SIXY Owner`s Manual
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1. 1 ratio two whole notes 8 1 ratio As a result synchronized devices can switch at different yet complimentary rates questions MoltenVoltage com 2014 MoltenVoltage com All Rights Reserved v1 3 Molten Voltage sIxy Owner s Manual p 4 The default Output Ratio is quarter note which corresponds to the knob pointing to the top of the pedal Sixteenth note is full left while two whole notes is full right Note Ratio changes affect only the current Program and are not stored unless the Program is saved as described below Note SIXY reads the position of the RATIO Control on power up TAP Button Pressing the TAP Button F sends a single packet of Tap Tempo data As such setting a tempo using the TAP Button requires at least 2 presses The TAP Button is designed for use when no MIDI Clock is present Program Storage SIXY stores the distinct Output Ratio for each of 128 programs Holding down the first press of the TAP SAVE Button F for more than 2 5 seconds causes SIXY to save the current ratio at the current Program location Once the TAP Button has been held long enough the LED flashes ong short long short long short confirming the program was stored Release the button once the flashing ends Note MIDI output will stop while the program is stored As such it will usually be necessary to restart MIDI Clock after storing a ratio Programs can also be stored upon a self programming command f2. CC64 data filtered on all channels All other CC data passed through Only Tap Tempo data generated on Channel 1 Program Change Y Y Program Change data received on channel 15 is re transmitted on channel 1 All other Program Change data is passed through Channel Pressure O X Pitch Bend O X System Common Y X All System Common messages filtered except Song Select System Exclusive xX xX SIXY responds to Molten Voltage self program commands System Realtime O X O YES X NO Y See Comment TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Solution SIXY will not turn on Plug in 9 volt DC 2 1mm Tip Negative Power Supply Clicking or Noise Use a separate or isolated Power Supply for SIXY SIXY is not receiving MIDI Clock Make sure your other MIDI device is configured to send MIDI Clock Consult the User s Guide for that device If it cannot send MIDI Clock consider the Molten Voltage devices MASTER CONTROL or TEMPODE SIXY not receiving MIDI Program Set your MIDI device to send MIDI Program Change messages on MIDI Channel 1 or 15 Change messages Connected Device is not Make sure the connected device is set to receive MIDI data on Channel 1 synchronized Make sure incoming MIDI Clock and Ratio do not exceed the input limits of the Line 6 device General Guidelines Keep MIDI cables as short as possible Long cables cause errors If you need more length consider using a MIDI rep
3. OWNER S MANUAL lt TEMPO S5YNCHRONIZER Congratulations on purchasing SIXY by Molten Voltage SIXY is a programmable PedalBoard Tempo Controller for Line 6 Devices Behringer Devices T Rex s Replica Delay and Free The Tone s Flight Time Delay that connects to the MIDI IN Jack of compatible Line 6 Devices and sends Line 6 tempo data to sync your effect with the incoming MIDI Clock at one of nine 9 musical ratios Key Features e Synchronize your PedalBoard s Line 6 Behringer T Rex and Free The Tone Devices to MIDI Clock e Works with numerous Line 6 Devices including POD Vetta II and Flextone III e Ratio control multiplies or divides the output against the incoming clock into one of nine 9 musical ratios e Tap One Shot Button sends tempo data when no MIDI Clock is present e Stores and recalls distinct Output Ratio for each of 128 MIDI programs e Simple to program hold down the button e Optically Isolated Connection ensures 100 electrical isolation of audio and digital signals e Compact design for modular PedalBoard layouts e Solid Professional Grade construction including Riveted Steel MIDI Jacks e Molten Voltage MIDI technology allows remote synchronized self programming e Robust 128 program storage questions MoltenVoltage com 2014 MoltenVoltage com All Rights Reserved v 1 3 Molten Voltage SIXY Owner s Manual p 2 COMPATIBILITY Per the L
4. PLIED WRITTEN OR ORAL STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE RELATED TO THE INFORMATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS CONDITION QUALITY PERFORMANCE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE Molten Voltage disclaims all liability arising from this information and its use No licenses are conveyed implicitly or otherwise under any Molten Voltage intellectual property rights Line 6 Behringer T Rex Free The Tone and their product names are trademarks of their respective companies which are unrelated to Molten Voltage SIMI SIXY CTL Sync MASTER CONTROL MIDI Splitty TEMPODE NODE Tru Foot Molten Voltage Visionary Effects ReMute Sturdy Scalable Simple streamline your sound Design simple Design sublime and the future just showed up are all trademarks of Molten Voltage Legal MoltenVoltage com questions MoltenVoltage com 2014 MoltenVoltage com All Rights Reserved v1 3
5. eater If you are daisy chaining MIDI devices the total MIDI cable length must be considered if any MIDI devices do not amplify the data signal Support questions MoltenVoltage com questions MoltenVoltage com 2014 MoltenVoltage com All Rights Reserved v1 3 Molten Voltage sIxy Owner s Manual p 7 Related Products e Molten Voltage MASTER CONTROL MV 58 and MV 58B e Molten Voltage TEMPODE the MIDI Clock Injector e Molten Voltage MIDI Splitty MIDI Pedalboard Splitter Repeater Many more available soon Warranty Molten Voltage is proud of its products and warrants this unit for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service as long as the unit is used with an approved power supply and consistent with these instructions Contact Service MoltenVoltage com regarding repairs Any user repair attempts void the warranty PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY REPAIRS Molten Voltage MIDI PedalBoard Devices Sturdy Scalable Simple streamline your sound DISCLAIMER Information contained in this publication regarding device applications and the like is provided only for your convenience and may be superseded by updates It is your responsibility to ensure that your application meets with your specifications MOLTEN VOLTAGE MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES OF ANY KIND WHETHER EXPRESS OR IM
6. ine 6 MIDI Continuous Controller Reference guide SIXY is compatible with Floor POD Plus POD 2 0 POD Pro POD XT Bass POD XT POD X3 Live POD X3 Pro Vetta II Vetta II HD Flextone III HD 147 Pocket POD and Gear Box Software SIXY also works with works with Behringer V Amp T Rex Replica Delay and Free The Tone Flight Time Delay All MIDI data is sent on Channel 1 so set your devices to receive MIDI on that channel Please refer to your device s documentation for more information CONNECTING Plug in a separate or isolated 9 volt 2 1mm 100mA minimum tip negative DC Power supply into the DC9V jack B Never power SIXY using a daisy chained power supply that is also connected to audio effects B A MIDI OUT Jack B DC Power Jack C MIDI IN Jack D RATIO Control E Tempo LED F TAP SAVE Button MIDI Input Connect a standard 5 pin MIDI cable from the device sending MIDI Clock to the MIDI IN Jack C on SIXY Maximum incoming MIDI Clock interval 2 5 seconds 24 bpm Minimum incoming MIDI Clock interval 0 25 seconds 240 bpm questions MoltenVoltage com 2014 MoltenVoltage com All Rights Reserved v1 3 Molten Voltage sIxy Owner s Manual p 3 MIDI Output Connect a standard 5 pin MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT Jack A to the MIDI IN Jack on your compatible Line 6 device SIXY transmits Tap Tempo data which is synchronized to the incoming MIDI Clock Note Tap Tempo Da
7. rom the Molten Voltage MASTER CONTROL or Molten Voltage TEMPODE PedalBoard MIDI Clock Injector Program Recall SIXY stores the Output Ratio associated with each of 128 Programs as described above Programs are recalled upon receipt of MIDI Program Change messages on MIDI Channel 1 or 15 Note MIDI Program Change messages on Channel 15 are always re transmitted on Channel 1 Upon receipt of a Program Change message the Output Ratio for that Program is recalled If MIDI Clock is being sent any new clock speed is used immediately Note SIXY responds to discrete Program Change messages as well as those sent using the running status data format questions MoltenVoltage com 2014 MoltenVoltage com All Rights Reserved v1 3 Molten Voltage sIxy Owner s Manual p 5 Factory Preset Values e 1 1 Quarter Note Ratio e CC64 Line 6 and Behringer Output e MIDI Channel 1 or 15 Note the primary MIDI channel for the Molten Voltage system is MIDI Channel 15 but Program Change messages on that channel are re transmitted on Channel 1 which is the common Line 6 MIDI Channel MIDI Phantom Power SIXY does not use MIDI Phantom Power questions MoltenVoltage com 2014 MoltenVoltage com All Rights Reserved v1 3 Molten Voltage sIxy Owner s Manual p 6 MIDI IMPLEMENTATION CHART Function Filtered Generated Comment Note On O X Note Off O X Aftertouch O X Control Change Y Y
8. ta is only sent while MIDI Clock data is being received or when the Tap Button F is pressed as discussed below Note Connected devices may have a noticeable time lag before adjusting to a new switched tempo as it takes at least 2 data taps to set a new tempo which corresponds to 2 quarter notes Selecting Tap Tempo MIDI CC Controller Number In order to change the CC Controller Number that is sent in sync with MIDI Clock hold down the button while powering on SIXY Keep holding the button and turn the knob to select the Controller Number Knob Position LED Controller Device Full Left One flash CC 20 T Rex Replica Delay Center 2 Flashes CC 62 Free The Tone Flight Time Delay Full Right 3 Flashes CC 64 Line 6 and Behringer Devices Release the button to save the Controller Number Default is Line 6 CC 64 Note This feature is only available on units manufactured after December 10 2014 Please email us with questions Earlier units only send CC 64 for Line 6 and Behringer RATIO Control The RATIO Control D multiplies or divides the speed of the outgoing Line 6 Tap Tempo data relative to the incoming MIDI Clock The Output Ratios are based on nine 9 musical subdivisions sixteenth note 1 4 ratio eighth note triplet 1 3 ratio eighth note 1 2 ratio quarter note triplet 2 3 ratio quarter note tap speed half note triplet 4 3 ratio half note 2 1 ratio whole note 4
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