CD/Monitor In
The CD In feature lets you connect a CD, MP3, or tape player to the Vx400, and play along with your favorite
artists. To use the CD In feature, do the following:
1. Connect the headphone output of your MP3/CD/tape player to the CD/Monitor input using an 1/8”
stereo cable.
2. Press play on your MP3/CD/tape player. The signal from your MP3/CD/tape player is routed to the left,
right, and headphone outputs of the Vx400.
The Monitor In feature can also be used as a monitor input for mixing the output of your computer’s sound
card back into the Vx400 for playback monitoring.
Drum Machine
The Vx400 features a Drum machine that includes several sampled drum patterns which are useful for
developing a good sense of timing. Pressing the Drums button turns on the built-in drum machine (except
when in Store or Bypass mode). When the drum machine is active:
The Number 1 Knob is used to select the drum Pattern. Choices include:
The Number 2 Knob adjusts the drum Tempo and ranges from BPM 40 (40 beats per minute) to BPM240
(240 beats per minute).
The Number 3 Knob adjusts the volume Level of the drum loop and ranges from 1 to 99.
Press the Drums button again to stop playback of the drum loop.
Mic Input and Level
The Vx400 features a mic input that can be used for mixing or recording vocals and acoustic instruments.
The mic input is equipped with phantom power that can power professional condenser microphones. The
mic preamp is controlled via the Mic Level knob for controlling the gain of the mic signal. To set the mic level
control, follow these steps:
1. Connect a set of headphones to the headphone jack.
2. Sing or play at the loudest volume you will be performing at and adjust the mic Level control until you see
the Clip LED at the top of the Matrix light. Then gradually decrease the control until the light goes out.
This is the optimum setting for the Mic Level.
For application uses of the mic input, see both the
Making Connections
and
Vx400 Setups
sections of
this user’s guide.
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Introduction
