Music Service MS-8 User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
MS-8
THE SWITCH-SWITCHER
NoTAPDANCE anymore!
The MS-8 switches up to 17 units at the same time, conventional amps, effect-units, etc., whether if they understand MIDI or not.
The MS-8 is perfect on stage, for practicing and recording. Any self-created combination of switch settings can be recalled.
A musician can switch all components of his whole setup just by one stomp on one footswitch.
PROGRAMMABLE SWITCH CONTROLLER + MIDI
(C) 1991-1994 NOBELS A Nº1 -OF- HAMBURG CONCEPT TM

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Index
Index ....................................................................................2
Introduction ........................................................................3
1 Front of the MS-8 .............................................................4
2 Rear of the MS-8..............................................................5
3 Connections .....................................................................6
4 Controls ............................................................................7
Internal memory .................................................................8
1 Store programs.................................................................8
2 Copy programs.................................................................8
3 Memory protection ...........................................................9
Switches / Relays...............................................................10
1 The function .....................................................................10
2 Setup................................................................................11
Footswitches / "SONGS" ...................................................12
1 The function .....................................................................12
2 Setup the footswitches .....................................................13
3 The "SONG" mode ...........................................................14
4 How to program a "SONG"...............................................15
Title / naming the programs ..............................................16
"HELLO" message / sign your MS-8 ................................17
F-AMP / new generation ....................................................18
1 F-AMP setup ....................................................................18
2 F-AMP list.........................................................................18
3 How to program the F-AMP..............................................19
MIDI......................................................................................20
1 MIDI IN - Select the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL ..............20
2 MIDI MAPPING programming ..........................................21
3 MIDI OUT -TRANSMIT CHANNELS...............................22
4 MIDI initialise - MIDI setup! ..............................................22
F-AMP "Old generation"....................................................23
1 How to connect.................................................................23
2 F-AMP list.........................................................................23
Overview for advanced users............................................24
1 The local parameter / stored in the programs ..................24
2 The global parameter / stored in the setup.......................24
Information..........................................................................26
1 Overview of the programmable data ............................26
1.1 List of the global data ...................................................26
1.2 List of the the local data ...............................................26
1.3 Overview of the function keys (F1 - F4)........................26
1.4 Factory setup / or erase all...........................................27
1.5 Technical data ..............................................................27
Copy pages.........................................................................28
1 MIDI mapping...................................................................28
2 Songs and Steps..............................................................28
3 Programs..........................................................................30
(C) Copyright 1990, 1991, 1992 MS MUSIC SERVICE GmbH
All rights reserved. Copying only after written authorisation. - Authors: Bernhard Kurzke, Kai Tachibana

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Introduction Index / Introduction
You have to switch all these footswitches to change from one sound to another.................or just one of these
Some problems everybody is familar with:
You collect more and more small and big effect-units. To change from one sound to another means a wild tapdance on the various footswitches. As it is not possible (In time) to
switchallunits,manymusiciansonly use asmallselectionoftheireffect-units.Interesting and uniquesoundscouldnotbeusedinlive performance.TheMS-8had been developed
to enable musicians to use all possible sound creations on stage, in rehearsal sessions and studios. With a simple stomp on one footswitch the MS-8 is capable of switching up
to eight conventional units, plus MIDI equipment.
The MS-8 is equipped to switch advanced models of several big brand names by offering special connectors.
How does it work? The following pages will tell you how you can simplify your setup and how you can use sound creations without any trouble - even if it is only for one note.
Time for music: Just play guitar and leave the switching work to the MS-8. Your Nº1-OF-HAMBURG team.
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1 FrontoftheMS-8
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1 Front of the MS-8
(1) The LC-DISPLAY
TocommunicatewiththeMS-8pleasefollowtheinstructionsoftheLC-DISPLAY(1).
The data in each menu shows data which can be changed by pressing one of the
CURSORkeys(2)[ ],[ ][ ]and[ ],orthefunctionkeys(F1-F4)(5).Theviewing
angle of the LC-DISPLAY is adjustable, by using the DISPLAY CONTRAST control
(16), located on the rear. This is very helpful if the MS-8 is mounted highin a rack or
low on a small amp.
(2) The CURSOR keys
With the CURSOR keys [ ] and [ ] you can select the functions or parameters of
the MS-8, and with the CURSOR keys [ ] and [ ] you can change the values of
those parameters.
(3) The "STORE" key
With this key you can store or copy programs. In some menus the "STORE" key is
used for special functions, to make handling easier. (see corresponding chapters)
(4) The "EXIT" key
Withthiskeyyoucaninteruptastoreorcopyfunctionwithoutchanginganything.With
theCURSORkeys(2) you select a menu ("Go into" a menu)andwiththe "EXIT" key
(4) you leave it ("Go out" of a menu).
(5) The FUNCTION keys (F1 - F4)
These four keys have the same functions as the connected FOOTSWITCHES (F1-F4)
(13)attherear of the MS-8. (If the MS-8 is inthe"PLAY")In some menus these keys are
used for special functions, to make handling easier. (see corresponding chapters)
(6) The LED-lamps above key "SWITCHES 1 - 8"
show whether a connected unit is activated or is not activated. In non activated state the
LEDSaredimmedsothatyoustillcanseetheminthedark.FlashingofoneLEDindicates
special functions. (see corresponding chapters)
(7) The key "SWITCHES 1 - 8"
These keys control the switches / relays. Also you can select special functions for these
keys in some menus.
2 Rear of the MS-8
(8) The ON / OFF SWITCH
This key switches the MS-8 ON and OFF.
(9) The AC-IN jack
Connectthepowersupplyunit(PSU)tothisjack.Youcanuseeithera PSUwith AC7.5V
/ 1A or DC 10V / 1.2 A.
WARNING: Other PSU may not work properly or could damage the MS-8.

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2 Rear of the MS-8 Front / Rear of the MS-8
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10 11 13
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19 20 19
(10) The MIDI IN jack
This jack connects units which can send MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE DATA.
E.g.: Sequencers, MIDI footcontrollers, keyboards, etc.
(11) MIDI OUT jack
This jack connects to any units which can receive MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE
DATA.
(12) RC-8 INPUT jack
The RC-8 remote controller can be connected to this jack with a standard stereo
cable. (The RC-8 is a optional footcontroller for the MS-8 with 8 footswitches and
a big 4 digit display).
NOTE: If you do not use a RC-8 controller you must use a standard mono cable!
(13) FOOTSWITCH Jacks F1 - F4
The MS-8 also can be controlled by inexpensive footswitches. Up to 4 remote
footswitchescanbeconnectedtothe4FOOTSWITCHESjacksF1-F4ontheback
panel. For correct functioning you must use momentary switches. The type which
has closed contact during pressing and open contact in released state.
(14) ASSIGN switch
This switch matches the MS-8 to various Fender (*1) amp models. (F-AMP)
(15) OUT jack
Fender amps of the new generations can be connected to this special jack.
(16) DISPLAY CONTRAST control
This control adjusts the viewing angle of the LC-DISPLAY (1).
(17) NORM. - RED / PLAIN slide switch
ThisswitchmatchestheMS-8tovariousFender(*1)ampmodelsoftheoldgenerationand
prepares the 2 jack SWITCHES 1 + 2 (18) for these amps.
(18) RED / PLAIN jacks
Fenderampsof theoldgenerationcanbeconnectedtothesejacks with2standardstereo
cables.
(19) "SWITCHES 1 - 8" jacks
All amplifiers, effect-units, etc. which have an input for a remote footswitch can be
connectedto these 8jacks.Allconnected units cannowbecontrolled by the"SWITCHES
1-8" on the front panel of the MS-8.
(20) NORM. - STEREO slide switch
ThisswitchmatchestheMS-8tovariousMarshall,MesaBoogie(*1),etc.models.Thejack
"SWITCHES6"nowworksinstereomode,controlling2functions(LikeChannelswitching
and Reverb)
(*1) Fender, Marshall and Mesa Boogie are registered trademarks.

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3 Connections
MS-8 PROGRAM Amp-channel Distortion-pedal Reverb Send MIDI
1 Clean OFF ON PRG.Nº.: 30
2 Clean ON OFF PRG.Nº.: 92
3 Overdrive OFF OFF PRG.Nº.: 12
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128 . . . . etc.
Example for possible connections: All units can be connected and
controlled by the MS-8 at the same time.
You can control with the MS-8:
-up to 8 units which have conventional switching
+1 Fender amp with up to 4 switching functions
+up to 5 MIDI units with selectable MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNELS (1-16)
You can control the MS-8:
-by the 4 FUNCTION KEYS (F1-F4) on the front panel
-by inexpensive standard momentary footswitches
-by incoming MIDI signals
-by the optional RC-8 Remote Controller
You can create up to 128 user PROGRAMS.
Each PROGRAM is a combination of pre-selected switch settings.
For example:
FENDER OUT
MS-8
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4 Controls Connections / Controls
The CURSOR keys:
1 In the "PLAY" mode
you can use the keys for selecting one of the 128 PROGRAMS or to select the
menus.
The [ ] key counts the PROGRAMS up to the next PROGRAM NUMBER each
time the key is pressed.
The [ ] key counts the PROGRAMS down to the previous PROGRAM NUMBER
each time the key is pressed .
If you hold one of these keys down the PROGRAM will scroll up and down (fast!).
ATTENTION: If you are in the "EDIT" mode the changed data will not be stored and
the changes will be lost!
The [ ] key select the menus each time the key is pressed.
The [ ] key also select the menus each time the key is pressed but from the other
direction
2 In the "EDIT" mode
or in the menus you can use the four CURSOR keys to change the parameter.
Mainly: With the keys [ ] and [ ] you select the POSITION of the CURSORS
(CURSOR = Line under the display) and with the keys [ ] and [ ] the
VALUE of the FUNCTION or confirm with: "YES" or "NO".

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Internal memory
This is your last chance to leave the store process. You interupt it if you
press the "EXIT" key!
If you press the "STORE" key twice the actual program (Number after
"STORE") will be stored to the desired PROGRAM NUMBER (Number
after "TO"). This program can be changed to another location if you
change it with one of the CURSOR keys [ ] or [ ].
Afterpressingthe"STORE"keytheLEDS"SWITCHES1-8"areflashing
and the display shows: (E.g.) "STORE 1 TO 1"
1 "STORE" PROGRAMS (1-128)
If you change anything on a "PLAY" PROGRAM (1-128) the DISPLAY will change
from "PLAY" to "EDIT".
If the message "WRITE PROTECT" appears on the display instead of "EDIT"
you can not overwrite the data.
This is the memory protection feature. If you want to make any changes you have to
changethe"WRITEPROTECT"toOFF.Seealsochapter"MEMORYPROTECTION".
If you want to store a PROGRAM (1-128) you have to press the "STORE" key once.
Now the LED of the key "SWITCHES 1-8" are flashing and the display shows:
Ifyouwant to move the actual PROGRAM (1-128) to another, you have to press one
of the keys [ ] or [ ] until you reached the desired PROGRAM NUMBER.
A second press on the "STORE" key finally stores the PROGRAM.
You can immediately interupt the "STORE" process by pressing the "EXIT" key.
2 "COPY" PROGRAMS (1-128)
To copy a PROGRAM (1-128) to another location you have to press the "STORE"
key once. Now the LEDS of the keys "SWITCHES 1-8" are flashing.
Tomovetheactual PROGRAM(1-128) tothedesired PROGRAM(1-128), youhave
to press the one of the [ ] or [ ] keys until you reached the desired PROGRAM
NUMBER.
A second press on the "STORE" key stores the PROGRAM (1-128). The LED are
stop flashing.
You can immediately stop the store process by pressing the "EXIT" key.
Thedisplayshows"EDIT"ifyouchangeanythingontheactualprogram!

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Internal memory Internal memory
Main menu:
3 Memoryprotection
The internal memory of the MS-8 can be protected against accidental overwriting.
To activate or disable the memory protection you have to select the "WRITE
PROTECT"menu. To jump into this menu youhavetopressthe CURSOR key [ ]
once.
With one of the CURSOR keys [ ] or [ ] you can change the actual state.
In the function:
"WRITE PROTECT OFF"
the memory protection is disabled.
"WRITE PROTECT MEMORY"
changing or overwriting the 128 PROGRAMS (1-128) is not possible.
"WRITE PROTECT ALL"
changing or overwriting the 128 PROGRAMS (1-128) is not possible and the
functions of the SWITCHES 1-8 on the front are protected.
Easy programming with the functionkeys (F1-F4) :
- F1 = WRITE PROTECTOFF -
F2 = WRITE PROTECTMEMORY - F3
= WRITE PROTECTALL - F4 =
No function
Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the
internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key
the MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.

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Switches / Relays
Main menu:
LEDS on the front of the MS-8
Simulation of the SWITCHES / RELAYS:
1 The function of the Switches / Relays
With the keys "SWITCHES 1-8" you can create your own switch settings. But it
depends on which switch is needed for your device. There are four different kinds of
switches:
- positive or negative latched type switches
- positive or negative momentary switches.
The LED "SWITCHES 1-8" only show the active or passive state of the connected
unit.
Brightindicates the active stateanddimindicates the passive state. (IftheLEDSare
dimmed you can see them better in the dark!) So you have to configure the switches
first.
Also you can adjust the "PULSE TIME" between 1 and 100 ms.
The LEDS are showing the state:
- Bright = Active
- Dim = Passive
NOTE: If you change one or more switches in the "PLAY" mode the DISPLAY
immediately shows "EDIT" to indicate the difference between the stored data.
TIP: Trytofind out the shortest PULSETIME.Allmomentaryswitchesaresetto 20ms
after the "FACTORY SETUP". If some units will not work properly increase the
time until the switching is save. Most computer equipped units needs longer
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Switches / Relays Switches / Relays
Status / switch
ON or OFF.
You can toggle
it by pressing the
"STORE" key
Function of the switch / relays
Number of the switch / relays:
You can choose i t by pressi ng
one of the SWITCHES 1 - 8 or
with the coursor keys
2 Setting up the Switches / Relays
To change the function of the switches / relays you have to select the SWITCH/F-
AMP menu. (From the "PLAY" menu: Press the CURSOR key [ ] twice.)
To jump into the menu press the CURSOR key [ ] once.
ThevalueabovetheCURSOR,canbechangedwithoneoftheCURSORkeys[ ]
or [ ], until the desired mode is achieved.
With one of the CURSOR keys [ ] or [ ] you can change the position of the
CURSORS to action changes.
Also the flashing LED shows the number of the relais.
You also can use "SWITCHES 1-8" to select the desired switches / relais. After
choosing,eachtimethesame keyispressedwillswitchthroughallthefourpossible
functions.
With the key "STORE" you can directly change the STATUS of the desired
SWITCH.
Easy programming with the functionkeys (F1-F4) :
- F1 = Switches the displayed SWITCH to POS. SWITCH
- F2 = Switches the displayed SWITCH to NEG. SWITCH
- F3 = Switches the displayed SWITCH to POS. PULSE
- F4 = Switches the displayed SWITCH to NEG. PULSE
Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the
internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 offbefore pressing the "EXIT" key the
MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.
Main menu:

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Footswitches / "SONGS"
1 The function of the footswitches
You can control the MS-8 with simple momentary footswitches.
These momentary switches will give contact while depressed and will interupt again
after release.
NOTE: Other footswitches can not work proper.
The function of the connected footswitches can be programmed.
Thefollowingfunctionsarepossibleforeachofthefootswitches:
1. Choosing direct a PROGRAM (1-128) ("PROGRAM")
2. Counts a PROGRAM (1-128) NUMBER up ("PROGRAM RELATIVE")
3. Counts a PROGRAM (1-128) NUMBER down ("PROGRAM RELATIVE")
4. Choosing direct a PROGRAM (1-128)
only while pressing the footswitch ("PR-TOUCH")
5. Counts a SONG NUMBER up ("SONG" RELATIVE")
5. Counts a SONG NUMBER down ("SONG" RELATIVE")
7. Choosing a SONG ("SONG" ABSOLUTE")
8. Counts a STEP NUMBER up ("STEP RELATIVE")
9. Counts a STEP NUMBER down ("STEP RELATIVE")
10. Choosing a STEP. ("STEP ABSOLUTE")
11. Choosing a SWITCH. ("SWITCH TOGGLE")
12. Choosing a SWITCH
only while pressing the footswitch ("SWITCH TOUCH")
13. Transmitting of MIDI PROGRAM CHANGE
data, only while pressing the footswitch ("MD-TOUCH")
"FACTORY SETUP":
After"FACTORYSETUP" the four footswitches are set to "SONG" up and down and
"STEP" up and down. To change it you have to enter the SONG/FOOTSW. menu.
ATTENTION: If you do not use the optional RC-8 remote controller you can not use the
footswitches 5 to 8.
Main menu:

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Footswitches / "SONGS"
Main menu:
View of the rear:
Function keys (F1 - F4) on the front of the MS-8
Footswitches / "SONGS"
After factory setup the four footswitches
aresetto"SONG"upanddownand"STEP"
up and down. To change this you have to
enter the SONG/FOOTSW. menu.
2 To setup the footswitches
You have to enter the SONGS/FOOTSW. menu.
(From the "PLAY" menu: Press the CURSOR key [ ] twice.)
To jump into the menu press the CURSOR key [ ] once.
ThevalueabovetheCURSOR,canbechangedwithoneoftheCURSORkeys[ ]
or [ ], until the desired mode is achieved.
With one of the CURSOR keys [ ] or [ ] you can change the position of the
CURSORS to activate.
Also you can select the desired footswitch with the key SWITCHES (1-8).
ATTENTION: If you do not use the optional RC-8 remote controller you can not use
the
footswitches 5 to 8.
Easy programming with the function keys (F1-F4) :
- F1 = Change the function of the footswitch (1 - 10)
- F2 = Change the function of the footswitch (10 - 1)
- F3 = Counts the values up
- F4 = Counts the values down
Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the
internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 offbefore pressing the "EXIT" key the
MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.
TIP: The ground of the four footswitches is on the same wire, so that you can put
them on together one side if you want to build your own footswitch.

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FOOTSWITCHES / "SONGS"
Main menu:
Construction of the "SONGS":
3 The "SONG" mode
The MS-8 contains up to 100 "SONGS"
A "SONG" is a combination or a chain of up to 8 "STEPS".
Each "STEP" can contain one of the 128 PROGRAMS (1-128)
Inthefirstmenu"PLAY"youcanusethefunctionkeys(F1-F4)toselectthe"SONGS"
and "STEPS".
("FACTORY SETUP" - can be changed!)
The function key (F1) counts a "SONG" up, and (F2) down. The
function key (F3) counts a "STEP" up, and (F4) counts it down.
"STEPS"which arenot used(—EMPTY—)will beignoredin the"PLAY"mode. After
reaching the last STEP NUMBER select the first STEP NUMBER with the selected
again and vice versa.
If all "STEPS" set to (—EMPTY—) the "SONG" will be ignored in the "PLAY" mode.
"FACTORY SETUP": All "STEPS" and "SONGS" 11 - 100 are set to —EMPTY—.
You can control the "SONGS" and "STEPS" with simple momentary footswitches.
SONG 1
SONG 2
SONG 100
Each SONG
can
contain up to 8 STEPS.
Unused STEPS
can
be set to "--EMPTY--" .
(Just press the "STORE" key!)
If al STEPS are set to "--EMPTY--" it is not
possible to recal the SONG in the PLAY mode.
STEP 1
STEP 2
STEP 3
STEP 4
STEP 5
STEP 6.
STEP 7
STEP 8
Pr og ra m 1 7
Pr og ra m 3
Pr og ra m 9 9
Pr og ra m 2 3
Pr og ra m 3 .
--EMPTY--
--EMPTY--
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FOOTSWITCHES / "SONGS" FOOTSWITCHES / "SONGS"
Main menu:
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View of the front:
How to progra
m SONGS:
1 Choose a SONG
2 Choose a STEP
3 Choose a PROGRAM or
4 press the "STORE" key to set it to "--EMPTY--"!
F1
EXIT
F4
F3
F2
STORE
MENU
SELECT
FUNCTIONS
Choose a PROGRAM
Choose a SONG (+1)
Choose a STEP (+1)
Choose a SONG (-1)
Choose a STEP (-1)
Choose a PROGRAM
4 How to program a "SONG"
To program a "SONG" you have to enter the SONGS/FOOTSW. menu.
To jump into the menu, you have to press the CURSOR key [ ] once.
The CURSOR key [ ] counts the PROGRAM NUMBER up,
the CURSOR key [ ] counts the PROGRAM NUMBER down.
"STEPS" which are not be used must be set to (—EMPTY—).
To do this simply press the "STORE" key. It toggles between the PROGRAM
NUMBER and (—EMPTY—).
If there are "STEPS" set to (—EMPTY— ) they will be ignored in the "PLAY" mode.
If all "STEPS" in a "SONG" are set to (—EMPTY—) the "SONG" will be ignored in
the "PLAY" mode.
Naturally it is possible that different "STEPS" contain the same PROGRAM
NUMBER
If you select a "SONG" it will start with the first "STEP 1".
If the first "STEP" is set to (--EMPTY--) you will get the next possible "STEP" .
After selecting "STEPS" or "SONGS" the DISPLAY shows the actual "SONG" and
"STEP" number, together with the title of the relevant PROGRAM for approx. 1
second.
ThentheDISPLAYwillshowthePROGRAM(1-128)numberandTITLEoncemore.
("PLAY" mode).
Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the
internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key
the MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.
In this menu it is possible to give all PROGRAMS (1-128) their own individual
names.

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Main menu:
Title / naming the programs
You can use a maximum of eight characters.
The CURSOR key [ ] scrolls up through all possible characters.
The CURSOR key [ ] scrolls down through all possible characters.
If you hold one of the CURSOR key [ ] or [ ] the character changes will repeat
automatically up or down.
The CURSOR key [ ] changes the position of the underline to the left.
The CURSOR key [ ] changes the position of the underline to the right.
Easy programming with the functionkeys (F1-F4) :
- F1 = deletes a character
- F2 = inserts a character
- F3 = deletes all character
- F4 = restores the stored name / UNDO-function
You can use the following character:
Capital-character: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Small-character: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Numbers: 0123456789
Other character: -+*/=!()#.
A change of the PROGRAM (1-128) name will change the actual PROGRAM (1-128).
You must store it to prevent loss of data.

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"HELLO" message / sign your MS-8 Title / "HELLO" message
Main menu:
In this menu you can program any message or information up to 16 character.
The "HELLO" message appears after the unit has been on for approx. 2 seconds.
The CURSOR key [ ] scrolls up through all possible characters.
The CURSOR key [ ] scrolls down through all possible characters.
If you hold one of the CURSOR keys [ ] or [ ] down characters will scroll up or
down.
The CURSOR key [ ] changes the position of the underline to the left.
The CURSOR key [ ] changes the position of the underline to the right.
Easy programming with the function keys (F1-F4) :
- F1 = deletes a character
- F2 = inserts a character
- F3 = deletes all character
- F4 = restores the stored name / UNDO-function
You can use the following character:
Capital-character: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Small-character: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Numbers: 0123456789
Other character: -+*/=!()#.
Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the
internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 offbefore pressing the "EXIT" key the
MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.
In the F-AMP OUT menu you can setup the MS-8 to match your FenderTM amp
(= F-amp), new generation.
You only can use F-AMPS which using one MONO cable.

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1 F-AMP SETUP
Rear of the MS-8
The connection to these amps are located on the rear of the MS-8.
Atfirstyouhavetosetthe"ASSIGN"SWITCHalsoonthereartothecorrectposition.
Setup the "ASSIGN" SWITCH:
ForallF-AMPSwith1to3buttonsontheincludedfootswitchset"ASSIGN"toposition
"1...3"
For all F-AMPS with 4 buttons on the included footswitch set "ASSIGN" to position
"4-Button".
You have to select the correct type of your F-AMP in the menu SWITCH/F-AMP
After this procedure you always get the correct menu on the LC-DISPLAY.
Tojumpintothe SWITCH/F-AMPmenuyou mustpressthe CURSORkey[ ]once.
Press the the CURSOR key [ ] several times until you get the menu.
Then select the correct type and leave the menu by using the "EXIT" key.
2 List of the F-Amps / New generation.
Released June 1992
To switch a connected F-AMP you have to select the F-AMP OUT menu:

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3 F-AMP programming F-AMP setup / list / programming
Main menu:
5 different F-AMP menus:
To jump into the menu you have to press the CURSOR key [ ] once.
Now you can select the switching functions with the CURSOR keys or the four
functionkeys (F1-F4) for each PROGRAM (1-128).
A change of the PROGRAM (1-128) name will change the actual PROGRAM (1-128).
You must store it to prevent lost of data.
Easy programming with the functionkeys (F1-F4) :
Footswitch with 4 buttons:
- F1 = Selects the channel CHN.1 or CHN.2 or BOOST
- F2 = Selects the chorus: CH. ON or CH. OFF
- F3 = No function
- F4 = Selects the reverb REV. ON or REV. OFF
Footswitch with 3 buttons:
- F1 = Selects the channel CHN.1 or CHN.2 or BOOST
- F2 = No function
- F3 = No function
- F4 = Selects the reverb REV. ON or REV. OFF
Footswitch with 2 buttons:
- F1 = Selects the channel CHN.1 or CHN.2
- F2 = No function
- F3 = No function
- F4 = Selects the reverb REV. ON or REV. OFF
Footswitch with 2 buttons:
- F1 = Selects the channel CHN.1 or CHN.2
- F2 = Selects the chorus: CH. ON or CH. OFF
- F3 = No function
- F4 = No function
Footswitch with 1 button:
- F1 = Selects the channel CHN.1 or CHN.2
- F2 = No function
- F3 = No function
- F4 = No function

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MIDI
Setup the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL.
- The MS-8 accepts MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES on the selected
MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL (1-16)
- The MS-8 accepts all MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES = "OMNI".
- The MS-8 accepts no MIDI PROGRAM CHANGES = "OFF".
1 MIDI IN - Select the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL
Toselect the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL you have to go to the "MIDI SETUP"menu.
(From the "PLAY" menu: Press the CURSOR key [ ] once.)
To jump into the menu also press the CURSOR key [ ] once.
Now you can select the desired MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL 1-16 with one of the
CURSOR keys [ ] or [ ].
If you set the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL to "OMNI" the MS-8 will accept all MIDI
PROGRAM CHANGES no matter which MIDI TRANSMIT CHANNEL is selected by
the conncted MIDI device.
If you set the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL to "OFF" the MS-8 will not accept any MIDI
PROGRAM CHANGES from a conncted MIDI device.
The CURSOR key [ ] counts the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL NUMBER up and the
CURSOR key [ ] counts the MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL NUMBER down.
Between 16 and 1 you will find the "OMNI" and "OFF" option.
If you hold down one of the CURSOR key [ ] or [ ] for a longer time the values will
automatically scroll up or down.
Easy programming with the functionkeys (F1-F4) :
- F1 = The MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL will set to "OMNI"
- F2 = The MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL will set to "OFF"
- F3 = No function
- F4 = No function
Note: Only using the"EXIT" key to leave the menu will store the changes into the
internal memory. If you switch the MS-8 off before pressing the "EXIT" key the
MS-8 can not write into the internal memory and the data is lost.
Main menu: