Understanding the DIP Switches:
A very important thing to remember is that ramping
always gets reset when bypassing. The parameters’
current knob position control where the parameters
ultimately will either start or stop ramping.
The Volume, Tone, Rate, Depth, and Sway
dip switches
on the left side simply turn that parameter on or off
for ramping or expression / CV capability.
Volume, Tone, Rate, Depth, and Sway
dip switches on
the right side control whether or not the parameters
will rise (go clockwise in ramp mode) or fall (go
counterclockwise in ramp mode). It also controls
how the parameters will behave with an expression
pedal plugged in.
Bounce:
When on (and no expression pedal),
parameters will go
back and forth
(i.e. modulate)
,
if
it’s off, parameters will ramp and hold.
Mode:
When engaged, this transforms the “S – B – H”
toggle. S = Standard Tremolo, H = Harmonic Tremolo,
and B = both for standard and harmonic
simultaneously. B is particularly novel and fun, it’s a
completely unique sound, but at the same time it is
immediately familiar and accessible.
MoToByp
: Momentary-to-bypass. If on, the pedal is
only activated when the bypass stomp is pressed in.
Tap Control
: “R” stands for ramp, “P” for parameter
(RPM in this case). In the P position, tapping in a
tempo will dictate the RPM rate. In the R position,
tapping in the tempo will dictate the Ramp rate. This
is great for modulating parameters. Remember, the
“Bounce” dip switch needs to be on if you want to
ramp parameters back and forth, rather than just
ramping and holding.
Tap Division
: In position “3” allows for 3, 6, 8 tap
divisions. This is also important for selecting MIDI
note divisions. More on that on the following page.
Sweep
: this controls where ramp sweeps. In “T” (top)
the ramping (or expression control) will occur
between the current knob position and the max
position (fully clockwise). In “B” (bottom) the
ramping (or expression control) will occur between
the current knob position and the minimum position
(fully counterclockwise).
NOTE:
It may seem overwhelming and difficult for
users to take all this in at first. My suggestion is
always to forget about the dip switches for a while
when you get the pedal. Get to know the basic
functionality of it, and then if/when you want to
experiment with ramping or expression, it will likely
be easier.
Some of these concepts are much easier to explain
and demonstrate on video, and I have many tutorials
available on my youtube channel at
www.youtube.com/c/ChaseBlissAudio
. I also love to
hear from customers and answer questions so feel
free to write me anytime at
. Thank you so much for
purchasing this product and ENJOY!
