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Q. When will the Version 2 software be released?
A. It will be released in early Sept.
Q. How do I receive the Version 2 software & upgrade my III?
A. Short Answer - A MIDI file will be sent to you in an email. Attach your III to you 'puter and play the file. Voila. Your III is now a Version 2 pedal.
A. Long Answer - The Version 2 software will be sent to you as an email attachment. Save it in a convenient directory on your computer. You?ll need some modest hardware to get the new software into your III. A typical setup involves a USB cable going from your computer to a USB/MIDI interface, which can be bought for as little as $29. A MIDI cable goes from the USB/MIDI interface to the Pedal Link? on your III. Recently I've seen all-in-one solutions that comprise a single cable that has a USB connector on one end, a MIDI connector or two on the other end and embedded electronics. Launch an application that can play MIDI files and set it to output data on MIDI channel 16. The file we sent is a MIDI file, so open and play it. You may get a warning saying something like ?There is no note data in this file.? That?s cool as there isn?t, only a bunch of SysEx commands. After the file plays, all the clock display lights turn on bright yellow to indicate the new software has been received. Then a second or two later they all turn bright green to indicate the new software has been permanently saved. That's it. Power down, place the pedal back in your rig and enjoy the expanded capabilities. Here's the setup I use. I have an HP computer running the Vista operating system, and use a program I purchased on the net called Sweet MIDI Player 32. My USB/MIDI interface is an M-Audio Fast Track Pro. It works like a charm. ** You must cycle power for the III to run the new software. **
Q. Permanent loop storage
A. The III loses its mind when power is removed; no loops are saved. However, your parameter settings are preserved.
Q. MIDI
A. None in Version 1. The connectors on the back are MIDI capable but only the SysEx command is supported. That's how new versions of software are uploaded. We plan to add some basic MIDI commands to allow remote triggering or syncing to drum machines, but there is no guaranty on whether or when this will come about.
Q. Recording time
A. Sampling at 48KHz, the III records for 8 minutes 46 seconds in mono. Sampling at 24KHz, the III records for 17 minutes 32 seconds in mono. Stereo recording cuts both times in half.
Q. Memory
A. The III has 64MB of memory and it is not expanable.
Q. Compact flash cards
A. There is no card slot for removable media.
Q. Will the Rang™ III improve my sex life?
A. Yes, and some users have experienced a smoother complexion as well as making wiser financial decisions.
Q. XLR connectors
A. There are no XLR connectors. There are 2 unbalanced ins, 2 unbalanced outs and an expression pedal jack. All connectors are 1/4" phone jacks.
Q. Playing multiple loops
A. Version 1 can play 2 loops simultaneously and they are synced. Individual loops can also play one after the other in verse/chorus/bridge fashion. Version 2, which is free to anyone buying a Version 1 pedal, can also play 4 loops at once, either synced or completely independent of each other.
Q. USB port
A. There is no USB port.
Q. Sales outside of the USA
A. We have sold directly to players in Australia, New Zealand, UK, Canada, Mexico, Spain, Netherlands, Singapore, Italy, Ireland, England, etc., etc.. If there isn't a dealer close to you, we'll be happy to sell directly to you.
Q. Shipping to Europe or the UK
A. About $46 via airmail with insurance.
Q. Shipping to Australia and New Zealand
A. About $46 via airmail with insurance. Since we have no power supplies for our southern hemisphere brethren, we ship the pedal without one and discount the price by $10. So you guys pay $429 plus shipping.