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***In order to control Sunset with MIDI, it must have firmware version 1.20 or later. An easy way to check if your Sunset is running version 1.20 or newer firmware is to try setting the MIDI Expression functionality.
To update Sunset, please download the Strymon Update software.
MIDI Connections to Sunset
To begin using Sunset with an external MIDI device, connect the MIDI out jack from a pedal, controller, or computer interface to the EXP jack on Sunset. The following devices can be used to send MIDI messages to Sunset:
Configuring Sunset to Use MIDI
Set EXP jack to MIDI Mode
Once you have connected Sunset to a MIDI source, you must set the EXP jack to MIDI mode.
Set MIDI Channel
Next, you will need to select a MIDI channel to communicate with Sunset. Sunset is set to MIDI channel 1 by default.
The MIDI Output mode must be set to determine what kind of MIDI data is sent out by Sunset. ***NOTE: If you are only sending MIDI data to Sunset or if you are using the Strymon MIDI EXP cable, the MIDI Output mode must be set to OFF.***
When set to MIDI mode, the currently loaded settings can be saved to any of Sunset’s 300 preset locations at any time.
Sunset contains 300 preset locations, numbered sequentially from 0-299. Because MIDI Program Change messages have a maximum number of 128 (0-127) the presets are grouped into three MIDI patch banks:
Sunset always powers up in MIDI Patch Bank 0, so if you plan to stay within the first 127 presets, simply send a standard MIDI Program Change message to load a preset.
If you will be using MIDI Banks 1 and/or 2, it is advisable to send a standard MIDI Bank Change message (MIDI CC# 0 with a value equal to the MIDI Bank#) before each MIDI Program Change.
Selecting bank 0, patch 127 will put Sunset into Manual mode. In this mode, the pedal will be set to the current knob and switch settings. No preset data can be stored at this preset location.