Description
MIDX-20 DUAL USB HOST
for Class Compliant USB MIDI Devices
Probably all Roland/BOSS Devices with USB
BOSS Katana Amplifiers
BOSS GP-10, BOSS GT-1, BOSS MS-3
Fender Mustang™ Amplifiers
Works with, but not limited to:
Roland/Boss devices: MS-3, GT-1, GT-10, GT-100, GT-001, GP-10, VG-99, SY-300, GR-55 Amplifiers: All Katana Amps,Fender Mustang I,II,III or IV (including V2 series) Expr. Pedals/Footswitches: Roland EV-5, Boss FS-6, Boss FS-7 (or compatible)
MIDX-20 is also a fully Compliant US MIDI Host for unlimited use with any other equipment.
BOSS GP-10, GT-001, SY-300, GR-55, VG-99
Extend the possibilities of your unit by adding more footswitches or expression pedals.
5-PIN FOOT CONTROLLERS
A Roland FC-300 or Behringer FCB1010 may control up to two USB MIDI devices as well as additional 5-pin devices (using the MIDI THRU mode).
USB MIDI CONTROLLERS
With a SoftStep2, Logidy UMI3 etc. you can control a USB Device and any additional 5-pin MIDI devices.
If you use Roland/Boss Guitar synths with Guitar-to-MIDI translation, you may playback sounds on any 5-pin MIDI synth or USB device.
If add a USB-to-MIDI cable (ex: Roland UM-1 MKII) and Apple Camera adapter cable you may playback on soft synths in iPad or iPhone (such as SampleTank).
BOSS KATANA
The MIDX-20 is compatible with all Boss Katana combo amplifiers, allowing them to be controlled by the same MIDI commands as the Katana Head amplifier.
FENDER MUSTANG
If you use Fender Mustang™ Amplifiers you can control every aspect of up to two amplifiers using regular MIDI commands.
Each of the two MIDX-20 USB connectors incorporate a "Mustang-MIDI-Bridge" that will read your MIDI commands and control the Mustang amplifier on-the-fly.
If using the free MIDX-20 PC Assistant software you can program individual MIDI listening channels
Connectors
MIDI IN Standard 5-Pin DIN MIDI connector
MIDI OUT Standard 5-Pin DIN MIDI connector
USB UPR (UPPER SLOT) Standard USB A (Host) connector, 0-500mA (sum of UPR+LWR not to exceed 1.5A)
USB LWR (LOWER SLOT) Standard USB A (Host) connector, 0-500mA (sum of UPR+LWR not to exceed 1.5A)
POWER One standard 5.1mm connector for external power supply (not included) 8-12VDC (center negative, just like BOSS pedals) and one mini USB connector for phone chargers.
Power
The unit is powered by standard 9V Pedal adapters or any phone charger (5V) into the mini USB connector. Current (amps) rating: If you are using GT, GP, VG, SY, or Mustang devices, the required current is just a few milliamps (mA), however, if you are connecting high current devices (500mA or more), please consult the manual of the device and find a supply that is powerful enough.
Control
CTRL1 CTRL2 JACKS Two stereo jacks, each allowing connection to an Expression Pedal (EV-5) or Dual Footswitch (FS-6/FS-7).
LEDS Two Dual LED for USB connection status and two LED's indicating MIDI data transfer. One Dual LED for showing operating (data-flow) mode.
SET Using the SET-button you may enable/disable Merge (Thru) mode, change operating mode (data flow), and set up the MIDI CC# and MIDI Channels for the Mustang MIDI converter and the optional external Expression pedals and Dual footswitches.
The MIDX-20 is an awesome BOSS/Roland Compatible Dual USB-To-MIDI converter
This little unit has allowed me to integrate my Boss GT-001 into my pedalboard using standard 5-pin MIDI control.
Features MIDX-20 Unique BOSS/Roland Compatible Dual USB-To-MIDI converter, Fender Mustang™ MIDI Bridge * 5-Pin MIDI with any Katana, GP-10 or GT-001. Now it's possible!!! * Control your Mustang™ using MIDI * Add two more Expression pedals/Dual footswitches and express yourself using MIDI.
Use your favorite FOOT controller. Connect to your favorite 5-Pin External Synth or iPad Soft Synth. Also compatible with any MIDI-compliant devices/controllers.