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OTHER GOODIES
CHROMATIC TUNER
The BLONDE/TUNER footswitch engages the chromatic tuner. Simply
hold the footswitch down for half-second to engage the tuner, which
will simultaneously mute the signal path. The LED in the tuner window
will then light up. If the green light is on, you’re in tune. If you’re not,
the red arrows serve as indicators:
Arrow points up = Flat. Raise the pitch.
Arrow points down = Sharp. Lower the pitch.
As you get closer to being in tune, the arrow will blink faster and turn
off when you are in tune. The green light then comes on and you’re
good to go. When you’re finished tuning, simply hold the footswitch
for half-second to disengage.
EFFECT LOOP
Post-SansAmp, pre-
effects to patch in
external effect ped-
als. Connect the
input of your effect
to Send; output of
your effect to
Return.
Hookup diagram utilizing the 4-cable method:
UNIVERSAL POWER SUPPLY
The included power supply is provided with a U.S. prong assembly in-
stalled. To change the prong assembly to one of the included Euro-
pean, UK or Australia/New Zealand
styles, be sure the power supply is
unplugged and follow these instruc-
tions:
Press the PUSH switch to release the
prong assembly. Slide the assembly up
(about halfway) to align the side tabs
of the prong assembly with the slots
of the power supply housing. Then pull
up to remove the assembly. Choose
the new prong assembly, align the side
tabs with the slot of the housing and
slide down until it clicks into position.
NOTE: You cannot slide the prong assembly all the way out.
NOTEWORTHY NOTES
1) Using the Fly Rig 5 with a Power Engine 60.
Simply con-
nect the 1/4” output of the Fly Rig 5 to the 1/4” input of the Power
Engine 60. Be aware the Power Engine 60 utilizes a ground independ-
ent transformer, which may pick up hum from the auto-switching
power supply. Therefore, the XLR input of the Power Engine 60
should be grounded. You can make your own grounding plug by modi-
fying a male XLR connector by soldering Pin 1 to Pin 3 and inserting
into the XLR input of the Power Engine 60 per the diagram below.
NOTE:
If you’re not into soldering, a Tech 21 grounding plug is avail-
able for purchase. Please see our website Accessories page for details.
2) Using the Fly Rig 5 with a Power Engine Deuce Deluxe.
Simply connect the 1/4” output of the Fly Rig 5 to the 1/4” input of
the Power Engine Deuce Deluxe.
3) Tech 21 controls are unusually sensitive
and tend to per-
form well beyond what would be considered “normal.” So you need
not set everything at max to get maximum results. For instance, to
brighten your sound, rather than automatically boosting High all the
way up, try cutting back on Low first.
4) To find the best settings
for interacting with your other gear,
you may need to use radically different settings for each individual way
you use it. You need not be discouraged or suspect something is wrong
with the unit. If you’ve got your sound, you’ve simply found the right bal-
ance to complement each individual piece of gear. We recommend you
start with the tone controls at 12 o’clock and cut or boost as necessary.
5) Tech 21 pedals have exceptionally low noise levels.
However, they may amplify noise emanating from the input source. To
minimize noise, we recommend active electronic instruments have the
volume set so that the clip light barely comes on when in Bypass, and
have the tone controls positioned flat. If you need to boost, do so
slowly and sparingly. Also check for pickup interference by moving
your guitar or turning the volume off. Be aware single coil pickups are
more likely to generate noise.
6) Placement notes:
The Fly Rig can be treated as an amplifier or
pre-amp when it comes to setting up your signal chain:
Place the following effects BEFORE the Fly Rig:
Phaser/Vibe, Overdrive, Wah.
Place the following effects in the Effect Loop of the
Fly Rig:
Delay, EQ, Flanger, Phaser, Pitch Shifter, Reverb.
7) Buffered bypass
eliminates the shortcomings associated with
“true bypass” (pops and clicks, and high-end loss when multiple pedals
are connected together), as well as signal loss associated with other
types of switching circuits.
8) Custom actuators.
All Tech 21 pedals feature smooth, custom,
silent-switching actuators.
