Strymon CONDUIT User manual

USER MANUAL

Conduit - MIDI Hub
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Modes of Operation
Controls and Connections
Front Panel
Rear Panel
1/4" TRS Jack Configurations
Configuring 1/4" TRS Jacks for Non-Strymon Pedals
Connections
MIDI Distribution for a Pedalboard
Connecting Two Pedals to a Single 1/4" TRS Jack
Using Conduit with a Computer
Pedalboard Mounting Instructions
Features and Specifications
Appendix 1: Standalone
Cable Connections
Data Flow
Appendix 2: USB MIDI Interface
Cable Connections
Data Flow
Strymon Non-Transferrable Limited Warranty
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Modes Of Operation
Conduit operates in two distinct modes: Standalone and USB MIDI
Interface modes.
Standalone Mode
Conduit always operates in Standalone mode unless it is connected to
a computer via the USB-C port. This mode is used for distributing MIDI
data received at the DIN MIDI IN to the 1/4” TRS jacks and the DIN MIDI
OUT port. A common example of this is connecting a MIDI controller to
the DIN MIDI IN of Conduit which distributes the MIDI data out to the
1/4” TRS jacks and DIN MIDI OUT port.
(See Appendix 1 starting on page 19 for details.)
USB MIDI Interface Mode
Conduit enters USB MIDI Interface mode when it is connected to a
computer via the USB-C port. When USB is connected, Conduit will
expose each of the TRS jacks and the 5-pin DIN pair as an independent
MIDI device.
(See Appendix 2 starting on page 22 for details.)
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Controls and Connections – Front Panel
9VDC
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET
DIN MIDI IN/OUT Ports
The 5-pin DIN MIDI IN port receives MIDI data from an external source
such as a MIDI controller or MIDI interface. Data is sent to all four 1/4"
TRS jacks and the DIN MIDI OUT port when Conduit is powered via
9V DC connection. All MIDI data sent back from 1/4" TRS connected
pedals is merged and sent to the MIDI OUT port when Conduit is not
connected to a computer via USB.
NOTE: When USB is connected, MIDI data received at the 1/4”
jacks from the connected pedals and from the DIN MIDI IN is sent
to the connected computer via its own independent MIDI port and
is no longer merged to the MIDI OUT port.
(See page 15 for details.)

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Controls and Connections – Front Panel (cont.)
9VDC
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET
SET
At startup, button can be used
for setting TRS MIDI I/O jack
configuration.
(See page 7 for details.)
USB
Used for computer
connectivity. Remove USB
connection when sending MIDI
data to the DIN MIDI IN port to
be distributed to the 1/4" TRS
jacks.
(See page 15 for details.)
9VDC
Use an adapter with the following
rating: 9VDC center negative,
50mA minimum.
STATUS LED for MIDI IN/OUT
Ports
Status LED lights up GREEN
to indicate Conduit is powered
on and will flash AMBER when
MIDI data is passing through
Conduit to the 1/4" TRS jacks.
NOTE: The SET button can be
pressed at any time to show
the configuration state of all
1/4" TRS jacks.
NOTE: Power supply is not
required when powered by
USB. The 9V can remain
connected without drawing
additional power.

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Controls and Connections – Rear Panel
1/4" TRS MIDI I/O Jacks 1-4
1/4" TRS MIDI I/O jacks 1-4 are capable of sending and receiving MIDI
data, which can be configured to work with a variety of different 1/4"
MIDI communication modes.
(See page 7 for details.)
ACTIVITY LEDs
Activity LEDs will blink the color of the
selected mode when MIDI data is present at
a 1/4" TRS jack.

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1/4" TRS Jack Configurations
Out of the box, Conduit’s 1/4" TRS MIDI jacks are configured to work
with Strymon pedals with no further setup necessary. If you are
using Conduit with non-Strymon pedals, you may need to change the
configuration of one or more of the 1/4" TRS jacks.
(See page 8 for details.)
Press the SET button at any time to show the configuration state of all
1/4" TRS jacks:
GREEN = Tip Send (default setting — use for Strymon pedals)
Conduit sends MIDI at the TIP and receives at the RING.
RED = Ring Send
Conduit sends MIDI at the RING and receives at the TIP.
AMBER = Tip and Ring Send
Conduit sends MIDI at both the TIP and the RING.
PURPLE = TRS TYPE A
Conduit sends MIDI OUT only with the RING as the current source
and TIP as the current sink.
NOTE: This mode can be used to connect
two pedals to a single 1/4" TRS jack.
(See page 13 for details.)
NOTE: If you are using Conduit with non-Strymon pedals, visit
strymon.net/support/conduit to find out which 1/4" TRS jack
configuration will work with your specific pedals.

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Configuring 1/4" TRS Jacks for Non-Strymon Pedals
Press and hold the SET button while connecting power to Conduit
to enter TRS jack configuration. All five LEDs will blink to indicate
TRS jack configuration. The four 1/4" TRS jack LEDs will blink
with a color indicating their current configuration:
GREEN = Tip Send
RED = Ring Send
AMBER = Tip and Ring Send
PURPLE = TRS TYPE A
PRESS AND HOLD
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9VDC
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET

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Configuring 1/4" TRS Jacks for Non-Strymon Pedals (cont.)
Release the SET button. To change the jack configuration, plug
a cable into the desired jack and then unplug it. The LED color
will change to indicate the new configuration mode.
GREEN = Tip Send
RED = Ring Send
AMBER = Tip and Ring Send
PURPLE = TRS TYPE A
Once all TRS jacks are configured, press the SET button to save
and exit the TRS jack configuration.
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MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET
9VDC
9VDC
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET

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Connections – MIDI Distribution for a Pedalboard
The most common use for Conduit is for distributing MIDI messages
from a MIDI controller to pedals that are connected via 1/4" cables
(included) and 5-pin DIN MIDI cables (not included).
Follow the steps below when using Conduit to distribute MIDI
messages from a MIDI controller connected to the DIN MIDI IN.
Connect a power supply (not included) that provides 9V DC center-
negative power and at least 50mA of current to the 9VDC power
input. When Conduit powers up, the LEDs will light up to show
that the device is powered. The color of the four ACTIVITY LEDs
will show the current TRS Jack configuration.
(See page 7 for details on output configurations.)
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9VDC
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET
NOTE: For non-Strymon pedals the corresponding TRS jack may
need to be configured.
(See page 8 for details.)

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9VDC
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET
Connect a 5-pin DIN MIDI cable (not included) from the MIDI OUT
port of your MIDI controller or MIDI interface to the MIDI IN port
on Conduit.
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MIDI CONTROLLER
MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
Connections – MIDI Distribution for a Pedalboard (cont.)

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NOTE: When Conduit is not connected to a computer via USB, all
MIDI data received at the 1/4" jacks from the pedals will be merged
and sent to the 5-pin DIN MIDI port.
Connect one of the included 1/4" TRS cables to one of the 1/4" I/O
jacks on Conduit. Connect the other end to the 1/4" MIDI control
input on your pedal. On compatible Strymon pedals, connect to
the EXP or MIDI jack set to MIDI mode.
(See your pedal’s user manual for detailed instructions.)
Configure the connected pedal to communicate on the desired
MIDI channel. All MIDI channels are broadcast to all outputs.
(See your pedal’s user manual for detailed instructions.)
If the connected pedal has the ability to send MIDI OUT, you may
want to set this to off unless bi-directional communication is
desired.
(See your pedal’s user manual for detailed instructions.)
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Connections – MIDI Distribution for a Pedalboard (cont.)

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NOTE: All 1/4" MIDI enabled Strymon pedals receive MIDI from the
Tip of a TRS connection. If you are using non-Strymon pedals, visit
strymon.net/support/conduit to confirm that the pedals used with
the Tip and Ring Send jack configuration receive MIDI at the Tip of
a 1/4" cables.
Connections – Connecting Two Pedals to a Single 1/4"
TRS Jack
The Tip and Ring Send jack configuration can be used in conjunction
with a TRS splitter cable (not included) to send MIDI data to the Tip of
two 1/4" cables. This TRS jack configuration can be used to control two
pedals that receive MIDI at the Tip of a TRS connection from a single
1/4" TRS jack on Conduit.
Configure the desired 1/4" TRS jack for Tip and Ring Send
(AMBER jack LED) jack configuration.
(See page 7 for details.)
Connect the TRS end of a TRS splitter cable (not included) to the
jack set to Tip and Ring Send jack configuration.
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Connections – Connecting Two Pedals to a Single 1/4"
TRS Jack (cont.)
Configure the connected pedals to receive MIDI via TRS on the
desired MIDI channel.
(See your pedal’s user manual for detailed instructions.)
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NOTE: This mode disables bidirectional communication with
the connected pedals - the connected pedals will only receive
MIDI data.
Connect the other ends of the TRS splitter cable to the 1/4" MIDI
jacks on the desired pedals.
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9VDC
MIDI OUT MIDI IN
USB
SET

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Using Conduit with a Computer
Conduit can also be used as a MIDI interface to connect devices to
your computer by using the included USB C cable.
When USB is connected, the computer will recognize 6 MIDI I/O
ports, allowing bidirectional communication with each connected
device.
• Conduit MIDI Ports 1-4 correspond with the 1/4" TRS jacks
numbered 1-4.
• Conduit MIDI Port 5corresponds with the 5-pin DIN MIDI IN/
MIDI OUT ports.
• Conduit MIDI Port 6will appear as a background USB
communication port.
The diagram above shows how the MIDI ports corresponding to each of
the devices connected to Conduit will show up in your computer/DAW.
Note: All 1/4" MIDI enabled Strymon pedals support bidirectional
MIDI communication. Check strymon.net/support/conduit to see
which non-Strymon 1/4" MIDI enabled pedals support bidirectional
MIDI communication.
Port 6 is used for
remote configuration
of TRS jacks.
See page 16 for details.
MIDI PORTS
• Conduit (PORT 1)
• Conduit (PORT 2)
• Conduit (PORT 3)
• Conduit (PORT 4)
• Conduit (PORT 5)
• Conduit (PORT 6)
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Pedalboard Mounting Instructions
Conduit features built-in threaded hardware for easy mounting on the
top or bottom of most pedalboards.
DRILL TEMPLATE
HOLE LOCATIONS
#4 SCREWS
Choose your MOUNTING location
Tape the Drill Template (included and available for download at
strymon.net/support) logo side up in the location you want to
install your Conduit.
This illustration shows mounting on the top of your pedalboard.
Drill holes
Drill through the two marked hole locations with a 1/8" (3mm) bit.
Attach Conduit
Place Conduit over the holes. Install from the reverse side of your
pedalboard using #4-40 3/8” screws (included).
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MIDI Specifications
MIDI CC NUMBERS FOR TRS JACK CONFIGURATION
You can change the TRS jack configuration of Conduit remotely by
sending the following MIDI messages via Conduit Port 6 from your
computer when connected via USB.
MIDI CC 1 = Jack 1
MIDI CC 2 = Jack 2
MIDI CC 3 = Jack 3
MIDI CC 4 = Jack 4
Value 0 = Tip Send
Value 1 = Ring Send
Value 2 = Tip & Ring Send
Value 3 = TRS Type A

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• One opto-isolated 5-pin DIN MIDI interface (IN and OUT ports)
• Four independent isolated 1/4" TRS bi-directional MIDI ports
• Five MIDI status indicator LEDs
• USB Type-C connector
• Lightweight, compact anodized aluminum chassis with threaded
mounting hardware
• Designed and built in the USA
• Conduit MIDI hub
• Four (4) 18" right-angle to straight TRS cables
• One USB Type-C to USB-A Male cable
• Drill Template
• Two (2) #4-40 3/8" screws
• Four (4) rubber feet
• Quick Start Guide
• Strymon sticker
Features
What’s in the Box
Power Adapter Requirements
Dimensions
Weight
9VDC center negative; 50mA
minimum
5 oz; 141 g
2.63" deep x 3.5" wide x 1.2" tall
(7.2 cm deep x 9 cm wide x 3.8
cm tall)
Specifications

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Appendix 1
Standalone
Without USB Connection

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Appendix 1: Standalone - Cable Connections
The diagram below illustrates the cable connections when using
Conduit as a MIDI distribution box without a USB connection.
E
CONDUIT
Sends MIDI data from controller to pedals and receives
MIDI data from capable pedals connected to the TRS jacks
MIDI CONTROLLER
Sends MIDI data to Conduit
DIN MIDI IN
PEDALS
All connected pedals
receive MIDI data
from Conduit.
Capable pedals also
send MIDI data to
Conduit.
D
CBA
MIDI
IN
MIDI
CABLE*
TRS
CABLES
MIDI CONTROLLER MIDI OUT
MIDI IN
MIDI
CABLE*
MIDI IN
MIDI OUT
*NOTE: MIDI cables not included.