Rocktron XCHANGE User manual

Copyright © 2003 GHS Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Your MIDI XChange™pedal has been tested and complies with the following
Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union:
Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility
Standard(s): EN55013, EN50082-1
This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guide-
lines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from
other sources of interference when properly used. Improper use of this
equipment could result in increased RF emissions, which may or may not
interfere with other electronic products.
To insure against this possibility, always use good shielded cables for all
audio input and output connections. This will help insure compliance with
the Directive(s).
For more information about other Rocktron products, please see your local
dealer or one of our importers closest to you (listed on the Rocktron website
- www.rocktron.com).
Precautions
Read all instructions contained in this manual.
Keep these instructions
Heed all warnings
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean with dry cloth

Do not block any ventilation openings (if applicable). Install in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
This product is not equipped with a plug or cable. This pedal runs on a 9 Volt
Battery, if a 9Volt DC adapter is the used please follow adapter manufacturer’s
operation instructions.
Only used attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Do not use this product with any case, stand tripod, bracket or table that is not
specified by the manufacturer. Insure that the case, stand, tripod, bracket etc. is
properly adjusted and setup (follow all instructions). Extra care and caution should
be taken to avoid tip over and injury.
Unplug this apparatus during lightening storms or when unused during long periods
of time.
Refer all service to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power supply or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus or if the apparatus
has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally or has been
dropped.
DO NOTATTEMPTTO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. QUALIFIED PERSON-
NELSHOULD SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT ONLY. DO NOT MAKEANY
INTERNALADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENTATANY
TIME OR TAMPER WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTSATANY
TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAYVOID THE
WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT AS WELLAS CAUSING A SHOCK
HAZARD.
OPERATINGTEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between
32 F and 104 F (0 C and 40 C). This unit may not function properly under extreme
temperatures.
Precautions Continued....

Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron MIDI
XChange. The MIDI XChange is a simple to use, yet
multifunctional MIDI switcher that not only runs MIDI
switchable Rocktron product, but other MIDI switchable
products as well.
Two built-in expression pedal ports allow you plug in up to
two Rocktron HEX expression/volume controllers for
continuous controlling of all sorts of parameters.
A fantastic feature of the MIDI XChange is that it runs on a
9-volt battery as well as external power. Thus, if you are
doing a gig where it is hard to run power out to your floor
pedals - you won’t have any problem with the MIDI
XChange as battery operation will allow you to make the
preset and controller changes you need. And, the MIDI
XChange is also phantom powerable through select Rocktron
processors and amplifiers (see “connection” sections for
more details).
Finally, the MIDI XChange is housed in a rugged
roadworthy extruded aluminum chassis that will stand up to
use and abuse. The easy access battery compartment will
make changing batteries during a gig a breeze.

Basic Connection with an effect processor

Connection using a Rocktron Xpression and Phantom Power

Connection when using a rack system
from midi out
to midi in
from midi out/thru
to midi in of second
effects processor

Connection using a Rocktron Xpression with a Bass amplifier

Connection using a Rocktron HEX Pedal and Xpression Processor

to midi in
back panel of
processor
Connection using a Rocktron HEX pedal and a non-Rocktron
effects processor