Fender MUSTANG 3 User's Manual
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1. why doesn t it make any sound This is true for many MIDI Controllers One of the key features of a MIDI controller is its ability to generate sounds through other devices such as drum machines organs and sound modules One controller can be used to drive all of those devices and be small enough to carry2. FENDER MUSTANG PRO GUITAR MIDI User Guide REVISION 01 07 16 10 Date IitrOdittOllotiauisoicrd andina dolares end diodes uio d pu e aed natare uu bu dion Qu uS 3 What MID 3 Iq 1900 q i gaisein 3 Getting 5tarted aou SELBE MI EDI NIME EI E IM II LE 4 Control Surface Functions in MIDI Mocle e nh ttp ep c n oder i eint 5 Connection OES sini eels dE drid 6 Working Ina MID ISO nando 6 Connecting the Mustang Guitar to a Personal Computer esee nentes 6 Connecting toa MIDI Sound Module su ret racist i erect e ete Rer vat ds 7 External Pedal Eunctlolaliby nsu od de cute selva etie stai eua bae DIST rdc 8 Play Mode Sanma 8 SPUN Mode ai 8 oO MEE VO CLG er TR 8 Understandime tas COMET ONG tata 9 Change OCA Coates 9 Change PRO Gia I sestcccsssesesvesestitesed EN SU ENE 9 Panic FUNC Oll andes ia 9 Accelerometer uaa eno Didaci idas 10 Delt Seb ITI Sanae ura Sx Iota iS 11 LEDINA CIO S tines decia 12 INTRODUCTION The Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro Guitar isn t just video game controller it is also a genuine musical instrument that can be used in your MIDI Studio or in a live performance We created this manual to express the Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro Guitar s capabilities as a MIDI device Once you are familiar with the topics covered in this user guide you should have an understanding of
3. RB3 Mustang Guitar Features and Functions RB3 Mustang Guitar Interface MIDI How to use the RB3 Mustang Guitar in a MIDI Studio Use as a Software MIDI Controller Use as a controller for standalone hardware sound modules WHAT IS MIDI MIDI is the abbreviated term for Musical Instrument Digital Interface MIDI is a language that provides a way for digital musical instruments or other MIDI compatible devices to communicate with one another MIDI is not audio the information contained within MIDI messages is used to trigger sounds from MIDI compatible sound modules The Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro Guitar supports a variety of MIDI functions When used as a MIDI Controller it is like a remote control that triggers sounds from external hardware or software devices When you press a key MIDI data is sent from the MIDI Output port The data travels to the other MIDI devices via a 5 PIN MIDI cable When the data is received by the device sounds will be triggered and passed to your audio system FEATURES 6 Velocity Sensitive Strings 102 Simulated Fret Buttons TRS Port for connecting Stomp and or Expression Pedals Compatible with MIDI software sequencers and synthesizers Compatible with standalone MIDI sound modules Battery Powered VN VN NN GETTING STARTED Graphic guitar battery compartment The guitar will need batteries to function in MIDI mode To get started please follow the steps below 1 Place 3
4. User Turns Guitar ON XXXX Resulting LED State PS3 Wii illustrated to show player s LED Key LED Off LED On LED Unchanged Xbox 360 holds Guide button for 2 seconds PS3 Wii slides power switch to ON Turns Guitar OFF Xbox 360 holds Guide button for 2 seconds PS3 Wii slides power switch to OFF Synth Mode Toggles Accelerometer X Axis Modulation Output Display Count Continuous jaja Display Count Continuous gpp Display Count Continuous XXX 100ms E 100ms 3 3 4 Display Count Continuous XNXX Enable Toggles Accelerometer Y Axis Expression Output Toggles Accelerometer Z Axis Pitch Bend Output Presses either Octave or Program increment button Presses either Octave or Program decrement button Resets either Octave or Program setting XCXX Disable Display Count Continuous XXIX XXCX Enabl Disabl Display Count Continuous xX Disable E Display Count 1x tooms MOGGI iooms MECL iooms MEN 200ms MEINE Display Count 1x LLL L m EN 200mS B i Display Count 1x NN mm mimm 200mS T 3 Enable 100mS 100mS 100mS 100mS 100mS FAQ 1 Can I use the USB dongle that I use to play Rock Band to connect to a PC with MIDI functionality No to use the MIDI functionality of the guitar you must connect to another device using the MIDI Out port on the guitar 2 If the guitar is considered a real instrument
5. sound module CONNECTING THE MUSTANG GUITAR TO A PERSONAL COMPUTER When you want to use the guitar as a controller to trigger sounds from your MIDI sequencing software or your computer s onboard MIDI synthesizer a connection from the guitar s MIDI output port to a MIDI Interface such as the USB MIDI Sport 1x1 will be necessary Alternatively the guitar can be connected to a sound card or an audio interface as long as they are equipped with a MIDI input port Audio output will be provided by the sound card or audio interface When using the guitar with MIDI sequencing software applications be sure to consult the application user guide to ensure proper connectivity and communication ic E E E MIDI to USB converter PC or MAC Audio Out CONNECTING TO A MIDI SoUND MODULE To connect to a MIDI sound module connect one end of the MIDI cable to the MIDI Out port on the guitar and the other end of the cable to the MIDI In port on a sound module Audio output will be provided by the sound module When using the guitar with a sound module be sure to consult the sound module user guide to ensure proper connectivity and communication Sound Module Audio Out EXTERNAL PEDAL FUNCTIONALITY The pedal jack supports an optional analog Expression Pedal and or
6. AA batteries in the correct position in the battery compartment located on the bottom side of the guitar 2 Slide the power switch to ON PlayStation 3 Wii or press and hold the Xbox Guide button Xbox 360 3 Connect the guitar to a MIDI sound module or a MIDI interface with a 5 Pin MIDI Cable CONTROL SURFACE FUNCTIONS IN MIDI MODE Feature 1 2 3 10 11 12 Function Fret Board Strings LED Indicators Synth Mode Shift Foot Controller Channel Volume Expression Octave Increment Program Decrement Program Increment Octave Decrement 102 buttons to simulate fretting action 6 velocity sensitive guitar strings 4 LEDs to indicate various guitar states or user actions Enable Disable Synth Mode Provides secondary functions for other buttons Change pedal function to foot controller Change pedal function to channel volume Change pedal function to expression Increase current octave number Decrease current program number Increase current program number Decrease current octave number CONNECTION PORTS Graphic guitar side ports Port Function MIDI Out Port Outputs MIDI Data Pedal Port Allows the use of an optional pedal for extra functionality such as expression modulation and channel volume WORKING IN A MIDI STUDIO Common MIDI Studio setups include a MIDI Controller Rock Band 3 Fender Mustang Pro Guitar personal computer MIDI sequencing software and or a standalone MIDI
7. MIDI note range of 0 127 will assume the value of either 0 or 127 respectively Pressing both the octave increment and decrement buttons simultaneously will reset the current base octave to the default CHANGE PROGRAM The default Program value of 28 Electric Guitar Clean is adjustable from 1 to 127 using the Program increment and decrement buttons Pressing both the Program increment and decrement buttons simultaneously will reset the current Program value to the default of 28 Program changes are transmitted on channels 1 6 PANIC FUNCTION To immediately stop all notes across all channels press buttons 4 5 and 8 simultaneously ACCELEROMETER Rotational motion of the guitar can activate certain MIDI functions To toggle these functions the correct button combination must be pressed Accelerometer MIDI Mapping Axis Output Toggle Key MIDI Assignment Combination X Buttons 5 and 12 Modulation Y Buttons 5 and 11 Expression Z Buttons 5 and 9 Pitch Bend X Axis DEFAULT SETTINGS Transmit on Mode Accelerometer Program Analog Pedal Function LED INDICATORS MIDI Channels 1 6 Strum Disabled Value 28 Electric Guitar Clean Expression The four Player LEDs are used to indicate various internal states and to acknowledge actions that the user has performed The LED behaviors are as follows Note LEDs revert back to their static indicator state completion of any sequence User Action
8. digital Stomp Switch The analog expression pedal has three available functions Expression Channel Volume and Modulation To change pedal function press the appropriate button on the directional pad Pedal Controls Pedal Type MIDI Assignment Analog Expression Default Expression Controller can be changed using buttons 3 4 and 6 Digital Stomp Damper Pedal Sustain PLAY MODES STRUM MODE Strum Mode is the default way to use the Mustang Guitar To generate MIDI notes in Strum Mode you must strum a string A MIDI note will be generated based on the fret that is held down closest to the strings Hammer ons and pull offs cannot be played in this mode SYNTH MODE In Synth Mode strumming the string is unnecessary to generate notes Changing which fret is held down will also generate a note The velocity of generated notes is based on the last strum of the fret s string To play an open string you must strum a string Play Modes Strum Mode Synth Mode Note Generation Strumming string Changing fret or strumming string Note Termination Changing fret Releasing all frets on a string Note Velocity Based on current strum Based on last strum Hammer Ons Pull Offs Not supported Supported UNDERSTANDING THE CONTROLS CHANGE OCTAVE Incrementing or decrementing octave adds or subtracts 12 to the current MIDI note value A maximum of 4 changes can be made to the octave in either direction from the default Any notes that fall out of the
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