Valeton GP50 + MVAVE Chocolate PLUS

Connect GP50 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.
  • 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.
  • THE GP50 DOESN'T NEED THE CHOCOLATE TO BE EXTERNALLY POWERED. It can work with the choco internal battery.
Midisuite
1 - Connect Chocolate

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

Midisuite
2 - Set Mode

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

Midisuite
3 - Select footswitch

Choose one of the footswitchs

Midisuite
4 - Edit Command

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

Midisuite
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.

USB
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.

USB
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.

USB
9 - Test

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

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