5150 III and G Major...where to start programming?

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Finally getting around to programming my rig, instead of running it in pieces like I have been.

Running a Ground Control Pro to control a G Major 2 and EVH 5150 III mini.

Where the hell do I start? Minimal midi knowledge at best. :facepalm:
 
I have had my G major since they released it and am now running it with the 5150III Stealth. It is missing a couple knobs and only half the LED display shows but if this is set up correctly it is very transparent. I think a lot of people make the mistake and use way to much effect mix. If you do not adjust this it really colors your tone and I think this is one of the reasons the G Major gets a bad rap from some people. I use a little reverb and delay and the noise gate. Each individual effect can be adjusted. The mix percentages I use are very low for my rhythm patch. My lead patch is the same as the rhythm however I adjust the delay mix to about 5 percent. My output is on about half and the input is at about three o'clock. I have had a midi set up for years. Hitting one button and having it switch to a patch for lead ,rhythm ,clean or what ever else you may need is awesome. All my cables are marked so there is no potential for a brain fart from gig to gig. It may seem like a lot of work to get everything set up and programed but man once things are dialed in you cant beat it. At one gig my switching system did not work at all. This was from the main midi cable running to the main foot switch. I remember running it over with my speaker cab when I was pushing my amp back. I always carry a spare with me now just in case. Good luck and be patient. Take Care.
 
first thing you want to do is sell the G major and get a intellifex :D :yes:
 
Your Ground Control will send program changes by default just by plugging it in. It can do more, like amp switching or expression pedal values maybe even some instant access.

Clear out a bank of 10 and start copying the better presets there. Most presets are too wet. Set up an expression pedal to dry that shit up by setting the CC #'s.

I'm pretty sure someone wrote a PC patch editor for it. Hook it up to your computer with a USB to MIDI interface. Play / Tweak / Repeat / Save.

You could eventually use a bank of 10 for each song.
 
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