How do I configure EC-1 to be MIDI controlled?

To begin using EC-1 with an external MIDI device, connect the MIDI out jack from a pedal, controller, or computer interface to the EXP/MIDI jack on EC-1. The following devices can be used to send MIDI messages to EC-1:

• Strymon MIDI EXP cable
• Strymon Conduit MIDI Hub or a compatible 5-pin MIDI to 1⁄4” TRS MIDI Interface
• Connect EC-1 via USB to a USB host device (such as a computer) that sends MIDI

Configuring EC-1 to Use 1/4″ TRS MIDI

Set the EXP/MIDI jack to MIDI Mode

Press and hold the footswitch for at least 2 seconds while powering up EC-1. Once the LED flashes, release the footswitch.

Turn the MIX (EXP/MIDI JACK) knob to select the function of the rear panel’s EXP/MIDI jack. The LED will change color to indicate the current status as you turn the knob.

MIDI Mode: BLUE – Allows for the selection of three presets using a Strymon MultiSwitch Plus. Full MIDI functionality is available by sending MIDI Program Change messages via 1/4” TRS MIDI connection using a Strymon Conduit or MIDI EXP cable. Up to 300 presets are available via MIDI.

Set the MIDI channel

Turn the TIME (MIDI CHANNEL) knob to set the MIDI communication channel. The LED indicates status. Your knob selections are as follows:

• Channel 1: GREEN (default, minimum)
• Channel 2: AMBER (10 o’clock)
• Channel 3: RED (12 o’clock)
• Channel 4-16: BLUE (maximum) – set by next received MIDI
Program Change message, requires 1⁄4″ MIDI connection
Once the LED turns BLUE, it will blink until the pedal receives a MIDI Program Change message. Once a message is received, the pedal will be set to the MIDI channel that carried the message and exits the Power Up Mode to allow you to begin using EC-1.

Press the footswitch to exit and store your MIDI Channel setting and begin using EC-1.

Set MIDI output mode

Press and hold the footswitch for at least 2 seconds while powering up EC-1. Once the LED flashes, release the footswitch.

Turn the TAPE AGE (MIDI OUT) knob to select what kind of MIDI data is sent from EC-1 to other MIDI devices. The LED will flash momentarily to indicate your selection.

• OFF: RED (default, minimum) – No MIDI messages are sent out of EC-1.
• THRU: BLUE (11 o’clock) – Incoming MIDI messages are sent to the MIDI Out without any additional MIDI messages generated by EC-1.
• SEND CC, OTHER: GREEN (1 o’clock) – MIDI CC and Sysex
messages generated by EC-1 are sent to the MIDI Out.
• SEND OTHER: AMBER (maximum) – Sysex messages generated by EC-1 are sent to the MIDI Out.

Press the footswitch to store the MIDI Out Mode and exit.