Helix Rack + Midi Moose?

[btillman]

I've had my helix rack for a few months now. A while back I picked up an new tech 21 midi moose to use as floor controller. The idea being to program complete patches then just have the simple controller on the floor to switch patches. It worked great right out of the box. Just plugged it in and it worked automatically. Worked fine for a month or two....

 

Then recently the two units stopped communicating. I turn on the midi moose and the number panel flashes "16c" then changes to "1" but it is no longer controlling the helix.

 

I tried the "find" controller feature but it doesn't register anything.

 

Anyone have this happen? Know of a solution?

 

Thanks.

[Digital_Igloo]

I've had my helix rack for a few months now. A while back I picked up an new tech 21 midi moose to use as floor controller. The idea being to program complete patches then just have the simple controller on the floor to switch patches. It worked great right out of the box. Just plugged it in and it worked automatically. Worked fine for a month or two....

 

Then recently the two units stopped communicating. I turn on the midi moose and the number panel flashes "16c" then changes to "1" but it is no longer controlling the helix.

 

I tried the "find" controller feature but it doesn't register anything.

 

Anyone have this happen? Know of a solution?

 

Thanks.

 

MIDI learn only works on Helix if you're sending it a CC message—PC, SysEx, or other MIDI messages won't work.

 

If Global Settings > MIDI/Tempo > Receive MIDI PC is on, does Helix switch presets from your MIDI Moose?

 

Also, it's not terribly uncommon for a MIDI cable to go bad; might be worth checking another one.

[rd2rk]

Sounds like the MIDI Moose is on Channel 16. You can set the Helix to that channel, or From the MIDI Moose manual:

 

The MIDI Moose is factory set at Channel 1. When you initially power up,“1c†will flash in the numerical display for a few seconds. If you want to change the MIDI channel on certain occasions but not save the change, hit the UP or DOWN footswitch accordingly while the channel setting is flashing.The MIDIMoose will then operate on the new channel until you disconnect and reboot.If the channel setting stops flashing before you have a chance to change it,disconnect the power source for at least 10 seconds. Reconnect the power source and continue as above.

 

NOTE: the MIDIMoose will revert back to the last saved channel each time you power up. To change and save a different MIDI channel setting: 1. Depress the UP and DOWN footswitches simultaneously.The current MIDI channel number will flash (1c). 2. Use the UP or DOWN footswitch accordingly to get to the desired channel. 3. Depress the 1/6 footswitch to save the newly selected MIDI channel.When saved, the numerical display will stop flashing. After a few seconds, the MIDI Moose will display the last program number you were in. If you have two or more MIDI controlled processors linked together, be sure they and the MIDI Moose are all on the same channel. If you do not want a particular processor in the chain to accept program change information from the MIDI Moose, be sure to change that unit’s channel.

[btillman]

Thanks for your replies!!

 

I'll check these out and get back if there's a solution.

 

Thanks!!

[btillman]

Hi there - update...

 

I reset the midi moose to channel 1. Checked Received Midi PC is on. Restarted all, and it worked! 

 

Control is working as it should now. 

 

Thanks for the suggestions!!