Graphics Presenter: How do I control a switcher from Graphics Presenter?
Graphics Presenter includes content that can output MIDI commands. By using this content, you can control a connected switcher.
NOTE: To perform a stinger transition (an effect where the switcher input is switched while a full-screen still image is displayed), use the content in the Transition tab.
See the related Q&A: How do I set up a stinger transition?
Follow the steps below to configure the settings.
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Install Graphics Presenter on a Windows 10 or Windows 11 computer and set it up for the connected switcher.
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Connect the computer’s USB port to the switcher’s USB port using a USB cable.
Your switcher will be recognized as a MIDI device in Graphics Presenter. -
Go to MIDI Settings and select the switcher from the list of MIDI output devices.
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Select the Cooperation tab and open the Edit screen for MIDI Control content.
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Enter the MODEL, ADDRESS, and DATA values in ROLAND MIDI SYSEX CREATOR, then click Create Message.
The corresponding MIDI message will be generated.The address and data values are listed in the Remote Control Guide.
For the V-8HD, refer to the Reference Manual – MIDI Implementation.V-160HD: https://proav.roland.com/global/products/v-160hd/support/
V-80HD: https://proav.roland.com/global/products/v-80hd/support/
V-8HD: https://proav.roland.com/global/products/v-8hd/support/
VR-120HD: https://proav.roland.com/global/products/vr-120hd/support/
VR-6HD: https://proav.roland.com/global/products/vr-6hd/support/Example: Macro switching settings
MODEL ADDRESS DATA V-8HD 50 05 04 00～63 V-80HD 50 05 04 00～63 V-160HD 50 05 04 00～63 VR-6HD 50 05 04 00～63 VR-120HD 50 05 04 00～63 - Click Save in the content menu.
The content that outputs the entered MIDI message will be added to the USER tab.
NOTE: When switching PGM channels, you can use the preset content named "Model Name + PGM" (e.g., V-80HD PGM). Simply specify the PGM channel in the Edit screen to create content that switches the switcher’s PGM channel to the selected one.