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Using control changes to control parameters Using control changes to control parameters You can use MIDI control change messages to control specified events (fader/encoder operations, [ON] key on/off operations etc.) on the M7CL. This capability can be used to record fader and key operations on a MIDI sequencer or other external device, and play back this data later. You can use control changes to control events in either of the following two ways. ● Using control changes This method uses typical control changes (control numbers 1-31, 33-95, 102-119). You can freely assign an event to each control number. ● Using NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number) This method uses a special type of control change messages called NRPN. NRPN uses control change numbers 99 and 98 to specify the MSB (Most Significant Byte) and LSB (Least Significant Byte) of the parameter number, and subsequently-transmitted control change messages of control change number 6 (or 6 and 38) to specify the value of that parameter. The event assigned to each combination of MSB and LSB is pre-defined, and cannot be changed. HINT • For details on the events assigned to NRPN messages, refer to the appendix (→ p. 249). 1 Connect the M7CL to your external device. 2 In the function access area, press the SETUP button to access the SETUP screen. 3 In the center of the screen, press the MIDI button to access the MIDI popup window. 4 Press the MIDI SETUP tab to access the MIDI SETUP page, and select the port and MIDI channel on which control changes will be transmitted and received, as described in "Basic MIDI settings" (→ p. 182). 5 Press the CONTROL CHANGE tab to access the CONTROL CHANGE page. In the CONTROL CHANGE page you can specify how control changes will be transmitted and received, and assign the event (fader/encoder operation, [ON] key on/off operation, etc.) assigned to each control number. This page includes the following items. 1 2 3 4 6 5 1 CONTROL CHANGE field Here you can switch control change transmission/ reception on/off, and specify whether control changes will be echoed out. This setting is linked with the CONTROL CHANGE field of the MIDI SETUP page. B CONTROL CHANGE MODE field Here you can select the control change transmission/ reception mode. This setting is linked with the CONTROL CHANGE MODE field of the MIDI SETUP page. C List This list shows the event (fader/encoder pattern, [ON] key on/off operation, etc.) assigned to each control number. • NO This indicates the control number. You can use control numbers 1-31, 33-95, and 102-119. • CONTROL CHANGE EVENT ........... Indicates/selects the type of event assigned to each control number. When you press an event, the MIDI CONTROL CHANGE popup window will appear, allowing you to change the control number assignment. D CLEAR ALL button Pressing this button will delete all event assignments in the list. E INITIALIZE ALL button Pressing this button will restore all event assignments in the list to their default state. F Scroll knob This knob scrolls the contents of the list. You can use multifunction encoder 1 to control this. MIDI 17 M7CL Owner's Manual 187

Section	Page
Cover	1
PRECAUTIONS	4
Contents	6
1. Introduction	9
Thank you	9
An overview of the M7CL	9
Differences between the M7CL-48 and M7CL-32	11
The M7CL's channel structure	13
About the MIX bus types (VARI / FIXED)	14
About word clock	14
Conventions in this manual	14
About the firmware version	14
2. Panels and controls	15
Top panel	15
Rear panel	22
Under the front pad	24
3. Basic operation of the M7CL	25
Basic operations in the top panel / touch screen	25
Pressing the touch screen	25
Multiple selection (specifying a range)	25
Special operations for keys	25
Encoder operations	25
Multifunction encoder operations	26
The on-screen user interface	26
Tabs	26
Buttons	26
Faders / Knobs	27
List windows	27
Keyboard window	27
Popup windows	28
Dialog boxes	28
Viewing the touch screen	28
Function access area	28
Main area	29
Entering names	30
Using the tool buttons	31
About the tool buttons	31
Using libraries	31
Initializing settings	35
Copying/pasting settings	36
Comparing two settings	36
4. Connections and setup	39
Connections	39
Setting up to use the M7CL	43
Restoring the current scene to the default state	43
Word clock connections and settings	43
Making HA (Head Amp) gain settings	44
Sending an input channel signal to the STEREO bus	47
5. Input channel operations	51
Signal flow for input channels	51
Specifying the channel name and icon	53
Making HA (Head Amp) settings	55
Sending the signal from an input channel to the STEREO/MONO buses	57
Sending the signal from an input channel to a MIX bus	61
Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section	61
Using the Centralogic section	63
Using the faders (SENDS ON FADER mode)	64
Sending the signal from an input channel to the MATRIX buses	66
Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section	66
Using the Centralogic section	67
6. Output channel operations	69
Signal flow for output channels	69
Specifying the channel name and icon	71
Sending signals from MIX channels to the STEREO/MONO bus	72
Sending signals from MIX channels and STEREO/MONO channels to MATRIX buses	75
Using the SELECTED CHANNEL section	75
Using the Centralogic section	76
7. Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section	79
About the SELECTED CHANNEL section	79
About the SELECTED CHANNEL VIEW screen	80
Operations in the SELECTED CHANNEL section	81
8. Operations in the Centralogic section	87
About the Centralogic section	87
About the OVERVIEW screen	88
Operations in the Centralogic section	90
Fixing the channels or DCA groups of the Centralogic section	94
9. Input/output patching	95
Changing the output patch settings	95
Changing the input patch settings	98
Inserting an external device into a channel	100
Directly outputting an INPUT channel	102
10. EQ and Dynamics	105
About EQ and dynamics	105
Using EQ	105
Using dynamics	108
Using the EQ or Dynamics libraries	111
EQ library	111
Dynamics library	111
11. Grouping and linking	113
About DCA Groups and Mute Groups	113
Using DCA groups	113
Assigning channels to a DCA group	113
Controlling DCA groups	115
Using mute groups	116
Assigning channels to mute groups	116
Controlling mute groups	117
Using the Mute Safe function	119
The Channel Link function	120
Linking the desired input channels	120
Copying, moving, or initializing a channel	122
Copying the parameters of a channel	122
Moving the parameters of a channel	123
Initializing the parameters of a channel	124
12. Scene memory	125
About scene memories	125
Using scene memories	125
Storing a scene	125
Recalling a scene	128
Using user-defined keys to recall	129
Editing scene memories	130
Sorting and renaming scene memories	130
Scene memory editing	132
Copying/pasting a scene	132
Clearing a scene	133
Cutting a scene	134
Inserting a scene	134
Using the Focus function	135
Using the Recall Safe function	136
Using the Fade function	139
13. Monitor/Cue	141
About the monitor/cue functions	141
Using the Monitor function	142
Using the Cue function	145
About cue groups	145
Operating the Cue function	146
14. Talkback/Oscillator	149
About the talkback and oscillator functions	149
Using talkback	149
Using the oscillator	151
15. Meters	153
Operations in the METER screen	153
Using the MBM7CL meter bridge (option)	155
16. Graphic EQ and effects	157
About the virtual rack	157
Virtual rack operations	158
Graphic EQ operations	161
About the graphic EQ	161
Inserting a GEQ in a channel	161
Using the 31 Band GEQ	163
Using the Flex15GEQ	165
About the internal effects	167
Using an internal effect via send/return	168
Inserting an internal effect into a channel	170
Editing the internal effect parameters	171
Using the Tap Tempo function	173
Using the Freeze effect	175
Using the graphic EQ and effect libraries	176
Using an external head amp	177
External head amp connections	177
Remotely controlling an external head amp	178
17. MIDI	181
MIDI functionality on the M7CL	181
Basic MIDI settings	182
Using program changes to recall scenes and library items	184
Using control changes to control parameters	187
Using parameter changes to control parameters	189
18. User settings (Security)	191
User Level settings	191
User types and user authentication keys	191
Setting the Administrator password	192
Creating a user authentication key	193
Logging-in	193
Changing the password	195
Editing a user authentication key	196
Changing the user level	196
Preferences	198
User-defined keys	200
Console lock	201
Locking the console	201
Unlocking the console	201
Using a USB storage device to save/load data	202
Saving the M7CL's internal data on a USB storage device	202
Loading a file from a USB storage device	203
Editing the files saved on a USB storage device	203
Formatting media on a USB storage device	206
19. Other functions	207
About the SETUP screen	207
Word Clock and Slot settings	208
Using cascade connections	210
Operations on the cascade slave M7CL	210
Operations on the cascade master M7CL	211
Basic settings for MIX buses and MATRIX buses	212
Setting the date and time of the internal clock	213
Setting the network address	214
Specifying the brightness of the touch screen, LEDs, and lamps	215
Initializing the M7CL's internal memory	216
Adjusting the detection point of the touch screen (Calibration function)	217
Adjusting the faders (Calibration function)	218
Adjusting the input/output gain (Calibration function)	219
Appendices	221
EQ Library List	221
DYNAMICS Library List	222
Dynamics Parameters	225
Effect Type List	228
Effects Parameters	229
Effects and tempo synchronization	240
Scene Memory/Effect Library to Program Change Table	241
Parameters that can be assigned to control changes	245
Control change parameter assignments	247
NRPN parameter assignments	249
Mixing parameter operation applicability	252
Functions that can be assigned to user-defined keys	253
MIDI Data Format	255
Warning/Error Messages	262
Troubleshooting	264
General Specifications	265
Input/output characteristics	266
Electrical characteristics	268
Other Functions	269
Pin Assignment	270
Dimensions	271
Installing the MBM7CL meter bridge (option)	272
MIDI Implementation Chart	273
Index	274
Block Diagram	279

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Owner’s Manual

MIDI

You can use MIDI control change messages to control speciﬁed events (fader/encoder opera-

tions, [ON] key on/off operations etc.) on the M7CL. This capability can be used to record fader

and key operations on a MIDI sequencer or other external device, and play back this data later.

You can use control changes to control events in either of the following two ways.

●

Using control changes

This method uses typical control changes (control numbers 1–31, 33–95, 102–119). You can freely assign an event to each

control number.

●

Using NRPN (Non Registered Parameter Number)

This method uses a special type of control change messages called NRPN.

NRPN uses control change numbers 99 and 98 to specify the MSB (Most Signiﬁcant Byte) and LSB (Least Signiﬁcant

Byte) of the parameter number, and subsequently-transmitted control change messages of control change number 6 (or 6

and 38) to specify the value of that parameter.

The event assigned to each combination of MSB and LSB is pre-deﬁned, and cannot be changed.

Connect the M7CL to your external device.

In the function access area, press the

SETUP button to access the SETUP screen.

In the center of the screen, press the MIDI

button to access the MIDI popup window.

Press the MIDI SETUP tab to access the

MIDI SETUP page, and select the port and

MIDI channel on which control changes will

be transmitted and received, as described

in “Basic MIDI settings” (

→

p. 182).

Press the CONTROL CHANGE tab to

access the CONTROL CHANGE page.

In the CONTROL CHANGE page you can specify

how control changes will be transmitted and received,

and assign the event (fader/encoder operation, [ON]

key on/off operation, etc.) assigned to each control

number. This page includes the following items.

CONTROL CHANGE ﬁeld

Here you can switch control change transmission/

reception on/off, and specify whether control changes

will be echoed out. This setting is linked with the

CONTROL CHANGE ﬁeld of the MIDI SETUP page.

CONTROL CHANGE MODE ﬁeld

Here you can select the control change transmission/

reception mode. This setting is linked with the CON-

TROL CHANGE MODE ﬁeld of the MIDI SETUP

page.

List

This list shows the event (fader/encoder pattern, [ON]

key on/off operation, etc.) assigned to each control

number.

• NO.

.................

This indicates the control number.

You can use control numbers 1–31,

33–95, and 102–119.

•

CONTROL CHANGE EVENT

...........

Indicates/selects the type of event

assigned to each control number.

When you press an event, the MIDI

CONTROL CHANGE popup win-

dow will appear, allowing you to

change the control number assign-

ment.

CLEAR ALL button

Pressing this button will delete all event assignments

in the list.

INITIALIZE ALL button

Pressing this button will restore all event assignments

in the list to their default state.

Scroll knob

This knob scrolls the contents of the list. You can use

multifunction encoder 1 to control this.

Using control changes to control parameters

•

For details on the events assigned to NRPN messages, refer to the appendix (

→

p. 249).

HINT