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I forgot to mention that I´m already using a MIDI-Thru-box. So this 
shouldn´t be a problem!

--- In gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com, Evan Myers <myers008@m...> wrote:
> Another possibility is signal degradation at the end of the MIDI 
chain;
> after 2-3 devices, the signal going through the "Thru" can begin 
to have
> problems.
> 
> Easily solved by using a MIDI thru-box or patch bay (I do this 
with my set
> up)
> 
> Foot controller out---->MIDI patch bay/thru box IN 1---> MIDI 
patch bay out
> 2---->Device 2 IN
> ---> MIDI patch bay out 3---->Device 3 IN
> ----> MIDI patch bay out 4---->Device 4 IN
>                                     etc.
> 
> Somewhat analgous to the concept of running serial vs parallel 
effects.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> "Graham Pearson" <gpearson@k...> on 01/20/2005 08:04:42 AM
> 
> Please respond to gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com
> 
> To:    <gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com>
> cc:
> 
> Subject:    Re: [gsp-2101] Midi In Problems
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Chris:
> 
> When "chaining" several MIDI devices together, make  sure you use 
MIDI Thru
> on each device and not MIDI Out.  The only exception  to this rule 
is your
> pedal (or other MIDI controller), which needs to be at the  start 
of your
> MIDI chain, of course.  You should use MIDI Out on the  
controlling device.
> 
> If you use MIDI Out on a device, the MIDI signals  transmitted by 
that
> device are susceptible to MIDI mapping by that device.   MIDI 
mapping, for
> example, enables a device to receive a MIDI message on  channel 1 
and
> transmit it via MIDI Out on channel 2.  Whereas MIDI Thru is  
supposed to
> duplicate exactly the messages arriving at MIDI In.
> 
> With this configuration, you should make sure that  all devices in 
the
> chain are set to receive MIDI messages on the same  channel.
> 
> Some controllers are capable of sending multiple  MIDI messages, 
each on a
> separate MIDI channel, each time you step on a pedal or  push a 
button.
> These introduce another level of complexity while allowing  each 
device in
> the chain to respond to a different MIDI channel.  However,  if 
some device
> in the chain isn't responding, as in your case, it's best to  
stick to the
> single MIDI channel to begin with and shake down the problem before
> complicating the picture.
> 
> Let us know if this helps or not.
> Best Regards,
> Graham Pearson
> ----- Original Message -----
> From:  christoph_heckmann2000
> To: gsp-2101@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2005 6:44  AM
> Subject: [gsp-2101] Midi In  Problems
> 
> 
> Hi,
> 
> maybe someone  can help me out with this: I´m controlling up to 
eight
> MIDI-devices with  my footcontroller (similar to GCX Ground Control
> Pro).
> 
> I chose  MIDI-channel 7 on the GSP2101 but the GSP is not 
responding.
> I tried  different MIDI-channels (1,2,3,..., ALL) without any luck.
> 
> Does anyone  know what I´m doing wrong?!?!
> 
> I hope that the MIDI IN-jack´s not  broken!
> 
> Thanks a lot!
> 
> Chris
> 
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