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!