To configure an ES-8 to receive Program Change data from a DAW, please follow this setup process:
1. Press EDIT.
2. Press the Page Left/Right buttons to get to the CTL/EXP category.
3. Press ENTER.
4. Press Page Left/Right to get to the ASSIGN number you want to use (1 thru 12).
5. Press ENTER.
6. Press Page Left/Right to move the cursor under "SW" (SWITCH).
7. Press + to turn the Assign’s On/Off switch (SW) to ON.
8. Press Page Right to get to the Assign Source setting (SRC).
9. Press -/+ to choose the Assign source: CC 1 - 127.
10. Press Page right to get to the Category parameter (Cate).
11. Press -/+ to choose Category type: LOOP.
12. Press Page right to get to the Target parameter.
13. Press -/+ to choose which Loop will be activated / de-activated by the Assignment.