Musicom Lab MTX-5 User manual

MTX-5
MIDI Controller
OWNER’S MANUAL
Version 1.0x

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
1.1 Main Features
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1.2 Specifications
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1.3 Front Panel
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1.4 Rear Panel
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1.5 LCD Displayl
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2. BASIC OPERATION (PRESET MODE) ------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
2.1 Initial Power Up
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2.2 Page 1
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2.3 Page 2
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2.4 Page 3
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3. SET MODE -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
4. SETUP MODE ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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4.1 Presets
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4.1.1 MIDI
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4.1.2 XPDL.1 / XPDL.2
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4.1.3 BPM
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4.2 Songs/Sets
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4.2.1 Edit Song
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4.2.2 Edit Set
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4.3 Switches
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4.3.1 Assign as Preset switch
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4.3.2 Assign as IA switch
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4.3.3 Assign as other switches
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4.4 Titles
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4.4.1 Preset Title
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4.4.2 Song Title
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4.4.3 Set Title
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4.4.4 Device Title
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4.4.5 Page Title
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4.4.6 Switch Titles
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4.5 Global
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4.5.1 MIDI
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4.5.2 Others
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4.6 Utility
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4.6.1 Preset Copy
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4.6.2 Song Copy
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4.6.3 Set Copy
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4.6.4 Switch Copy
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4.6.5 Factory Reset
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4.6.6 System Info
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5. FIRMWARE UPDATE
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6. CABLES ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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7. MIDI OUT2/3 TRS CONFIGURATION
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8. MIDI IN SPECIFICATION
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MTX-5 MIDI Controller Owner’s Manual 3
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Musicom Lab MTX-5 MIDI Controller.
The MTX-5 MIDI Controller is the ultimate floor-based MIDI foot controller that is compact and easy to use.
The MTX-5 MIDI Controller has a powerful MIDI function, so it can also be used with rack-based rig.
1.1 Main Features
ˍG Create up to 870 presets (290 banks x 3 presets) and 1 global preset.
ˍG Create up to 870 songs.
ˍG Organize the 870 Songs into 64 sets of 56 songs.
ˍG Switches can be assigned to the user's preference.
Two expression pedals or four
ˍG foot switches can be connected to the XPDL jack.
Three MIDI OUT connectors. (one standard MIDI connector and two 1/8 inch phone connectors)
ˍG
ˍG Transmits 16 MIDI (PC, CC, Note, etc) messages, when a preset is changed.
Transmits 12 MIDI (PC, CC, Note, etc) messages when the switch assigned to page is pressed.
T
ˍG ransmits MIDI Time Clock. BPM can be stored in each bank preset and song preset.
80 MIDI System Exclusive slots.
ˍG
USB
ˍG Connection to a PC or MAC.
ˍG Easily copy presets, songs, sets and switches.
Graphic
ˍG LCD display that can display preset/song titles and other status.
1.2 Specifications
LCD display ................................................
ˍG
LED ................................................................
ˍG
Current Draw ...............................................
ˍG
Dimensions ..................................................
ˍG
Weight ..........................................................
ˍG
128 x 64 Dot Matrix (White on Black)
3 color ( Red / Blue / Purple )
100 mA (DC9V, Phantom or USB)
160 mm(W) x 93 mm(D) x 63 mm(H)
6.3 inches(W) x 3.7 inches(D) x 2.5 inches(H)
550 g / 1.2 lb
1.3 Front Panel
P1 through P3
On the page 1, these switches are used to recall one of
the three presets. When on other pages, pressing these
switches turns on/off individual IA switches.
TAP
The TAP switch can be synchronized with MIDI Time
Clock. Tapping the TAP switch will change the MIDI Time
Clock. At this time, the Global BPM will be changed to
the tempo of your taps. The Global BPM changed by
tapping the TAP switch is applied to the current bank or
song. In other words, the Preset BPM stored in the
current bank or song is ignored. When the MTX-5 powers
up, the Global BPM is 120.

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Pressing this switch puts the MTX-5 into the other page, where you can turn individual IA on and off, and store their
settings to presets.
Pressing & holding this switch for 1 second will store the IA edit and return to the page 1.
Factory setting provides 3 pages. Up to 8 pages can be used depending on the user's preference.
BANK UP and BANK DOWN
The 870 presets in the MTX-5 are arranged in banks of 3, and these switches allow you to select which bank of 3
you’d like to access. Pressing the P1 and P2 switches simultaneously executes the BANK DOWN function, and
pressing the P2 and P3 switches simultaneously executes the BANK UP function.
It is possible to activate/deactivate to move the BANK by pressing both switches at simultaneously Please refer to the
4.5.2 Other -> Sw 1-2-3 Bank
on the page 23 of the manual.
1.5 Rear Panel
MIDI OUT1
MIDI OUT1 is a standard 5-pin MIDI connector used
to transmit MIDI signals to external MIDI devices.
The MTX-5 power can be supplied by phantom
power via pin 6 and 7.
MIDI OUT2 and MIDI OUT3
MIDI OUT2 and MIDI OUT3 are 1/8 inch phone connectors used to transmit MIDI signals to external MIDI devices.
MIDI OUT1, MIDI OUT and MIDI OUT3 allow MIDI to be transmitted without a separate MIDI splitter.
MIDI IN
MIDI IN connector receives MIDI signals from an external MIDI device.
The phantom power supplied from pin 6 and 7 of MIDI OUT1 can be supplied to the external MIDI device through
pins 6 and 7 of MIDI IN.
XPDL1 and XPDL2
An expression pedal or 2 external foot-switches(normally open type) can be connected to this jack using a 1/4” TRS
cable. The TRS cable must be connected before supplying power to the MTX-5. Refer to the 4
4.5.1 MIDI -> XPDL
on
the page 21 and 6
6. Cables
on the page 27 of the manual for cabling.
USB
This USB connector is used to connect this device to your PC or MAC to send and receive data or to update the
firmware. No driver installation is required because MTX-5's USB uses the HID class or USB Audio Device.
DC 9V
This is the main power input for the MTX-5. The MTX-5 requires an isolated DC9V power supply.
The current draw is approximately 100mA at DC9V (Center Negative).

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1.6 LCD Display
ྙ
Bank/song number
This area indicates a current bank/song number.
ྚ
Preset number
This area indicates a current preset number in the
bank/song.
ྛG
Page number
This area indicates a current page number.
ྜ
Title
This area indicates the preset title of the current preset. Also this area indicates the switch title when the
switch is pressed.
ྜྷ
IA switch status
This area indicates which of the IA switches are currently active.
ྞ
BPM
This area indicates the currently operating BPM.

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2. BASIC OPERATION (PRESET MODE)
2.1 Initial Power Up
The MTX-5 requires a DC9V power supply. At initial power-up, the MTX-5 loads data that fits the usage mode and
starts with the first preset on bank 1.
2.2 Page 1
Select a Preset
The MTX-5 has 870 presets and 1 global preset that you can choose from, and they’re arranged in banks of three.
When the MTX-5 powers up, it selects Page 1, Preset 1 and Bank 1.
Press P1 and P2 switches or P2 and P3 switches simultaneously to shift other banks, pressing one of the three
switches (P1~P3) selects a preset in the new bank.
Press P1 and P2 switches or P2 and P3 switches simultaneously to scroll through the 290 available banks.
ྙG
The bank number on the LCD display will blink and the LEDs above P1~P3 switches will turn off.
ྚG
The preset is selected via pressing any switches from P1 through P3.
ྛG
The bank number on the LCD display will stop blinking and the LED above the switch will be turned on in blue.
ྜG
The Global Preset is a preset with all the capabilities of Preset 1 through 3, but is the same for all banks. Pressing
the switch of a preset that is already on selects the global preset and will cause the LED above the switch to be
turned off. To enable/disable the Global Preset, refer to the 4
4.5.2 Others -> Pst 2nd Press
on the page 23 of the
manual.
BPM change
Tapping the TAP switch will change the MIDI Time Clock. At this time, the Global BPM will be changed to the tempo
of your taps and the changed BPM is display on the LCD for 2 seconds. While the BPM is displayed on the LCD,
you can increase/decrease the BPM one by one with the BANK UP or BANK DOWN. The changed Global BPM is
applied to the current bank or song. In other words, the Preset BPM stored in the current bank or song is ignored.
Page change
The Page switch is set to have two functions. Press for a short time to increase the page number, and hold to save
the changed IA combination to the current preset.
The table below shows the functions of the switches in Page 1.
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9
Normal
Preset1 Preset2 Preset3 Page+ Tap
Tempo None None None None
Hold
None None None IA Store None None None None None

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2.3 Page 2
Turn individual IAs on and off
IA switches can be turned on of off individually by pressing the assigned switch on Page 2.
The table below shows the functions of the switches in Page 2.
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9
Normal
IA.01 IA.02 IA.03 Page+ IA.04 None None None None
Hold
None None None IA Store None None None None None
2.4 Page 3
Turn individual IAs on and off & Increase/decrease BPM
IA switches can be turned on of off individually by pressing the assigned switch on Page 4.
The BPM(Preset BPM) can be increased/decreased by pressing the assigned switch on Page 4.
The table below shows the functions of the switches in Page 4.
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 SW5 SW6 SW7 SW8 SW9
Normal
IA.05 Ia.06 Pst.
BPM- Page+ Pst. BPM+ None None None None
Hold
None None Pst.
BPM- IA Store Pst. BPM+ None None None None

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3. SET MODE
The MTX-5 has up to 870 songs. A Song is a group of 3 presets (up to 6 presets) that are selected for use in a
particular song. Each preset in a song can be selected from any of the 870 presets. Refer to the 4
4.2.1 Edit song
on
the page 12 of the manual to edit a song.
The Set operating mode allows up to 56 songs of the MTX-5's 870 songs to be arranged in any order to create a
set. The MTX-5 has up to 64 different sets. Refer to the 4
4.2.2 Edit Set
on the page 13 of the manual to edit a
setlist.
Each switch in set mode performs the same function as in preset mode. However Pressing the P1 and P2 switches
or P2 and P3 switches simultaneously move from song to song instead of moving from bank to bank.
Refer to the 4
4.5.2 Others > Op.Mode
on the page 23 of the manual to change the operating mode.

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4. SETUP MODE
To enter the SETUP mode, press the SW#4(PAGE) and SW#5(TAP) switches simultaneously in the Page 1.
The LCD display will show the following picture.
The switch functions in the picture below are common in SETUP mode.
ྙ
SW#1 / SW#2
Move up/down the selectable menu.ˀG
ྚ
SW#3 / SW#5
Increase/decrease the parameter of the selected menu.
ˀG
ྛ
SW#4
Press
: Enter the submenu of selected menu.
Hold
: Store any changes made. In the Utility menu, start copying or factory resetting.
ˍIf there is a triangle character on the right side of the selected menu, it means that a submenu exists.
ྜ
SW#4 & SW#5 simultaneously
Exit to the previous menu.
ˀG

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4.1 Presets
Select a preset you want to edit. The preset title is displayed together, making it easier to select a preset.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
4.1.1 MIDI
MTX-5 can send up to 16 MIDI messages when a preset is recalled. 16 MIDI messages are displayed as MIDI01 to
MIDI16, each of which can be assigned a variety of MIDI messages, including Program Change, Control Change,
Note On/Off and even SysEx. This menu allows assigning up to 16 MIDI messages (MIDI01 MIDI16) to the selected
ˀG
preset.
None
It does not send any MIDI message.
PC (Program Change)
Device
: Selects the device to receive this program change message.
PC#
: Selects the program number to be sent.
ˍRefer to the 4
4.5.1 MIDI -> Devices
on the page 22 of the manual to edit MIDI devices.
CC (Control Change)
Device
: Select the device to receive this control change message.
CC#
: Selects the controller number to be sent.
Value
: Selects the controller value to be sent.
Note On/Off
Device
: Selects the device to receive this Note On/Off message.
Note#
: Selects the note number to be sent.
Velocity
: Selects the velocity of the note.
SysRT (System Real-Time)
Message
: Selects one of the following : None, Start, Continue, Stop

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SysEx (System Exclusive)
Message
: Selects one of 80 System Exclusive slots.
ˍRefer to the 4
4.5.1 MIDI -> SysEx
on the page 22 of the manual to edit the System Exclusive slots.
Delay
Time
: Select the amount of time to pause up to 99ms before sending the next MIDI message.
Some MIDI devices do not recognize continuous input MIDI messages. In this case, you can use a time
delay to resolve the problem.
4.1.2 XPDL.1 / XPDL.2
This menu allows assigning the XPDL1 and XPDL2 to the current preset. Refer to 4
4.5.1 MIDI -> XPDL
on the page
21 of the manual for choosing whether to use an expression pedal or two foot switches.
Select
Global
: The XPDL works with global settings when the current preset is recalled.
Preset
: The XPDL works with current settings in this menu when the current preset is recalled.
Device
- Select the device to receive the control change message by XPDL.
CC# (CC Number)
- Selects the controller number to be sent.
Max.Value
- Highest controller value that the XPDL can send when its pedal is moved.
Min.Value
- Lowest controller value that the XPDL can send when its pedal is moved.
Beg.Value (Begin Value)
- Initial controller value that the XPDL sends when the current preset is recalled.
4.1.3 BPM
This menu allows assigning the BPM and two volume values. The BPM can be set to use the global BPM or preset
specific BPM.
BPM
Global
: The BPM works with global BPM when the current preset is recalled.
40 - 209
: The BPM works with current value in this menu when the current preset is recalled.

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4.2 Songs/Sets
The Songs/Sets menu allows for the MTX-5's regular presets to be organized in a custom bank to edit a song (or
custom bank of presets). Multiple songs can then be arranged in a bank in order to create a set.
Selecting Songs/Sets from the main SETUP menu allows you to go to the submenu where you can choose whether to
edit a songs or sets. The LCD display will show the submenu.
4.2.1 Edit Song
Select a song you want to edit. The song title is displayed together, making it easier to select a song.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
Preset in Song
The preset in song that is going to be edited. (up to P6)
ˀG
Origin Preset
The original preset number to be used in the song. (P001~P870)
ˀG
BPM
Global
: The BPM works with global BPM when the current preset is recalled.
40 - 209
: The BPM works with current value in this menu when the current song preset is recalled.

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4.2.2 Edit Set
Select a set you want to edit. The set title is displayed together, making it easier to select a set.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
Song in Set
The song in set that is going to be edited. (S01~S56)
ˀG
Origin Song
The original song number to be used in the set. (S001~S870)ˀG

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4.3 Switches
This Switches menu allows you to set the functionality of the switch assigned to each page. You can set a
completely different function on the switch for up to 8 pages. You can also assign switch functions differently when
you press(express as N
Normal
) and press/hold(express as H
Hold
) the switch. By factory default, there are five pages,
and for each switch function, refer to the table below.
SW#1 SW#2 SW#3 SW#4 SW#5 SW#6 SW#7 SW#8 SW#9
Page1 Normal
PS.1 PS.2 PS.3 Page+ Tap x x x x
Hold
x x x IA Store x x x x x
Page2 Normal
IA.01 IA.02 IA.03 Page+ IA.04 x x x x
Hold
x x x IA Store x x x x x
Page3 Normal
IA.05 IA.06 P.BPM- Page+ P.BPM+ x x x x
Hold
x x P.BPM- IA Store P.BPM+ x x x x
ˍSW#6 ~ SW#9 mean when two external footswitches are connected to the XPDL1 or XPDL2 jack.
Refer to the 4
4.5.1 MIDI > XPDL
on the page 21 and 6
6. Cables
on the page 27 of the manual.
Each switch can be assigned one of the ones listed in the table below.
None
No function
Preset
Selects a preset
IA
Instant Access switch which turns certain functions on or off
Tap Tempo
Changes BPM by tapping the switch.
IA Store
Stores the combination of IA switches.
Goto Page
Moves to specified page
Page+
Increases page number
Page-
Deceases page number
Bank+
Increases bank number
Bank-
Deceases bank number
Inc+
Increases specific parameter
Dec-
Decreases specific parameter
Pst.BPM+
Increases Preset BPM
Pst.BPM-
Decreases Preset BPM
ˍPreset and IA cannot be assigned to H
Hold
type switch.

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Selecting the Switches menu from the main SETUP menu allows you to go to the submenu where you can select the
page with the switch you want to edit. When you select the page with switch you want to edit, the page title is
displayed together.
Select the switch you want to edit, it moves to the submenu where you can edit the details. When you select the
switch you want to edit, the switch title is displayed together.
Press - Depending on how you press on one switch, you can set up two functions:
Normal
: Pressing the switch for a short period of time
Hold
: Press and hold the switch for more than 1 second.
4.3.1 Assign as Preset switch
Preset#
- The preset number for which the switch is used in the bank or song. (3~6)
LED Color
The LED color that turns on when the switch is pressed. (None, Blue, Red or Purple)
ˀG
MIDI
MTX-5 can send up to 12 MIDI messages when the switch is pressed. The 12 MIDI messages are displayed
ˀG
as MIDI01 to MIDI12. The procedure for assigning MIDI is the same as the 4
4.1.1 MIDI
.
Refer to the 4
4.1.1 MIDI
on the page 10 of the manual.

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4.3.2 Assign as IA switch
LED Color
The LED color that turns on when the switch is pressed. (None, Blue, Red or Purple)
ˀG
MIDI
The procedure for setting the MIDI is the same as the preset switch.
ˀG
Display
- IA switches can be assigned up to four display actions. 4 display actions are displayed as Display1 to
Display4. You can also set the polarity of the display action.
IA Setting - IA Setting allows you to set the properties for IA switch.
Sw Func
Latched
Acts as latched type.
Momentary
Acts as momentary type.
Change
Link/Pst
The initial value is the same as
the IA value stored when a new
preset is recalled.
Clr/Pst
The initial value is OFF when a
new preset is recalled.
NC/Pst
There is no change when a new
preset is recalled.
Group
The group to which the IA switch belongs.
4.3.3 Assign as other switches
The procedure for assigning other switches is the same as the preset or IA switch.

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4.4 Titles
The Titles menu allows custom titles to be entered for each preset, song, set, device, page and switch. Each custom
title can be up to 16 characters in length.
Selecting the Titles menu from the main SETUP menu allows you to move to the submenu where you can choose
which title to edit. The LCD display will show the submenu.
4.4.1 Preset Title
Select the preset to edit the title. The preset title is displayed together, making it easier to select the preset.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
SW#1 & SW#2
Move up/down the selectable menu.
ˀG
SW#3 & SW#5
Move/Scroll through the available characters.ˀG
4.4.2 Song Title
Select the song to edit the title. The song title is displayed together, making it easier to select the song.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
SW#1 & SW#2
Move up/down the selectable menu.ˀG
SW#3 & SW#5
Move/Scroll through the available characters.
ˀG

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4.4.3 Set Title
Select the set to edit the title. The set title is displayed together, making it easier to select the set.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
SW#1 & SW#2
Move up/down the selectable menu.
ˀG
SW#3 & SW#5 Move/Scroll through the available characters.
ˀG
4.4.4 Device Title
Select the device to edit the title. The device title is displayed together, making it easier to select the device.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
SW#1 & SW#2
Move up/down the selectable menu.
ˀG
SW#3 & SW#5
Move/Scroll through the available characters.
ˀG
4.4.5 Page Title
Select the page to edit the title. The page title is displayed together, making it easier to select the page.
The LCD display will show the submenu.
SW#1 & SW#2
Move up/down the selectable menu.
ˀG
SW#3 & SW#5
Move/Scroll through the available characters.ˀG

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4.4.5 Switch Title
Select the page where the switch exists. And then, select the switch to edit the title. The switch title is displayed
together, making it easier to select the switch. The LCD display will show the submenu.
GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
SW#1 & SW#2
Move up/down the selectable menu.
ˀG
SW#3 & SW#5
Move/Scroll through the available characters.
ˀG

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4.5 Global
The Global menu allows configuring the MTX-5's general functionality by selecting its MIDI and Others.
Selecting Global from the main SETUP menu allows you to move to the submenu. The LCD display will show the
submenu.
4.5.1 MIDI
The MIDI menu allows configuring the MTX-5's general MIDI functionality and is divided into the following 6 detailed
menus.
In/OUT/Dup.PC
In Port/Channel -
The MIDI port/channel that the MTX-5
will respond to incoming MIDI
messages on.
Out/Thru
- When set to Out, MIDI messages generated
by the controls on MTX-5 are sent to the
MIDI output. When set to THRU, MIDI
messages that arrive at the MIDI input are
sent to the MIDI output.
Duplicated PC
: Selects whether sending MIDI program change messages or not when the current MIDI
program change number is the same as the previous one.
Time Clock
Send -
Selects whether MIDI Time Clock is sent to MIDI
Out, USB or Disable.
Receive
- Selects whether MIDI Time Clock is received
or not.