REAR PANEL
Tune Out - This output is designed to connect to an external tuner. The output is driven by the internal
buffer, before it goes through any of the loops. If the tuner output is active, the buffer will also be
activated.
In – This is the Mini Effect Gizmo X’s main input. Your guitar is typically plugged in here. Plugging into
this jack sends your guitar signal through the buffer and then on to the audio loops. See the Special
Features section for more information on the audio buffer.
Snd / Rtn 1 - 6 – These are the send and return jacks for each audio loop. Connect your effect input to
the SND (send) jack and the effect output to the RTN (return) jack. When a loop is active, the audio signal
from the previous loop is present at the send jack, and the signal coming in to the return jack is passed
on to the next loop. When a loop is turned off, the audio signal bypasses the send and return jacks and
the send jack is grounded.
Fn Sw - This is the function switch output. This TRS jack has two relays that short to ground, simulating a
typical footswitch. You can use this to control amp channel switching or other devices that take a basic 1
or 2 button momentary or latching footswitch. Refer to the Function Switches section for more details.
Out – This is the main output from the six loops. Typically, this jack is connected to your amp’s input.
MIDI Out – All incoming MIDI commands are passed back out through this jack. The next MIDI device in
your chain (if any) is connected here. A standard 5-pin MIDI cable is typically used here, but a 7-pin MIDI
cable can be used to pass phantom power to a connected MIDI device (if the connected device supports
phantom power).
MIDI In – Jack for incoming MIDI commands. Connect your MIDI foot controller here using a 5-pin or 7-
pin MIDI cable. The Mini Effect Gizmo X will phantom power a compatible MIDI controller if you use a 7-
pin MIDI cable. The AC adapter provided with the Mini Effect Gizmo can phantom power most MIDI
controllers, provided the controller requires no more than 800mA of current. Note: When using with a
Mastermind GT, plug the Mastermind GT’s power supply into the Mini Effect Gizmo’s power input. You
can then safely phantom power the Mastermind GT using a 7-pin MIDI cable.
USB C - This jack allows you to connect to a Mac, PC, phone or tablet. The Mini Effect Gizmo X is a class
compliant device, which means that it needs no driver software and it will appear as a MIDI device in any
compatible app.
The MEGX can receive power through its USB C jack, but this is sufficient only for working with the editor
software. The audio circuitry won’t function if power is only coming in through USB. Connect a DC power
