Using a Foot Controller with an EX5R

Because there is no Foot Controller jack on an EX5R, Foot Controller messages must be sent to it via MIDI, from an external controller. These messages can be assigned to different 'Continuous Controller' destinations, such as 'Common Volume' or 'Panpot'. Foot Controller Setup:

1) Connect a Foot Controller to a MIDI controller capable of sending the Foot Controller data via MIDI.

2) Connect a MIDI cable from the 'MIDI OUT' jack of the MIDI controller to the 'MIDI IN' jack of the EX5R.

3) Set the desired MIDI Transmit Channel on the MIDI controller.

Using a Foot Controller in Voice Mode:

1) Press the [VOICE] button to enter Voice Mode.

2) Press the [EDIT] button.

3) Press the [F7] 'CTRL' button.

4) Press the [F8] 'SET' button.

5) Cursor to 'Ctrl=' in the upper left area of the screen.

6) Turn the (1) knob until 'set1' is displayed in the screen.

NOTE: Each Voice can store sixteen unique 'Controller Sets'. Each Controller Set is capable of using its own Controller and Destination.

7) Cursor to 'FC' in the screen.

8) Turn the (4) knob to make the box next to 'FC' solid (screen displays 'on' in upper right corner). This selects the Foot Controller as the Control Source.

9) Cursor to 'Dst:' at the bottom of the screen.

10) Turn the (1) knob to select a Destination (Ex. COM Rev Send).

NOTE: The available Destinations vary depending on the type of Voice and Effects selected.

11) Turn the (6) knob to select the Depth (amount) of control (Ex. +63).

12) Press the [EXIT] button.

NOTE: If Volume control is desired as the Foot Controller destination, certain other settings must be made. Click here for 'Controlling Volume on an EX5R using a Foot Controller'

Reference: Owner's Manual, p.104
Using a Foot Controller in Performance Mode:
TIP: When creating a new Performance setup, it is helpful to first clear the settings by initializing the Performance. Click here for 'Initializing a Performance on an EX5R'.

1) Press the [PERFORM] button to enter Performance Mode.

2) Press the [EDIT] button to enter Performance Edit Mode.

3) Press the [F2] 'PART' button.

4) Press the [F7] 'CTRL' button.

5) Cursor to the upper left corner of the screen and select a Performance Part (Ex. '1').

NOTE: Each Performance can store one unique 'Controller Set' for each of the sixteen Parts. Each Controller Set is capable of using its own Controller and Pitch Bend settings.

6) Cursor to the right and select a Voice which has been set up to use a Foot Controller. (See the previous section, 'Using a Foot Controller in Voice Mode').

NOTE: The Controller settings made in Performance Mode select which Controllers will be active for selected Parts. The destinations themselves are chosen individually for each Voice in Voice Mode.

7) Cursor to 'FC' in the screen.

8) Turn the (4) knob to make the box next to 'FC' solid (screen displays 'on' in upper right corner). This selects the Foot Controller as an active Control Source for the selected Part.

9) Repeat steps 5 - 8 for other Parts as needed.

Reference: Owner's Manual, p.169