages are being sent.

MIDI Timing

Messages are transmitted at standard MIDI speed (31.25 kbps). A full section of 10 messages transmits in approximately 10ms — well within any practical latency tolerance.