Basic Operations
This chapter covers just some basic features of your Code 49. To get the most out of your
Code 49, remember to download the full User Guide at
explanations of the available controls and features.
Presets
A preset is a saved collection of MIDI assignments for Code 49's controls, channel settings,
keyboard zone settings, etc. You can store up to 12 presets in Code 49's internal memory,
enabling you to use a dedicated preset for each digital audio workstation (DAW), virtual
instrument, or project/session, for example.
To select a preset, use the Preset Down/Up () buttons. The current preset number will
appear in the display.
To store a preset:
1. Press Edit to enter Edit Mode. The button will light up.
2. Press the keyboard's Store key.
3. Press the keyboard's Enter key. The current settings will be stored as a preset.
Control Modes
Fader Modes: The Faders (F1–F9) are always in one of two modes. Press Fader Mode to
switch between them, distinguishable by the Fader Mode button's color:
MIDI Mode (red): Moving the faders will send MIDI CC messages.
Mackie Control/HUI Mode (green): Moving the faders will send messages using the
Mackie Control/HUI protocol.
Button Modes: The Buttons (B1–B9) are always in one of three modes. Press Button Mode
button to cycle through them, distinguishable by the Button Mode button's color:
MIDI Mode (red): Pressing the buttons will send MIDI CC messages.
Mackie Control/HUI Mode (green): Pressing the buttons will send messages using the
Mackie Control/HUI protocol.
HID Mode (yellow): Pressing the buttons will send ASCII character messages.
Encoder Modes: The Encoders (E1–E8) are always in one of two modes. Press Encoder
Mode to switch between them, distinguishable by the Encoder Mode button's color:
MIDI Mode (red): Moving the encoders will send MIDI CC messages.
Mackie Control/HUI Mode (green): Moving the encoders will send messages using the
Mackie Control/HUI protocol.
X-Modes / Y-Modes: The X/Y Pad is always in one of three modes. Press X-Mode or Y-Mode
to cycle through them, distinguishable by the X-Mode or Y-Mode button's color (respectively):
MIDI Mode (red): The axis is assigned to a MIDI CC number.
MIDI Note Mode (pink): The axis is assigned to a range of MIDI notes.
HID Mode (yellow): The axis lets you use the X/Y Pad as a mouse/track pad.
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