FAMC Liquid-Foot Jr. Series User manual

USER’S GUIDE
Firmware Version 1.58
Copyright © 2008, Liquid-Control, Inc.
www.liquid-foot.com
PATENTS PENDING. All Rights Reserved. Copyright © 2008
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover (or rear
section). No user serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance
to rain and moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects filled with liquids, containing liquids, or
enabling the ability to expose the Liquid-Foot Controller to moisture or
water shall be placed near the Liquid-Foot Controller.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
Read the instructions.
Keep these instructions accessible for reference.
Heed all warnings, labels, cautions and directions.
Follow all instructions.
Do not tamper, modify, or otherwise alter the appliance.
Do not place excess force on the unit.
Do not store or place objects on the unit
Do not stand on the unit
Do not place your full weight on the unit.
Do NOT use appliance near liquids, water or moisture.
Clean with dry cloth only.
Do not exchange or substitute parts, adaptors, power supplies or other
components.
Do not tamper, destroy or damage the power supply, its plugs, and/or other
cable assemblies.
Only use attachments and accessories supplied by manufacturer.
Unplug appliance in lighting storms or other adverse conditions.
Do NOT drop the unit on any surface, soft or hard.
Do not service this unit yourself. Warranty VOID if the appliance is opened.
Insure that only a manufacturer certified service center does any and all repairs.

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Additional Instructions and Precautions
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• Never connect more than one power source to the Controller. Damage, electrical shorts, electric shock
or other hazardous outcomes will happen.
• Please be aware that the contents of memory can be irretrievably lost as a result of a malfunction, or
the improper operation of the unit. To protect yourself against the risk of losing important data, we
recommend that you periodically save a backup copy of important data you have stored in the unit’s
memory in another MIDI device (e.g., a sequencer, the Liquid-Foot PC Software Editor)
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• Unfortunately, it may be impossible to restore the contents of data that was stored in the unit’s
memory once it has been lost. Liquid-Control, Inc. assumes no liability concerning such loss of data.
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• Use a reasonable amount of care when using the unit’s buttons, sliders, or other controls; and when
using its jacks and connectors. Rough handling can lead to malfunctions.
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• Never strike or apply strong pressure to the LCD display or LEDS.
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• When connecting / disconnecting all cables, grasp the connector itself—never pull on the cable. This
will avoid causing shorts, or damage to the cable’s internal elements.
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• When transporting the unit, package it in the box (including padding) that it came in, if possible.
Otherwise, you will need to use equivalent packaging materials.
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• Use only the specified expression pedals.DonotuseanyActivePedalsthat have or require their own
power source to operate. By connecting any other expression pedals, you risk causing malfunction
and/or damage to the unit.
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• Use a cable from Liquid-Control, Inc. to make the connections.Ifusingsomeothermakeofconnection
cable, please note the following precautions; Some connection cables contain resistors. Do not use
cables that incorporate resistors for connecting to this unit. The use of such cables can cause
interference or malfunctions. For information on cable specifications, contact the manufacturer of the
cable.
• NEVER connect more than one MIDI IN source signal to the unit at the same time. Provide a MIDI-IN
signal to one of the MIDI-IN port, the MIDI-OUTport(usingsinglewiremode),orviatheCAT-5 Ethernet
Port (To Rig). Never connect more than one of these configurations at a time. Damage will result should
multiple MIDI-IN signals be present at the same time.
• For everyday cleaning wipe the unit with a soft, dry cloth or one that has been slightly dampened with
water.Toremovestubborndirt,use a cloth impregnated with a mild, non-abrasive detergent.
Afterwards, be sure to wipe the unit thoroughly with a soft, dry cloth. Never use benzine, thinners,
alcohol or solvents of any kind, to avoid the possibility of discoloration and/or deformation.
• Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight, place it near devices that radiate heat, leave it inside an
enclosed vehicle, or otherwise subject it to temperature extremes. Excessive heat can deform or
discolor the unit, overheat the unit, or otherwise permanently damage the unit.

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Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................. 2
Product Overview ......................................................................................................................................... 8
Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................... 9
Liquid-Foot Controller: Front Panel ............................................................................................................ 10
Liquid-Foot Controller: Rear Panel.............................................................................................................. 12
GETTING STARTED: THINGS TO DO FIRST .................................................................................................. 14
HARDWARE RELATED.............................................................................................................................. 14
SYSTEM RELATED .................................................................................................................................... 14
MEMORY LAYOUT ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Presets..................................................................................................................................................... 16
Song......................................................................................................................................................... 17
Set-List..................................................................................................................................................... 17
IA SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................... 18
How Set-Lists, Songs, and Presets Relate ............................................................................................... 18
UNDERSTANDING IA SWITCH PAGING AND LAYOUT ................................................................................. 19
MIDI CABLE CHOICES .................................................................................................................................. 21
EXAMPLE MIDI CABLE SETUPS .................................................................................................................... 22
AXE-FX – 7PIN MIDI CABLE 1 WIRE ........................................................................................................ 22
AXE-FX – 5PIN MIDI CABLE 1 WIRE + power .......................................................................................... 23
AXE-FX – 5PIN MIDI CABLE 2 WIRES + power ........................................................................................ 24
LINE 6 DEVICES – 5 PIN MIDI CABLE 2 WIRES + power .......................................................................... 25
EXAMPLE OF MULTIPLE-DEVICES............................................................................................................ 26
USING SWITCH PEDALS IN EXPRESSION PORT 1 ..................................................................................... 27
SOLUTION #1 for Switch Pedals: PREFERRED METHOD.......................................................................... 27
SOLUTION #2 for Switch Pedals (NOT RECOMMENDED)........................................................................ 28
Understanding the Buttons and Lights ....................................................................................................... 30
HOW TO EDIT NAMES ................................................................................................................................. 35
HOW TO ENTER NUMBERS ......................................................................................................................... 35
HOW TO PROGRAM MIDI MESSAGES ......................................................................................................... 36
HOW TO PROGRAM SPECIAL COMMANDS WITH MIDI MESSAGES ........................................................... 39
Example: (1 global command, 1 Step 1 command, 2 Step 2 commands…) ............................................ 41

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Turning the Power On.................................................................................................................................46
LOADING NEW FIRMWARE ......................................................................................................................... 47
Modes of Operation.................................................................................................................................... 48
Preset Mode............................................................................................................................................ 48
Song Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 48
Set-List Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 48
Device Remote Control Mode................................................................................................................. 48
Main Menu.................................................................................................................................................. 49
P1: Preset Edit Menu ................................................................................................................................. 50
SELECT PRESET ........................................................................................................................................ 50
NAME EDIT .............................................................................................................................................. 50
MIDI MESSAGE PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................................ 50
INITIAL IA SWITCH STATE ........................................................................................................................ 51
RE-PROCESS IA SWITCH COMMANDS ON PRESET ENTRY ...................................................................... 52
PRESET TYPE............................................................................................................................................ 52
DON’T RESEND ........................................................................................................................................ 53
RESEND IA COMMANDS.......................................................................................................................... 53
IA SWITCH OVERRIDE COMMANDS ........................................................................................................ 53
EXPRESSION PEDAL OVERRIDE................................................................................................................ 54
P2: Song / Set-List Edit Menu...................................................................................................................... 55
SELECT A SONG TO EDIT.......................................................................................................................... 55
EDIT SONG NAME.................................................................................................................................... 55
SETTING EACH PRESET FOR THE SONG ................................................................................................... 55
MIDI MESSAGE PROGRAMMING ............................................................................................................ 56
Pressing S16 (SELECT) will save whatever changes you have made up until the point you have edited
and move directly to the next MIDI message. If you were on MIDI message 10, it will move to the next
submenu (Expression Pedal override). ................................................................................................... 56
SET THE PRESET SELECTION MODE......................................................................................................... 56
P3: IA Switch Edit Menu .............................................................................................................................. 58
SWITCH TYPE........................................................................................................................................... 59
Example: (1 global command, 1 Step 1 command, 2 Step 2 commands…) ............................................ 60
MIDI ON MESSAGES ................................................................................................................................ 61

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MIDI OFF MESSAGES............................................................................................................................... 61
DEVICE SYNC ........................................................................................................................................... 61
SYNC TO AXE-FX ...................................................................................................................................... 62
SYNC TO LINE-6 PODxt ............................................................................................................................ 62
SYNC TO LIQUID-TRACKS......................................................................................................................... 63
AUTO PROGRAM CC ON/OFF MESSAGES ............................................................................................... 64
ASSIGNING A GROUP TO AN IA SWITCH .................................................................................................64
CLONING AN IA SWITCH.......................................................................................................................... 65
SETTING INDIVIDUAL IA SWITCH AS A GLOBAL SWITCH......................................................................... 65
P4: Global Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 66
PRESET SWITCHES ................................................................................................................................... 66
6 BUTTON MODE ................................................................................................................................ 66
12 BUTTON MODE .............................................................................................................................. 66
MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL.......................................................................................................................... 67
MIDI SYSEX ID.......................................................................................................................................... 67
BUTTON DELAY ....................................................................................................................................... 67
MIDI DEVICE NAMES ............................................................................................................................... 68
EXPRESSION PEDAL DEFAULT(s) ............................................................................................................. 68
EXPRESSION PEDAL TYPE ........................................................................................................................ 69
EXPRESSION PEDAL CALIBRATE............................................................................................................... 70
DISPLAY VALUES...................................................................................................................................... 71
PRESET OFFSET........................................................................................................................................ 71
ALLOW MIDI CONTROL ........................................................................................................................... 72
RE-TRIGGER PRESETS .............................................................................................................................. 72
ASSIGNING PATCH # OFFSETS TO MIDI CHANNELS FOR PC MESSGES ................................................... 72
GLOBAL IA MODE: Making all IA Switches Global................................................................................... 73
SHOW RED AS OFF .................................................................................................................................. 73
TAP TEMPO CC# ...................................................................................................................................... 74
BLOCK OFF IA SWITCHES FROM BEING TRIGGERED ............................................................................... 74
GUITAR TUNER SOURCE.......................................................................................................................... 74
MENU BUTTON 2nd and 3rd PROGRAMMABLE FUNCTION...................................................................... 75
P5: Utility Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 76

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UTILITY MENU CYCLE .............................................................................................................................. 76
ADVANCED MIDI ..................................................................................................................................... 76
TESTING MIDI COMMANDS .................................................................................................................... 77
BULK DUMP............................................................................................................................................. 78
AUTO LOAD PRESETS .............................................................................................................................. 78
Automatic Programming from the AXE-FX............................................................................................. 80
ERASE ALL MEMORY ............................................................................................................................... 81
P6: Mode Menu ......................................................................................................................................... 82
MODE MENU CYCLE ................................................................................................................................ 82
PRESET MODE ......................................................................................................................................... 82
6 BUTTON MODE ................................................................................................................................ 83
12 BUTTON MODE .............................................................................................................................. 83
SONG MODE............................................................................................................................................ 83
SET-LIST MODE........................................................................................................................................ 84
DIRECT CONTROL MODE......................................................................................................................... 85
HOW TOO’s & IDEAS ................................................................................................................................. 87
TAP TEMPO ............................................................................................................................................. 87
Design and Construction ............................................................................................................................. 88
MIDI INPUT IMPLIMENTATION ................................................................................................................... 89
APPENDIX A– SYNC Mode Axe-FX Effects Table ......................................................................................... 90
WARRANTY ................................................................................................................................................. 91

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Product Overview
•252 Patches. 100 Songs. 20 Set-Lists. 64Instant Access Switches (4 or 8 Physical)
•2 Expression Pedals (fully programmable range, function, MIDI commands)
•Expression Pedal Modes: Continuous, Latch (Stomp)*, Momentary*, One-Shot* and more
•Modes:
o4 Preset (4 Instant Access Switches)
o8 Preset (0 Instant Access Switches) selectable
o3 Preset (3 Instant Access Switches + UP/DOWN)
o0 Preset (8 Instant Access Switches) selectable
•64 Instant Access (IA) Switch capacity. 4 or 8 physically available on controller at any one time.
•IA Switch SYNC mode connects switches to live settings of patches on external devices. Such as
Liquid-Tracks, Fractal Axe-FX (up to firmware version 7.16)**, and more.
•IA Switch usage modes individually set: Stomp, Latch
•Modes of Operation: Preset, Song, Set-List
•Device Remote Control Mode for immediate control of Liquid-Tracks, Liquid-Rig
•SYSEX: MIDI Firmware, MIDI bulk dump, MIDI Bulk Receive, MIDI dump for individual settings
•SYSEX: Sequencer/Control Mode- external devices and other controllers can control many
functions of Liquid-Foot Jr. Series.
•Programming menus: Preset, Song/Set-List, IA buttons, Global, Utility, Mode
•Firmware upgradability for future enhancements
•Utilities to automatically load patches from other devices (AXE-FX)
•MIDI Message Control of: Note ON, Note Off, Pressure, Controller Change (CC), Program Change
(PC), Pressure 2, Pitch and SYSEX (MIDI MESSAGES: HEX $8x - $Fx)
•Back panel connectors and input controls: Power, MIDI In, MIDI Out, Expression Pedal input (1-
2)
•Power: 9VAC 1000ma via supplied adaptor (50-60hz 100-120vac)
•9 Very High Quality Carling Stomp Switches
•9 LEDS in various colors (Blue, Red, Green, Orange) as button, mode, selection and input
indicators
•Dimensions: 10" x 6"x 1.25”
•Weight: ~2.5 Lbs
(*) Special wiring required for switch pedal usage with Liquid-Foot.
(**) product names and Images are trademarks of their owners. All rights reserved to those
Company’s.

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Welcome
Thank you. Many controllers exist in the market and we appreciate your careful decision making process
and ultimate selection of the Liquid-Foot controller. We are pleased that you have selected the Liquid-
Foot Jr. Series MIDI Foot Controller. This quality device was designed and built to satisfy your controller
needs from simple to complex MIDI setups. This expandable platform was designed with flexibility in
mind. Simplicity of use, comprehensive sets of functionality and just simply a fun device to own and use.
Please insure you contact Liquid-Foot support frequently to insure you have the latest firmware. This
willprovideyouwiththemostuptodatesoftwaretomaximizethefeaturesandflexibility for Studio or
Live workloads. Get the features and functions you needquickly.Weareproudtohaveyouamongthe
Liquid-Foot family and hope you actively participate in our open dialog with regard to added features,
functions and usability. This open environment and feedback loop will enable us to deliver needed and
desired features faster.
The main design goal was flexible capability with ease of use. Starting the design from a user
perspective, we wanted swift navigation and easy out-of-the-box setup procedures. This simple goal
endedinthecreationofaveryusefulset of functions. Several of these features are industry firsts.
Device Remote Control Mode is one of those innovations. We also wanted to insure you have the ability
out of the box to control complicated gear suchastheFractalAXE-FX devices, and more. No serious
knowledge of MIDI is required to get started.
And for the advanced users there exists an enormoussetofpowercapabilities. Instant Access buttons
can be used to control any combination of MIDI commands as well.
There are several undocumented features as well. Go find them on your own . Wewouldtellyou- but
that takes the fun out of it.
We appreciate the support you have shown and hope to continue to serve you well with all of the Liquid
Control products. Liquid-Foot was a labor of love for us. We had fun making it. We had fun watching the
feedback and speculation during the production process. We most importantly look forward to seeing
you become very productive, very quickly. We’d love to see pictures of your Liquid-Foot on stage as
well!
We also would like to thank all the great folks building the wonderful products that Liquid-Foot works
closely with. By the way-- theyaretherightfulowneroftheirowntrademarksasmaybereferenced
within this document.
Best Regards,
The Liquid-Foot team

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Liquid-Foot Controller: Front Panel
MENU: Enter Bank Select Mode. Enter Menu System. Exit Menu System. Cancel an edit, exit
parameter modifications
UP: Scroll through Banks, numbers, letters, menu options (depends on operating mode)
DOWN: Scroll through Banks, numbers, letters, menu options (depends on operating mode)
P1-P4: Selects a Preset in 3Band4Bmode.SelectsanIAswitchin8Smode. S4 Selects a sub-
menu when in the System Menu
S1-S4: Selects an instant access switch when in 4B, 3B, 8S Button mode(s). Selects P5-P8 when
in 8P mode.
P2-P3: When entering numbers- Pressing P2 will subtract 10 from the current number. Pressing
P3 will add 10 to the existing number.
When editing text- Pressing P2 will jump backwards 7 letters (characters) down from the
current letter (character) displayed. Pressing P3 will jump forward 7 letters (or
characters) to the existing letter (character) displayed.
S3: When pressing MENU a first time—each press of the S3 button will cycle through the IA
pages. The cycle is Page 0 (buttons S1-S8), Page 1 (buttons S17-24), Page 2(S33-S40),
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S4: When pressing MENU a first time—each press of the S4 button will cycle to another
button mode. Cycle is: 4B, 8P, 8S, 3B
LEDs (LIGHT indicators above each button)
P1-P4 (4 button mode):
Only ONE preset will glow in normal mode. This will indicate which preset is currently
active.
P1-P4, S1-S4 (8P button mode): Only ONE preset will glow in normal mode. P1-P4 if selected will glow
blue. S1-S4 will glow orange.
S1-S4: Innormalmode,thelightwillglowGreenwhentheIAswitchis“ON”andactive.Itwill
glowRedwhentheIAswitchis“OFF”butactive.TheLEDwillnotglowifthecurrentpresetwas
programmed to indicate this IA switch has noeffect.Ifaswitchis“off”,theusercanstillpressthe
switch in which case in will go active and turn green.
S1-S4: Within the Menu system, lights will turn RED when they are selectable or usable.
TEMPO/2nd FUNCTION: The following States are defined for this LED:
BLINK (or SOLID GREEN for period of time): MIDI-IN data message(s) being received.
BLINK RED: when you hold P1-P6downtoenteralternate functions such as direct preset entry
or save/copy preset.
SOLID GREEN: IA PAGE is currently set for #1 (S17-S32)
SOLID RED: IA PAGE is currently set for #2 (S33-S48)
SOLID ORANGE: IA PAGE is currently set for #3 (S49-S64)
GREEN Blink x 3, then RED Blink: Tempo is set for preset- will blink in the timing programmed

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9VAC: Insert the Liquid-Foot power supply only to this connector when using direct power and
not obtaining phantom power via the MIDI-OUTportorthe“TORIG”connectors.Only
one power source should be connected at a time or SERIOUS damage will occur.
Liquid-Foot Controller: Rear Panel

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MIDI IN>: Whenthisswitchismovedtotheleft,MIDI IN (VIA MIDI OUT PORT) is turned off. When
the switch is moved to the right, then MIDI-IN signal can be received from the MIDI-OUT
connector. Some devices (such as the AXE-FX and Liquid-Tracks) can send MIDI-IN and
MIDI-OUTsignalsononecable.ConnectonecablefromtheLiquid-Tracks or AXE-FX
from the MIDI-IN port on the device to the MIDI-OUT port on the Liquid-Foot controller.
Insure the switch is to the right. If you connect MIDI-IN cable to the MIDI-IN port on the
Liquid-FootController,movetheswitchtothelefttoshutoffthesignalfromtheMIDI-
OUT.
EXP1-2: Single and Dual POT expression pedals can be connected to these ports. You MUST
calibrate eachpedalintheportitisto be used. If you move the pedal to a different
Expression pedal port- you will need to recalibrate. Expression pedal ports can modify
any MIDI message (PC , CC, NOTE ON, NOTE OFF, etc…)
Certain types of switch pedals may be compatible with this device. The switch pedal
must support (NO) Normally Open switch capability, and the connector must only switch
the Tip and Sleeve. The RING must not be connected when using a switch pedal.
Damagemayoccurifthisisnotadheredto.For¼“TS(MONOPLUG)switchpedals, a
mixer type Y cable must be used, with the TIP cable connected to the switch pedal.
Custom connectors can be placed on the switch pedal. Simply connect the sleeve and tip
to the wires of the switch pedal. Leave the RING unconnected. You must ONLY insert a
TRS connector into the controller or damage may occur.
MIDI OUT: This connector supports simultaneous MIDI-IN, MIDI-OUT and POWER signals depending
on the equipment it is connected too. When plugged into the Liquid-Tracks, or an AXE-
FXasanexample, one 7 pin cable will handle all three signals. It will act in the same
manner as the Ethernet “TO RIG” port, minus a few functional “Extra” capabilities
specific to the Ethernet HUB rack device.
MIDI IN: Will receive MIDI-IN signal. If using MIDI-IN via the “TO RIG” Ethernet adaptor, or via the
MIDI-OUTcable,donotputasignalorcableintothisconnector.Ifyouplantousethis
connector, please insure the MIDI IN> switch defined above is moved to the left.

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GETTING STARTED: THINGS TO DO FIRST
HARDWARE RELATED
Getting started with the Liquid-Foot Controller is very simple. Follow these simple steps prior to getting
started:
1. LCD PROTECTIVE FILM: The LCD Display comes shipped with a protective film. Carefully
remove this film.
2. LCD CONTRAST:WithintheGlobalmenuyoucanselectContrast.UsetheUPandDOWN
button to select the best viewing contrast and press S4 (SELECT) to save it.
3. IfPoweringtheunitviatheAC-inport,DONOTprovidepowerviatheMIDI-OUTport,orviathe
Ethernet Connector to the RIG. Only one power connection should be connected at one time.
SYSTEM RELATED
1. Plan your setup. If you think through your wiring and setup ahead of time, configuring the
Liquid-Footwillbeasnapandyouwillneedtoonlygothrough that process once. Things to
consider in planning your setup:
a. Name each MIDI device you are connecting and assign each one a unique MIDI channel
from 1-16.
b. Assign a MIDI device name to each channel (Global MENU)tonameMIDI channels. BE
CAREFUL to correctly spell any device personalities, suchasLIQTRKS,AXE-FX, etc… See
Global Menu Section for detail on this topic.
c. Develop a plan for each device if you are going to split Liquid-Foot presets into groups
by hardware, etc…
d. Develop a feel for which mode you plan to mainly use the unit in. Preset Mode, Song
Mode, Set-Listmode.Howareyougoingtoconfigureyourpresets.Whatsthedesired
usage.
e. Determine if you will use 4 Preset button mode, 8 Preset Button mode, 3 button mode,
or8IASwitchmodemore often. This will help you determine how to best design your
functionality and programming to be most effective. Care and time should be given to
this step to gain the maximum functionality with ease of use.
f. DetermineeachfunctionalusefortheIAswitches.MapoutthecontrolsoftheLiquid-
Foot to meet your needs/preferences.
g. Determine which IA switches will also have Sync functionality with your chosen external
device. Buttons can sync and process programmed commands at the same time.

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Set all Global Configuration
Settings (MENU GLOBAL)
Insure Midi Device Name(s)
are correct if using
Personality features
P r o g r a m E a c h I A S w i t c h
MIDI ON AND MIDI OFF
Messages
(MENU SWITCH)
S e l e c t I A S y n c a n d E f f e c t s t o
Sync for each IA if desired
AutoLoad Presets from
external device if possible
(desired)
(MENU + UTILITY)
Program or Modify Presets
as desided.
(MENU + PRESETS)
Develop and Program your
S o n g L i s t
(MENU + SONG)
Develop and Program your
Set-List
(Change Mode to select set-
l i s t , t h e n M E N U + S E T L I S T )
H A V E F U N !
YOU'RE DONE!
2. Next, for each MIDI device you plan to control, determine each type of MIDI message that the
deviceiscapableofreceivingasitrelatestoyourdesiredactions.ExampleswouldbeProgram
Change (selecting a preset #), Continuous Controller (CC messages such as volume, WAH, etc),
and any and all parameters you will plan to configure for each IA switch. Gathering this MIDI
information ahead of time will make programming the Liquid-Foot very efficient. Some devices
will require you pre-program them with valid CC information—for instance the AXE-FX, which
willrequireyoutoassignaCC#toeacheffectyouwishtocontrolviatheIOmenuontheAXE-
FX. Do this first and write down each of your CC settings as reference.
3. It is suggested that you program your Liquid-Foot in the following order once you’ve developed
your strategy per step #1 and #2:

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MEMORY LAYOUT
Presets
Global Configuration Settings
253
P r e s e t s
100
Songs
20
Set-L i s t s
64
IA
S w i t c h e s
140
S y s e x
MSGS
Name (16 characters)
•Any combination of midi commands
•Special commands: Step-Thru, IA Linking, IA Page Controls and more
Midi Messages (16)
•Up to 12 IA Switch override commands can be programmed
•Global expression pedal is replaced by these if programmed
•Almost any midi command can be programmed for Expression pedal control
IA Switch and Expression pedal overrides
•GREEN -ON
•RED -OFF
•OFF -- "In-Active" Not Used
Initial States for IA Switches
•Send IA commands again
•Don't send IA commands again
Process IA Commands
•Normal Preset Mode
•Act Like an IA Switch
Types
IA Switch Overrides (7)

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Song
Set-List
Name (16 characters)
Assigned Presets (12)
Set for 6 or 12 button mode
5 MIDI Commands to Trigger
Name (16 characters)
Assigned Songs (20)

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20 Set-Lists, Each can have
20 Songs (out of 100), whereby each
Song can have
12 Presets (out of 253)
IA SWITCH
How Set-Lists, Songs, and Presets Relate
•Any combination of midi commands
MIDI ON MESSAGES (20)
•Any combination of midi commands
MIDI OFF MESSAGES (20)
•Stomp on / Stomp Off
•Momentary while holding
•Step-Thru
•Quick-Tap
•Tap Tempo
Button Mode:
•NONE
•Liquid-Tracks
•AXE-FX
•LINE 6 POD xt Series
Syncronization Device
•Depends on device (see Appendix for effects by device)
Syncronized Effects
•no group
•assign to group 1-15
Grouping

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UNDERSTANDING IA SWITCH PAGING AND LAYOUT
The Liquid-Foot Jr. Layout vs. the Liquid-Foot Pro:
Certain design elements were include to insure that the most functionality, and compatibility, with the
larger format Liquid-Foot PRO could be achieved. The Liquid-Foot can program, manage and trigger 64
IA switches. These switches are not physically available at the same time, however, presets can trigger,
manage and control the states of all 64.
The Liquid-FootJr.IASwitchesareconfiguredinfourpagesof16IASwitches.On Page 0, the user has
access physically to either S2-S4 (3 Button Mode), S1-S4 (4 Button Mode), or S1-S8 (8 IA MODE)
Think of viewing the pages from above the controller. The bottom row istypicallyaccessedbythefirst
four IA Switches on the Liquid-Foot Jr. In 4 button mode, you can physically press S1-S4onthetoprow
of4switches.In8IAmode,thebottomrowofthecontrollerwillcontrolS1-S4andthetoprowwill
control S5-S8. The remaining IA Switches can be controlled and triggered and configured and program
within presets, but cannot be physically accessed by the user. This described how you have access to IA
switches S1-S16, also referred to as the PAGE 0 IA Switches.
Nowimagineanotherpageof16IAswitcheslyingjustbelowPAGE0.Thesesixteenswitcheswouldbe
labeledIAS17-S32.Nowtheseswitchesalsohavethefirst8switchesthatcouldbephysicallyaccessed
by the user, with another 8 available for programming, but not physically pressed. This is called Page 1.
NowimagetwomorelayersbelowPage1.Page2would contain switches S33-S48 and Page 3 would
contain switches S49-S64. This is how the Liquid-Foot Jr. is laid out.
The Liquid-FootJr.hasasophisticatedsetofmechanismstoenableyoutoaccessvariouspagesand
switches in both a manual selection by the user, or via special programming. Special program commands
allowindividualpresets,switchesoreventhemenu switchtoselectspecific,orscrollthroughpagesand
change them on the fly. The current page you are on is indicated by the color of the TEMPO light. If its
off,thenyouareonpage0.IfitsGREEN,youareonpage1,ifitsREDyouareonPAGE2,ifitsORANGE
you are on page 3.
BelowisavisualrepresentationoftheIASwitchlayoutoftheLiquid-FootJr.andthechartofwhich
switches you have access to physically:

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LIQUID-FOOT PRO SERIES MIDI FOOT CONTROLLER
IA SWITCHES: PAGE 0
Virtual Access
S13
S14
S15
S16
Virtual Access
S9
S10
S11
S12
Virtual Access
Physical Access
in 8 IA mode
S5
S6
S7
S8
Physical Access
in 3/4/8IA mode
S1
S2
S3
S4
IA SWITCHES: PAGE 1
Virtual Access
S29
S30
S31
S32
Virtual Access
S25
S26
S27
S28
Virtual Access
Physical Access
in 8 IA mode
S21
S22
S23
S24
Physical Access
in 3/4/8IA mode
S17
S18
S19
S20
IA SWITCHES: PAGE 2
Virtual Access
S45
S46
S47
S48
Virtual Access
S41
S42
S43
S44
Virtual Access
Physical Access
in 8 IA mode
S37
S38
S39
S40
Physical Access
in 3/4/8IA mode
S33
S34
S35
S36
IA SWITCHES: PAGE 3
Virtual Access
S61
S62
S63
S64
Virtual Access
S57
S58
S59
S60
Virtual Access
Physical Access
in 8 IA mode
S53
S54
S55
S56
Physical Access
in 3/4/8IA mode
S49
S50
S51
S52