hx stomp iCon G-Board for HX STOMP (iPad) [2021 UPDATED]

[Ed_Saxman]

This is a Premium MIDI Layout for MIDI DESIGNER PRO 2 ( IOS App, sold separately)

Specially made to work with a iCon G-Board and a HX STOMP.

Provides all the logic to sync the eight onboard LEDs on the iCon G-Board with your iPad and your HX STOMP. 3-Way MIDI made easy!

• Requires an Apple CCK USB3 connected to A.C. to feed both the iPad and the G-Board, and a Wireless MIDI-BT device to work.

• Provides full hardware support for the iCon G-Board (MIDI footcontroller), including the eight onboard LEDs.

• Also works as an enterely wireless MIDI controller (using the Yamaha MD-BT01 or the CME WIDI Master wireless adapter)

 

NOW AVAILABLE

iCon G-Board for HX STOMP (iPad) - Updated to version 1.2 !!

 

Changes Log:

v1.2 Update - Jan 6 2021

• Important changes: Now we're using the "Logic" profile in G-Board iMap. Please update your config if you were using a previous version of this Layout.
• Now your G-Board doubles as a Mackie MIDI controller when is connected to a computer using Logic Pro (OSX). This means that Logic also controls the LEDs!
• Improved graphic design (again)

 

 v1.1 Update - Jan 3 2021

• Secondary screen added (Presets)
• Improved graphic design.
• Now the controller can receive CC69 (Snapshots), values [0,1,2] if they are configured to send such data in Command Center (this settings are saved per preset)
• Now the controller can receive CC1 & CC2 (EXP pedals) if they are configured to send such data in Command Center (this settings are saved per preset)

 

Features:

•  Preconfigured support for the iCon Gboard, including 8 LEDs
• 4 Presets (upper row), 3 Snapshots and 1 momentary Super footswitch capable to emulate FS 1-5 of your HX Stomp (selectable on the controller side)
• Save up to 8 Banks (A-H) x 4 Presets
• Each Bank is represented with a funny icon
• Receives MIDI from your HX STOMP (Program Changes, Looper)
• EXP 1-2 faders with Max/Min button
• Ease of operation (single screen, big text, colorful elements)
• Also works using a computer with HX Edit, all four devices connected at the same time.
• Also works without the G-Board present (as a Wireless MIDI controller for your HX STOMP)
• Can be used together simultaneously with a computer connected to USB (to use HX Edit o whatever)
• Doubles as a Mackie MIDI controller when the G-Board is direcly connected to a computer using Logic Pro (OSX). This means that Logic also controls the LEDs!

 

Hardware requirements:

• HX Stomp
• iCon G-Board
• MIDI Designer Pro 2 (IOS)
• Apple iPad
• Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter + cables and charger. This is used to feed both the iPad and the G-Board.
• MIDI Interface (Yamaha MD-BT01, or CME WIDI Master)

 

1- Main View:

 

2: Main view Cheat sheet:

 

2- Preset View:

 

2- Preset View Cheat sheet:

 

G-Board (IOS, using this Layout):

 

Making Connections:

 

G-Board iMap Config (required):

 

 

 

Maybe the iCon G-Board has ever called your attention as a possible partner for your HX STOMP. It's small, light, and has those typical guitar switches ... It connects via USB and has no power connector, you also can't store presets banks, and... don't even have a screen!

But it can be powered through the Apple CCK USB 3 (also feeding the iPad), it is in a Class-Compliant device, it has eight beautiful LEDs on board, and the most important thing: it also receives MIDI!

Therefore, we just need a brain for it, something like an iPad, the wonderful MIDI Designer Pro 2 app, a wireless MIDI interface, and spend several dozen hours to create a semi-decent MIDI template. Or you can spend a few bucks to have this one: https://gumroad.com/l/bcZWg

The top row controls the presets, which you choose from your iPad by sliding your finger on the selectors. Only one of the four LEDs will remain active, both on the pedalboard and on your screen. You can also automatically save 8 banks of 4 presets (A-H), each of them identified with a funny icon in the upper right of the screen.

 

The lower row contains the three Snapshot footswitches. Again, only the LED from the last selected FS will remain active.

 

The button in the lower right corner of the pedalboard is something special: it works in momentary mode and can act as any of the HX Stomp footswitches, from one to five. There is a 5-position selector around this footswitch, whose buttons also function as momentary push-buttons, so you can also activate them from the screen.

 

The large preset marker at the top center of the screen receives MIDI from the HX STOMP, as well as the looper buttons (remember that for the looper to work, it must be included in the effect chain)

You will also find other usual controls such as the mode selector, the Tap Tempo button, tuner, bypass, etc. All this in a single-screen, colorful interface. No configuration is required by the user.
Perhaps the easiest way in the world to use your HX STOMP. Seriously.
So easy to use that even a child will want to do it.

 

 

 
We could consider that it is a form of semi-tethered connection, in the sense that we will connect the iPad and the pedal board to each other, and both to an AC connector through the USB3 CCK, on the one hand, and the data will travel wirelessly to the HX STOMP, which It can be a few meters away, sitting calmly on top of your amp, while your iPad faces the stage. Sit on your couch with your iPad and your G-Board, and enjoy your HX STOMP with this superb controller. It also works without the G-Board! (so you can use it right now, while ordering your G-Board at your nearest store)
 
See you soon!
Ed.

[Ed_Saxman]

2021 UPDATES

 

Changes Log:

v1.2 Update - Jan 6 2021

• Important changes: Now we're using the "Logic" profile in G-Board iMap. Please update your config if you were using a previous version of this Layout.
• Now your G-Board doubles as a Mackie MIDI controller when is connected to a computer using Logic Pro (OSX). This means that Logic also controls the LEDs!
• Improved graphic design (again)

 

 v1.1 Update - Jan 3 2021

• Secondary screen added (Presets)
• Improved graphic design.
• Now the controller can receive CC69 (Snapshots), values [0,1,2] if they are configured to send such data in Command Center (this settings are saved per preset)
• Now the controller can receive CC1 & CC2 (EXP pedals) if they are configured to send such data in Command Center (this settings are saved per preset)