RJM MASTERMIND PBC/6X User manual

Version 4.2
4/7/2019

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RJM and the RJM logo are registered trademarks of RJM Music Technology, Inc. Amp Gizmo, Effect Gizmo,
Mastermind PBC and Mini Effect Gizmo are trademarks of RJM Music Technology, Inc. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective holders.

Table of Contents...............................................................................................................................................................................................v
Introduction......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7
Front Panel........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Rear Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................10
Audio and Switching Features ...................................................................................................................................................................11
Wiring Diagrams..............................................................................................................................................................................................14
Basic Operation................................................................................................................................................................................................19
MIDI & Preset Setup ......................................................................................................................................................................................21
Audio Defaults, Overrides and Locks ......................................................................................................................................................24
Editing Loop Order.........................................................................................................................................................................................26
Song and Setlist Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................27
Expression Pedals............................................................................................................................................................................................29
External Switches.............................................................................................................................................................................................31
External MIDI Control ....................................................................................................................................................................................32
Other Special Features..................................................................................................................................................................................34

Connecting to a Computer .........................................................................................................................................................................36
Updating Firmware.........................................................................................................................................................................................37
Setup Mode Reference .................................................................................................................................................................................38
Specifications....................................................................................................................................................................................................48
MIDI Connector Pinout.................................................................................................................................................................................49
Mastermind PBC MIDI Implementation Chart.....................................................................................................................................50

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Front Panel Controls

Main Display

Rear Panel Connections and Switches

Audio Buffers
Stereo Loops
Insert Loop
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Inputs 1 and 2
Outputs A and B
Function Switching a.k.a. Controlling Your Amp

Preset & Bank Page
Loop Selection Page
Switch Selection Page
Programming a Preset