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Mastermind Editor Manual
Documentation for the Mastermind Editor software. This includes the editor for the Mastermind GT, Mastermind LT and Mastermind PBC models. This manual currently reflects version 5.2.x of the Mastermind Editor
Other Mastermind Information
This section contains other information on the Mastermind series that didn't fit anywhere else
Introduction
Basic Concepts
Basic Operation
Initial Setup
User Interface
Special Features
Tutorials
About the Editor Software
The Mastermind GT is a very advanced MIDI controller with extensive capabilities and an LCD over every button. The Mastermind PBC is a pedalboard based audio switcher that uses the same "brains" as the Mastermind GT, giving it similar MIDI capabilities. And th...
System Requirements
The Mastermind GT, LT and PBC editor can run on a Windows PC or a Macintosh running OS X. Windows: Windows 7 or later, 32 or 64-bit 2GB RAM One free USB port A USB cable that ends in a USB B connector, which is the square type that most printers use. ...
Installation - Mac
To install on a Mac OS X system, first download the file from the Downloads page on the RJM Music website. Before downloading, make sure the correct product is selected in the bar above the list of releases. Important note: The editor version needs to match ...
Installation - PC
To install on a PC system, first download the file from the Downloads page on the RJM Music website. Before downloading, make sure the correct product type is selected in the bar above the list of releases. Important note: The editor version needs to match t...
Buttons and Pages
One of the most important features of the Mastermind is the ability to redefine buttons. Each button can be configured for function, color and name, as well as quite a few other settings. Button Types There are many button types available, but they can be br...
Creating Devices
The first thing you'll need to do for a new setup is define one or more devices. The Devices page in the editor allows you to set up an entry for each MIDI device you wish to control. These device entries contain information about what the device's capabilit...
IA Mode
As discussed in the Buttons and Pages section, there are many button types, including IA (Instant Access). IA buttons are the most general purpose type - they execute a list of Actions that can send MIDI messages and perform many other functions. When editing...
Presets
Presets are the primary way to get many things to happen with a single button press. Each preset can do the following: Send a MIDI program change (PC) message to any of your connected MIDI devices Perform up to 10 actions, each of which can send any MIDI m...
Songs And Setlists
For live performances, your presets can be arranged into Songs and Setlists. Using this feature allows you to group presets by song and makes it easy to rearrange those songs for each performance. A Song is a group of presets – up to 16 of them – that are sel...
Actions
Actions are instructions given to the Mastermind to tell it to perform certain tasks. This can be sending MIDI messages, engaging the tuner display, changing button pages or presets, turning on audio loops and many other functions. By using action lists, you c...
Creating a New Configuration
The editor starts up with the factory default configuration. You can always return to factory default by selecting File / New in the menu. In the upper left corner of the Globals Tab, there is a Model parameter. This is where you can select which model of RJM...
Loading and Saving Settings
Loading Settings The File / Load menu option brings up a file dialog, which lets you select a settings file to load. Settings files always have a .rjs extension. Saving Settings The File / Save menu option saves the currently loaded file. If no file has bee...
Transferring Settings Between Device and Computer
The Mastermind can connect to a Mac or PC computer using a standard USB B cable, often known as a USB printer cable. When connected, the device will appear as a standard MIDI device. The first time it's plugged in, it may take a while to appear as the drivers ...
Editing Buttons
One of the most important features of the Mastermind GT, LT and PBC is the ability to redefine buttons. Any button can be changed to perform any function, and you can have multiple pages of buttons with different button configurations. Your device wil...
Editing Presets
Presets Tab (PBC Version) After setting up devices and buttons, you'll want to set up your presets. Presets are the primary and most basic way to get things done on the Mastermind series, and are also the basis of songs and setlists. Contents ...
Editing Songs and Setlists
Songs Tab Editing Songs To edit a song, go to the Songs Tab. It shows three columns: the left column shows all of your songs, the middle column shows the presets that are in each song, and the right column shows a list of all presets. Start by s...
Globals Tab
The Globals tab is the first thing you see upon starting the editor. It contains system-wide parameters that aren't specific to any song, preset or setlist. System Settings Model - Chooses which model of Mastermind you are working with. You will be ask...
Devices Tab
The Devices Tab is where you tell your Mastermind about each device it needs to control. All of the devices' MIDI parameters are defined here. Device List The left column contains a list of the 16 possible device slots. Select one of these to edit ...
Buttons Tab
PBC Buttons Tab GT Buttons Tab The Buttons Tab is where you can set the functionality of the buttons and pages on your device. This tab displays a virtual display of your device. At the bottom of the screen, there are selectors that...
Button Edit Page
Double clicking on a button in the Buttons Tab pops up the Button Edit Page. This is where you can edit all of a button's parameters. Button Edit Normal Mode Button Edit Hold Mode General Settings The General Settings section cont...