Luminite GRAVITON M1 User manual
Setlist Mode
Getting Started
Setlist Library Screen
Song Library Screen
XY Controllers Screen
Footswitch Pedals Screen
Expression Pedals Screen
MIDI In Screen
Live Screen
External Pedals
Setup Wired Footswitch Pedals
Setup Wireless Footswitch Pedals
Setup Expression Pedals
Settings
Display Editor MIDI
TRS USB Clock
Bank Wireless Data Update
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Manual
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Basic
Introduction
Graviton M1 is the next-generation MIDI controller pedal designed for guitarists and bassists
who want to incorporate the full power of MIDI into their live or studio rigs with total wireless
freedom, effortless usability, compatibility and expandability in an ultra compact package.
●Total Wireless Freedom: Graviton M1 is remote-controlled by the included XY
Controller, which can be attached to your instrument. The controller features two
5-way directional switches (10 switches in total), and each switch is fully
programmable for sending MIDI, switching banks, and more. Its intuitive design
enables easy and eyes-free operation, similar to using a pickup selector switch. This
eliminates the need for tap dancing and allows you to move freely on stage while
performing.
●Effortless Usability: Graviton M1 comes with a large 3.5-inch touchscreen LCD,
which makes MIDI programming a breeze and eliminates the need for a PC editor. Its
user-friendly interface allows for quick and easy changes both on and off stage, as all
changes made on screen are automatically saved. It also supports a wide range of
MIDI messages and useful software features.
●Compatibility / Expandability: Send MIDI to six devices at once over four different
MIDI interfaces. Works with almost any external footswitch / expression pedal.
Connect up to 2 footswitch / expression pedals over TRS Jacks, 10 Luminite wireless
footswitch pedals and 10 XY Controllers, all can work together at the same time. Also
controllable by MIDI messages from other devices.
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●Ultra Compact Footprint: Graviton M1 is smaller than an overdrive pedal, with the full
control of a large 10-switch MIDI controller, saving pedalboards space and weight. Or
use Graviton M1 to turn compact multi-effects pedals / amp modelers / computers /
iPhones / iPads into portable and powerful gigging machines.
Features
● Designed for both pro-pedalboards and recording studios.
● Fast and easy MIDI programming on the large 3.5 inches touchscreen LCD. No PC
editor needed.
● Remote controlled by XY Controller with 10 fully programmable switches (sending
MIDI, switching banks, songs and many more).
● XY Controller features: 650ft (200m) range, strong encrypted signal, 6 months battery
life.
● Connect up to 2 footswitch / expression pedals over TRS Jacks, 10 Luminite wireless
footswitch pedals and 10 XY Controllers, all can work together at the same time.
● Preset Mode and Setlist Mode.6
● 120 Presets / 12 Banks.
● 120 Songs / 120 Setlists.
● 120 SysEx Messages.
● 10 Expression Presets.
● 10 Backups (120 Banks / 1200 Presets / Songs / Setlists / SysEx, 100 Expression
Presets in total).
● 16 x MIDI Messages per Preset / Expression Preset. Unlimited Presets chaining.
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● Send Program Change, Control Change, Note On / Off, Scrolling PC / CC, SysEx,
MIDI Clock / Start / Stop / Continue, Tap Tempo, Expression CC / PC / Clock BPM,
Expression Toe / Heel Down triggered Preset, Preset triggered Expression etc.
● Build in SysEx Library / Editor.
● Build in User Manual.
● Controllable by other MIDI Controllers.
● MIDI In / Out / Through / Clock routing.
● Standard 5-pin MIDI In and Out.
● 2 x 1/4 inch MIDI over TRS. (4 modes: Type A, Type B, Tip Active, Ring Active)
● 1/8 inch MIDI over TRS (4 modes: Type A, Type B, Tip Active, Ring Active)
● USB MIDI (Bus Powered).
● USB Host MIDI (can power other devices).
● Bluetooth LE MIDI.
● Import / Export user data over WiFi.
● Over-The-Air Software Update over WiFi.
The Hardware: XY Controller
Every XY Controller has two 5-way directional switches, each of which can be pushed up,
down, left, right, and center, for a total of 10 switches. Switching with your fingertips is easy
and intuitive, similar to using a pickup selector switch.
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XY Controllers can be attached to any instrument using its nano pads on the bottom. These
pads work like geckos' feet without any chemical adhesives. They can be attached and
removed multiple times and are safe for most guitar finishes.
Experiment with different positions to see what works best for you. You may want to move
the controller closer to your picking hand for quicker switching or further away for more room
while strumming. Here are some good starting points:
The XY Controller and Graviton M1 usually come paired out of the box, but if for any reason
they haven't, go to Settings > XY > Pair and follow the on-screen instructions to get them
paired.
XY Controller Features:
●Low-profile design: Minimizes changes to the instrument's look and playability
(compatible with whammy bars).
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●Simple operation: With no power button to worry about, it always works like a pickup
selector switch.
●Fully programmable: With 10 switches that can be assigned to send MIDI, switch
banks or songs, and more.
●Advanced wireless: 650ft (200m) range; encrypted signal; strong interference
resistance.
●Ultra-long battery life: 6 months per charge.
●Tactile, silent, and reliable switches: Rated for 100,000 clicks, many times more
than most footswitches.
XY Controller Specifications:
● Wireless Range: 650ft (200m).
● Wireless Frequency: 2.4Ghz
● Switches lifetime: 100,000 clicks.
● Latency: 60ms.
● Power Input: USB Type-C.
● Charging Time: 1 hour.
● Battery Life: 6 months.
● Width x Depth x Height: 2" x 0.88" x 0.51" (53mm x 22.4mm x 13mm).
● Weight: 0.38oz (11g).
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The Hardware: Graviton M1
Graviton M1 MIDI Interfaces
Graviton M1 can send MIDI to six devices at once over four different MIDI interfaces:
● 1 x Standard MIDI
● 3 x MIDI over TRS (2 x 1/4" and 1 x 1/8" jacks): each configurable with four output
modes, compatible with all TRS MIDI devices. (see Settings > TRS).
● 1 x USB MIDI: switchable between Device and Host mode, compatible with all USB
Class Compliant devices. (see Settings > USB).
● 1 x Bluetooth LE MIDI: compatible with all BLE MIDI devices like Apple iPhones,
iPads or Macbooks.
MIDI Input can be used for MIDI Through or controlling Graviton M1 with MIDI Messages
from other devices.
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Graviton M1 input / output jacks:
●9VDC: Power Adapter in (9V center-negative, 250mA minimum).
●TRS 1 and TRS 2: MIDI out or Footswitch / Expression Pedals in with 1/4-inch
(6.35mm) stereo cables
●TRS 3: MIDI out with 1/8-inch (3.5mm) stereo cable.
●USB: MIDI communication with computers using Type-C cable (can be USB bus
powered).
●USB Host: MIDI communication with other USB MIDI devices (can power other
devices with up to 500mA, or charge XY Controller).
●MIDI In: With standard MIDI cable.
●MIDI Out: With standard MIDI cable.
●Reset: To perform a factory reset, insert a pin into the hole. Push and hold the button
while powering on the device until the logo shows up, then release. This will reset the
device to its factory settings.
*Either the USB MIDI or USB Host MIDI port can be used at one time, not both.
Graviton M1 Specifications:
● LCD Size: 3.5 inches.
● LCD Type: IPS Panel, Wide Viewing Angle, Sunlight Readable.
● LCD Touch Panel: Capacitive Touch.
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● Power Input: 9VDC center negative / USB Type C.
● Power Consumption: 9V@250mA (9VDC Input) or 5V@350mA (USB Bus Powered)
● Power other devices via USB Host: 5V@500mA max.
● Premium Brushed Stainless Steel Finish.
● Width x Depth x Height: 3.74" x 3" x 1.38" (95mm x 76mm x 35mm).
● Weight: 9oz (250g).
The Software: Overview
Graviton M1's User Interface has a "Select a Screen" page at the top, which organizes
multiple Screens into three groups: Preset Mode,Setlist Mode, and Settings. The basic
difference is:
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●Preset Mode: Run Presets directly from the Preset Library.
●Setlist Mode: Group Presets into Songs, and group Songs into Setlists, and scroll
through them while playing (next / last Preset, next / last Song etc)
Screens display information in different ways while you are playing. For examples in Preset
Mode:
●MIDI Editor Screen: Displays all outgoing MIDI Messages.
●Preset Library Screen: Displays all Presets in the current Bank, and highlights which
one is currently active.
●XY Controllers Screen: Displays the XY Controller layout and the assigned Preset /
Action for each switch.
●Footswitch Pedals Screen: Displays the Footswitch Pedal layout and the assigned
Preset / Action for each footswitch.
●Expression Pedals Screen: Displays the Expression Preset assigned to the
connected Expression Pedal / outgoing Expression MIDI Messages.
●Live Screen: Displays the current active Preset, features large, clear text with
minimal distractions, ideal for live performances.
And similarly in Setlist Mode. Each Screen serves a unique purpose to suit your needs.
The Software: Glossary
●XY Switch: A switch on the XY Controller.
●Action:What happens when you hit an XY Switch or a footswitch, such as playing a
preset or switching between banks, songs, etc.
●Preset: A group of up to 16 MIDI Messages.
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●Bank: A group of 10 Presets.
●Song: A collection of up to 10 Presets, picked from Preset Library.
●Setlist: A collection of up to 10 Songs, picked from Song Library.
●Playing Mode: Can be Preset Mode or Setlist Mode.
●Toggle MIDI Off Messages: Are PC and CC messages in the active Preset, but with
their Value changed to 0. Useful for using Graviton M1 to control DAW like Ableton
Live.
●Expression Message: A special type of MIDI Message which can be controlled by
Expression Pedals.
●Expression Preset: A group of up to 6 Expression Messages.
●TRS: Tip, Ring, and Sleeve. A TRS Jack is a stereo jack, which can be either ¼” or ⅛”
type.
List of Actions:
●Preset Mode:
○Bank Preset: Run the Preset in the designated position (1st to 10th) in the
current Bank. This Preset will change accordingly when switching to another
Bank.
○Global Preset: Run the specific Preset of a specific Bank. This Preset will not
change when switching to another Bank.
○Bank + / -: Jump to the next / previous Bank.
○Bank Jump: Jump to a designated Bank.
○Editor Screen: Toggle between MIDI Editor Screen and the current Screen.
●Setlist Mode:
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● <, >, ⌃,⌄: Scroll left, right, up, down while in Song Screen.
●Song Preset: Run the Preset in the designated position (1st to 10th) in the
playing Song. This Preset will change accordingly when switching to another
Song.
●Song + / -: Switch to the next / previous Song in the playing Setlist.
List of MIDI Messages:
●Control Change (CC)
●Program Change (PC)
●CC Scroll: Send a CC Message with its Value increased / decreased by a number
(Step), or updated to a new set value the next time it is sent again. Multiple CC Scroll
messages with the same CC Number can control the same parameter, with different
Steps for different scrolling speeds.
○Value + / -: increase / decrease the CC Value.
○Value Update: update the CC Value.
●PC Scroll: Same as CC Scroll messages, but with the PC Number.
○Number + / -: increase the PC Number.
○Number Update: update the PC Number.
●Note: Note On / Note Off / All Note Off.
●SysEx: Send a System Exclusive MIDI message from the SysEx Library. Graviton
M1 supports up to 64 bytes long SysEx messages. See Preset Mode > MIDI > SysEx
Library for more details.
●Clock:
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○Clock: Start sending MIDI Beat Clock message stream with the fixed BPM
(Beat Per Minute). (Settings > MIDI > Clock option needs to be On for the
Graviton M1 to output MIDI Beat Clock).
○Start: Send the MIDI Clock Start message. Not to be confused with the MIDI
Beat Clock messages which are sent continuously.
○Stop: Same as above.
○Continue: Same as above.
○Tap Tempo: Change the MIDI Beat Clock BPM. Assign a Preset containing this
message to an XY Switch or a footswitch to turn it into a tap tempo switch.
●Song:
○Song Select: Send MIDI Song Select message. Not to be confused with the
Songs in Setlists Mode.
○Song Position Pointer: Send MIDI SPP message.
●MIDI Preset: Run a designated Preset. You can chain multiple Presets with this
method, useful if you want to send more than 16 MIDI Messages at once.
List of Expression Messages:
●Expression Preset: Assign an Expression Pedal to an Expression Preset.
●Expression MIDI:
○Expression CC: Start sending Control Change MIDI messages with the CC
Value continuously controlled by the Expression Pedal position (and stop
sending when the pedal stops moving). The range is adjustable from 0 - 127.
○Expression Clock: Start sending MIDI Beat Clock message stream with the
BPM continuously controlled by the Expression Pedal position. The range is
adjustable from 40 - 300.
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●Toe / Heel:
○Toe Down / Heel Down CC: Send a CC message when the Expression Pedal
is fully pressed toe down / heel down.
○Toe Down / Heel Down PC: Send a PC message when the Expression Pedal
is fully pressed toe down / heel down.
○Toe Down / Heel Down Preset: Run a Preset when the Expression Pedal is
fully pressed toe down / heel down.
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Preset Mode
Getting Started
When you are in any Screen within Preset Mode:
● Hitting a switch on your XY Controller will run its assigned Preset / Action as shown
in the XY Controllers Screen.
● Stomping a footswitch on a connected Footswitch Pedal will run its assigned Preset /
Action as shown in the Footswitch Pedals Screen.
● Moving an connected Expression Pedal will run its assigned Expression Preset as
shown in Expression Pedals Screen.
● Sending a MIDI message to the Graviton M1 over MIDI In Jack will run its assigned
Preset /Action as shown in the MIDI In Screen.
See Glossary section for the list of available Actions.
MIDI Editor Screen
This screen shows the active Preset and its MIDI Messages (max 16 per Preset). The MIDI
Editor Screen has two Layout modes: Block and List, customizable in 'Settings > Editor'.
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> Block Layout
From the top:
●Preset Name: Shows the active Preset name. Tap to rename.
●Bank: Shows current Bank number. Tap to switch to another Bank.
●MIDI Blocks x 8: Each block displays a MIDI Message and its parameters. MIDI
Messages in the currently active Preset have white borders,while semi-transparent
blocks are Tracking Blocks.
○Single Tap: Edit selected MIDI Message.
○Long Tap: Move Left / Disable / Delete / Send selected MIDI Message.
●Editing MIDI Block (zoomed in): Shows all selected MIDI Block parameters. From
the top:
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○Channel Name: Tap to rename the current MIDI Channel.
○Channel: Tap to change to another MIDI Channel (1 to 16). In the same
screen, tap on the “···” button for 2 more options: Rename MIDI Channel
(same as above) or Change MIDI Channel Color.
○Type: Tap to change the MIDI Message type.
○Number / Note / BPM / Name (depending on the selected Type) : Tap to input
a number by keypad. If the type is CC / PC / Scroll or Note, you can switch to
the “List” view (top right corner), where you can view the list of all MIDI
Numbers and Add / Remove Name to them. (Up to 255 names available).
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