Valeton GP5 + MVAVE Chocolate PLUS

Connect GP5 and Chocolate PLUS via Bluetooth

Choco plus > USB > GP5

Before you start:

  • Do a factory reset on the gp5. A lot of problems with connections with gp5 are fixed making a factory reset.
  • YOU HAVE TO POWER THE CHOCOLATE EXTERNALLY WHEN TURNING THE CHOCOLATE ON. To start USB HOST the Chocolate must send 5v to the gp5. That's because the internal battery of the Chocolate only delivers 3.7v, and can't start USB HOST communication.
  • You can however have the gp5 powered or not via the 9v input.
  • USE A GOOD USB DATA CABLE, you can check if it is a data cable by plugin a phone to a computer and see if the computer can see it.
Midisuite
1 - Connect Chocolate

Connect to the chocolate pedal using Midi Suite (download from m-vave site)

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2 - Set Mode

In chocolate v1 set the mode to "Advanced Custom Mode"

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3 - Select footswitch

Choose one of the footswitchs

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4 - Edit Command

Select the pencil icon to edit the command or erase and add a new one

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5 - Enter CC or Sysex code

Select type: CC or SysEx
When using USB you can use CC codes, or you can use special midi code called SYSEX. Enter the desired code, press save. (check list of codes here)

USB
6 - Connect Chocolate to power

The chocolate needs to be connected to power to work as a USB HOST, you can use a power bank or power adapter. Connect it to the usb C port.

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7 - Connect Chocolate to GP5

Use a USB A-C data cable to connect the chocolate to the gp5. In the chocolate use the HOST port (USB A port). The gp5 can use the 9v input at the same time, it does not interfere with the usc connection.

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8 - Power On the Chocolate

Turn off (switch in middle position) then, turn ON the chocolate, moving the switch to H (right) to start the USB HOST mode.

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9 - Test

If everything is ok, now the chocolate is controlling the gp5 via usb.

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