Source Audio Soleman User manual

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Soleman MIDI Foot Controller
User’s Guide
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Soleman MIDI Foot Controller. The Soleman is a versatile, highly
configurable hardware and software MIDI controller housed in a durable, compact package.
It has two hardware MIDI outputs, which allow it to interface with any hardware that adheres to the
MIDI standard. It also has a USB-MIDI interface for direct control of MIDI-compatible software such
as DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations), virtual instruments, synths, or VST plugins.
The four footswitches scroll through scenes, launch individual MIDI messages, step through set lists,
or trigger highly customizable MIDI macros. An external switch port allows for two additional
footswitches to make navigation more convenient.
The expression input allows the user to use a passive expression pedal to generate MIDI continuous
controller messages in a very flexible manner, providing direct expressive control over MIDI-
compatible devices and software.

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The Soleman’s high-contrast LCD is visible in light conditions ranging from a dark stage to direct
sunlight. It displays relevant information about scenes, set lists, MIDI configuration, expression
outputs, and other modes.
Enjoy!
-The Source Audio Team
Overview
Two MIDI Outputs –Connect to up to two external hardware MIDI devices directly to the Soleman
using the standard 5-pin DIN connectors.
Scene Mode –In the most basic mode, the Soleman sends Program Change or Note On messages on
its MIDI outputs, allowing for plug-and-play compatibility with many MIDI devices such as the Source
Audio Neuro Hub.
List Mode –Arrange scenes in any order and step through them in sequence. Great for setting up set
lists for live shows. The Soleman can store up to 64 lists, each containing up to 90 scenes.
Panel Mode –Create highly customizable MIDI messages (including System Exclusive) for each of the
4 footswitches, tailoring the Soleman to your gear. The Soleman can store up to 64 panels, each
containing a vast array of customizable MIDI messages for each footswitch, expression assignments,
and configuration data.
USB-MIDI Interface –Class-compliant USB drivers make the Soleman plug-and-play ready for Mac
and Windows computers. The Soleman is a USB MIDI device that can be used in digital audio
workstation (DAW) or to control software synthesizers and virtual instruments. It is compatible with
built-in drivers on all supported operating systems, so no additional driver installation is required.
Expression Pedal –The expression input accepts a passive expression pedal and converts it to
Continuous Controller (CC) MIDI messages on the MIDI outputs.
Configuration Software –The Soleman is highly customizable using the Soleman Editor Software,
which runs on Windows / Mac and connects to the Soleman via USB.

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Contents
Welcome.................................................................................................................................................. 1
Overview.................................................................................................................................................. 2
Quick Start ............................................................................................................................................... 3
User Interface Overview.......................................................................................................................... 5
Footswitch Overview ............................................................................................................................... 5
Connections ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Scene Mode ............................................................................................................................................. 8
List Mode ...............................................................................................................................................11
Panel Mode............................................................................................................................................14
Macros ................................................................................................................................................... 18
Expression Pedal.................................................................................................................................... 18
USB MIDI Interface ................................................................................................................................19
Edit Menu ..............................................................................................................................................19
Global Edit Menu ................................................................................................................................... 22
External Footswitches............................................................................................................................ 27
USB Editor Software ..............................................................................................................................28
Appendix................................................................................................................................................ 36
Specifications......................................................................................................................................... 37
Waste Disposal Notes ............................................................................................................................37
Warranty................................................................................................................................................ 38
Version History ......................................................................................................................................39
Quick Start
This section will guide you through the process of powering the Soleman and using it in a simple MIDI
setup with program change (PC) messages. For this example, the Neuro Hub will be used as the
target device. The Soleman will send program change messages to the Neuro Hub in order to change
scenes, which are stored in the Hub’s internal memory.
If you wish to skip the Quick Start, you can skip ahead to more detailed descriptions of the Soleman’s
operation, starting with the User Interface Overview.
Power
The Soleman ships with an included 9V DC power supply. Plug the adapter into a wall outlet and
connect the barrel plug to the Soleman’s power jack (labeled 9V DC).

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MIDI Cable Connection
Use a standard 5-pin MIDI cable to connect one of the Soleman’s MIDI outputs (labeled MIDI OUT) to
the MIDI input of the target device. In the case of this example, the Neuro Hub is used.
Expression Connections
Using a ¼” TRS plug, connect the expression input to a passive expression pedal, if you have one.
Setting the Mode
The Soleman has three basic modes of operation: Scene, List, and Panel. For this example, the Scene
mode will be used. Scene mode, the most basic mode of operation, sends program change messages
(by default) on the MIDI outputs. In this example, these program change messages will be used to
activate scenes stored in the Hub.
The three LEDs on the top of the Soleman interface indicate the active mode. By default, the
Soleman should be in Scene mode (with the corresponding LED lit). If Scene mode is not active,
simply press the mode button to toggle through the available modes until Scene mode is selected.
Changing Scenes
Once Scene mode is active, use the Previous and Next footswitches to cycle from one scene to
another. The Hub should receive the message and change scenes accordingly.

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User Interface Overview
Mode Button: Toggles between the three main modes of the Soleman: Scene, List, and Panel. There
are three corresponding LEDs that indicate which mode is currently active.
Edit Button: Activates the Edit Menu. When the Edit Menu is active, the corresponding Edit LED will
blink. Inside the Edit Menu, press the Edit button to cycle through the various items in the menu.
Press and hold the Edit button to activate the Global Edit Menu.
Confirm Button: When the Edit Menu is active, pressing the Confirm button saves any changes made
and exits the Edit Menu. The Confirm button is also used to save changes to lists.
Cancel Button: When the Edit Menu is active, pressing the Cancel button reverts any changes made
and exits the Edit Menu. The Cancel button is also used to cancel edits to lists.
Add/Up Button: In List Mode, the Add/Up button can be used to add scenes to a list or insert scenes
in an arbitrary position in the list. In Panel Mode, the Add/Up button moves to the next panel. In the
Edit Menu, the Add/Up button selects the next item in the menu.
Remove/Down Button: In List Mode, the Remove/Down button can be used to remove scenes from
a list or edit a scene in the list. In Panel Mode, the Remove/Down button moves to the previous
panel. In the Edit Menu, the Remove/Down button selects the previous item in the menu.
Footswitch Overview
Previous Footswitch: In Scene mode or List mode, the Previous footswitch selects the previous scene.
In Panel mode, the Previous footswitch sends the MIDI message(s) associated with Footswitch 1.
Next Footswitch: In Scene mode or List mode, the Next footswitch selects the next scene. In Panel
mode, the Next footswitch sends the MIDI message(s) associated with Footswitch 2.
Search Footswitch: In Scene mode or List mode, the Search footswitch activates or deactivates
Search mode, which allows the user to step through scenes without sending any corresponding MIDI
data on the outputs. In Panel mode, the Search footswitch sends the MIDI message(s) associated
with Footswitch 3.
Favorite/Tap Footswitch: In Scene mode or List mode, the Favorite footswitch jumps to/from the
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Favorite/Tap footswitch is instead used to set the tempo for the MIDI clock output. In Panel mode,
the Favorite/Tap footswitch sends the MIDI message(s) associated with Footswitch 4.
Connections
Left Side Connections
9V DC (Power)
Standard barrel connector designed to accept a regulated 9V DC power supply. The tip of the
connector is negative and the sleeve is positive. The power supply must be able to source at least 70
mA. The Soleman can be powered either by an external DC power supply or directly by the USB port.
Warning: Using a non-Source Audio supply, especially an unregulated supply, could damage the unit.
Please be very cautious when using 3rd-party power supplies and make sure they match the required
specifications for regulated voltage (9V), polarity (tip negative), and minimum current (70 mA).
USB
Connect your computer (Mac or Windows) to the Soleman’s USB port (denoted by the icon)
using a standard mini USB cable. The Soleman is a class compliant USB device, meaning that it should
be recognized by Mac and Windows computers automatically. The first time you connect the
Soleman to a computer, it may take a few moments for the computer to recognize it. For more
information about the Soleman’s USB capabilities, refer to the USB MIDI and Soleman Editor sections
of the User’s Guide. The Soleman can also be powered directly over USB, although the display will be
brighter if a separate DC power supply is used.
Expansion
The Expansion port is reserved for future use.

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External Switch Port
Up to two external switches can be connected to this port for additional ease of navigation in List and
Panel modes. The specific function of each switch can be set using in the Global Hardware Options
using the Edit Menu or the Soleman Editor software. For more information, refer to the External
Footswitches section.
Right Side Connections
MIDI Out (x2)
The MIDI Out ports are the main connections to the external MIDI hardware you wish to control
using the Soleman. There are two MIDI outputs and they are both identical –each of them outputs
an exact copy of the same MIDI messages, allowing the Soleman to connect to multiple external
devices in parallel. The connectors are standard 5-pin DIN outputs. The Soleman is capable of sending
common MIDI message types (Program Change and Continuous Controller) in Scene and List modes,
and is fully programmable (including System Exclusive) when using Macros. For more information
about the MIDI capabilities of the Soleman, refer to the MIDI Message Types Appendix.
MIDI In
This standard 5-pin DIN connector receives MIDI messages from external devices. The most common
use is to connect this input to the Neuro Hub’s MIDI output. The Neuro Hub can then send scene
names to be displayed on the Soleman’s LCD screen. For more details, refer to Using Hub Names.
Program Change messages sent to the Soleman’s MIDI In will load corresponding Panels. Note On
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Expression Input
The expression input connects to an external passive expression pedal. The plug is TRS and “tip hot.”
The expression signal is on the tip, power (3.3 V) is on the ring, and the sleeve is ground. The
Soleman has an Expression Calibration function which makes it compatible with expression pedals
that have a wide range of different resistances.
Scene Mode
In Scene Mode, the Soleman steps through programs in sequential order and outputs Program
Change messages, Note On messages, or Macros. Program Change messages are enabled by default.
This is the simplest mode of operation and matches the functionality of most simple MIDI
footswitches.
This mode works very well with Source Audio’s Neuro Hub, as a way to recall Scenes. Scenes are
basically a way of storing preset information for multiple effects pedals in the same system, with the
benefit of being able to save and recall those presets all at the same time with a single program
change message.
There are a total of 128 Scenes available in the Soleman, and each has a corresponding MIDI message
that is sent from the MIDI outputs (hardware and USB) when the Scene is activated. By default, each
Scene will output a MIDI Program Change message. The number of the Program Change message
corresponds to the Scene number. For example, when Scene 5 is activated, a Program Change
message with a program number of 5 will be sent from the MIDI outputs.
It is also possible to configure the Soleman to send other MIDI message types (such as Note On
messages or macros) in Scene Mode. This can be done using the USB Editor Software.
In Scene mode, the LCD displays the name of the Scene in the upper left and the corresponding
program number in the lower right.
Basic Scene Navigation
To change scenes, use the Previous and Next footswitches. By pressing the Next footswitch, the
Scene number will increase by 1. By pressing the Previous footswitch, the Scene number will
decrease by 1. Each time a new Scene is activated, the corresponding MIDI message will be output
from the Soleman. The Scenes range from 0 to 127. If the Next footswitch is pressed when Scene 127
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is active, then the Soleman will jump to Scene 0. If the Previous footswitch is pressed when Scene 0 is
active, then the Soleman will jump to Scene 127.
External expansion footswitches, if connected, can also be used to change Scenes in the same
manner as the Previous and Next footswitches.
Scene Search
Press the Search footswitch to activate Scene Search mode. When Scene Search mode is active, the
Search LED will blink. This indicates that you can select other scenes using the Next and Previous
footswitches without sending out the corresponding MIDI messages. When the desired Scene is
selected, press the Search footswitch again. This will exit Scene Search mode and activate the Scene,
sending the corresponding MIDI message on the MIDI outputs. Note that while Search Mode is active,
all MIDI output (except MIDI clock) will be disabled.
When in Scene Search mode, press and hold either the Next or Previous footswitches to rapidly scroll
through Scenes.
Jump to Favorite Scene
In Scene Mode, the Favorite footswitch can be used at any time to jump to the user-defined Favorite
Scene. By default, the Favorite Scene is Scene 0.
When the Favorite Scene is activated, the following things will happen:
The Favorite LED will be lit solid.
The Favorite Scene’s corresponding MIDI message (a program change, by default) will be
sent from the MIDI outputs
The LCD will display the name of the Favorite Scene on the first row, with the last active
Scene shown on the second row.
In order to jump back to the last active scene, simply tap the Favorite footswitch one more time.
Alternatively, tap the Previous or Next footswitch to exit favorite mode and select a new Scene.
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Scene Names
Each scene can be given a custom name. Scene names can be up to 32 characters in length, and the
LCD will scroll the name back and forth if the name exceeds the size of the display.
Scene names can be edited using the Edit Menu and also the USB Editor Software.
Scene numbers can optionally be displayed in large digits for easier visual recognition. This option is
available in the Edit Menu. When large scene digits are displayed, only 13 characters of the Scene
name are displayed at any time.
Scene Mode Expression Pedal Usage
For each scene, the expression output can be assigned to a different MIDI continuous controller. This
makes it possible to control different parameters on the target MIDI hardware or software
depending on what scene is active. To modify the expression output for the active scene, use the edit
menu (as shown in the graphic below) or the USB Editor Software. (See Scene/Panel Expression CC
Selection)
Scene MIDI Message Type
By default, when scenes are activated, they will output a MIDI program change (PC) message. The
program number will always match the scene number.
However, it is possible to choose other MIDI message types using the USB Editor Software, such as
Note On messages or Macros.
Scene MIDI Message Channel
By default, the MIDI program change message associated with a scene will be sent on the Global
Default MIDI Out Channel, which can be modified in the Edit Menu.
It is possible, however, to define custom MIDI messages that use different channels on a scene-by-
scene basis using the USB Editor Software.
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List Mode
List Mode is similar to Scene Mode in many ways: scenes can be selected using the Previous and Next
footswitches, and each scene will output (by default) a corresponding MIDI Program Change message.
The advantage of List Mode is that the user has control of the order of the Scenes. Users can create
up to 64 custom Lists, each containing up to 90 Scenes.
In List Mode, the LCD initially shows the List Name in the upper left and the List Number in the upper
right. Once a List is begun, the Individual Scene name will be displayed. The List Number shows
which of the 64 Lists is currently active. Only one List is active at a time. On the bottom row of the
LCD, the previous Scene in the list is shown on the left, the currently active Scene is shown in the
middle, and the next Scene is shown on the right. In this way, the user is always aware of what scene
will be activated using the Previous and Next footswitches.
When a list is loaded intially, no scene is active and the word “Start” is displayed in the center of the
LCD. Press the Next footswitch to enter the list.
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Likewise, when the end of a list is reached, the word “End” will be displayed in the lower right of the
LCD:
Basic List Navigation
Just like in Scene Mode, use the Previous and Next footswitches to navigate through the List. The
Previous footswitch activates the previous Scene in the list, and the Next footswitch activates the
next Scene in the list.
List Search
Press the Search footswitch to activate List Search mode. When List Search mode is active, the
Search LED will begin to blink. While in Search mode, you can navigate through the List using the
Next and Previous footswitches without sending out the corresponding MIDI messages. When you
have reached the desired position in the List, press the Search footswitch again. This will exit List
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Press and hold either the Next or Previous footswitches when List Search is active to rapidly scroll
through the List.
Jump to Favorite Scene
In List Mode, the Favorite footswitch can be used at any time to jump to the user-defined Favorite
Scene. By default, the Favorite Scene is Scene 0.
When the Favorite Scene is activated, the following things will happen:
The Favorite LED will be lit solid.
The Favorite Scene’s corresponding MIDI message (a program change, by default) will be
sent from the MIDI outputs
The LCD will display the Favorite Scene number in place of the Current Scene number as well
as the Favorite Scene Name.
In order to jump back to the last active scene, simply tap the Favorite footswitch one more time. Or,
press the Previous or Next footswitches to select the previous or next Scene in the List.
Selecting the Next or Previous List
There are a total of 64 Lists stored in the Soleman. To change lists, follow these steps:
Press and hold the Search footswitch.
After a second, the Previous and Next LEDs should begin to blink.
Use the Previous and Next footswitches to change Lists.
Once the desired List is active, press the Search footswitch again to select the List.
External footswitches, if connected, can also be used to change Lists. The external footswitch
functions can be set to Increment/Decrement Scenes, Lists, and Panels.
List Names
Each List can be given a custom name. List names can be up to 32 characters in length, and the LCD
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Editing Lists
Lists can be modified using the hardware user interface or by using the USB Editor Software. The
following sections describe how to add, insert, remove, or edit a Scene in the List.
Adding a Scene to then end of a List
Press the Add button once.
A scene will be added to the end of the list and the Add LED will begin to blink.
Use the Previous and Next footswitches to change the number of the scene added to the List.
Press the Add button or the Confirm button to accept the changes. Or, press the Cancel
button to cancel the changes and revert the List to its previous state.
Inserting a Scene into a List
Press and hold the Add button for 2 seconds.
A scene will be inserted into the list prior to the current position and the Add LED will begin
to blink.
Use the Previous and Next footswitches to change the number of the scene inserted in the
List.
Press the Add button or the Confirm button to accept the changes. Or, press the Cancel
button to cancel the changes and revert the List to its previous state.
Removing a Scene from a List
Press the Remove button.
The currently selected scene will be removed from the List.
Editing a Scene in a List
Press and hold the Remove button for 2 seconds.
The Remove LED will begin to blink.
Use the Previous and Next footswitches to change the number of the currently selected
scene.
Press the Remove button or the Confirm button to accept the changes. Or, press the Cancel
button to cancel the changes and revert the List to its previous state.
List Mode Expression Pedal
When List Mode is active, expression pedals will be mapped to the continuous controller defined by
the currently active Scene. This means that the expression pedal can control many different
parameters on external MIDI hardware that vary on a scene-to-scene basis.
Panel Mode
Panel Mode is the most powerful and flexible operating mode of the Soleman. In Panel mode, each
footswitch is capable of sending a completely customizable MIDI message (or group of multiple MIDI
messages) when it is activated as well as a different MIDI message (or group of multiple MIDI
messages) when it is deactivated. This allows the user to create a control surface that is highly
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One common use case of panel mode is to use each individual footswitch to turn independent MIDI-
controllable effects on or off.
In Panel Mode, the LCD displays the Panel Name, Panel Number, and 3-character names for each of
the 4 footswitches:
Basic Panel Operation
In Panel Mode, each footswitch is referred to simply by a number, 1 through 4. The footswitches are
configured to send customized MIDI messages when they are switched on or off. The LED
corresponding to each footswitch indicates if the footswitch is currently in the on state or the off
state.
Footswitches
Each of the 4 footswitches can be individually configured to have its own MIDI Message Type, On
Message, Off Message, Name, and Action. Footswitch 4 can alternately be used as a tap tempo input.
MIDI Message Type
Each footswitch is assigned a MIDI message type. The MIDI message can be set to Continuous
Controller, Program Change, Note On, Macro (user-defined message), System Real-time Start, System
Real-time Stop, or System Real-time Continue messages
On Message
The On Message defines what MIDI data will be sent when the footswitch is put into the On state.
There may be one or two bytes of data required for the message, depending on the message type.
Message Type
[Status Byte]
On Message
[Data Byte 0]
On Message
[Data Byte 1]
Program Change
Program number (0-127)
None
Note On/Off
Note On number (0-127)
Velocity (0-127)
Continuous Control
Continuous control number (0-127)
Continuous control value (0-127)
Macro
None
None
System Real-time
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Off Message
The Off Message defines what MIDI data will be sent when the footswitch is put into the Off state.
There may be one or two bytes of data required for the message, depending on the message type.
Message Type
[Status Byte]
Off Message
[Data Byte 0]
Off Message
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Program Change
Program number (0-127)
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Note On/Off
Note Off number (0-127)
Velocity (0-127)
Continuous Control
Continuous control number (0-127)
Continuous control value (0-127)
Macro
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None
System Real-time
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Macro On and Macro Off
If Macro is select as the On Message type or the Off Message type, the number of the corresponding
macro must be selected using the Macro On or Macro Off parameters.
Footswitch Names
Each footswitch can be given a 3-character name that will be displayed on the LCD.
Footswitch Action
Footswitches can be individually configured as Latching, Momentary, One Shot, or Radio. Here is a
description of each mode:
Latching
When a footswitch is configured to be latching, it will toggle states (between On and Off) each time
the footswitch is pressed and corresponding On/Off MIDI messages will be sent.
Momentary
When a footswitch is configured to be momentary, it will output an On message when it is depressed,
and an Off message when it is released. Both On and Off MIDI messages will be sent for this mode
also.
One Shot
One Shot mode sends the On message only. This mode is useful when you want to send only single
messages with a footswitch.
Radio
Any of the four footswitches can be set to Radio mode within a Panel. For any switches that are
designated as Radio, they will be included in a grouped “radio” or preset mode where pressing one
footswitch will deactivate another. In this way, only one of the grouped switches is active at a given
time. Example with footswitches 1 and 2 set to Radio mode:
User Presses footswitch 1. The ON message for footswitch 1 is sent out. Footswitch 1 LED
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User then Presses footswitch 2. The ON message for footswitch 2 is sent. Footswitch 2 LED
is turned on. Footswitch 1 LED is turned off.
User Presses footswitch 2 again. The OFF message for footswitch 2 is sent. Footswitch 2 LED
is turned off.
Footswitch State
This defines if the footswitch is enabled (on) or disabled (off) when the panel is loaded. This is useful
for setting the initial state of the switch and LED to match initial settings of a preset on the target
device or software.
Panel Names
Each Panel can be given a custom name. Panel names can be up to 32 characters in length, and the
LCD will scroll the name back and forth if it exceeds the size of the display.
Changing Panels
There are a total of 64 Panels stored in the Soleman. To change Panels, use the Add/Up and
Remove/Down buttons.
To change Panels using only your feet, press the Search and Favorite footswitches at the same time
to select the next panel, or press the Previous and Next footswitches at the same time to select the
previous panel.
Additionally, external footswitches connected to the Soleman can be used to change Panels. See the
External Footswitches section for details.
Panels can also be remotely recalled by sending MIDI Program Changes to the Soleman via the MIDI
IN jack or over USB-MIDI.
Panel Setup Macros
Each Panel can be assigned a Setup Macro. The purpose of Setup Macros is to prepare or configure
the target MIDI device for use with the selected panel. For example, you might want to set up a panel
so that it works with a specific preset on an external MIDI device –in this case, you can create a
Setup Message for that Panel which sends a program change to the target device, activating the
desired preset. Setup messages will be sent when Panel mode is first activated or when a new Panel
is selected. Setup Macros are optional, and can be configured in the USB Editor Software.
Panel Mode Expression Pedal
For each Panel, the expression output can be assigned to a different MIDI continuous controller. This
makes it possible to control different parameters on the target MIDI hardware or software
depending on what Panel is active. To modify the expression output for the active Panel, use the edit
menu (shown in the graphic below) or the USB Editor Software. (See Scene/Panel Expression CC
Selection)
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Macros
Macros are strings of MIDI messages that can consist of any type of MIDI message, including System
Exclusive (SysEx) messages and other non-standard MIDI message types. Macros allow users to
output custom MIDI data from the Soleman that greatly expands the flexibility of the Soleman for
use in different MIDI applications. The Soleman can store 127 macros, each of which can be up to 50
data bytes in length.
Typical MIDI messages consist of 1, 2, or 3 bytes. For example, a MIDI Clock message contains only
one byte. A Program Change message consists of 2 bytes. Note On, Note Off, and Continuous Control
messages consist of 3 bytes. In a macro, a variety of different message types can be strung together
in a sequence –any combination is necessary, as long as the total length of the Macro does not
exceed 50 bytes.
For example, it is possible to define a Macro that outputs a Note On Message on channel 3, a
Program Change message on channel 5, a Continuous Control Message on channel 12, and a SysEx
message. Then, that Macro could be assigned to, for example, Scene 5. So, any time Scene 5 is
activated in Scene Mode or List Mode, the MIDI Outputs would send all of those MIDI messages at
once.
Macros can be used in Scenes, as Panel Setup Messages, or even as On or Off messages for an
individual footswitch in Panel Mode. A single Macro can be reused in several different places at the
same time. So, for example, a single Macro could be assigned to multiple Scenes or even multiple
Panels, all at the same time.
Macros consist of an ID number, a name, and data (a list of MIDI messages). The macro ID is a
number between 0 and 126 that defines the macro so that it can be assigned to scenes, panels, and
footswitches. The macro name is not displayed on the Soleman’s LCD, but can be useful when
organizing and managing macros using the USB Editor Software.
To create and edit Macros, a little bit of MIDI knowledge is necessary, but the power of Macros
makes it worth learning! For more information, refer to MIDI Message Types.
To create Macros and assign them to scenes, panels, and footswitches, use the USB Editor Software.
Expression Pedal
The ¼” TRS Expression Input accepts passive expression pedals with power on the ring contact and
expression on the tip contact. Expression pedals with a linear taper are preferred since the input
digital converter on the Soleman is linear. Expression pedals with an audio/logarithmic taper are not
recommended. A variety of potentiometer values are supported due to the Soleman’s Expression
Calibration feature.
The following graphic shows the connections on the ¼” TRS cable that should be used to connect to
the expression pedal.

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When the expression pedal’s treadle is moved, the LCD will update to display the currently active
expression continuous controller number, its value, and a bar graph that shows the value of the
controller on a scale from 0 to 127. At the same time, a Continuous Control MIDI message will be
output from the Soleman’s MIDI outputs with the CC number and value displayed on the screen.
USB MIDI Interface
The Soleman will appear as a MIDI device in your computer’s operating system (Windows and Mac).
No driver installation is necessary. The Soleman is able to communicate with audio production
software that utilizes MIDI, such as Ableton Live, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Guitar Rig and more. All MIDI
messages sent on the Soleman’s hardware MIDI outputs will also be sent to the computer over USB.
MIDI messages can also be sent to the Soleman for recalling scenes via Note On messages and
recalling Panels via Program Changes.
Edit Menu
The Edit Menu provides access to a number of settings for the active Scene, List, or Panel. It also
provides options for configuring the expression output on a per-Scene or per-Panel basis. To access
the Edit Menu, press the Edit button. The Edit LED will begin to blink, indicating that Edit mode is
active. Once in Edit Mode, press the Edit button to navigate through the various options in the menu.
To save changes and return to normal operation, press the Confirm button. To cancel changes made
in the Edit Menu, press the Cancel button.
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Edit Name
The name of each Scene, List, and Panel can be edited. Names can be up to 32 characters in length.
Name Edit Screen:
The underline cursor indicates which character is being edited. For example, in the image above, the
letter cis currently being edited. Press the Next button to increment the character (select the next
character in the alphabet) or press the Previous button to decrement the character (select the
previous character in the alphabet).
Press the Search button to select the previous character in the name, and press the Favorite/Tap
button to select the next character in the name. Keep pressing the Favorite/Tap button to scroll to
the right –a total of 32 characters are available.
To save time, you can press and hold any of the footswitches to rapidly scroll through characters.
Name Edit mode only allows for alphanumeric characters, but other ASCII characters such as
punctuation and other symbols are available using the Neuro App or USB Editor software.
Scene/Panel Expression CC Selection
The expression input can be assigned to different continuous controllers for each Scene and Panel
independently. To modify the expression assignment, activate the desired Scene or Panel and then
navigate to the Scene/Panel Expression CC Selection screen in the Edit menu. The Scene or Panel
number will be displayed on the bottom row, along with the currently assigned CC number.
Scene Expression CC Selection Screen:
Panel Expression CC Selection Screen:
To modify the CC number, use the Previous and Next footswitches.
Expression CC Range Remapping
By default, the full range of the expression pedal will output continuous controller messages with
values that range from 0 to 127. However, this range can be modified on a per-Scene or per-Panel
basis. Make sure that you have properly calibrated the expression pedal using the Expression
Calibration function before attempting to remap the expression CC range.
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