Message Type Glossary
The Unity6 has 33 unique message types for sending MIDI messages to external devices or for controlling parameters within the Unity6
- Empty Message
- CC
- CC Toggle
- PC
- PC Toggle
- Loop On
- Loop Off
- Toggle Loop
- Jump to Bank
- Last Used Bank
- Boost On
- Boost Off
- Toggle Boost
- Red Remote On
- Red Remote Off
- Toggle Red Remote
- Amp Switch On
- Amp Switch Off
- Toggle Amp Switch
- Scroll PC
- Scroll EXP1
- Scroll EXP2
- Note On
- Note Off
- MIDI Clock BPM
- -1 BPM
- +1 BPM
- Start MIDI Clock
- Stop MIDI Clock
- Delay (ms)
- Real Time Start
- Real Time Stop
- Real Time Continue
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 device
Enter the Number, Value, and Channel for which to send your message
CC Toggle
Used to toggle between two separate CC values
Enter the Number, Values, and Channel for which to send your message.
When pressing the switch associated with this Midi type, the On Value will be sent fist then the Off Value will be sent on the second press, this process will repeat each time the button is pressed. Switching banks will reset the counter and the On Value will be sent with the first button press.
PC
Generally used to recall presets on your Midi device
Enter the Number and Channel for which to send your message
PC Toggle
Used to toggle between two separate PC numbers
Enter the On #, Off # and Channel for which to send your message.
When pressing the switch associated with this Midi type, the On # will be sent fist then the Off # will be sent on the second press, this process will repeat each time the button is pressed. Switching banks will reset the counter and the On # will be sent with the first button press.
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 switch associated with this Midi type, the loop will be turned on with the first press off on the second press, this process will repeat each time the button is pressed. Switching banks will reset the counter and the loop will be turned on with the first switch press.
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 boost
Updated in v.2.3.0 a visual indicator (Red LED) will turn on/off whenever the Boost is on/off.
Boost Off
Used to turn off the post loop clean boost.
Updated in v.2.3.0 a visual indicator (Red LED) will turn on/off whenever the Boost is on/off.
Toggle Boost
Used to toggle on/off the post loop clean boost.
Select between 3dB, 5dB, 7dB, 9dB, or 12dB of clean boost.
Updated in v.2.3.0 a visual indicator (Red LED) will turn on/off whenever the Boost is on/off.
Red Remote On
Used to turn on/activate the Red Remote feature found on various JHS pedals
You can control up to 4 separate JHS pedals by plugging each pedal into any of the 4 UniPorts. Before you can control the Red Remote, you must assign the appropriate UniPort to be used for each JHS Pedal. See here for instruction on programming each UniPort.
Select the UniPort number to control the JHS pedal that is plugged into the corresponding UniPort
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Red Remote Off
Used to turn off/deactivate the Red Remote feature found on various JHS pedals
You can control up to 4 separate JHS pedals by plugging each pedal into any of the 4 UniPorts. Before you can control the Red Remote, you must assign the appropriate UniPort to be used for each JHS Pedal. See here for instruction on programming each UniPort.
Select the UniPort number to control the JHS pedal that is plugged into the corresponding UniPort
Toggle Red Remote
Used to toggle on/off the Red Remote feature found on various JHS pedals
You can control up to 4 separate JHS pedals by plugging each pedal into any of the 4 UniPorts. Before you can control the Red Remote, you must assign the appropriate UniPort to be used for each JHS Pedal. See here for instruction on programming each UniPort.
Select the UniPort number to control the JHS pedal that is plugged into the corresponding UniPort
Amp Switch On
Used to turn on/activate a switch found on any tube/solid state amplifier. Amp switches are typically channel switching or effect switching like reverb, tremolo, etc.
You can control up to 4 separate amp switches by plugging each amp switch into any of the 4 UniPorts. Before you can control the amp's switch, you must assign the appropriate UniPort to be used for each amp. See here for instruction on programming each UniPort.
Select the UniPort number to control the amp's switch that is plugged into the corresponding UniPort
Amp Switch Off
Used to turn off/deactivate a switch found on any tube/solid state amplifier. Amp switches are typically channel switching or effect switching like reverb, tremolo, etc.
You can control up to 4 separate amp switches by plugging each amp switch into any of the 4 UniPorts. Before you can control the amp's switch, you must assign the appropriate UniPort to be used for each amp. See here for instruction on programming each UniPort.
Select the UniPort number to control the amp's switch that is plugged into the corresponding UniPort
Toggle Amp Switch
Used to toggle on/off a switch found on any tube/solid state amplifier. Amp switches are typically channel switching or effect switching like reverb, tremolo, etc.
You can control up to 4 separate amp switches by plugging each amp switch into any of the 4 UniPorts. Before you can control the amp's switch, you must assign the appropriate UniPort to be used for each amp. See here for instruction on programming each UniPort.
Select the UniPort number to control the amp's switch that is plugged into the corresponding UniPort
Scroll PC
Used to scroll through a defined range of PC#’s
This message type is typically used to scroll through presets on your pedals. Simply enter the range for the PC#'s to scroll through, pick a counter to be used (1 thru 8), the channel for which to send the PC#'s to, and the direction to scroll (up, down, or toggle). Selecting Up or Down is useful when using two separate switches/presets to scroll PC#'s. Selecting Toggle is useful when using the same switch/preset to scroll both up and down (often used with the Long Press Scroll press action). The first press/hold will scroll up and the second press/hold will scroll down.
The Unity8 has eight unique counters on board, each counter is used to keep track of where you are at in the scrolling cycle. If you need to scroll presets on different pedals, make sure to assign each pedal a unique counter number.
* Often you may want to use two different switches/presets to scroll up and down PC#'s, make sure to assign both switches/presets to the same counter number so the scrolling stays in sync and functions as desired.
Scroll EXP1
Used to scroll through a defined range of values for EXP 1
This message type is typically used to create a virtual expression pedal using the switches on the Unity6. Simply enter the range for EXP 1 to scroll through, pick a counter to be used (1 thru 8), and the direction to scroll (up, down, or toggle). Selecting Up or Down is useful when using two separate switches/presets to scroll EXP 1. Selecting Toggle is useful when using the same switch/preset to scroll both up and down (often used with the Long Press Scroll press action). The first press/hold will scroll up and the second press/hold will scroll down.
The Unity8 has eight unique counters on board, each counter is used to keep track of where you are at in the scrolling cycle. Often you may want to use two different switches/presets to scroll up and down values, make sure to assign both switches/presets to the same counter number so the scrolling stays in sync and functions as desired.
Scroll EXP2
Used to scroll through a defined range of values for EXP 2
This message type is typically used to create a virtual expression pedal using the switches on the Unity6. Simply enter the range for EXP 2 to scroll through, pick a counter to be used (1 thru 8), and the direction to scroll (up, down, or toggle). Selecting Up or Down is useful when using two separate switches/presets to scroll EXP 2. Selecting Toggle is useful when using the same switch/preset to scroll both up and down (often used with the Long Press Scroll press action). The first press/hold will scroll up and the second press/hold will scroll down.
The Unity8 has eight unique counters on board, each counter is used to keep track of where you are at in the scrolling cycle. Often you may want to use two different switches/presets to scroll up and down values, make sure to assign both switches/presets to the same counter number so the scrolling stays in sync and functions as desired.
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.
This can be useful when you experience an external MIDI pedal that needs some time to process several MIDI messages. Inserting a small delay in between several messages will allow some time for that pedal to process each message individually.
Select the Value and the Multiplier (1,000 milliseconds ='s 1 second).
The range for this message type is 1ms to 10 seconds.
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.