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Save your own settings to presets
_
1
_
~
_
8
_
and use them
instantaneously when jamming.
(1) Turn the rotary encoder in the center to choose the effect
model of your choice.
(2) Adjust the 4 knobs above to create the perfect sound.
(3) Push down on the rotary switch for 2 seconds
and the LED will start to blink.
(4) Turn the rotary encoder to any of the preset position
_
1
_
~
_
8
_
.
(5) Press the rotary switch again and the current sound will be
saved in the selected position.
(6) Use
_
PRESET
_
↑ /
_
PRESET
_
↓ switch to shuffle through and
activate the preset of your choice.
※ On pressing
_
PRESET
_
↑ /
_
PRESET
_
↓
switch,
The
_
PRESET
_
LED on the bottom left face will light up
to indicate that you are in the preset mode.
※ The preset positions of
_
1
_
~
_
8
_
are independent from
the effect models written next to them. That is, you can save
any effect model to any preset number that you want.
Powering on
with
pedal
engaged will let
you modify the
pedal mode. The
unit will cycle through the above settings.
The initial setting is at
_
2
_
. While
pedal stays down, the LED
will light up among
_
1
_
_
2
_
_
3
_
to indicate the current mode.
-
TAP
Functions as a tap time switch.
-
_
PRESET
_
↑
Functions as a preset-up switch.
Every press will change the current
preset
_
1
_
~
_
8
_
in increasing order.
-
_
PRESET
_
↓
Functions as a preset-down switch.
Every press will change the current
preset
_
1
_
~
_
8
_
in decreasing order.
No.
_
1
_
_
PRESET
_
↑
_
PRESET
_
↓
_
2
_
TAP
_
PRESET
_
↑
_
3
_
_
PRESET
_
↑
TAP
-
The delay time increases as you turn clockwise,
from a minimum of 10ms to a maximum of 1.2 seconds.
The LED on the left blinks in sync with the tap time.
-
Repeats/Feedback determines how many times the sound is
repeated. It maxes out at the 5 o’clock position.
-
Adjusts the general tone of the delay sound.
Turn counter-clockwise for a smoother and mellow tone,
or clockwise for more of a crisp, clear rendition.
-
Sets the level of the delay and dry sound. At 3 o’clock
the volume of the delay is equal to the dry sound (1:1 ratio),
turn further clockwise and the dry sound will be disappeared.
The
connector can accommodate an
external switch or expression/volume
pedal. Make sure to turn off the power
before connecting an external pedal.
Depending on the maker of the pedal,
the polarity may be different, so please
check beforehand for compatibility.
-
Switch Pedal
: Can be set to
_
PRESET
_
↑
/
_
PRESET
_
↓
switch, or
TAP
switch.
Please refer to
“Changing Pedal Mode”
.
-
Expression/Volume Pedal
: With this,
you can adjust a selected parameter,
one of the 4 control knobs.
Please refer to
“Choosing an EXP Parameter”
.
If you power the unit up while pushing down on the central rotary switch, this
will allow you to change
setting. You can map the expression/volume pedal
to one of the 4 control knobs. The unit will cycle through the controls as long
as the rotary switch remains pressed, with the LED
_
3
_
_
4
_
_
5
_
_
6
_
indicating
the selection of each of the corresponding knobs. Let go when the desired
parameter is selected.
※ This is only for when you have an expression/volume pedal to
connector.
Select the desired effect with the rotary encoder in the center.
-
A modern digital delay providing a crisp, clear sound.
-
The typical tone of a vintage analog BBD delay.
-
Replicates rich saturation of an analog reel-tap echo
used in recording studios.
-
Adds a sweet touch to your melody
with its vibrant brilliant sound.
-
A dynamic texture with tremolo effect.
-
Feel the unique charm of a ducking delay
that responds to your picking.
-
The envelope of the sound is reversed
to create psychedelic echoes.
-
Add some glamour with a stereo delay
and hear the echo ping-pongs from left and right.
The switch on the right lets you select the bypass mode of your choice.
-
The signal passes as if there was nothing on the way.
-
Provides a low impedance buffer bypass,
allowing for a natural fade out when effect is off.
Switch Pedal
Tip
Signal
Sleeve
Ground
※ When switch is engaged,
Tip and Sleeve are in contact.
Tip
Signal
Ring
Voltage
Sleeve
Ground
-
Turns the effect on and off.
When the LED is lit up, the effect is functioning,
and when it is off, you are in bypass mode.
-
You can adjust the
setting with this switch.
The interval between two consecutive taps will set the
.
While you keep it pressed, this will activate
,
the same as when the
knob is turned to its maximum
position at 5 o’clock for a seemingly infinite echo.
By changing the pedal mode, it can be used as a
_
PRESET
_
↑
switch.
Please refer to
“Changing Pedal Mode”
.