How to control Guitar Rig 6 with the M Vave Chocolate midi foot controller (Tutorial)

[@frazefrazenko]

thank you so much for these videos, so precise and informative! i have a question. when i program a short press in guitar rig, it works only once. where could be the problem? thanks again

[@limerot]

Thank you, greetings fom Northcape - Northern Norway!

[@jordibaladamariscal1966]

10/10,thank you for all

[@KozmykJ]

Your explanation has been most helpful. 👍 I think I get it now. I was managing to MIDI Learn the Loop Master Pro controls to my new 'Chocolate BT' MIDI pedal but when I saved the preset, the MIDI connection wasn't saving. The next time I opened that preset the MIDI mapping was lost and I'd have to redo it all over again. THE TRICK apparently, as you point out, is to assign Macros inside Guitar Rig that connect to the required function and THEN MIDI learn the Pedal to the Macros ... Who knew ? The Macro mappings are persistent irrespective, the manual says, of the Preset being used.

[@Alex5TE]

Thank you so much! Could you please also make a video of how to control Guitar rig 6 in Reaper using the Chocolate!

[@VitorPh3nom]

Is there any way to, instead of programming the hex codes of the hold function to select a specific preset, to go down or up on the preset list?

[@ЕвгенийБибин-ф2е]

Thanks a lot for the detailed instructions and informative replies to comments. I would be very greatful if you could clarify one more thing about setting up this controller with Guitar Rig. I would like to set up one of the footswitches to work as a Hold button (for example for Freeze function in reverb effects). As far as I understand, Press down+Release mode should be activated and (obviously) Hold mode for the Macros button in Guitar Rig as well. The thing which is not clear to me is what MIDI type should I set up for Bank A and Bank B in Press down+Release mode. Should it be Custom MIDI code? If yes, which hex code should I enter to trigger Hold on/Hold off function? Thanks in advance, Eugene

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @user-yq9lw3dv4h, thank you for reaching out to us for assistance. No one will be in the studio for a few days but I think I can still assist you. If I understand correctly you want to freeze reverb while holding the pedal down and release the reverb when you release the pedal. If that is what you want to do then follow these steps: • Select a foot switch • Select Mode: Press Down-Release (Two sets of information) BANK A • Double click the entry in ‘Bank A” • Select ‘Note On’ for Midi type • Enter 10 for data 1 (you can choose any number) • Enter 1 for data 2 BANK B • Double click the entry in ‘Bank B” • Select ‘Note Off’ for Midi type • Enter 10 for data 1 (must be the same number you chose in 'Bank A') • Enter 0 for data 2 GUITAR RIG • In GR6 right click on a knob in the Macro Module and select ‘Toggle knob/Button mode’ to change it into a button • Right click on that button and select midi learn • Step on the Chocolate pedal you setup • Right click on that button again and select ‘Enable Hold Mode’ • Drag the 4way arrows to the reverb’s ‘Freeze’ icon Now when you step on the Chocolate pedal the reverb will freeze and release when you release the pedal. Please let me know if it works and feel free to reach out again if you need further assistance Guitar School Live

[@ЕвгенийБибин-ф2е]

​@@guitarschoollive , thank you so much for your quick and detailed reply! I tried the method described above and can confirm that it works perfectly! A little while after I wrote the request about this function I decided to experiment with Custom Midi codes using the information from your replies to the comments down below. Just in case I will give the short description of this way to program the hold button, probably it may be useful for some users. In Custom advanced mode select the required footswitch and tick Mode: Press down+release In Bank A Click on the entry and set Midi type to Custom MIDI code. Type B0 03 7F B0 03 7F In Bank B Click on the entry and set Midi type to Custom MIDI code. Type B0 03 00 B0 03 00 The setup in Guitar Rig is just as you described in your comment. By the way, if you swap the hex codes betwen the two banks you can get a "reversed" Hold function which may give some interesting opportunities for certain creative cases and experimenting for certain styles (like ambient, dub, etc.) Thank you so much for your help! Regards, Eugene

[@ChrisMcCrowe]

Thank you for the video. I have one question. I can't figure out where you get the preset numbers in GR6.

[@dasboot88]

Perfect !. I can use chocolate control both Amplitube 5, Guitar rig 6 & TH-U after I see your video. The irig bluebord can do like chocolate or not ?

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello Piti Luangprasert, we’re happy you found our videos useful. You are correct, the Chocolate controller is similar to the iRig Blueboard. Here are a few other videos you may find useful: 🎞️Amplitube 5 Tips, Tricks and Hacks (3 Hacks to for better tone and performance tutorial) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/d6ikgWWef5ubjaM 🎞️How to save custom Amplitube 5 presets to the preset browser (in 5 Easy Steps) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6acXouggtKsZ80 🎞️Learn How to Import, Create and Export Backing Tracks using Amplitube 5 in this step by step tutorial. - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYebo6l8oLWgn6s We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. Kepp Jammin’, Guitar School Live

[@joshi3218]

Could you clarify the hex code part? It's not clear why or what that is doing.

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello Josh I, thank you for your question. The hex codes are a hack for CC messages. If you program the Chocolate to program mode C (CC messages) the chocolate only sends a single ‘On message’ which means you will be able to turn an effect on but won’t be able to turn it off. You could program single step switch between 2 banks in advanced mode but there are 2 problems with that: 1. You lose the ability to change presets 2. You may need to double tap a pedal to activate it if you leave the pedal for another and come back. If you want to understand the hex code there are 2 parts. Let’s use the code for pedal A B0 01 00 B0 01 7F Part 1 B0 means CC messages 01 is the CC number 00 means it’s off Part 2 B0 - CC message 01 - CC number 7F - On You’ll notice that in each pedal in the video the 2nd and 5th number change incremental from the prior pedal I hope that helps. We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. Keep Jammin’ Guitar School Live

[@joshi3218]

@@guitarschoollive Wow thanks so much! I'm familiar with converting for Hex but this really helped clarify.

[@azamusicroom3688]

@@guitarschoollive hello, it's possible to use combination swith (E+F) to change group?

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello Aza MusicRoom, thank you for reaching out to us with your question. Unfortunately at this time the Chocolate controller is limited to a single bank in the advanced custom mode. What many users have done is purchase multiple controllers and use one controller for program changes and the other for controlling effects. I hope this helps, Guitar School Live

[@windarupamungkas379]

Advanced custom mode didn't work in studio one, when not using macro, I can't toggle on/off directly the rack items.

[@efrensuaynicolas573]

You are amazing, thank you very much!

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @efrensuaynicolas573, thank you for the compliment. We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. 🔔Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@guitarschoollive?sub_confirmation=1 Keep Jammin’ Guitar School Live

[@mikes6388]

Toward the end of your video, you show an expression pedal being used. Is your expression pedal an analog pedal that is plugged into the m vave?

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @mikes6388 , thank you for reaching out to us for assistance. The pedal used in the video is a Mission Engineering expression pedal, however any TRS pedal will work with the controller. We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. 🔔Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@guitarschoollive?sub_confirmation=1 Guitar School Live

[@mikes6388]

@@guitarschoollive Thanks for the quick response. I'm looking for a cheap midi pedal that I can use with Scuffham S-Gear. This footswitch looks like it will fit the bill.

[@guitarschoollive]

@@mikes6388 Even though we have never tested these pedals many of our subscribers have stated they’ve had success with them. 🔗 www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/NX-P--nektar-nx-p-universal-expression-pedal 🔗 www.amazon.com/M-Audio-EX-P-Expression-Pedal/dp/B000NLRWEI?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1 Let us know your results if you choose one of them. Guitar School Live

[@stevewilson1583]

chocolate it's connected via Bluetooth or via cable and if its via cable what kind of cable is it,thx for the help

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @stevewilson1583, thank you for reaching out to us with your question. We connect using a USB C cable. If you’re using a PC with windows you will need additional software to connect using Bluetooth. We avoid Bluetooth because it is not reliable during performance. If you have a PC with Windows and wish to connect using Bluetooth see the following video: 🎞️ How to Wirelessly Connect Your M Vave Chocolate MIDI Foot Controller to PC | A Step by Step Guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGLEgZWoqt-Gm6s We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. 🔔Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@guitarschoollive?sub_confirmation=1 Keep Jammin’ Guitar School Live

[@stevewilson1583]

@@guitarschoollive thank you very much my friend

[@_panilaperman9881]

just wanna ask why do you choose the preset numbers to be 3, 8, 12 and 16?

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @_panilaperman9881, thank you for your question. I chose the preset numbers at random. The purpose of choosing random numbers is to show that any pedal can change to any preset. If you don’t wish to toggle effects and only wish to change presets you can select ‘Program Change A’ in Cubesuite. The presets will change in numerical order. (ex: pedal A = preset 1, pedal B = preset 2 and so on). This option will give you access to 128 presets. We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. 🔔Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@guitarschoollive?sub_confirmation=1 Keep Jammin’ Guitar School Live

[@_panilaperman9881]

Hi, i use a midi monitoring app and i realized chocolate only sends a signal after a pedal is released when i step short, is there a way i can program it in a way that it sends a signal as soon as i step on it?

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @_panilaperman9881, thank you for reaching out to us for assistance. You can program the Chocolate controller to send messages on pedal press by entering information in ‘Bank A’ and leaving ‘Bank B’ empty using ‘Mode: Press down - release’ in advanced custom mode. However with this method you are limited to only 4 options instead of 8. You could enter information in both banks (ex:something happens when you press and something else happens when you release) but that will require experimentation to see what suits your setup. Feel free to reach out to us again if you have any further questions. We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. 🔔Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@guitarschoollive?sub_confirmation=1 Keep Jammin’ Guitar School Live

[@_panilaperman9881]

@@guitarschoollive Thank you so much for the informative replies, we appreciate it a lot and it’s a big help

[@sertanari]

you are using cable, but i want to change preset by bluetooth. its not possible?

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @sertanari, thank you for reaching out to us with your question. If you’re using a PC see the following video: 🎞️ How to Wirelessly Connect Your M Vave Chocolate MIDI Foot Controller to PC | A Step by Step Guide - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGLEgZWoqt-Gm6s Feel free to reach out to us if you need further assistance. We have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. 🔔Subscribe: www.youtube.com/@guitarschoollive?sub_confirmation=1 Guitar School Live

[@alprrrt]

I have downloaded the CubeSuite but it says "firmware update" and I can't update the firmware

[@waitz_0961]

Hi, very good tutorial but i have a problem, When im on the preferences of guitar rig 6, i can't activate the parameter "USB midi". How can i solve this problem?

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello Waitz_09, thank you for reaching out to us for assistance. The issue you are describing occurs when another program is using the Chocolate controller. The usual culprit is Cubesuite. Make sure to exit Cubesuite completely (close both screens). You may need to turn the Chocolate off and on again and restart Guitar Rig 6. If you need further assistance please feel free to contact us. Also, we have many videos scheduled that may be of interest to you. Be sure to subscribe so you will be notified when new content is released. Thanks, Guitar School Live

[@jack-j9p]

Hey there my chocolate did turn on the effect but can’t turn off even though it say on/off on guitar right now

[@antonybolduc8006]

Same for me

[@antonybolduc8006]

same for me but just in certain preset

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @bunleapphal1310, thank you for reaching out to us for assistance. If you’re attempting to midi learn the control directly it will only turn it on. You must use the Macro Module. Follow the video from: 06:37 Controlling Guitar Rig 6 with the M-Vave Midi Controller Guitar School Live

[@guitarschoollive]

Hello @antonybolduc8006, thank you for reaching out to us for assistance. If you’re attempting to midi learn the control directly it will only turn it on. You must use the Macro Module. Follow the video from: 06:37 Controlling Guitar Rig 6 with the M-Vave Midi Controller Guitar School Live

[@antonybolduc8006]

Yes i use the macros modul, exemple in my preset metal i can turn on and off the macros modul and my other preset i just can turn on the macros toggle