If a MIDI controller is connected to the AMP1 via the BluGuitar MIDI1 adapter , all switching states of the AMP1 can be recalled by a MIDI program change command sent on MIDI channel 1. This allows up to 128 presets to be created. The MIDI LEARN function saves the current setting of the AMP1 when a program change command is received. Each time the AMP1 receives this program change again, the previously saved setting is recalled.

Creating presets with MIDI LEARN

Set the sound (or switching states) you want to save on the AMP1:

• desired channel (CLEAN, VINTAGE, CLASSIC, MODERN)
• BOOST on/off
• REVERB on/OFF
• FX loop on/off (AMP1 Mercury Edition and AMP Iridium Edition only)

When the MIDI1 adapter is plugged in, MIDI LEARN is activated by a long press on the BOOST switch. The flashing of the REVERB LED signals that the AMP1 is "armed" and waiting for a MIDI command. If a valid and unique MIDI program change command is received within 10 seconds, the combination of switching states set above is saved as a preset and the REVERB LED stops flashing. The preset is now called up every time the MIDI program change command assigned to it is sent to the AMP1 on MIDI channel 1.

fine-tuning the sound

By including 2ND GAIN , 2ND MASTER and POWERSOAK in the MIDI LEARN preset, each preset can be fine-tuned.

In addition to the switching functions mentioned above, the AMP1 offers the parameters 2ND GAIN, 2ND MASTER and POWERSOAK, which are saved with each preset. These parameters are controlled via MIDI Control Change commands (MIDI CC), provided the MIDI device supports this. ( Which parameters on the AMP1 can be controlled via MIDI Control Change (CC)? ‍ ‍)

These parameters can be set and saved together with the sound. The AMP1 will then recall them with the preset.

Once set, 2ND GAIN, 2ND MASTER and POWERSOAK will be applied to each preset being learned. To obtain individual Control Change parameters for each preset, the Control Change parameters must be re-sent before executing MIDI LEARN.