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Unity6
Overview, Features, and how to use the Unity6 MIDI Loop Switcher
Overview
Basic overview and features of the Unity6
Description & Features
The Unity6 is the worlds first MIDI Controller / Loop Switcher with a massive touchscreen, scribb...
Dimensions & Power Requirements
Dimensions are 7" wide by 5" deep and 3.5" tall Current draw is 200mA, use an isolated 9v DC neg...
MIDI Capabilities
The Unity6 has a total of 127 banks, each bank has 5 presets, and each preset can send 32 individ...
Re-Arrangeable Loops
The Unity6 has 6 individual mono loops that are routed in series. Each loop can be re-arranged on...
WiFi Capabilities
The Unity6 has built-in WiFi and can be used for "Over the Air" firmware updates which allows for...
Bluetooth Capabilities
The Unity6 has built-in bluetooth which can send and receive MIDI messages wirelessly. Giving you...
Operating the Unity6
Global Settings, Programming, Press Actions, and Message Types
Global Settings
Global settings is where you can access any of the features that are global to all banks on the U...
Programming Via the Touchscreen
Programming the Unity6 using the touchscreen. One of the first things you may notice about the U...
Press Actions
The Unity6 has 8 unique press actions that can be programmed to each preset. Press actions are us...
Expression Pedals
To program the expression pedal messages, first go into the menu by pressing the center of the ho...
UniPorts
There are 4 UniPorts on the Unity6 and each of them can be assigned to provide various features f...
Expression to Volume
*** This Feature is Included in Firmware Version v2.0.0 and Above. *** The Unity6 now has the...
Copy | Paste | Swap
*** This Feature is Included in Firmware Version v2.0.0 and Above. *** The Unity6 can now cop...
Message Type Glossary
The Unity6 has 33 unique message types for sending MIDI messages to external devices or for contr...
Empty Message
When selected no MIDI information will be sent within this message slot.
CC
Generally used to control individual functions or device parameters within your external Midi dev...
CC Toggle
Used to toggle between two separate CC values Enter the Number, Values, and Channel for which to...
PC
Generally used to recall presets on your Midi device Enter the Number and Channel for which to s...
PC Toggle
Used to toggle between two separate PC numbers Enter the On #, Off # and Channel for which to se...
Loop On
Used to turn on any loop 1 thru 6 Select the Loop # to turn on.
Loop Off
Used to turn off any loop 1 thru 6 Select the Loop # to turn off.
Toggle Loop
Used to toggle on/off any loop 1 thru 6 Select the Loop # to toggle on/off. When pressing the s...
Jump to Bank
Used to jump to any bank within the Unity6. Select the Bank # to jump to that bank.
Last Used Bank
Used to return to the last used bank within the Unity6.
Boost On
Used to turn on the post loop clean boost. Select between 3dB, 5dB, 7dB, 9dB, or 12dB of clean b...
Boost Off
Used to turn off the post loop clean boost.
Toggle Boost
Used to toggle on/off the post loop clean boost. Select between 3dB, 5dB, 7dB, 9dB, or 12dB of c...
Red Remote On
Used to turn on/activate the Red Remote feature found on various JHS pedals You can control up t...
Red Remote Off
Used to turn off/deactivate the Red Remote feature found on various JHS pedals You can control u...
Toggle Red Remote
Used to toggle on/off the Red Remote feature found on various JHS pedals You can control up to 4...
Amp Switch On
Used to turn on/activate a switch found on any tube/solid state amplifier. Amp switches are typic...
Amp Switch Off
Used to turn off/deactivate a switch found on any tube/solid state amplifier. Amp switches are ty...
Toggle Amp Switch
Used to toggle on/off a switch found on any tube/solid state amplifier. Amp switches are typicall...
Scroll PC
Used to scroll through a defined range of PC#’s This message type is typically used to scroll th...
Scroll EXP1
Used to scroll through a defined range of values for EXP 1 This message type is typically used t...
Scroll EXP2
Used to scroll through a defined range of values for EXP 2 This message type is typically used t...
Note On
Used to send MIDI note on information. Select Number/MIDI Note, Velocity, and Channel.
Note Off
Used to send MIDI note off information. Select Number/MIDI Note and Channel.
MIDI Clock BPM
Used to send MIDI clock information. Select the BPM which ranges from 40 to 240 BPM.
-1 BPM
Used to decrease the MIDI clock by 1 BPM.
+1 BPM
Used to increase the MIDI clock by 1 BPM.
Start MIDI Clock
Used to start the MIDI clock after a Stop MIDI Clock message type has been executed.
Stop MIDI Clock
Used to stop the MIDI clock signal from being sent to the output of the Unity6 MIDI jack.
Delay (ms)
Used to delay the MIDI stack (any of the 32 messages stored in a preset) for a predefined time. ...
Real Time Start
Sends a MIDI Real Time Start message.
Real Time Stop
Sends a MIDI Real Time Stop message.
Real Time Continue
Sends a MIDI Real Time Continue message.
Receiving MIDI Messages
List of PC and CC commands the Unity6 can receive
PC Messages
Sending PC messages to the Unity6 will change/jump to the respective bank number. PC# 1 - Bank...
CC Messages
Sending CC messages to the Unity6 will control various parameter of the pedal. CC #7 - Increme...
Note Messages
Sending MIDI Note messages to the Unity6 will activate presets and press actions on the pedal ...
WiFi
Using the Unity6's built-in WiFi functionality
Connecting to the WiFi
The Unity6 broadcasts its own WiFi signal so connecting to the Unity6 can be done from anywhere a...
Updating the Firmware
First you must download the most recent firmware file from our website found here. The downloaded...
Using the Device Editor
*** Device Editor Is Included in Firmware Version v2.0.0 and Above *** Start by connecting to th...
Bluetooth
Using the Unity6's built-in Bluetooth functionality
FAQ
Frequently asked questions