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PurpleLine Users Manual

Firmware Version 1.30

Stand: 18. February 2010

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Table of Contents

1.Introduction

2. Terminology

3. Connecting your System

3.1 The XTMpro

3.1.1 Power Supply

3.1.2 StageWire

3.1.3 USB

3.1.4 MIDI

3.1.5 Tap Relay

3.1.6 The Switching Relays Option (XTMpro-R only)

3.2 Setting up the XDS Drawer

3.2.1 Fitting the XDS System in your Rack

3.2.2 Fitting the Stompboxes (Pedal Effects) in the XDS

3.2.3 Connecting External Units to the XDS

3.2.4 The Power Supplies of the XDS

3.2.5 Two-Button Stompbox

3.3 The Audio Connections of XLS and XDS Loop Systems

3.3.1 Connecting the Loops

3.3.2 Tuner / Mute Function

3.3.3 Stereo

3.4 Foot Controller

3.4.1 Connecting an Expression Pedal to the Foot Controller

3.4.2 Calibration of the Expression Pedal

4. Hum

5.0 Using Your System

5.1 The Foot Controllers

5.2 The XTMpro

(with Relay Option)

5.3 The XDS and XLS Loop System

6. The Prostage System Manager Software

6.1 Installing the System Manager Software

(Mac & PC)

6.1.1 Installing the USB Driver on Mac OSX

6.1.2 Installing the USB driver on Windows

6.1.3 Running the System Manager

6.1.4 The File Menu

6.2 The “XTMpro Basic Settings” Tab

6.2.1 General Settings / Foot Controller

6.2.2 MIDI In

6.2.3 MIDI Thru Filter

6.2.4 Tap Function

6.2.5 Relay Option

6.3 The “Program Mapping” Tab

6.3.1 Basic Settings of the “Program Mapping” Table

6.3.2 De ning Mappings

6.3.3 Mapping Mode “Program Number”

6.3.4 Mapping Mode “Control Change”

6.3.5 Mapping Mode “Convert incoming CC”

6.4 The “Relays” Tab

6.5 The “Switch Assignment” Tab

6.6 The “Foot Controller Settings” Tab

6.6.1 Foot Controller List

6.6.2 Operating Modes

6.6.3 Tap Switch

6.6.4 Sidekick (X05 and X10)

6.6.5 Foot Controller Basic Settings

6.6.6 Display Settings (X05 and X10)

6.6.7 Using Default Settings

6.6.8 Rename Foot Controller

6.7 The “Remote WahWah” Tab

7. Firmware Upgrade

7.1 How to Upgrade the Firmware of the XTMpro

7.2 How to Upgrade the Firmware of a Foot Controller

8. Appendix: Signal Flow Charts of the XTMpro

. Warranty / Support

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1. Introduction

Dear Customer

Thank you for buying the Prostage System. You have chosed the most advanced loop and switch system available

in the world. As Prostage PurpleLine is a coherent system, this manual covers all PurpleLine units. There are no

separate manuals for a single foot controller or a loop system.

If you have any questions, or if something does not work as you expect, please do not hesitate to contact us:

info@prostage.eu. Your questions will also help us to improve this users manual.

We are also looking forward to your suggestions concerning new features. We are still working to improve the

functionality of the system. You can easily upgrade the units’ software yourself. For more information about this

topic, see chapter 7 “Firmware Upgrade”.

The philosophy on the Prostage PurpleLine system is “control without limits”. We want you to be able to setup

your system exactly as you want it to work while keeping it as simple to use as possible. Therefore, there are lots

of things inside the system you can con gure. You will note that the chapters “Connecting your System” and “The

Prostage System Manager Software” cover most pages of this manual, while the chapter “Using Your System” is

less than one page. This means, once you have con gured the system properly, you will be able control your entire

equipment with a single footstep, except of the coffee machine ;-)

2. Terminology

PurpleLine:

PurpleLine are all Prostage units which are equipped with the innovative StageWire technology (see the sections

below). The units’ color is purple. The XLR connectors are labeled “StageWire”.

BlackLine:

This are the “old” Prostage products which send a standard MIDI signal via XLR. The units are colored black.

The XLR connectors are labeled “IN” / “OUT”. BlackLine and PurpleLine foot controllers are not compatible with

each other.

StageWire:

StageWire is a technology developed by Prostage especially

to be used

on stage. StageWire is a connection that

enables several devices to communicate with each other via a standard microphone cable.

is four times faster

than MIDI. Using only one microphone cable from one device to another device, they can communicate with each

other in both directions (bi-directional). Furthermore, the microphone cable supplies the foot controllers with

power.

MIDI:

See www.midi.org (http://www.midi.org/aboutmidi/intromidi.pdf)

Program Change | PC:

Program Change messages are used to recall presets or switch sounds on connected devices. We use the short

form “PC” in the System Manager software for MIDI “Program Change” message. A Program Change consists of

a MIDI channel (1-16), and the program number 0-127 (most units display them as 1-128).

Control Change | CC:

Control Change messages let you call and automate parameters and functions in real time. A Control Change

message can, for example, vary the volume. The short form “CC” stands for MIDI “Control Change”; it is often

also called “Continuous Controller”. A CC message consists of a MIDI channel (1-16), a controller number and a

value 0-127.

On/Off Switches:

Besides the standard MIDI commands, StageWire also allows you to send instant access messages. They are used

for example to switch the Relays of the XTMpro. On/Off Switches work in a similar way like an analog foot switch

connected directly to your ampli er, e.g to switch channels. An On/Off Switch message consists of a MIDI channel

(1-16), a switch number (1-8) and the On/Off state.

Relay:

A remotely controlled switch.

Amp

Guitar

Tap Relay of XTMpro

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3. Connecting your System

The Prostage System always consists of one master unit (XTMpro, XDS. XLS) and up to 14 foot controllers. In other

words, you can connect up to 15 PurpleLine units in a row. The master unit supplies the entire system with power.

The XTMpro is the “heart” of the system. XDS and XLS use the same electronics like XTMpro. This means, the

chapter “XTMpro” also applies to XDS and XLS.

IMPORTANT =>

You can connect a BlackLine foot controller to a PurpleLine master unit (XDS, XLS,XTMpro), but

you cannot connect a PurpleLine foot controller to the black XTM adaptor. Do NOT mix PurpleLine and BlackLine

foot controllers! All foot controllers must be the same color.

3.1 The XTMpro

The instructions concerning “XTMpro” also apply to XDS and XLS Loop Systems!

3.1.1 Power Supply

he XTMpro is powered by a 9V or 12V, AC or DC power supply.

XDS and XLS loop systems are powered with 220-240VAC or 110-120VAC (see marking beside power cable).

The red LED of the XTMpro indicates that the system is on:

Blinking LED => the XTMpro is working, but no foot controller has been detected.

Solid LED => The System is working and the communication with the foot controller works properly.

LED  ickers => The XTMpro receives data on StageWire input.

3.1.2 StageWire

Use a standard microphone cable

connect the StageWire connector of your XTMpro with the “Main” connector

of your foot controller. If you have more than one foot controller, use the “Link” connector of your  rst foot

controller to connect it with the “Main” of your next foot controller. And so on .....

The cable must not be longer than 200 meters. You can also send via a single-shielded audio-multicore.

IMPORTANT =>

StageWire does not work with phase reversed cables (microphones still work like this). Make sure

that the cables are soldered properly.

3.1.3 USB

e XTMpro needs the USB connection to communicate with the System Manager software (see chapter 6).

3.1.4 MIDI

here are one MIDI In and two MIDI Outs to connect all your MIDI gear. If you are not familiar with MIDI, please

see the user’s manual of your MIDI unit (Multi Effect, Ampli er, ...) or get the basic knowledge from www.midi.org

(http://www.midi.org/aboutmidi/intromidi.pdf).

There are lots of possibilities to map, distribute and modify the MIDI data inside the XTMpro. This will be con gured

using the System Manager software. (see chapter 6).

3.1.5 Tap Relay

he Tap relay connector is an isolated switch contact. You can use it to tap tempo based parameters of your effect

unit such as delay time, provided that this unit has a connector for a Tap foot-switch. You simply connect the Tap

relay connector of your XTMpro using a Jack-Jack cable to the Tap switch connector of your effects unit. The Tap

relay is a toggle switch:

Tip => normally open

Ring => normally closed

Shield => Common

NOTE =>

The Tap relay can also be used as a Mute function if you wire a special cable:

.1.6 The Switching Relays Option

(XTMpro-R only)

e four relays can be used, for example, to switch amp channels or boost functions.

You simply have to connect the sockets 1 to 4 with the foot-switch sockets (Jack) of your ampli er, or whatever

you like to control, using Jack-Jack cables. If your controlled unit has a stereo Jack, or a multi-pin socket, we can

provide a custom cable. The relays’ are hard-wired like the Tap relay (see scheme above).

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3.2 Setting up the XDS Drawer

3.2.1 Fitting the XDS System in your Rack

he XDS is made of aluminum to save weight. To keep stability, please consider the following when installing it

into a 19” Rack:

- Install the drawer at the very bottom of the rack and make sure that the rear part of the drawer is supported. If

you want to install the drawer somewhere else than at the very bottom of your rack, we highly recommend you

to prop up the rear part of the drawer. Keep in mind that your stompboxes may be more comfortable to handle

if the drawer is at the very bottom of the rack. Further, you can leave the drawer open during the show without

blocking the access to the other units in your rack.

- The XDS ships with four big washers. Use them under the M6 screws with which the drawer is installed into the

Rack. The washers protect the ears/lugs and will make the construction sturdier.

- Make sure the drawer is completely closed before you tighten the screws. Tighten the two lower screws  rst.

Before you tighten the upper screws, adjust the mounting ears so that they are parallel with the drawer. This way,

you make sure that the drawer will close perfectly.

3.2.2 Fitting the Stompboxes (Pedal Effects) in the XDS

o set-up the drawer, you can remove it completely from the outer frame: Pull out the drawer as far as possible.

To set-up the drawer, you can remove it completely from the outer frame: Pull out the drawer as far as possible. T

There is a little black lever on both sliders. Push and hold the left one upwards and push the middle part of the

slider backwards. Push and hold the right one down and push the middle part of the slider backwards. Now, you

can remove the drawer completely.

In order to connect the stompboxes with the Send/Returns of the XDS, you will need cables with a straight Jack on

one end, and a 90-degree Jack on the other end (in most cases). We recommend to place all stompboxes in the

XDS  rst, before you start wiring. The order in which they are distributed in the XDS doesn’t have to be the same

as in the signal path. But keep in mind that it will be more comfortable to use if they are placed in a logical order.

Plug the 90-degree Jacks into the in/out of the stompboxes and arrange the stompboxes inside the drawer as you

want them to be positioned. Make sure that the plugs neither touch each other nor the chassis. Otherwise, you

must isolate them using isolation tape when you are done with cabling.

After you have arranged the stompboxes correctly,  t each one to the XDS drawer using the supplied Velcro. If you

arrange them as in the following example, the XDS has enough space for eight stompboxes (“Boss”-size).

HINT =>

If you plan to transport the rack in a tilt position

(and, thus, the XDS upright)

, the Velcro can loosen over

the time. Solution:

Get a piece of 6mm case wood, 426 x 375mm. Cut out the area of the power supply and the three big holes. Fit

your stompboxes onto the wood plate using screws, or make holes into the plate in order to  t the stompboxes

with cable ties. Finally,  t the pedal board into the XDS.

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When all stompboxes are  tted you can start wiring. Connect the stompboxes one by one with the Send/Returns

of the XDS. See Chapter 3.3 for more information about the audio loops. We recommend to cut the cables to the

required length in order to wire the system tidily. There are three big holes in the bottom where you can pass the

cables. You can  x them with cable ties. You can also pass the cables on the back of the drawer. There is a bar on

the back where you can attach the cables.

3.2.3 Connecting External Units to the XDS

f course, you can also connect 19”effect units to the XDS as well as very big stompboxes which are located in

a separate drawer or panel. Further, there are some cables that come out of the back such as the Output to the

ampli er or the USB cable.

First, plug the cables for external units into the XDS and attach them to the bar at the back of the drawer using

cable ties. Before you connect the other end or shorten the cables, make sure that they are long enough, even if

the drawer is pulled out completely.

You can simply let the Output cable to the ampli er and the USB hang out on the back (we recommend to plug

the USB cable permanently into the XDS and  t it to the bar at the back).

If you prefer it 100% professionally, you need a separate patch panel on the back or front of your rack. Hard-wire

the cables to the plugs of the patch panel and  t them to the panel. Make sure that the cables are neither to long

nor to short to pull out the drawer. Lay them in a arc in order to open and close the drawer easily.

3.2.4 The Power Supplies of the XDS

he XDS is equipped with six completely isolated power supplies. The DC power supplies are protected against

short-circuit and overload.

VAC

250mA

9VAC

250mA

8VDC

250mA

12VDC

500mA

9VDC

500mA

4-9VDC

500mA

adjustable.

The SAG control “simulates” a dying battery. It can be used to affect the sound

of transistor-based fuzz, octavia, and distortion circuits.

he XDS ships with different adaptor cables. Depending on the connector of your stompbox, you will need the one

or the other adaptor. The red plug is a polarity inverter. More adaptor cables are available from Prostage.

If you have several stompboxes running the same voltage, you can connect them to the same power supply using

the 5-plugs distribution-cable. All effects together must not consume more current (mA) than speci ed in the list

above. If you do not use all  ve plugs, isolate those you do not use with isolation tape!

IMPORTANT =>

Only if you have connected the “Out” of group A directly to the “In” of group B (using a short

Jack cable),

you can use the same power supply for the stompboxes in group A as for those in group B

. Otherwise,

DO NOT use the same power supply. In this case, the stompboxes in group A and group B must be powered

independently. See Chapter 4 “Hum” for more Information.

Effects that need a special power supply or consume a lot of power, such as Electro Harmonix, must be powered

by the original power supply. We recommend you to  t the power supply on the back of the rack, outside the

XDS. Run the power cable for the effect into the drawer. The cable can be attached to the bar on the back of the

XDS.

3.2.5 Two-Button Stompbox

you have a stompbox with two or more switches, you can also control it with the XDS loop system. If this is the

case, please contact Prostage for a custom solution.

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3.3 The Audio Connections of XLS and XDS Loop Systems

NOTE =>

If one group of your XDS/XLS is equipped with only four plugs instead of ten, then this group is equipped

with switching relays instead of loops. See chapter 3.1.6 in this case.

PORTANT =>

Please read also chapter 4 “Hum” before you start to connect all your gear.

3.3.1 Connecting the Loops

here are many ways to use the loops of your XDS/XLS:

For example, you can use group A before the ampli er and group B in the Send/Return of your ampli er. Group

A and B are completely independent. This means that there is no ground connection between group A and

group B.

Basically, your guitar is connected to the “In”, and the “Out” is connected to the ampli er. The “Send” of the XDS

is connected to your effect Input, the related “Return” is connected to your effect Out.

If you like to use all eight loops in series, connect “Out A” with “In B” using a short Jack-Jack cable.

3.3.2 Tuner / Mute Function

ou can use one loop as a Mute / Tuner function:

You can use one loop as a Mute / Tuner function:Y

- Connect the Input of your tuner to the “Send” (the Output of the tuner will not be connected).

- Plug a short-circuited Jack-plug into the “Return” (Tip connected with shield).

ute plug

3.3.3 Stereo

you own a XLS-8 or XDS-8, you can use it as a four-loops stereo system. Group A is your left channel, group B

the right channel. In order to link the two groups, you have to assign the same “Foot Controller Switch” to relay 1

of Group A as to relay 1 of group B, and so on... (see chapter 6.4).

If you like to use up to six loops in mono and only the last effect in stereo, there is a custom solution. Please

contact Prostage for more information.

3.4 Foot Controller

The foot controller(s) do not need a power adaptor. They are powered via the StageWire connection.

3.4.1 Connecting an Expression Pedal to the Foot Controller

ou can connect one or two expression pedals to the jack socket of the foot controller. If you like to use two

You can connect one or two expression pedals to the jack socket of the foot controller. If you like to use two Y

expression pedals, you will need a Y-cable. The potentiometer of expression pedal no. 1 is located between tip and

shield. The Potentiometer of expression pedal no. 2 lies between ring and shield. Customized cables are available

at Prostage. You can also connect a switch, to use it as “Tap” for example, instead of an expression pedal.

Also a volume pedal can be used as an expression pedal. In this case, you have to connect the output of the

volume pedal to the foot controller. You will get the best resolution if you use a pedal with a 10k ohm or a 20k

ohm potentiometer.

One Expression Pedal:

Two Expression Pedals (Y-Cable):

Pedal 1

Pedal 2

Pedal 1

Expression Pedal with Switch (e.g. to control the Remote WahWah):

Switch

Pedal

=> The switch is connected as “Expression Pedal 2”. Hence, the Control Change assignment for the switch is set

under “CC No. Exp. Pedal 2” (See chapter 6.6.5).

IMPORTANT =>

In order to use the expression pedal(s), you have to calibrate them  rst. You have to repeat the

following process each time you connect a different expression pedal:

3.4.2 Calibration of the Expression Pedal

Calibration of Expression Pedal No.1

(connected to Tip):

ess the two outer switches in the upper row (X05 => up & 4/9; X07 => 4 & 7; X10 => up & 9) for approx. three

seconds, until the three lower LEDs light up (X07) or a “0” is blinking (X05/X10). You are now in the calibration

mode.

Move the expression pedal to the position (dead stop) where you like to have the MIDI value 0.

Press the left switch in the lower row (X05 / X10 => down; X07 => 1). Pressing any other switch will abort the

calibration process.

Now the four upper LEDs light up (X07) or “127” is blinking (X05/X10) .

Move the expression pedal to the other dead stop, which is the position where you like to have the MIDI value 127.

Press the left switch in the lower row again.

you run a Firmware version below 1.20, the calibration is  nished now. The foot controller returns to the normal

operation mode automatically.

If you run Firmware version 1.20 or later, the display will now show “63” (X05 / X10) or LED 2,5,6 lights up (X07).

This means, you can now calibrate the center position of your expression pedal. This way, you can generate a

logarithmic feel of the pedal:

Move the expression pedal to the position where you like to have MIDI value 63.

Press the left switch in the lower row again. The calibration is now  nished.

If you do not want to calibrate a center position, just abort calibrating by pressing any other switch. In this case,

the expression pedal will be calibrated linear.

The center position must differ at least 10” from 0 and 10” from 127 position. Otherwise, the center calibration

will be ignored and the expression pedal will be linear.

Calibration of Expression Pedal No.2

(connected to Ring):

asically, this works like the calibration of pedal No. 1, but you have to press the following switches for approx.

three seconds to enter the calibration mode:

Press the left and the second switch from the right in the upper row (X05 => up & 3/8; X07 => 4 & 6; X10 =>

up & 8)

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OUT

LOOP 1

LOOP 2

LOOP 3

LOOP 4

Group A

OUT

LOOP 1

LOOP 2

LOOP 3

LOOP 4

Group B

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4. Hum

Hum is a very broad issue. We will add more information on it as soon as possible. If you are having hum problems,

please contact us. We will be glad to help you.

The XDS is equipped with a ground lift switch. Try the position in which the noise is weakest.

Preventing Ground-Loops

Through

the Power Supply

Only if you have connected the “Out” of group A directly to the “In” of group B (using a short Jack cable),

you can

use the same power supply for the stompboxes in group A as for those in group B

. Otherwise, DO NOT use the

same power supply. In this case, the stompboxes in group A and group B must be powered independently.

OUT

LOOP 1

LOOP 2

LOOP 3

LOOP 4

Group A

OUT

LOOP 1

LOOP 2

LOOP 3

LOOP 4

Group B

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send | returnsend | return

OUT

LOOP 1

LOOP 2

LOOP 3

LOOP 4

Group A

OUT

LOOP 1

LOOP 2

LOOP 3

LOOP 4

Group B

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send | return

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