MIDI Target Manufacturer(s): Chase Bliss
April 2024 Update: Tweaked colours to match the awesome Mood MK2 Light Bright pallet
March 2024 Update:
- Re-design: Most notably. I have moved dip switched to the first two pages.
- Fixed: Sync, Spread and Buffer switches, CC value display, removed quick toggles (due to the effect they have on displayed cc values) and some refinements to help any future modifications
- Added: Some personal presets (I hope you like them)
If something looks off, check the log in the main menu, and please let me know what needs fixing (via the comments below or DM me on Instagram)
---
How to use: 1) Install Midi Designer from the Apple App store 2) Download the layout file below and load it into the app 3) Open app menu -> config -> save layout. Optional - but it will save you a bit of time if you are switching layouts in future
Connecting:
- Wired: Plug your iPad/iPhone into a USB enabled midi device that’s hooked up to a Chase Bliss compatible Midi box. I have tested this with a HX Stomp.
- Bluetooth: I highly recommend the CME Widi jack. Use a midi box that's switchable to work with Chase Bliss pedals (Ring active). Because it's switchable you can then use any stereo TRS cable. I am using the Disaster Area Midi Box 4. Do not try using a Widi jack plugged directly into the Mood pedal's midi input - it won't work because the TRS cable CME use is wired up the standard way.
Midi Channel: Set to 2. You can easily change these by:
- Tapping the More menu (top centre) then design mode
- Double tap a tab and go to the controls pane.
- Click Renumber controls (Channel & CC), and pick the channel you want to change everything on the tab to. Make sure Channel only is selected,
- Tap apply.
- Repeat the process for each tab with controls on them (it's quick and should take 1-2min to do). Save your layout so settings are retained (under More/Config/Actions/Save Layout As)
----
Presets:
- Saving in-app presets: Use the ticker to pick the slot -> Hit Save -> Label your preset
- If you want to see what the preset saving module is connected to or edit them:
- Go into design mode -> double tap the ticker -> Relationships tab.
- Then look at the subcontrols
- To add subcontrols: Hold your finger over the "drag to subcontrol" button then gliding it over the control. Then hit apply and save your layout.
- To remove subcontrols: Swipe from right to left on the list. Then hit apply and save your layout.
NOTES
If you spot anything that has not been mapped correctly, let me know and I'll do my best solve them. If you enjoy using this layout I'd love to know in the comments or via Instagram.
----
Disclaimers
- This is a non-official layout. Use at your own risk. I did share this with the Chase Bliss support team though, and their response was "This rules!"
- I am not connected to Chase Bliss, and I don't work for Midi Designer. I made this for my personal use, and thought I'd post it here so other people can enjoy using it.
- For Midi Designer Pro app issues please contact the Midi Designer support team
- For issues with pedal hardware or software please contact Chase Bliss.
---
Note for users who downloaded the layout before March 31st 2024: If you loaded my default in-app preset you may have switched to half buffer mode – you might want to do a hidden setting reset. As of April 2024 the full/half buffer switch works as it should.
