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USING EXPRESSION CONTROL (continued)

While the expression pedal is active, it is in control of all five settings (volume, gain, bass, mids, 
treble), however, any of the knobs can still be turned to change a setting. If a knob is turned, that 
setting will be “released” from expression control and will then be controlled by its knob. The other 
settings will remain in control of the expression pedal.

USING A CONTROL VOLTAGE (CV) DEVICE

A CV device connected to Kismet will automatically turn ON expression control when it outputs the 
full range, 0-5 V. If it cannot, the calibration procedure (Fig. 11) must be performed. Likewise, as 
long as it continues outputting the full 0-5 V range, expression control will not be able to turn OFF. 
Stop the CV output, then press the TOGGLE/CYCLE footswitch to exit. 

Disclaimer

:

 

Not all CV 

devices are compatible, and incorrect connections or voltages can cause damage not covered by 
Warranty. Instructions are available at www.ramblefx.com or contact [email protected].

CALIBRATING AN EXPRESSION PEDAL

If an expression pedal cannot turn ON expression control (Fig. 10), it may need to be calibrated. 
This is usually the result of a pedal not reaching its full 0-100% output. Calibration will restore the 
full expression range. Kismet saves the calibration even when power is disconnected.

Fig. 11

 

Expression calibration procedure.

1

2

HOLD

LEFT

HOLD

HOLD

ALL 

*LEDs*

 blinking

&

&

TAP

ANY

:

SUCCESS!

FAIL

Move expression pedal to both limits 

several times.

1

2

3

4

1

2

3

4

-OR-

OR

OR

RESULT:

BEGIN

CALIBRATION

SET RANGE

3

FINISH

& SAVE

TOE

HEEL

i

17

18

!

Calibration is generally not required if the expression pedal is able to turn ON Kismet’s 
expression control.
If calibration fails, unplug the expression pedal and confirm the correct connections (Figures 
7 or 8). Do not leave connected if calibration continues to fail.

Hold all three at the same time!

Содержание KISMET

Страница 1: ... U S E R G U I D E A n a l o g T o n e D i g i t a l F u n R a m b l e F X p r e s e n t s ...

Страница 2: ...g a MIDI Controller 19 Setting Kismet s MIDI Channel 20 Controlling Kismet with MIDI 21 Saving with MIDI 22 Operation 24 Specifications 25 Policies 26 CONTENTS CONTENTS Congradulations You are in possession of an exciting distortion pedal that gives you the ultimate in creative control over your tone Thank you for supporting Ramble FX Ramble FX is a small company that makes original effect pedals ...

Страница 3: ... can save all knob settings to each of its four memory positions A footswitch or toggle switch can cycle through all of the presets or toggle back and forth between any two Expression Control Control any or all settings in any amounts any directions all at the same time Save one set of knob positions for the heel another for the toe and Kismet will mix and morph all settings at the same time with ...

Страница 4: ...e Tap left or right to change memory positions Hold to the left to begin a preset memory save hold to the right to begin an expression save This LED is ON when the internal settings match the physical knob positions Set this to match the taper of the expression pedal or to the position that creates the best sweep from heel to toe page15 MIDI input Page 19 4 Relay based true bypass switching Solid ...

Страница 5: ...obs match the internal settings MEMORY INDICATION The status of Kismet s internal settings can always be determined by the four bottom LEDs and the LIVE SETTINGS LED For preset memories the LEDs appear as seen in Figure 3 The LIVE SETTINGS LED is lit when all five knob positions match the internal settings When Kismet is bypassed the status LEDs will dim but remain on Be aware that when Kismet is ...

Страница 6: ... CHANGE PRESETS 1 The center toggle switch will advance to the next memory position every time it is tapped to the right or to the previous memory position every time it is tapped to the left The left toggle switch TOGGLE CYCLE sets the function of the left footswitch TOGGLE CYCLE 2 Set to CYCLE the footswitch will advance to the next memory position every time 3 Set to TOGGLE the footswitch will ...

Страница 7: ...hat can be used 1 Expression pedal below 2 Volume pedal Page 12 3 Control voltage CV source Page 13 do not attempt without reading first 1 EXPRESSION PEDAL An expression pedal is a foot controlled potentiometer with only one stereo jack A single cable contains both the input and the output wires A fixed voltage enters on one wire and a fraction of that voltage is sent back on a separate wire The t...

Страница 8: ...mpatible with a polarity reversing adapter available at www ramblefx com polarity adapter Required polarity tip to wiper POTENTIOMETER Fig 7 Expression pedal connection showing tip to wiper polarity From Kismet expression jack DC INPUT 2 VOLUME PEDAL A volume pedal is a foot controlled potentiometer with separate input and output connections A voltage enters one jack and a fraction of that voltage...

Страница 9: ...ire calibration Page 17 3 CONTROL VOLTAGE CV SOURCE Must follow full instructions at www ramblefx com Kismet can accept certain devices that provide a control voltage This is beyond the scope of this User Guide Not all devices are compatible Refer to manufacturer s specifications when determin ing compatibility Voltages over 5V can cause damage FINISH SAVE REPEAT if needed 2 Fig 9 Setting expressi...

Страница 10: ... Live Settings or even when it s currently in expression mode Because of that the knob positions may not match the actual internal settings It is the actual settings that are saved i e what you hear is what you save Expression settings are saved to EEPROM memory and are not lost when power is disconnected sweep they are always the same e g an output of 50 when the pedal is rocked halfway Log or au...

Страница 11: ...atible and incorrect connections or voltages can cause damage not covered by Warranty Instructions are available at www ramblefx com or contact support ramblefx com CALIBRATING AN EXPRESSION PEDAL If an expression pedal cannot turn ON expression control Fig 10 it may need to be calibrated This is usually the result of a pedal not reaching its full 0 100 output Calibration will restore the full exp...

Страница 12: ...rom Ramble FX at www ramblefx com midi adapter 2 CUSTOM CABLE availability unknown Fig 12 Correct wiring for a custom Kismet MIDI cable Pin 5 Data current sink Ring Pin 2 Shield Sleeve Pin 4 5V current source Tip MIDI MALE 3 5mm TRS MALE 1 2 3 5 4 3 5mm TRS plug male SET AND SAVE AUTOMATICALLY After entering MIDI channel setting mode Fig 13 send Kismet any message on the desired channel using an a...

Страница 13: ...r to page 23 Two messages are sent one with a value that identifies the function and one that sets that function to a certain setting The setting values are 0 min to 127 max The save procedure for the expanded MIDI positions is almost identical to the normal non MIDI positions Fig 4 except the memory position is set with an attached MIDI controller using a Program Change message SAVING PRESETS WIT...

Страница 14: ...oesn t work make sure that the controller being used is sending MIDI compliant Program Change or Control Change messages See midi org for info OPERATION OPERATION 24 PROGRAM CHANGE PC VALUES PC VALUE FUNCTION 0 Live Settings 1 2 3 4 Presets only 1 2 3 4 These are the same 4 memory positions that can be saved and recalled without MIDI 5 Expression settings only This is the single expression setting...

Страница 15: ...s responsibility is limited to the value of the product itself Ramble FX assumes no responsibility for any indirect costs or losses however incurred RETURN POLICY If this product was purchased directly from Ramble FX the original owner may return it within two weeks of receiving it for a full refund minus all shipping costs It must be returned in new condition and the buyer is responsible for retu...

Страница 16: ... of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a partic...

Страница 17: ...uide is available at www ramblefx com Ramble FX and Kismet are trademarks of Ramble FX LLC Line 6 is a trademark of Line 6 Inc Hosa is a trademark of Hosa Technology Inc All other trademarks are property of their respecctive owners Designed and assembled in the USA visit www ramblefx com contact contact ramblefx com support ramblefx com social ...

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