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1. Ir Sled f j r Plau B Bre Compsolo E at omo alld nn BYPASS Comme Dist Nate Trem FE be ir rA FA rA 7 C Ka SS Ne en o Ka TN Gemen NGA l REVOLUTION PedalPro ON POWER e oe mm om o 1 Bypass key Press it to completely bypass the PedalPro in your sound chain The button will light up to indicate that the machine is bypassed This is a true analogue relay bypass just like every bypass in the Pedal lPro 2 Display Shows presets names effects parameters machine configura tions and other info 3 Arrow keys Use the four arrow keys 3a to 3d to move between different areas of a menu page The LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys 3a and 3d are also used to toggle between the full preset list and the favourite preset list The UP and DOWN arrow keys 3b and 3c can be used to scroll the preset lists 4 Selection dial Use the selection dial to scroll preset lists or change the value of effect parameters Spin it faster to jump quickly through the range of available values slow it down to set the precise value of the parameter 5 EDIT SAVE Press the EDIT SAVE key to access the value of effects param eters Edit mode After you have created modified a preset press the EDIT SAVE key to save
2. post effects L pose OUTPUT LEFT gt OUTPUT LEFT envelope f J volume noise mene am EL T in Jr Ne ee d d LEFT i f Ca extemal f panner Oq butter jeompressor wem eda Preamp detention ET um e TATUS 1 RIGHT aen i RIGHT i volume noise i control T gate i ac aed Fig 8 2 Example 2 Effect chain configuration Route type 06 11 on the left and right channels or on the same channel Post effect blocks include Chorus Flanger Delay and a post loop section For more information and routing options please refer to chapter 9 4 Post Effects on page 37 Few examples of this revolutionary feature of your PedalPro are shown below Please see the filters routing section on page 28 for more information and for a complete overview of the effect chain configurations or Route types available filter F1 post effects L envelope KEES detector vem filter F2 NES ERR SH external 3 __ panners i 2 i pre amp distortion J Boa i pedal FI tremolo f nee RIGHT Fig 8 3 Example 3 Effect chain configuration Route type 04 OUTPUT LEFT mono noise Heje Beet OUTPUT envelope detector volume control LEFT H noise meno gate pre amp eegen phaser Y LI panner
3. Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 4 Before Getting Started 4 1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This electronic format manual makes easy work of exploring the expansive features of the PedalPro Electronic manuals make it easier to search for spe cific information browse the contents access new or revised editions and thanks to contextual links immediately access any related information either within the manual or on our website hyperlinks to an internet website are followed by the symbol 5 They are also obviously better for the environ ment and mean no bulky paper manuals gathering dust in your studio For updates to the manual or latest versions add ons and manuals of related products check the Vintage Revolution website 4 2 BOX CONTENT The following items should be included in your PedalPro package e The PedalPro digitally controlled analogue multi effect e USB flash drive containing Owner s Manual PedalManager Software Suite for Mac OS X factory preset list e Power cord e USB cable e Registration card you can also register your PedalPro online at www vintage revolution com 4 3 SHIPPING STORING AND TRANSPORTING Great care was taken in the manufacturing and packaging of your PedalPro Everything should be included and in perfect working order Should any parts be missing however please contact the dealer from whom you purchased your PedalPro They will facilitate the resolution of your issue as qui
4. 62 Dly oute Delay output signal level user def user def 63 Dly foke Delay feedback user def user def 64 DlyTime9 Delay time user def user def ms 65 BoostGn Preamp boost gain user def user def dB 66 Volume Stereo output level user def user def 67 AUXWILRO Wet signal from the external effect user def user def 68 MIDICC11 MIDI expression via ADES Out 0 127 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw Additional Features ADES 10 2 2 TAP TEMPO PAGE 2 3 ADES MENU Assign This parameter offers five different possibilities which allow you to as sign the Tap Tempo to a group of time based effects or to a specific effect or none within the Preset you are editing Master Delay Tremolo Filters none When the parameter Assign is set on Master all the time based effects which are in your Preset will be synchronized at the same speed of your Tap Tempo When the parameter Assign is set on Delay Tremolo or Filters only the chosen effect will be synchronized at the same speed of your Tap Tempo while the other time based effects will continue to work at the tempo you set manu ally When the parameter Assign is set on none your Preset will not be affected by the Tap Tempo To change the Assign parameter press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Assign Adjust the value with the selec tion dial 4 e After selecting the parameter
5. D 1 Fig 8 4 Example 4 Effect chain configuration Route type 08 i p FI tremolo i KETTEN d ps 1 1 filter F2 j 1 m gt i H OUTPUT volume noise RIGHT control gate D Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 How to Use Your PedalPro Presets 9 1 WORKING WITH PRESETS 9 1 1 Saving a preset Once you are happy with the sound you ve created and want to store it for future use you re ready to save it as a preset PedalPro is a breakthrough in analogue multi effects not just because it is practically the first but because of how it allows you to store your sounds Press EDIT SAVE 5 The screen will show the current preset location and the name of the current preset Sounds are stored as presets of which the PedalPro has the capacity to s store no less than 500 complete machine configurations 18 can be stored as favourite presets for quick access to the sounds you use most often Via a USB connection an unlimited number of presets can be stored saved trans ferred and even emailed using the preset library software on your computer What you can store in a preset In a word everything all the parameters of every effect on your PedalPro The entire configuration of your machine can be stored in one preset Even two MIDI program change messages of a MIDI effect connected to the PedalPro can be stored in a preset Presets 000 to 199 were created by VR and come pre in
6. Foot Controller you post chorus flanger l mm aux can control while you play fundamental parameters including the Wet Dry eer kn LO ratio the Delay time the Delay feedback delay the Flanger feedback and many more see the special section ADES An In depth Look on page 48 For those who need to add an external stereo digital effect or two extra E Fe analogue pedals at the end of the effect chain just before volume con Bent LO trol and noise gate the PedalPro features a set of stereo AUX send return Fig 9 2 Post effects with the delay on the left channel connectors If you use a digital external processor the internal preamplifiers and mixers will allow to match the signal dynamic of your external effect up to 7dBu and to benefit of a full analog path of your unprocessed signal In ped diet ae fett this way with the mixing ratio under your control the analogue quality and ES harmonic richness of your sound is always preserved The post effects include the following effects modules Basi EA Chorus RIGHT right Kr d Vibe Fig 9 3 Post effects with the delay on the right channel 4 Delay with left right routing options 5 De tuner for modulating the delay Working with your post effects 6 Auxiliary AUX mixer providing additional loop options The Chorus Flanger and Delay configuration menus are accessible from page 3 of the main menu where two options are available ChFI and DIy pos
7. e Return to Play Mode by pressing the LEFT arrow key 3a and exiting Favourites List Mode You will notice that the same preset selected under the Favourites List Mode is now selected in Play Mode note the preset number Play Mode may be different from its number in Favourite Mode but the preset is actually the same e Follow the instructions in the section Editing a preset on page 14 to edit e Use the selection dial 4 to choose which of the eighteen favourite your preset and save it The changes are automatically carried over to presets memory positions you want to modify replace The number of the the preset in your favourite list memory position selected is indicated by the Fav memory indicator Press the DOWN arrow key 3c The cursor will now blink to indicate 9 2 4 Deleting a favourite preset which of the 500 presets in the PedalPro main memory will be saved in B e Simply replace the link with another preset as described in the section the favourite preset memory position you have selected Adding replacing a preset from the favourite presets list on page 16 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 1 6 How to Use Your PedalPro Favourite Presets 9 3 WORKING WITH PEDALPRO S EFFECTS PedalPro has ten top onboard analogue effects each with various param eters that can be modified to alter the sound you produce Many of these parameters have never before been accessible in analogue ef
8. M REVOLUTION PedalPro Owner s Manual firmware rev 5 22 Introduction 1 1 MESSAGE TO THE USERS Thank you from all of us at Vintage Revolution for purchasing the PedalPro a multi effect platform we hope will prove to be the best investment of your musical career Our objective in designing the PedalPro was simple to eliminate compro mise No more knobs and sliders No more DSPs We wanted a complete solution that seamlessly integrated digital and analogue technology thereby giving users access to the rich unbeatable sound of pure analogue effects and the world of usability brought about by digital technology And with the PedalPro that s exactly what you ll find PedalPro is the world s first digitally controlled analogue multi effect device No less than 14 classic analogue effects are integrated into this user friendly platform each entirely controlled stored and recalled via a central digital interface Not only does PedalPro allow you to control your analogue effects with a precision never before possible it pioneers new features and capabilities never before seen in either digital or analogue effects We believe that this device will exceed even your wildest expectations And it s even easy to use We have deliberately designed the PedalPro so that you could if need be learn the ropes just by using it But this easy to use guide will take away any remaining guesswork while ensuring you are aware of
9. Loop R gt OutR LoopL amp R gt OutL Aux Mixer 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 Ultra low noise opamp 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 10 Hz to 20 kHz 120 dBv configuration threshold 100 gt 50 dB after 5s Opto resistor and digital potentiometer 0 100 resolution 0 39 10 Hz to 20 kHz 124 ABV input shorted Digital potentiometer 58 EMC amp SAFETY Complies with Certified to MISC Chassis Display Dimensions Weight Supply voltages Power consumption Warranty parts and labour ROHS WEEE Warranty Parts and Labor EN 55103 1 and 55103 2 IEC 60065 EN 60065 Front Painted Aluminium Other parts galvanised painted steel 20 x 4 character STN Positive LCD display 482 6 mm x 291 6 mm x 88 mm 19 x 11 5 x 3 5 5 78 Kg 12 96 Ib 100 to 240 VAC 50 to 60 Hz manual select lt 30W According to EU regulations Fully compliant According to EU regulations SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND IMPROVEMENT WITHOUT NOTICE Technical Specs 59 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Menu Overview 14 FULL MENU OVERVIEW isd o4 gt Flaut BER HF urePhaser e Press Page 11 or Page 12 p flas a BrPurePhaserL Come Diet Nate Trem Phase Flir Levl Ext 1 1 i ooog ooog BYPASS ARAM BYPASS PARAM i BYPAS
10. Wio ng phaser men Keier gate LEFT F T mono ee 77 i 1 butter compressor i pre amp distortion Panner post H E d ne eet EE Etne gt effects R i I RIGHT 1 1 TORRE NN volume I noise m I control T gate 2 d H I 1 Post formant F1 F2 F1 and F2 are processing the left channel in parallel before being combined The right chan nel is processed only by F2 post effects L OUTPUT filter F1 FT envelope d volume maga Mono delector control gate T filter F2 T h PS E buffer compressor i t pe i km d t effects R i OUTPUT E bodd volume I noise BET i control T gate i a l 1 29 Route type 05 Working with Effects Filters Pre Filter F1 F1 is placed just after the Com pressor When used in combination with the Distortion it produces the same sound as if you plugged your Wah into your distor tion a sound widely used by musicians post effects L hasst volume noise EMT Pl control gate 9 i mono LEFT I post pee effects R RIGHT sl Tse umm control T gate LE i Pre F2 Filter Same as route type 05 but uses F2 Because F2 has no inductor and very low noise this configuration is perfect for solo distortion providing a more clearly defined distortion than the Route type 05 post effects
11. e Load this preset using your Pedalino Foot Contoller see the Pedalino Owner s Manual for details on how to do this e Consult the Pedalino s user Manual page 24 Setting Tap Tempo to oper ate with the Tap Tempo Mode When the ADES connection between PedalPro and Pedalino is ac tive the controls in the PedalPro are not available Before assigning or changing the Tap Tempo parameters or configuring other ADES settings in the PedalPro you must first DISCONNECT the Pedalino from the PedalPro by pressing the ADES ON OFF switch on your Ped alino Additional Features ADES 10 2 3 VIRTUAL BOARD MODE PAGE 3 3 ADES MENU The Virtual Board feature turns the Pedalino into a fully functional pedalboard with a huge range of possibilities Effects and combinations of effects within a single preset can be turned On or Off separately and you can instantly switch between four different functions for the expression pedal Tap Tempo Wah a user defined parameter and Volume Each preset can be assigned to anyone of the four available virtual board Rock Blus Fusn Funk Each virtual board applies global changes on a preset and is editable remotly from the Pedalino see Pedalino users manual pag 13 16 Assign virtual board Type This parameter allows you to assign to the Preset you are editing one of the four Virtual Board Rock Blus Fusn Funk To change the Type parameter press EDIT 5 Select the Virtual
12. env or env adjust the parameters on pages 2 and 5 gt If the mode of F1 F2 or both is set to manual adjust the param eters on pages 2 and 6 of the filter configuration menu e If you want to control one of the filter s parameters with an ex pression pedal assign that parameter to the expression pedal as described in the section ADES Link please note optional Pedalino Foot Controller is required Finally a good approach for learning how to master the numerous creative options offered by your PedalPro is also to take a default fac tory preset and learn about the different parameters by experimenting with its settings Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Volume Controls 9 3 8 Volume Controls QUICK TIP By assigning one of ADES parameters Volume 0 to Volume 3 PedalPro has stereo channel independent Volume Controls also known see Expression parameter table to an expression pedal connected fo as Expression Controls or Level Controls that give you tight precise control of the P edalino P oot Controller you can adjust the stereo volume level of what goes into your amplifiers your sound while you play PARAMETERS e To enter the Volume configuration page press the multifunction key 10c labelled Levi on page 2 of the main menu Level cnt Volume controls effect switch Range on Gf off e To enable 4 or disable the analogue Volume Cont
13. envelope negative env You can choose to independently configure F1 and F2 in one of four modes 1 auto auto mode for example auto Wah If this option is selected for either F1 or F2 or both the parameters of page 3 6 and page 4 6 will define F1 and or F2 modulator settings Optional Pedalino Foot Controller required Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Filters 2 env envelope positive mode for example touch wah In this config uration the filter will move according to the settings of page 5 6 and the filter frequency shift will increase proportionally to the playing strength For more detail see page 5 6 of the Filter configuration menu QUICK TIP Wah f you set FIMd to env the filter F1 will produce the sound of an envelope wah touch wah 3 env envelope negative mode In this configuration the Filter will move according to the settings of page 5 6 and the filter frequency shift will decrease proportionally to the playing strength For more detail see page 5 6 of the Filter configuration menu 4 manual manual mode for example Crybaby Vox or fixed mode See page 6 6 for the settings of this page To change the Filter Mode settings of F1 F1Md or F2 F2Md press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to FIMd or F2Md Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 PAGE 3 6 AUTO MODE MODULATION SETTINGS FOR F1 This page is used to c
14. this feature allows you to always set your Noise Gate at the right noise attenuation without destroying the attack of your sound e To change the Noise Level threshold press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor on NoiseLv Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Release Release delay Range 0 100 The Release parameter sets the amount of delay before the Noise Gate inter venes at the defined threshold e To change the Release threshold press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor on Release Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 TIPS amp TRICKS NOISE GATE e One of the best ways to use the Noise Gate is to start by dialling in the following settings NoiseGate amp on Sustain off Noiselv 050 0 Release 000 0 This configuration reduces the amount of noise to half its value Decrease the NoiseLv till the audible noise level is acceptable or totally inaudible e To avoid the Noise Gate affecting the natural decay of your sustained note engage the Sustain switch in presets that you use to play solos andi licks In this configuration the Noise Gate is very sensitive to the smallest signal from your pick ups the sound will pass through the gate as soon as you touch the strings e To lengthen the time between your last played note and the mo ment the Noise Gate is triggered increase the Release value This is particula
15. 25 e To alter the phase of the F1 modulator press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Ph Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Fmin1 Hz F1 minimum frequency Range 370 Hz to 1968 Hz Fmax1 Hz F1 maximum frequency Range 370 Hz to 1968 Hz These values define the frequency range swept by filter Fl in auto mode e To change the value of Fmin or Fmax1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Fmin1 or Fmax1 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Please note PedalPro will NOT allow you to set Fmax1 smaller than Fmin1 32 Working with Effects Filters PAGE 4 6 AUTO MODE MODULATION SETTINGS FOR F2 This page is used to configure filter F2 when auto mode is selected for F2 F2Md set to auto on page 2 6 refer to the QUICK TIP box Phase of the modulating waveforms on page 25 e To alter the phase of the F2 modulator press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Ph Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Fmin2 F2 minimum frequency Range 150 Hz to 2697 Hz Fmax2 F2 maximum frequency Range 370 Hz to 2697 Hz These values define the frequency range swept by filter F2 in auto mode e To change the value of Fmin2 or Fmax2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Fmin2 or Fmax2 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Wa
16. 2a Tore te kRock 1 Tempot BES Fhi Loan Derih 8is 8 I DerthiB832 1 buisine Vibe p 39 Detuner p 43 l I I Flanger Harmi geg Temeotri5B8 3 Wuirect l Regent 0S0 I Mni gza 5 Depth Ged 2 Ws ase I Y mmm Flanger p 40 SE E E ec dl LN Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Appendix A MODULATING WAVEFORMS 4 rect rectangle Tremolo Panner Phaser Filters Chorus Vibe Flanger T T T T 100 eo E T i The following diagrams show models of the modulating waveforms available on PedalPro s analogue effects The parameters amplitude Depth period Tempo and relative phase Ph see Phase of the modulating waveforms on p 25 of these model waveforms can be adjusted on the effect s configura tion pages In the examples below Depth 100 Tempo 235 BPM Amplitude Depth 8 T T v T i o i i i 50 100 150 200 250 o 1 sine sinusoid Tremolo Panner Phaser Filters Chorus Vibe Flanger Time Tempo ms 5 pcal phase calibrated Tremolo Panner Phaser Filters T T Amplitude Depth Amplitude Depth 0 50 100 150 200 250 Time Tempo ms 0 50 100 150 200 250 2 trig triangle Tremolo Panner Phaser Filters Chorus Vibe Flanger Time Tempo ms eal 6 shlf shelf function Tremolo Panner Phaser z
17. 3 BPM 20 s 550 BPM 9 16 Hz 4 values 0 90 180 270 56 Minimum cut off frequency Maximum cut off frequency Q resonance 370 Hz 1968 Hz resolution 1 56 Hz 370 Hz 1968 Hz resolution 1 56 Hz 1 to 18 resolution 0 5 Parameters in Envelope mode Positive and Negative Start cut off frequency Sensitivity Transfer curves available Q resonance 370 Hz 1968 Hz resolution 1 56 Hz 0 100526 resolution 0 39 linear positive exponential negative expo nential 1 to 18 resolution 0 5 Parameters in configuration Fixed Frequency mode Fixed cut off frequency Q resonance Specs Bandwidth Noise FILTER 2 Filter design Filter type Filter modes Parameters in Auto mode Modulating waveform Modulation speed range Tempo Phase control of modulating waveform Minimum cut off frequency Maximum cut off frequency Q resonance 370 Hz 1968 Hz resolution 1 56 Hz 1 to 18 resolution 0 5 10 Hz to 20 kHz Typical noise level 100 dBV filter settings Frequency 1968Hz Q 18 OTA transistor matched pair Low pass band pass selectable Auto Positive Envelope Negative Enve lope Fixed frequency manual mode sine trig rect trap expo shl1 shl2 shl3 3 BPM 20 s 550 BPM 9 16 Hz 4 values 0 90 180 270 150 Hz 2 697 kHz resolution 2 48 Hz 150 Hz 2 697 kHz resolution 2 48 Hz 1 to 16 resolution 0 5 Parameters in Envelope mode Positive and Negati
18. Board with the selection dial 4 e After selecting the Virtual Board exit the ADES configuration page by pressing EXIT 7 and Save the Preset 51 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Additional Features MIDI 10 3 MIDI OUT On page 2 2 of the MIDI configuration menu you can configure on which MIDI OUT channels the program changes will be sent The default value as signed to the parameters is OFF represented by the symbol PedalPro allows you send up to two MIDI program changes to two different S H p y y e MIDI channels If you intend to use this features make sure that the MIDI OUT connector 19 of the PedalPro is connected to the MIDI in of your external device via a MIDI cable You can configure the MIDI program changes to be sent on PedalPro s MIDI OUT channel in the MIDI configuration page e To access the MIDI OUT configuration page press the multifunction key 10b labelled MIDI on page 4 of the main menu e To switch between the two pages of the MIDI OUT configuration menu press Page 11 or Page 12 Please note the parameters configured in the MIDI OUT page 2 2 A are GLOBAL parameters The settings defined in the MIDI OUT page will affect ALL the presets not only the preset you are creating On page 1 2 of the MIDI configuration menu you can select the program change numbers CC11 amp PChg1 Selects on which MIDI channel the MIDICC11 expression and MIDI Pr
19. F2 HiRng Filter F2 high range 946 2055 Hz 10 F2 LoRng Filter F2 low range 204 1375 Hz 11 F2_Narrw Manual filter F2 narrow range 565 1567 Hz 12 F2 maxim Auto filter F2 maximum frequency 334 2695 Hz 13 F2 start Envelope filter F2 start frequency 232 1420 Hz 14 F2_sensi Envelope filter F2 sensitivity 6 2 68 8 15 Q2_filtr Filter F2 Q quality factor 16 16 F2 tempo Auto filter F2 tempo 80 240 BPM 17 Phas dep Phaser depth 20 100 18 Phas man Phaser manual 0 100 19 Ph_tempo Phaser tempo 28 160 BPM 20 Trem_dep Tremolo or panner depth 0 100 21 TremSpec Special tremolo or panner depth 62 90 1 22 Tr tempo Tremolo or panner tempo 100 300 BPM 23 BoostGnD Preamp boost gain distortion range 8 25 dB 24 BoostGnO Preamp boost gain overdrive range 6 8 dB 25 Cmp_sens Compressor sensitivity 0 100 26 Cmp_Attk Compressor attack 83 3 ms 27 DistTone Distortion tone 23 8 65 28 Volume 0 Stereo output level wide range 1 5 00 29 Volumett1 Stereo output level middle range 9 8 00 30 Volume 2 Stereo output level narrow range 18 4 00 31 Volume 3 Stereo output level ultra narrow range QE 00 96 32 Chrs dep Chorus depth 0 00 96 33 Chrs wet Chorus wet ary ratio 0 00 49 Parameter name Description Range Unit 34 Ch
20. Tempo to a low value For a Leslie effect vibrato use sine and a level of Tempo greater than 170 For an arpeggiator use a shif shelf or rect Rectangle and moderate Tempo e The parameter Ph phase of the modulating waveform does not pro duce any effect if you are using the Phaser on its own For use of the Phaser in combination with any other modulators tremolo panner auto filters etc refer to the QUICK TIP box Phase of the modulating waveforms For more information please download the Pedalino Owner s Manual from VR website 2 7 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Filters 9 3 7 Filters ROUTING OPTIONS AN OVERVIEW The PedalPro is fitted with two different filters Filter 1 referred to as FI in the This section introduces the nine routing options for the analogue effects of on screen configuration menu and Filter 2 referred to as F2 Both are con your PedalPro These can be selected by adjusting the parameter Route type figurable via six different screens on your PedalPro on page 1 6 of the Filters configuration menu see the section on the param eters of the filters on page 30 In the screenshots below FL indicates the filter Filter 1 is an inductor filter that produces a sound similar to a classic Crybaby configuration of the left channel FR that of the right channel but with additional features and possibilities Route type 00 Filter 2 is a match
21. Your Presets 9 1 7 Restoring the Default Preset List p 13 pilD p 15 p 15 9 2 XA 9 22 9 2 3 9 2 4 9 3 9 3 1 9 3 2 9 3 3 9 3 4 9 3 5 9 3 6 9 3 7 9 3 8 9 4 9 4 1 9 4 2 9 4 3 10 10 1 10 2 10 2 Working with Favourite Presets Adding Replacing a Preset from the Favourite List Recalling a Favourite Preset Editing a Favourite Preset Deleting a Favourite Preset Working with PedalPro s Effects Compressor Distortion Boost Pre amp Noise Gate Tremolo Panner Phaser Filters ROUTING OPTIONS AN OVERVIEW Volume Control Post Effects POST EFFECTS ROUTING OPTIONS Chorus Vibe Flanger Delay and Detuner AUX Connections Post loop AUX LOOPS ROUTING OPTIONS AN OVERVIEW ADDITIONAL FEATURES Additional features ADES Settings ADES AN IN DEPTH LOOK 1 Expression Control 10 2 2 Tap Tempo Mode 10 2 3 Virtual Board Mode 10 3 Til 12 13 14 MIDI Out WORKING WITH PRESETS ON YOUR COMPUTER INSTALLING A NEW FIRMWARE TECHNICAL SPECS FULL MENU OVERVIEW APPENDIX A MODULATING WAVEFORMS p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16 p 16 p 17 p 18 p 20 p 22 p 23 p23 p 26 p 28 p 28 p 36 p 37 p 37 p 38 p 41 p 43 p 44 p 47 p 47 p 47 p 48 p 48 p 50 p 51 p 52 pos p 54 p 55 p 60 p 62 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Overview Front Panel
22. any directory on your computer There is no need to perform any installation and no drivers are needed For your convenience you might want to create a short cut on an ac cessible location in your computer eg the desktop e Connect the PedalPro to your computer using the USB cable supplied e Start the PedalManager by double clicking on the programme icon found in the directory where you copied the software or on the short cut you have created e Turn on the PedalPro Press the EXIT USB key 7 for two seconds The PedalPro is now in USB Remote Terminal mode On your computer screen the PedalManager will show that a PedalPro has been detected and is connected You are now ready to start managing your presets via the PedalManager Please see the PedalManager user manual for a detailed explanation on how to use the software and its features Please check the VR website for system requirements and the latest PedalManager release 53 Once you ve finished working with the PedalManager and are ready to exit the USB terminal mode simply switch off the PedalPro Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Firmware Upgrades 12 INSTALLING A NEW FIRMWARE Besides managing your presets collection VR s PedalManager software also allows you to flash a new firmware onto your PedalPro New firmware releas es will be made available on the VR website and a notification email will also be sent to registered users Moreover when you pur
23. be held responsible in the case of ensuing malfunctioning or failure e Connect a single mono instrument cable between the OUTPUT LEFT mono connector 20a of the PedalPro and the input of your amplifier Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 8 Setup Guide Stereo set up The diagram on the next page shows you how to connect the PedalPro to a stereo amplifier to a mixer using a stereo input or to a stereo amp speaker External pedal optional 890 EXT EFFECT RETURN o ege VRKYOEUTIOM S HFN n B m a d i l lo a 3 PedalPro Tm Pedalino um foot controller optional Geng en aem EE e Connect a single mono instrument cable between the OUTPUT LEFT mono jack 20a of the PedalPro and the input of one amplifier and another mono instrument cable between the OUTPUT RIGHT jack 20b and the input of the second amplifier Connecting your amplifier s and the PedalPro to different grounded AC outlets may result in a hum ground loop To avoid HUM ground loops connect your gear properly to AC mains make sure that the PedalPro power chord plug as well as any amplifier and external AN effect power chord plugs are plugged into the same grounded AC outlet It s important to check that the AC source is properly rated to handle this amount of gear or you could overload it In situations where your amplifiers and Peda
24. configuration menu press Page 11 or Page 12 Aux_type on page 1 2 must be set to Aux Mixer in order to activate the auxiliary mixer Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Post Effects PAGE 1 2 AUX TYPE AUX LOOPS ROUTING OPTIONS AN OVERVIEW On this page you can select which loops are enabled and their position in the effects chain as well as the routing of the post loop s connected to the auxiliary jack connectors AUX SEND and AUX RETURN 16a to 16d This figures below show the AUX loop post loop routing options These can be selected by adjusting the parameter Aux type on page 1 2 of the Exter nal effects configuration menu SEND AUX RETURN SEND gt RETURN E LEFT LEFT CHANNEL SEND AUX RETURN SEND gt RETURN RIGHT RIGHT CHANNEL Fig 9 7 Aux type none Aux Type Auxiliary loops routings Range none all off LoopL OutL exam LoopR OutR LoopL amp R Out Aux Mixer effect s The Aux type parameter allows you to decide how to route the post loop s n gt m ag connected between the AUX SEND jacks 16a and 16b and the AUX RETURN LEFT CHANNEL jacks 16c and 16d The diagrams in the next page of this manual will present an overview of the different routing options that can be selected The main difference with the loop between the EXT EFFECT jacks is that the AUX SEND and RETURN jacks are positioned at the end of the effect chain re just before the ou
25. ee TN E MEE COSE Page 4 6 Auto F2 defines the parameters of filter F2 when F2 is in auto mode e g auto wah vowel generator Page 5 6 Envelope defines the settings for both Filters when used in enve lope mode ai e Post F2 on right channel This layout is used ja achieve a dere steen whichith re Page 6 6 Manual defines the settings for both F1 and F2 when used in manual mode Em Er is no filter on the left channel while the right channel is coloured by the filter F2 It is important to note that while the menus are divided into sections related to specific sound application you are NOT required to use the filters F1 and EN F2 in the same mode e g you can use F1 in envelope mode and F2 in auto wu Tac QUE mode or in any one of the other possible combinations eee control Ce SE n b e To enter the Filters configuration pages press the multifunction key 10b tects ae labelled Fitr on page 2 of the main menu terra volume nose ae GE i i p e To scroll through the six pages of the Filters configuration menu press DES EMEN ICM NE COE NL COO QE Page 11 or Page 12 PR Please note Regardless of the filter sound you want to produce you Ki MUST set the parameters on pages 1 and 2 of the Filter configura Z tion menu BEFORE working on the parameters in the dedicated menu y page of the filter mode selected pages 3 fo 6 R
26. gain 120 dBV 9 dB gain 0 0005 THAT 1512 High performance audio am plifier and opto resistors 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 3996 ON OFF 027 5 kHz 124 8 kHz 223 kHz 104 dBV Out 100 tone 50 gain 21 dB 90 dBV Out 100 total gain 46 dB Low noise JFET and digital potentiometer sine trig trap rect pcal shlf vntg Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Technical Specs Modulation speed range Tempo Phase control of modulating waveform Depth Specs Bandwidth Noise Technology PHASER Parameters Modulating waveform Modulation speed range Tempo Phase control of modulating waveform Depth Specs Bandwidth Noise Phase shift Technology FILTER 1 SCH b Filter design gt Filter modes Parameters in Auto mode Modulating waveform Modulation speed range Tempo Phase control of modulating waveform Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 3 BPM 20 s to 550 BPM 9 16 Hz 4 values 0 90 180 270 0 100 resolution 0 39 30 Hz to 20 kHz 108 ABV input shorted Ultra low noise matched pair transistors sine trig trap rect pcal shif vntg 3 BPM 20 s to 550 BPM 9 16 Hz 4 values 0 90 180 270 0 100 resolution 0 39 10 Hz to 20 kHz 115 dBV input shorted gt 360 Opto resistor Inductor Red Fasel Inductor Auto Positive Envelope Negative Enve lope Fixed frequency manual mode sine trig rect trap expo shl1 shl2 shl3
27. in this manual should be referred to qualified service personnel Damage requiring service The apparatus should be serviced by qualified service personnel when Objects have fallen onto or liquid has been spilled into the apparatus or The apparatus has been exposed to rain or The apparatus does not appear to operate normally or shows a marked change in performance or The apparatus has been dropped and or the enclosure damaged Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 CE amp ROHS Compliance Warranty 3 1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Vintage Revolution B V The Netherlands declares that the following prod uct PedalPro digitally controlled analogue multieffect mod PP003A conforms to the following Product Specifications EN 60065 IEC 60065 EN 55103 1 EN 55103 2 Safety EMC The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC as amended by Directive 93 68 EEC 3 2 RoHS COMPLIANCE This device has been manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002 95 EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment RoHS 3 3 DISPOSAL This marking indicates that this product must not be dis posed with other household waste throughout the EU To dispose of your product please use your local return and collection system or contact the retailer where the product was purchased or Vintage Revolution B V
28. of the starting frequency of the modulator of F2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow Keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Fstr2 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Sens2 Sensitivity of filter F2 Range 0 100 This parameter defines how much your strumming action will affect the dis placement of filter F2 e To change the value of the sensitivity of F2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Sens2 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Fx Displacement function F2 Range linear Inr positive exponential exp negative exponential exp The parameter FX on the fourth line of the display on page 5 6 defines the trajectory of the displacement of F2 as a function of your strumming force e To select or modify the displacement function for F2 press EDIT 5 Use The arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Fx on the fourth line of page 5 6 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 34 PAGE 6 6 MANUAL MODE OR FIXED MODE SETTINGS FOR F1 AND F2 On this page you can configure filters Fl and F2 when in manual mode FIMd and or F2Md set to manu on page 2 6 F1 Hz Enhanced frequency F1 Range 370 Hz to 1968 Hz This is the frequency at which filter F1 produces the maximum output level e To change the value of enhanced frequency of F1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position t
29. phasing By adjusting the value of the Manual parameter you can then Produce nice distortion tones by combining the manual Phaser with the Distortion In the Phaser configuration page keep the value of Depth to 0 in this combination and experiment with ap plying different values on the Manual parameter gt Control your phase shift using an expression pedal connected to the Pedalino Foot Controller Set the expression pedal to control the manual phaser i e assign the Phas man parameter to the expression pedal The manual adjustment of the phase shift in real time will produce interesting sounds in stereo configuration e To produce a classic vintage phaser effect assign the value 0 to Manual The effect will also vary according to the Depth settings and the modulating waveform Wv you have selected e To produce a medium fast phaser e g with a Tempo greater than 120 BPM and with a low depth less than 60 use a combination of Manual level and Depth The Phaser will produce time varying phase shift according to the Depth and the Manual settings When working using this configuration set the level of Depth to between 30 and 60 and adjust the Manual level according to the effect you want to cre ate e Which waveform Wv form should you use It depends on the effect you want to create For a shimmering slow sweeping deep phaser use pcal linear phase sweep or trig triangle setting the parame ter
30. size Avoid resting your PedalPro on the floor its mechanical and electrical com 7 4 CONNECTING AMPS MIXERS ponents may not withstand shocks from inadvertently kicking or stepping on it Mono set up Avoid overheating the unit by ensuring good ventilation Make sure that cooling apertures on the top and bottom panels are unobstruct The diagram below shows you how to connect the PedalPro to a mono ed Avoid installing the PedalPro directly above or below heat radiat power amplifier a mixer using a mono input or a mono amp speaker rig ing devices such as power amplifiers and tube gear External pedal optional zum o AS p E OUTPUT Gi LEFT y rene aoe 7 2 CONNECTING TO THE MAIN F ST D UU bat 1 e S x wl ap co NB emm e Use the power cord supplied to connect your PedalPro to the main Plug one end of the cord into power connector 15 and the other end into an e LL earthed main socket PedalPro The machine should have come to you with the switch already set l 3 Se for the voltage currently in use in your country Please check wheth oot cart a FS E E FEES P optional LZ em i Lc er this is the case by inspecting the position of switch 17 on the BEE back panel Use only VR supplied power cords Vintage Revolution cannot
31. your control and can be synchronised with any other phase controlled effect PARAMETERS e To enter the Phaser configuration page press the multifunction key 10a labelled Phasr on page 2 of the main menu The screenshot below shows you the screen of the Phaser configuration page Phaser Phaser effect switch Range on G off e To add G or remove the analogue Phaser from your effect chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key 10a Manual Manual phase shift selection Range 0 100 When you set the Depth parameter see below to 0 the amount of phase shift then depends on the level assigned to the Manual parameter All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used for reference only Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 26 e To change the amount of manual phase shift to the signal press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Manual Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Tempo Speed of the modulator Range 3 BPM 20 s 550 BPM 9 16 Hz e To change the Tempo of the modulating waveform press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Tempo Ad just the value with the selection dial 4 Wv Modulating waveform Range sine trig trap rect pcal shlf vntg The Phaser has many modulating waveforms from which you can choose All the classic waveforms are included along with some exclusive VR design
32. 0a labelled Comp on page 1 of the main menu The diagram below shows you the screen of the Compressor configuration page Compressor Compressor effect switch Range on G off e To switch the Compressor on or off and thus add or remove it from your effects chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key 10a Type Compressor type Range tubegen vary mu limiter The parameter Type indicates the compressor type used This can be set to either limiter to operate in Limiter Mode or to tubegen or vary mu to operate in tube compression mode with either a sweet peak control tube gen or more sustain on the medium volume notes vary mu e To change the compressor model press EDIT 5 when in the Compres sor configuration page and use the arrow keys 3 until the cursor blinks under the compressor type name e Use the selection dial 4 to select between the limiter tubegen and vary mu compressors Sens Sensitivity Range 0 100 This parameter sets the desired amount of compression e To change the value of Sens press EDIT 5 when in the Compressor con figuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to the Sens value e Use the selection dial 4 to set the desired amount of sensitivity Out Output Level Range 0 100 in increments of approximately 0 4 The Output Level is the output volume level of the compressor and acts as a make
33. 19 MIDI OUT connector Connect MIDI controlled units here and use your PedalPro as MIDI controller integrating external units MIDI program change into the presets of your PedalPro 20 OUTPUT connectors Use mono jack cables to connect these 1 4 out puts into guitar amplifiers inputs of mixers or recording device For mono rigs use the LEFT connector only see Setup Guide on page 8 21 EXTERNAL EFFECT pre loop connectors To connect an external effect i e a stompbox into the PedalPro effects chain connect the SEND con nector 21b to the input connector of the external effect and the RETURN connector 21a to its output connector see section Connecting external effects on page 10 22 INPUT connector Connect your instrument to this high impedance mono input connector Rev 2 0 Setup Guide 7 1 MOUNTING THE UNIT 7 3 CONNECTING YOUR INSTRUMENT Ina 19 rack e Connect your instrument to the input jack 22 on the rear panel e The PedalPro is a standard 2U 19 module Find a suitable space in your rack and use the mounting screws provided If you connect your guitar or another instrument when the PedalPro is on first turn your amplifier s off or press the Soft Mute key 9 The yel low light on the Soft Mute key 9 indicates that the processor is now On a flat surface muted You should also do this when switching instruments You can also rest your PedalPro on a flat dry solid surface of sufficient
34. 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Wt Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 TIPS amp TRICKS CHORUS Set Bright standard off for a more natural chorus sound similar to the Boss CE 1 Use Bright bright low pass on if you are looking for a sound with plenty of high and middle tones Start by using an input gain of 100 set Input 100 0 If you normally use the chorus on its own input 10026 works well with both single and double coil pickups If you usually combine your chorus with other ef fects slightly reduce the input gain By setting a Tempo of between 25 and 40 BPM Depth 100 0 or 100 and Wv trig a sweet slow chorus sound will be produced like that of a Boss CE T To produce a Vibrato sound increase the speed parameter Tempo starting from 85 BPM and reduce the value of Depth Use a sine wave form set Wv sine PAGE 3 4 VIBE CONFIGURATION This completely new effect is produced by amplitude modulating the amount of detuned signal produced by the chorus before it is mixed with the dry signal This effect sounds greatly enhances either a fast chorus for a Lesley sound or a very slow chorus below 40 BPM Select modulation Type ch amp vib on page 1 4 and use the settings for the Vibe on page 3 4 in combination with the Chorus settings on page 2 4 All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used for reference onl
35. 804 100r 60F E sol ga ie H 20 E 40r o 0 20 0 50 100 150 200 250 Time Tempo ms H i i i i il eg 0 50 100 150 200 250 E MET b P Si Time Tempo ms A 3 trap trapeze Tremolo Panner Phaser Filters Chorus Vibe Flanger ow l l 7 wntg vintage Fender tremolo Tremolo Panner Phaser 8 i 1004 7 7 B 100 H n Y y E ii g y S al of o a E 2t E 20 H i i i i i 0 50 100 150 200 250 or 0 50 100 150 Time Tempo ms Time Tempo ms Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 62 Appendix 8 shll filter shelf waveform 1 Filters Chorus Vibe Flanger 100 e i s Amplitude Depth 8 0 50 100 150 200 250 Time Tempo ms 9 shl2 filter shelf waveform 2 Filters Chorus Vibe Flanger T T 100r i s Amplitude Depth 8 0 50 100 150 200 250 Time Tempo ms 10 shl3 filter shelf waveform 3 Filters 100r 80 60 40 Amplitude Depth 20 0 0 50 100 150 200 250 Time Tempo ms 11 expo filter exponential waveform Filters Chorus Vibe Flanger 100r 80r Amplitude Depth 95 0 50 100 150 200 250 Time Tempo ms 63 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22
36. END jack 21b to your external effect s Inout and another one to connect the effect s Output to EXT EFFECT RETURN jack 210 e To enter the external loop page press the multifunction key 10d la belled Ext on page 2 of the main menu The display of the PedalPro will now show Ext effect External effect loop Indicates whether the external loop is switched on or off e To switch the external effect loop on or off and thus add or remove it from your effects chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key 100 To explore the additional features of the post loop connections please refer to the section AUX Connections Post loop on page 43 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 1 0 Signal Flow 8 SIGNAL FLOW Swappable analogue effects A world first While PedalPro s effects are arranged with the goal of maximising the pleas ure you can get out of your machine only you can decide on the right order for your effects For the first time ever in any analogue multi effect processor PedalPro allows you to reposition some effects in the chain PedalPro s filters can be posi tioned at the end of the chain before the distortion cascaded or in parallel post effects L envelope detector phaser men J volume control D butor Cere Teen ED pedal panner preme tortion end Fig 8 1 Example 1 Effect chain configuration Route type 01
37. K OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture The lightning flash symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user fo the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons user fo the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the product The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the This product has been designed and manufactured to meet strict safety and qual ity standards It is very important that you are aware of the following installation and operation precautions 1 Read and keep these instructions and heed all warnings You should read all the safety and operating instructions carefully before operat ing this apparatus Retain this manual for future reference and adhere to all warn ings in the manual or on the apparatus 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous Do not use the appara tus near water for example next to a bathtub a sink in a wet basement or near
38. L filter FI filter F2 OUTPUT LEFT volume noise meno phases control gate 9 D LEFT i aistortion Panner post 2 J tremolo mo Lie OUTPUT volume noise RIGHT control T gate LG i Pre formant F1 F2 filters Fl and F2 in par allel after the Compressor This is frequent ly used in combination with the Distortion and or the Phaser OUTPUT LEFT mono nde OUTPUT RIGHT Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Filters Route type 08 PARAMETERS 7 iun Pre F1 and post F2 This configuration is used for cascading the F1 and F2 The Egzpz output of the cascade is available at the output of right channel post effects L OUTPUT LEFT a 1 A em CG Eech D Because of the number of different parameters and filter options available the configuration of PedalPro s two Filters is spread over six menu pages as follows Page 1 6 Routing defines the position of the filter s in the effect chain Page 2 6 Configuration defines the general control parameter of both A wen H Uz H e LG filters Fl and F2 mme e pame el Page 3 6 Auto F1 defines the parameters of filter F1 when F1 is in auto F We Get E mode e g auto wah vowel generator DE ENES
39. Md set to env or env on page 2 6 Fstr1 Hz Start frequency filter F1 Range 370 Hz to 1968 Hz Sets the start frequency of the modulator sweep of filter F1 in envelope mode em e To change the value of the starting frequency of the modulator of F1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Fstr1 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Sens1 Sensitivity of filter F1 Range 0 100 This parameter defines how much the force you put into your strumming ac tion will affect the displacement of filter F1 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Filters e To change the value of the sensitivity of F1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Sens Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Fx Displacement function F1 Range linear Inr positive exponential exp negative exponential exp The parameter Fx on the second line of the display on page 5 6 defines the trajectory of the displacement of F1 as a function of your strumming force e To select or modify the displacement function for F1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Fx on the second line of page 5 6 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Fstr2 Hz Start frequency F2 Range 150 Hz to 2697 Hz Sets the start frequency of the modulator sweep of filter F2 in envelope mode e To change the value
40. S PARAM BYPASS PARAM EFFECT 2 SWITCH EFFECT I PA EFFECT 2 SWITCH EFFECT I SWITCH Press multifunction keys 10a to 10d i 1 D Y Compressor ta misi Distra EBrchkg wisi HoiseGaterg Bici Tremolokg Biel Phaser td Sisi Filter routing isg Levelicnied isl Extoeffectkg mieu Type itubegen Tonelslipda 4 LP a Sustaint TremPantTr Footed Hanualisgiz i Route ture d Lub smdg 8 Lukt BES SensiGeo 2 DOugtciod9 4 DULDOIS I ASF 4 HoizeLuLx1 d3 4 Tempo Op A huirect Tempo y2 8 llvisine ELzsbEiIAEZ FR FZ Abickitiime Relzsi iz Boozt g ELdEIIH ILS Releaselkli 889 8 Derth z6 2 Esou Der ih i868 2 Phigucu d R 3 5 1 Compressor p 18 Distortion p 20 Noise Gate p 23 Tremolo Panner p 24 4 Phaser p 26 Filters p 28 Volume control p 36 Loops p 10 I Boost Pre amp p 22 i D Filter main SE Ext effectt i Hiene ba F2turek 4 I BLE BS SiG 1 3 Fux Lopertoop bout Fildienut FZldiauto Loops extended p 43 I I WaveF Lisine pIE Aux mixer pe Temroi T6 4 PR BR T GaL 636 1 GzRiGZ8 1 i Fmini Hz 047 HLL 636 53 WLR BSS 0 Fmaxi Hz 8598 DrL 615 2 Ork fie i I Press Page 11 or Page 12 aver Sir eect KEES Tempo 100 0 inr BARB Fminz Hzl 813 Fmaxi Hz 1 3600 Fstri Hz BETA Gig Sensis z 8 Feilinr Fstr Hz 01530 Senzz 8Pys 6 Fxte
41. This parameter controls the phase of the modulating waveform It is used to control the relative phase among effects that offer the possibility of select ing the Phase of the Modulator Ph e g the Tremolo Panner Phaser Auto Filters Chorus e To alter the phase of the Tremolo or Panner effect press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Ph Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 FootC Foot Controller enabler switch Range on G off FootC is a powerful control that can transform your tremolo into a high qual ity volume stereo control pedal To utilise this option you need VR s state of the art foot controller the Pedalino Foot Controller expressly designed to work with the PedalPro with an expression pedal connected to it e To turn the FootC Foot Controller parameter on or off press the PARAM SWITCH key 10d Working with Effects Tremolo Panner e Onthe ADES page set the expression control to Trem_dep The depth of the Tremolo can now be controlled using the expression pedal con nected to your Pedalino Foot Controller This feature is handy for situa tions such as when playing with the attack of the guitar sound in order to produce a violin like sound e When your Tremolo Panner effect is configured in Panner mode a moving sound image can be created by operating the Panner with an expression pedal manual panner See the Pedalino Ow
42. a swimming pool etc 3 Object or liquid entry Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the apparatus 4 Ventilation Do not place the apparatus on a bed sofa rug or similar soft surface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded A minimum distance of 50 mm 2 inches around the top and the bottom of the apparatus is recommended to provide adequate ventilation Always install the apparatus ac cording to the instruction provided by the manufacturer 5 Heat Locate the apparatus away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators stoves or other appliances including amplifiers that produce heat 6 Climate The apparatus has been designed for use in moderate climates 10 11 A IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock unplug the apparatus when there is high probability of lightning Racks and stands Only use with a rack stand bracket or table that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid injury from tip over Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft damp lint free cloth DO NOT use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning which will
43. ables you to filter the output of the Distortion You have the choice of between three different low pass filters for a brighter sound at one end or a fatter sound at the other Choose the LP level according to your pick ups your amplifier speaker cabinet and the sound you want to produce e To change the low pass filter press EDIT 5 when in the Distortion con figuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to LP Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 OulD 6 Output Distortion Range 0 100 The Output Distortion parameter sets the amount of distortion applied e To change the amount of distortion press EDIT 5 when in the Distortion configuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to OutD Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Working with Effects Distortion TIPS amp TRICKS DISTORTION It s generally considered best practice to search for the right sound start ing from a neutral distortion point which will also depend on your pick ups and amplifier e Start with the following parameter configuration Brgt or Tone 50 1 LP 1 e Adjust the Brgt Tone and LP parameters to find the sound you are looking for Keep in mind that the low pass filters LP allow you to alter the amount of high tones in your distortion without changing the amount of bass and middle frequency content e Fora bright sound with plenty of hi
44. all its amazing capabilities Enjoy your purchase From the team at VR Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 1 2 SUMMARY OF FEATURES e 14 analogue effects that can be used simultaneously and in any num ber of configurations without any sound degradation Fast and silent preset change Change preset in 120ms no clicks no booms e Control of your analogue effects in real time with an expression pedal An analogue effect chain that is reconfigurable bringing unprec edented flexibility e No sound degradation or the noise typical of multi effect rigs due to no DSPs buffers or signal losses the implementation of a super accurate circuit layout and the selection of the best components on the market True analogue relay bypass available for every single effect or the whole of the PedalPro e Pre and post loops that allow for the inclusion of external effects and a MIDI out connection that allows to transmit MIDI program change mes sages and MIDI CC11 expression e Storage of up to 500 presets complete machine configurations and 18 favourites for easy jumping between sets e Preset manager software that enables you to completely manage re name and even email an unlimited number of presets from your compu ter e Access to effects parameters never before accessible Designed as a completely upgradeable unit upon which you can sim ply build and add features via USB or VR firmware upgrades CAUTION RIS
45. as no effect on presets 200 to 499 and these presets can be overwritten at any time You now have the option of editing the preset name To do this use the selection dial 4 to scroll through the available characters and the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys 3a 3d to move to the previous or following char acter of the name You can also change the preset number in order to move it to a specific location Press the DOWN arrow key 3c to move to the preset number CPosition Change the number using the selection dial 4 The third line of the screen shows you the current position of the preset selected Press SAVE 5 to save your newly created preset in the position you have chosen Press ENTER 6 to confirm How to Use Your PedalPro Presets In Play M TIPS amp TRICKS VR SPECIAL CHARACTERS ey When in Play Mode the screen will look like this A set of VR designed special characters can be added to the name of The preset you have just saved to remind you of the particular features of that preset These must be added when you are assigning the name of the preset and can be found by scrolling to the end of the alphabetical letters used to name your preset sms meme y O SINGLE COIL indicates that this is a preset to be used with e Press Page 11 or Page 12 to scroll through the four pages of the your single coil guitar main menu EUN NE Liza EE e Using the appropriate multifunction
46. ble for you to enjoy the con trol brought about by the Tap Tempo Mode and the Virtual Board Mode The effect s parameters that you can control and their ranges are listed in the grid on the next page Parameters with user defined ranges are located at the end of the table No need for programming Like with the MIDI CC continuous controller the Expression Parameter Control assignment located in the menu of the PedalPro allows you to as sign one of the parameters of PedalPro s effects to your expression pedal However unlike a MIDI CC there s no convoluted programming needed in order to achieve a smooth sound control Once you have selected it you are ready to play The ADES protocol also offers a much higher resolution allowing you to avoid the unpleasant uneven sound control variation typical of a MIDI CC Additional Features ADES Parameter name Description Range Unit 0 none None parameter assigned 1 CryClass Crybaby classic centre frequency 370 1968 Hz 2 CryMedRn Crybaby midrange 370 1405 Hz 3 CryNarrw Crybaby narrow range 204 1377 Hz 4 Fl maxim Auto filter F1 max frequency 370 1968 Hz 5 IFI start Envelope filter F1 start frequency 370 1166 Hz 6 Fl sensi Envelope filter F1 sensitivity 6 2 68 8 JO gr Filter Q1 Q Quality factor 18 8 Fl tempo Auto filter F1 tempo 80 240 BPM 9
47. chase an expansion firmware package for your PedalPro you will receive via email a new firmware tailored to your machine Please follow the instructions below to install the new firmware on your unit e Connect the PedalPro to your PC Mac using the USB cable supplied DO NOT switch on your PedalPro yet e Start the PedalManager by double clicking on the programme icon to be found in the directory where you downloaded or copied the soft ware or on the short cut you ve created on your desktop The PedalMa nager software does not need to be installed and can be run from any location in your PC Mac portable application e With the PedalPro switched OFF press and hold the down the down arrow key 3c and switch on the PedalPro while still holding the down arrow 3c e The PedalPro is now in Firmware Upgrade mode shown as FW up grade on the PedalPro s display Your computer should immediately recognise that a new device has been connected On your computer screen the PedalManager will show that a PedalPro has been detected and is connected in FW upgrade mode Meanwhile the PedalPro will show the screen below The communication between the computer and the PedalPro can now take place This screen shows the following important information about your PedalPro Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 54 Serial this is the 8 digit serial number unique to your PedalPro assigned by VR e USB this field shows
48. ckly as pos sible Damaged units should never be sent directly to us Please inform the dealer from whom you acquired your PedalPro of the damage as well as the trans portation company that delivered it to you You must follow the steps above in order to retain the validity of your warranty To ensure the optimal protection of your PedalPro during transportation or use we recommend using a suitable case such as a flight case Always use the original packaging when storing shipping or returning your unit Accessing a website via a hyperlink requires an internet connection yp Table of Contents 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 Message To The Users 1 2 Summary Of Features 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION 3 CE amp ROHS COMPLIANCE 3 1 Declaration Of Conformity 3 2 RoHS Compliance 3 3 Disposal 4 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED 4 1 About This Manual 4 2 Box Content 4 3 Shipping Storing and Transporting 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PEDALPRO FrontPanel Rear Panel 7 SETUP GUIDE Ful Mounting the Unit 7 2 Connecting to the Main 7 3 Connecting Your Instrument 7 4 Connecting to Amps Mixers 7 5 Connecting the Pedalino Foot Controller 7 6 Connecting External Effects Loops 8 SIGNAL FLOW 9 HOWTO USE THE PEDALPRO 9 1 Working with Presets 9 1 1 Saving a Preset 9 1 2 Recalling a Preset 9 1 3 Exploring a Preset 9 1 4 Editing a Preset 9 1 5 Erasing a Preset 9 1 6 Initialising
49. d range Temp Phase control of modulating waveform Boost switch Depth Technology DELAY Parameters Routing Range Modulation speed range Temp Time Input Output Wet Feedback Technology Technical Specs 4 values 0 90 180 270 ON OFF 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 1 BBD Bucket Brigade Delay sine trig rect trap expo shl1 shl2 shl3 3 BPM 20 s to 550 BPM 9 16 Hz 4 values 0 90 180 270 ON OFF 0 100 resolution 0 39 Optoresistor and BBD Bucket Brigade Delay none left right 3 selectable 23 99 ms 40 409 ms 60 614 ms 97 BPM 23 7 ms to 2531 BPM 614 3 ms Delay time in ms within the selected range 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 3 BBDs Bucket Brigade Delays Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Technical Specs DETUNER amp DELAY Parameters Speed Depth AUX amp MIXER Parameters Aux type Gain Send Left GsL Gain Send Right GsR Wet Left WtL Wet Right WIR Dry Left DrL Dry Right DrR Technology NOISE GATE L R Parameters Noise Level Release Level Specs Bandwidth Noise Attenuation Technology VOLUME CONTROL L R Parameters Output level Specs Bandwidth Noise Technology fw 5 22 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 None Loop_L gt OutL
50. destroy prints and paintwork DO NOT use alcohol or household cleaning products DO NOT USE WATER Power sources Only connect the apparatus to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the apparatus and install the unit near the power outlet socket Appliance coupler is considered as disconnect device It shall remain readily operable Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on bent stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particu lar attention to cords plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus Grounding Ensure that the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plugs of the ap paratus is not defeated If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet contact a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet The apparatus MUST BE EARTHED Use a three wire type power cord like the one provided with the apparatus 12 Abnormal smell 13 14 If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the apparatus turn the power off immediately and unplug the unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer im mediately Servicing and maintenance None of the parts inside the enclosure of this apparatus is serviceable by the user DO NOT open the enclosure and DO NOT attempt to modify the internal circuitry All servicing and maintenance beyond what described
51. e Delay press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Wet Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Out Delay output level Range 0 100 The Out parameter controls the output level of the analogue Delay effect e To adjust the output level of the Delay press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Out Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Post Effects Fbk Feedback control Range 0 100 The Fbk parameter controls the amount of delayed signal that is fed back into the Delay effect e To change the feedback level of the Delay press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Fok Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 PAGE 3 3 DETUNER CONFIGURATION By modulating the clock of the BBD delay stages you can produce a shim mering delay that simulates vintage tape delays To use this feature you must first configure the Delay using the parameters on page 1 3 and page 2 3 and then activate and adjust the Detuner on page 3 3 Detuner Range on G off e When on this page press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key 10a to switch the Delay Detuner on d or off Speed Speed of the Detuner Range 0 100 e To change the speed of the Detuner press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Speed Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Depth Depth of t
52. ector Range Tremolo Tr Panner P a e To switch between the Tremolo Tr and the Panner F the PARAM SWITCH key 10b 53 effect press 24 Tempo Speed of the modulator Range 3 BPM 20 s 550 BPM 9 16 Hz e To change the Tempo of the modulating waveform press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Tempo Ad just the value with the selection dial 4 Wv Modulating waveform Range sine trig trap rect pcal shlf vntg The tremolo panner modulating waveform parameter allows you to select from among the available modulating waveforms All the classic waveforms are included along with some exclusive VR designed waveforms Available waveforms include sine triangle trapeze rectangle pcal phaser calibrated curve shlf shelf vntg vintage see Appendix A at the end of this manual for more details on the modulating waves e To change or select a modulating waveform press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Wv Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Depth Depth of the modulation Range 0 100 The depth parameter controls the depth of the tremolo panner effect e To alter the depth of the Tremolo or Panner effect press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Depth Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Ph Phase of the modulator Range 0 90 180 270
53. ed waveforms Available waveforms include sine triangle trapeze rectangle pcal phaser calibrated curve linear phase sweep shlf shelf vntg vin tage see Appendix A for more details on the modulating waves e To change or select a modulating waveform press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Wv Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Depth Depth of the modulation Range 0 100 The depth parameter controls the depth of the phaser effect e To alter the depth of the Tremolo or Panner effect press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Depth Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Ph Phase of the modulator Range 0 90 180 270 The phase of the modulator controls the phase of the modulating waveform It is used to control the relative phase among effects that offer the possibility of selecting the Phase of the Modulator Ph e g Tremolo Panner Phaser Auto Filters Chorus For more details refer to the QUICK TIP box Phase of the modulating waveforms on page 25 e To alter the phase of the Tremolo or Panner effect press EDIT 5 and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Ph Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Working with Effects Phaser TIPS amp TRICKS PHASER e When you assign the value 0 to Depth the amount of phase shift de pends on the Manual level manual
54. ed you can create a screaming distortion With the low pass filters you can alter the amount of high tones brgt on LP filter selector 1 off off gain SH distortion i Fowposs e Sc control filter LP con off dist on Fig 9 1 The Distortion The bright switch parameter Brot excites middle and high tones before the signal is distorted The tone parameter Tone blends the high tone with the low middle tones after the distortion When the tone is 50 the amount of high tones and middle low tones is the same The low pass filter selector LP is a programmable low pass filter that is placed right after the tone control This last filter is used mainly to remove the high frequency Introducing the new blues effect distortion In standard distortions even when it s possible to adjust the gain of the pre amplification additional noise and unwanted op amp processing are una voidable stages of the distortion process The blues sound has never been as warm and clear as it should have been due to these unnecessary electronics inherent problems with every distortion on the market 20 The PedalPro makes it possible for the first time to bypass the Boost pre am plifier and drive the Distortion by only the guitar signal With the guitar signal pumped directly into the heart of the Distortion circuit the result is a soft blues style distortion free of noise and with crystal clear definiti
55. ed pair transistor based filter with a wide range of sound capabilities pg Both filters bypassed In this configuration both filters are true bypassed OFF the El parameters on pages 2 to 6 of the filters Nine routing possibilities i configuration menu will not produce any change to the output sound A programmable hardware analogue configuration means that both Filters can be physically connected disconnected and moved to different points in EN your effect chain depending on the sounds you want to produce The result is no less than nine different routing possibilities Gee next page voume me OUTPUT p control gate mono post effects R p Filter Modes OUTPUT RIGHT HERE RE volume noise control 1 l You have the option to use both Filters in stereo configuration or dual mono configuration or completely independently Both Filters can be used in Manual Auto or Envelope Modes Envelope Mode can work in positive or negative mode further multiplying the number of sounds you can produce Route type 01 Filter 2 has an additional feature that allows you to configure it as a low pass filter or a band pass filter Mono F1 filter F1 is positioned on the left channel after the Distortion Tremolo and Phaser cascade The filter F2 and the right Parameters never availab
56. ee figures in chapter 8 or in section 9 3 7 it is controlled by an envelope detector placed after the input buffer of the PedalPro This means it is driven only by the signal of your guitar not by the other effects in the chain gating the signal at just the right mo ment You can also alter the amount of attenuation you want for a gentle noise gate with a low noise attenuation PARAMETERS e To enter the Noise Gate configuration page press the multifunction key 10b labelled Ngte on page 1 of the main menu The screenshot below shows you the Noise Gate configuration page NoiseGate Stereo Noise Gate effect switch Range on off e To add amp or remove the stereo Noise Gate from your effect chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key 100 Sustain Sustain switch Range on d off Use the Sustain to prevent the Noise Gate from cutting the natural decay of long notes The Sustain switch essentially decreases the sound threshold at which the Noise Gate intervenes While this switch does nof directly add sustain to your sound it is very useful when playing sustained notes with your Noise Gate switched on e To switch the Sustain on 4 or off press the PARAM SWITCH key 10b 23 Noiselv 5 Noise level Range 0 100 The Noise level NoiseLv defines the percentage of noise allowed If NoiseLv is set to 50 0 the level of noise will be reduced by about 50 As you ll see in practice
57. ent sounds they can produce We recommend the approaches explained below when determining the sound you want to produce and how to do it What sound do want to create 1 Decide which filter to use F1 F2 or combination see also the chapter Routing Options An Overview on page 28 e For the classic Wah sound use filter F1 e Fora deeper Wah sound use filter F2 e To generate vowels use both filters 2 Decide which filter s mode to use e For a CryBaby like sound produced by either one of the two filters use the manual mode e For an auto Wah using either one of the two filters use auto mode e For Vowel Sounds produced by both filters use auto mode e To set either one of the two filters or both of them as an envelop filter or envelope vowel select env or env envelope modes In an envelope filter the force you put into your strumming action will directly influence the frequency displacement sweeping action of the filter How do I create this sound e Choose your routing configuration by switching on the filters and choosing between the different routing options on page 1 6 of the filter configuration menu e Adjust the ranges of the parameters according to the mode of the filter 35 gt If the mode of a filter is set to auto adjust the parameters on pages 2 and 3 for F1 or 2 and 4 for F2 of the filter configuration menu gt Ifthe mode of F1 F2 or both is set to envelope e g
58. essor is operating in limiter mode a hard knee compression ensures a long sustain rendering the output dynamic range extremely small This mode is great for a long solo sustain and will produce a sound similar to a MXR dyna comp compressor VOX 1903 or Keeley Compressor When the Compressor is operating in tube compression mode the soft knee gently controls the sound peak while the low medium level sound passes through This is great for the rhythm phrase You can use the Tubegen com pressor type to produce a sweet peak control or the Variable Mu com pressor for more sustain on the medium volume notes typical of a Variable Mu tube compressor The vary mu compressor type is designed for medium strong compression up to 1 4 1 30 The Tubegen compressor type is designed for light medium compression 1 3 1 22 PedalPro s compression curves Compression curve comparison PedalPro vs Vari Mu Limiter perfomances PedalPro vs MXR dyna comp compressor 15 PedalPro 25 Vari Mu tube compressor dyna comp PedalPro Vout dB E Vout dB a 5 350 45 40 35 30 2 20 4 15 40 5 40 55 50 45 40 35 30 25 20 15 10 5 Vin dBm Vin dBm All trademarks are property of their respective owners and used for reference only Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 1 8 PARAMETERS e To enter the Compressor configuration page press the multifunction key 1
59. ev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 30 PAGE 1 6 ROUTINGS This menu allows you to select from the nine different routing possibilities i e the nine different configurations of the PedalPro effects chain whereby the F1 filter and the F2 filter are physically connected at different points of the chain See section Routing Options An Overview on page 28 for details Route type Effect chain routing selector Range 00 to 09 e To change the Route type press EDIT 5 the cursor will blink next to the route type number Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 PAGE 2 6 FILTER MODE CONFIGURATION Page 2 is the main configuration page for your two filters F1 and F2 The set tings for F1 are on the left hand side of the screen and the settings for F2 are on the right HSync Humansync switch Range on 4 off With HSync engaged the auto filters that is when filter F1 and or filter F2 are set to auto mode will sweep according to the settings on pages 3 6 F1 and 4 6 F2 if the level of the signal from your guitar is above an adjustable threshold If the signal is below the threshold the filter sweep will be paused Once the 31 Working with Effects Filters signal from your guitar becomes louder than the threshold the sweeping ac tion begins In this way you can control exactly when the filter starts to sweep and when it stops using your guitar e To engage HSync
60. ew Virtual Board feature you will be able to tranform the Pedalino footcontroller into a regular pedalboard type setup so that individual ef fects or combinations of effects within a preset can be switched on or off by foot This feature gives you complete control of your effects set up when playing live Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Additional Features ADES CONFIGURING ADES SETTINGS To go to page 4 of the main menu use Page and Page keys 11 and 12 e To enter the ADES configuration page press the multifunc ion key 10a labelled ADES on page 4 of the main menu e To scroll through the three pages of the Expression Control the Tap Tem po Mode and the Virtual Board Mode press Page 11 or Page 12 10 2 1 EXPRESSION CONTROL PAGE 1 3 ADES MENU ExprCirl Selects the real time controllable Expression Parameter Range see table on page 49 This is the parameter of one of the PedalPro s analogue effects that is con trolled by the expression pedal connected to the Pedalino Foot Controller e To change the parameter associated with to the expression pedal press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Ex prCtrl Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 e After selecting the parameter exit the ADES configuration page by press ing EXIT 7 and save the Preset e Use the ADES ON OFF switch on your Pedalino Foot Controller to recon nect the PedalPro to
61. exit the ADES configuration page by press ing EXIT 7 and save the Preset or continue setting the other parameters e Consult the Pedalino s user Manual page 24 Using the Tap Tempo to operate with the Tap Tempo Mode Division This parameter allows you to subdivide the tempo of all your time based effects except the Delay according to the main tempo set with the Tap Tempo You can subdivide the Effects tempo in 1 4 note 1 8 note or 1 8 note 1 8note 3 16 note e To change the Division parameter press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Division Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 e After selecting the parameter exit the ADES configuration page by press ing EXIT 7 and save the Preset or continue setting the other parameters Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 50 Delay division This parameter allows you to subdivide only the Delay tempo according to the main tempo set with the Tap Tempo You can subdivide the Delay tempo in 1 4 note 1 8 note or 1 8 note 1 8note 3 16 note e To change the Delay division parameter press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Delay division Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 e After selecting the parameter exit the ADES configuration page by press ing EXIT 7 and save the Preset e Use the ADES ON OFF switch on your Pedalino Foot Controller to recon nect the PedalPro to the Pedalino
62. f compression you want to achieve e Forlight medium compression use the tubegen compressor that pro duces compression from 1 3 to 1 22 e For medium strong compression that gives a medium amount of sus tain use the vary mu tube compressor that produces compression from 1 4 to 1 30 e For strong compression or limiter that provides long sustains use the limiter compressor that produces compression from 1 12 to 1 40 19 Working with Effects Compressor Preventing loud peaks tube compression To prevent loud peaks due to excessive pick striking or to control the amplification distortion of a filter with a high resonance Q start with the following setting e Type tubegen Sens 18 0 Out 30 0 Atfck 3ms Rels 0 18 These settings will produce a compression of 1 12 If necessary increase or decrease the sensitivity Sens until you obtain the desired compression level Adjust the output level Ouf to regulate the output volume Embellishing tube compression If you are playing arpeggios either with your pick or your finger and you want to embellish them by producing a smoother more fluid effect start with the following settings e Type vary mu Sens 40 0 Out 50 0 Attck 13ms Rels 1s Increase or decrease the sensitivity level according to your guitar If you prefer a faster responding compressor reduce the release time Rels Long Sustain limiter If you need a long sustain duri
63. f gain applied to the signal sent to the external effect via the AUX SEND RIGHT jack 16b e To adjust the amount of gain on the right send channel press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to GsR Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Dr Dry level left channel Range 0 100 The DrL Dry left parameter controls the amount of dry signal that is bypass ing the external effect on the left channel e To adjust the amount of dry signal on the left channel press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to DrL Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 DIR Dry level right channel Range 0 100 The DrR Dry right parameter controls the amount of dry signal that is bypass ing the external effect on the right channel e To adjust the amount of dry signal on the right channel press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to DrR Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 WIL Wet level left return channel Range 0 100 The WiL Wet left parameter controls the amount of wet signal coming from the external effect into the left channel via the AUX RETURN LEFT jack 16c Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Post Effects e To adjust the amount of wet signal on the left channel press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to WIL Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 WIR Wet le
64. fects The first three pages of PedalPro s main menu give you access to the con figuration pages of all fourteen on board analogue effects and of pre and post loops Chorus Flanger and Delay can be accessed on page 3 4 of the main menu Compressor Distortion and Pre amp Noise Gate Tremolo Panner are on Finally additional features of your PedalPro such as the MIDI controls and page 1 4 1 of 4 the main menu the ADES settings for communication with VR s range of controllers can be accessed on page 4 4 of the main menu For more details see the section Additional Features Phaser Filters Volume controls and External effect loops controls are on page 2 4 of the main menu 1 7 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Compressor 9 3 1 Compressor A compressor is used to control the dynamic range of a signal Using an en velope detector the compressor detects the signal level of the input signal Then by automatically reducing the gain when the level of the input signal is higher louder than a certain threshold the compressor ensures that the dynamic range of the compressed signal is lower than the dynamic range of the input signal Three different compressor types PedalPro has three different Compressors Compressor types tubegen vary mu and limiter and two different compression modes limiter mode and tube compression mode When the Compr
65. g2 Adjust the value e To change ihe specific MIDI channel on which you want to send pro with the selection dial 4 gram change 2 press EDIT 5 when in the MIDI configuration page 2 2 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to ch on the 52 fourth line of the display Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 PedalManager Software 11 WORKING WITH PRESETS ON YOUR COMPUTER PedalPro not only stores 500 presets in its internal memory it can be connect ed to your computer via a USB port and accessed using the PedalManager software VR s PedalManager software is available for Windows and Mac OS X and gives you access to advanced preset management options You can man age an unlimited number of presets directly from your computer Organise reorder select favourite re name archive share over the internet catego rise and upload your presets all via a user friendly interface You can also store your presets on the USB flash drive bundled with your PedalPro and carry them with you You then simply choose the 500 presets and 18 favourite presets you want to use and download them directly onto your PedalPro Using the PedalManager for Windows or Mac OS X The PedalManager software can be found on the USB flash drive that came with the unit It is also available as a free download together with its up grades and new releases on the VR website e Torun the PedalManager copy it into
66. gh tones set the low pass filters to PP e Fora sound that is less bright with stronger middle tones set the low pass filters to LP 2 If you want a deeper fatter sound i e more low frequencies without changing the amount of mid tones disengage the Brot switch Brot off In the PedalPro the amount of distortion is defined by the gain of the Pre amplifier or Boost see the Boost section e To counter a very loud pick up and produce a gentler blues overdrive sound use negative gain values To do this engage the Boost and set the gain to a negative value Asimilar effect can be achieved by reducing the input level via the Compressor output level while leaving the Boost off Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Pre amplifier Boost 9 3 5 Boost Pre amp TIPS amp TRICKS BOOST PRE AMP PedalPro has an ultra low noise and low distortion Boost pre amp You can use it together with the Distortion as a distortion gain on its own or in combi nation with the other effects to really boost your sound One great use for the stand alone Boost is to use it to overdrive your tube amplifier e To produce a rich warm tube blues distortion activate the Boost set PARAMETERS the Boost parameter to and adjust the amount of gain by acting on the G dB parameter Turn off all other effects when in this configu Please note the Boost parameters are on the same page as the parameters ration The qua
67. he Detuner modulation Range 0 100 e To alter the depth of the Detuner effect press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Depth Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 43 9 4 3 AUX Connections Post loop On page 2 of the main menu the user can access the configuration for the external effects loop pre loop see section 7 6 on page 10 or the AUX loop post loop The AUX SEND and AUX RETURN 16a to 16d jack connectors can be used for connecting either up to two external stomp box pedals see Fig 9 8 Fig 9 9 and Fig 9 10 or a DSP effect unit see Fig 9 11 at the end of the audio chain before the Noise gate and the Volume controls Like in the pre loop the post loop connections are controlled by internal relays that electrically connect and disconnect the external effects to your post loops according to the Aux fype parameter which is part of your sound preset definition Therefore in one sound preset your external effect may be part of your sound effect chain while in an other sound preset your external effect is true bypassed ACCESSING POST LOOP OPTIONS e On page 2 of the main menu press the multifunction key 10d labelled Et Page 1 2 Ext effects AUX type activates and selects the post loop routing Page 2 2 AUX mixer defines the settings for the auxiliary mixer fe e To switch between the two pages of the External Effects and AUX Mixer loops
68. he blinking cursor next to F1 Hz Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 QI Resonance factor filter F1 Range 1 to 18 dB The resonance factor characterises a filter s bandwidth relative to its centre frequency Essentially the higher the resonance Q the more the filter will em phasise the frequencies around its centre frequency For user s convenience Q1 and Q2 can be edited on either page 2 6 or page 6 6 and the values across the two pages will be kept in sync e To change the Q of filter F1 Q1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Q1 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 F2 Hz Enhanced frequency F2 Range 150 Hz to 2697 Hs This is the frequency at which filter F2 produces the maximum output level e To change the value of enhanced frequency of F2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to F2 Hz Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Q2 Resonance factor filter F2 Range 1 to 16 e To change the Q of filter F2 Q2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Q2 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Working with Effects Filters TIPS amp TRICKS FILTERS Because the Filters of your PedalPro can work in so many different ways you may need some time before you will be completely familiar with all the sound possibilities they offer and discover the many many differ
69. his gives you access to an analogue delay with an adjustable range of 23 99 ms e For medium delays slapback and infinite loops set the Range to me dium you can select your analogue delay from a range of 40 409ms e For long delays infinite loops small phrase loops set Range to long this produces an analogue delay with a range between 61 614 ms e Finally adjust the amount of delay applied within the range that you have just selected on page 2 3 of the Delay configuration menu pa rameter Tempo Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 42 PAGE 2 3 DELAY CONFIGURATION This is the configuration page for the parameters of the Delay Time Amount of delay applied Range 23 99 ms short 40 409 ms me dium 61 614 ms long e To change the amount of delay press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Time Adjust the value with the selec tion dial 4 Inp Input signal level selector Range 0 100 The Inp input parameter controls the level of the signal at the input of the Delay effect e To adjust the input signal level press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Inp Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Wet Wet dry ratio control Range 0 100 The Wet parameter allows you to control the ratio between delayed signal wet and input signal dry in the Delay output signal e To alter the wet dry ratio of th
70. i cated possibilities of the PedalManager software Overview Rear Panel G G ee e S VINTAGE REVOLUTION S PedalPro avis RISQUE DE CHOC ELEGTRIGUE NE PAS OUVRIR oe g J DOT EXPOSE THIS UAT TO RAM OR MOISTURE ONNECT FROM MAIN BEFORE REMOVING COVER deeg RONMENT MUST BE EARTHED ee 100 125 220 240 VAC 80 60 He e 35W a MODEL PP003A N MADE IN THE NETHERLANDS WWW VINTAGE REVOLUTION COM C AUX SEND AUX RETURN RIGHT LEFT RIGHT OUTPUT EXT EFFECT 9 RIGHT RETURN SEND Ss z PROFESSIONAL DIO EQUIPMENT 15 Power input Connect only the power chord supply with the PedalPro to this input The other end of the chord must be connected to an earthed main socket 16 AUX SEND amp RETURN post loop connectors These connectors allow you to post loops two external pedals or one stereo effect Please refer to the section on AUX Connections on page 43 for more information on routings and signal levels 17 Voltage Selector Select the AC voltage corresponding to your local AC power Check carefully that the switch is in the position corresponding to the local AC power BEFORE FIRST POWERING THE UNIT and AFTER MOVING TO A DIFFERENT COUNTRY SEVERE damages to the unit can ensue if the switch in set in the wrong position TES 18 Fuse holder T1 AH 250V Always replace with a fuse of the correct value
71. key 10 select one of the effects XIIe eselet je and enter the effect s menu You will now see the settings for the effect E STEREO PRESET indicates that the effect chain of this preset of the preset you are currently playing See the section Working with has a stereo output PedalPro s effects on page 17 for more details on the effects param EXPRESSION PEDAL indicates that this preset has a param eters eter associated to the expression pedal connected to the Pedalino M Foot Controller e Some of the effects for instance the filters have more than one page of settings This is indicated on the top right corner of the screen To access The different pages of the effects settings scroll through the pages using Page 11 or Page 12 e To exit the effect s menu pages simply press EXIT 7 and you will return 9 1 2 Recalling loading a preset to the main menu e To recall and load a preset scroll through the preset list using the UP and DOWN arrow keys 3b 3c You can also scroll through the list using the selection dial 4 In List Mode You can also explore the parameters of any preset without actually loading e Press ENTER 6 to load the preset it To do this start from Play Mode and scroll through the preset list List Mode using the selection dial 4 When in List Mode the screen will look like this 9 1 3 Exploring a preset This feature allows you to explore the current settings of the diffe
72. lPro must be connected fo different sockets you may need an audio isolation transformer 7 5 CONNECTING PEDALINO FOOT CONTROLLER Pedalino Foot Controller is the revolutionary foot controller that operates the PedalPro and is designed specifically for operating your PedalPro while playing live e Before switching on the Pedalino Foot Controller connect the Pedalino to the PedalPro via the ADES cable supplied with the Pedalino on ADES connector 13 on the front panel of the PedalPro The display of the PedalPro will now show For more information on how to operate the PedalPro via the Pedalino Foot Controller please see the Pedalino Owner s Manual available on Vintage Revolution s website Pedalino Foot Controller is included when purchasing a PedalPro System 9 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Setup Guide 7 6 CONNECTING EXTERNAL EFFECTS LOOPS PedalPro features PedalPro features pre and post loops that allow you fo include external effects in your rig By connecting to the EXT EFFECT SEND 21b and RETURN 21a jacks you will place your external pedal in the pre loop as indicated in Fig 8 1 See chap ter 8 Signal Flow or the section Routing Options An Overview on page 28 for details on where the external effects is located in the effect chain To connect an external pedal in the pre loop of your PedalPro loop use a TRS or a TS cable to connect the EXT EFFECT S
73. lay range will provide a noiseless delay and amazing sound definition e To enter the Delay and Detuner configuration pages press the multifunc tion key 10a labelled Dly on page 3 of the main menu e To scroll through the three pages of the Delay and Detuner configuration menu press Page 11 or Page 12 IN T input TX s delay delay level BBD 1 ee Fig 9 6 The Delay Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Post Effects PAGE 1 3 DELAY ROUTING AND RANGE The menu on this page allows you to position or route your delay on either the left or right channel If you use the PedalPro in a mono configuration select left to insert the Delay in your effect chain see Fig 9 2 and Fig 9 3 on page 37 Routing Routing selector Range none left right e To change the routing press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Routing Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 When none is selected the Delay effect is deactivated Range Available delay range Range 23 99 ms short 40 409 ms medium 61 614 ms long e To set the available delay range press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Range Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 TIPS amp TRICKS DELAY e For short delays doubling echo slapback reverberation emulator set the Range parameter to short t
74. le before p channel are bypassed IN The Filters can be configured independently of each other and in every con E L A figuration the frequency sweep range of each Filter is individually controlla EA mmm gie rx ble Control the resonance parameter Q the phase the envelope function phaser men volume mE Lo EI and other parameters you ve never had access to before When playing in LEFT d i Manual Mode the filter frequency can be controlled in real time using an Se ER pent i y expression pedal to produce a sound very similar to a Crybaby PET envelope detector Optional Pedalino Foot Controller required Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 28 Route type 02 Stereo filters This configuration is used to produce a stereo effect with filter F1 assigned to the left channel and filter F2 assigned to the right channel post effects L filter FI volume noise Sune control gate 9 Tan 1 T 1 1 1 1 panne post ood effects R i i I i volume noise OUTPUT filter F2 soli nals See i i I PRE pa eats eae anes eee eae aie at EEE TE ER TE ta eater eae SEN Mono F2 In this configuration the filter F2 is placed at the end of the chain The out put signal is then sent to the left and right channels for further processing post effects L envelope yw volume noise OUIEUE
75. ler 47 parameters of PedalPro s effects to an external expression pedal connected to your Pedalino Foot Controller See the Pedalino Owner s Manual for information on how to connect an expression pedal to the Pedalino Foot Controller By assigning a parameter of an effect to an expression pedal you can then sweep through the predefined range of that parameter in real time fluidly modifying your sounds while you play Unlike a MIDI CC however there s no convoluted programming process needed to achieve a smooth sound control Once you have selected your parameter you are ready to play The ADES protocol offers a much higher resolution than the MIDI protocol so you don t get the unpleasant uneven sound control variation typical of a MIDI CC Tap Tempo Menu ADES Pedalino Foot Controller brings you exclusive access to another great feature of your PedalPro the Tap Tempo Mode The Tap Tempo Mode allows you to tap in the rhythm with the Expression Ped al making it easy to synchronize a rhythmic effect to the beat of your song The tapped tempo does not only control PedalPro s analogue delay but also the other time based effects The Tap Tempo function can be included and saved as part of each preset while the Master Tap Tempo feature instantly synchronises all effects that have Tap Tempo enabled Common tempo subdivisions are also implemented extending rhythmical possibilities Virtual Board Menu ADES With the n
76. lity of the distortion will also depend on your amplifier as of the Distortion well as your cabinet e To enter the Boost configuration page press the multifunction key 10b e Keep in mind that while the Boost does not distort on its own it will at labelled Dist on page 1 of the main menu some point saturate your tube amplifier and thus distort your sound The screenshot below highlights the relevant parts of the Boost configuration page greyed out parameters are part of the Distortion settings see 9 3 2 Boost Boost effect switch Range on off e To add or remove the Boost pre amp from your effect chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 2 key 10c G dB Boost gain Range 06 dB to 25 dB The Boost gain can be set in decibels dB e To change the boost pre amp gain press EDIT 5 when in the Boost Distortion configuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor on G GB Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 22 Working with Effects Noise Gate 9 3 4 Noise Gate PedalPro s optical Noise Gate is distortion free with amazing transparency and the option to set the amount of gating Super precise and unobtrusive it inter venes only when you want it to and just as much or as little as you need it to One of its stand out characteristics is that despite the Noise Gate section being placed at the end of the sound chain s
77. mbol s This indicates that it can only be agjusted by entering into Edit Mode e To edit a preset you must first load it i e enter Play Mode e Press Page 11 or Page 12 to scroll through the four pages of the main menu until you see the page where the effect you want to edit is indicated on the bottom line of the display e Press the multifunction key 10 corresponding to the effect you want to modify to enter the effect s menu e To change the parameters of that effect press EDIT 5 You are now in Edit Mode Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 14 e Use the selection dial 4 to modify the values of the parameters indi cated by the blinking cursor Move between parameters using the arrow keys 3 The sounds produced by your PedalPro will change in real time as you modify each parameter e Turn the effect s features on or off simply by pressing the appropriate multifunction key 10 Please refer to the section Working with Pedal Pro s effects on page 17 for a detailed explanation of the features of each effect and how to access them e Once you are happy with how the effect sounds press EXIT 7 to exit from the parameters page and return to the list of presets The preset list will now look like this The header Eat and the asterisk after the preset s number indicate that the PedalPro configuration for the loaded preset has been modified but not yet saved in a preset You will als
78. mong the available modulating waveforms All the classic waveforms are included along with some exclusive VR designed waveforms Available waveforms include sine triangle trapeze rectangle and shlf shelf see Appendix A for more details on the modulating waves e To change or select a modulating waveform for the Vibe press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Wv Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 40 PAGE 4 4 FLANGER CONFIGURATION To add the Flanger of the Expansion Board to your effect chain set the pa rameter Type on page 1 4 to either flanger Adjust the Flanger settings on page 4 4 Harm Harmonics selector Range even harmonics odd harmonics This switch allows you to select whether to use even or odd harmonics to cre ate the flanging effect see Tips amp Tricks box in this page e Press the PARAM SWITCH key 10d to select the even harmonics s or the odd harmonics off Tempo Speed of the Flanger modulator Range 3 BPM 20 sec 550 BPM 9 16 Hz e To adjust the Tempo speed of the Flanger modulating waveform press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Tempo Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Regen Flanger feedback control Range 0 100 The Regen parameter controls the amount of signal that is fed back into the Flanger effect e To change the Regen level of the Fla
79. ner s Manual for more information on this feature or Vintage Revolution s website TIPS amp TRICKS TREMOLO PANNER e When using the Tremolo Panner as a modulator make sure the Tremo lo switch is set to ON and FootC is set to OFF to ensure that the waveform generator is active The waveform vntg Vintage will produce the same tremolo as a vintage Fender amplifier Setting the value of Depth to 50 0 on the analogue Tremolo of the PedalPro corresponds to setting the intensity potentiometer of your vintage Fender amplifier to a value of 10 e The parameter Ph phase of the modulating waveform does not produce any effect if you are using the Tremolo Panner on its own If you use the Tremolo Panner in combination with any other modula tors phaser auto filters etc refer to the QUICK TIP box Phase of the modulating waveforms e Ifyou want to use the Tremolo Panner as a volume control set the FoofC swtich to ON Make sure that the Trem Pan selector is set to Tr Tremolo 25 QUICK TIP Phase of the modulating waveforms The effect of the parameter Ph is audible only when more than one effect featuring this parameter Tremolo Panner Filters Phaser and optional Chorus and Flanger are simultaneously active By altering this parameter you can set and keep constant the relative phase difference across the modulating waveforms of the effects This makes sense only when all running modulators are synchr
80. ng your solo start with the following settings e Type limiter Sens 60 0 Out 30 0 Aftck 3ms Rels 1 8s Adjust the level of compression by acting on the sensitivity Sens accord ing to the solo phrase you are going to perform Remember when the sensitivity increases the compression becomes very aggressive espe cially when you are playing multiple strings In this case you may want to increase the Attack time Affck until you get the desired sustain with a reasonable gain reduction Adjust the output level according to the sound you want to produce Use the output volume Ouf within a range of 30 70 if you don t need a gain boost in front of the distortion Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Distortion 9 3 2 Distortion Just about every existing distortion on the market uses pre amplifiers with high gains and a distortion section that produces distortion according to the input signal amplitude In PedalPro we do it differently The Distortion is implemented using the saturation of low noise FETs instead of op amps and diodes The result is a smoother tube like second harmonic distortion that is rich and full of punch with a clearly defined sound that is totally noise free Two additional features Two additional features distinguish the PedalPro Distortion from existing dis tortions These are the bright switch and the low pass filters With the bright switch engag
81. nger press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Regen Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Depth Depth of the Flanger modulation Range 0 100 e To alter the depth of the Flanger press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Depth Adjust the value with the selec tion dial 4 Wv Modulating waveform Range sine trig trap rect expo shll shl2 The modulating waveform parameter allows you to select from among the available modulating waveforms for the Flanger All the classic waveforms are included along with some exclusive VR designed waveforms Available waveforms include sine triangle trapeze rectangle and shlf shelf see Ap pendix A for more details on the modulating waves e To change or select a modulating waveform for the Flanger press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Wv Ad just the value with the selection dial 4 Mn Manual Flanger delay manual adjustment Range 0 100 The Manual parameter allows you to controls the amount of delay applied to the flanged signal e To vary the amount of delay of the Flanger press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Mn Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Wt Wet dry ratio control Range 0 100 The Wet parameter allows you to control the ratio between flanged signal wet and input signal dr
82. o note that for as long as the asterisk is present you are not able to scroll through the list of presets using either the selection dial 4 or the UP and DOWN arrow keys 3b 3c You are also not able to connect the Pedalino Foot Controller These functionalities will remain locked until the modifications to the preset are either saved or discarded e To save changes to the preset press SAVE 5 and confirm yes by press ing ENTER 6 e To discard the changes press EXIT 7 again and return to Play Mode How to Use Your PedalPro Presets 9 1 5 Erasing a preset 9 1 6 Initialising your presets e To erase a preset from the PedalPro memory and free that memory You have the option to completely erase PedalPro s preset memory space first load the preset e Press the Page 11 or Page 12 to go to page 4 4 of the main menu WARNING THIS PROCEDURE DELETES ALL EXISTING PRESETS IN YOUR PedalPro AND CANNOT BE UNDONE Make sure you have first stored any presets you want to keep in your com puter using the PedalManager software This procedure will also reset the settings on page 2 of the MIDI menu e Press the multifunction key 10d labelled Erase on the display e Switch off the PedalPro and wait until the display backlight is off e Now switch on the PedalPro while pressing the BYPASS key 1 on the unit keeping it pressed until the Initialise message appears on the dis play it takes about 5
83. of the Chorus modulator Range 0 90 180 270 The phase of the modulator controls the phase of the modulating waveform It is used to control the relative phase among effects that offer the possibil ity of selecting the Phase of the Modulator Ph such as the Tremolo Panner Phaser Auto Filters etc This parameter is particularly useful wnen the Chorus is used in combination with the Vibe as it gives you the option to synchronise their tempos e To alter the phase of the Chorus modulator press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Ph Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Wv Modulating waveform Range sine trig trap rect expo shll shl2 The chorus modulating waveform parameter allows you to select from among the available modulating waveforms All the classic waveforms are included along with some exclusive VR designed waveforms Available waveforms include sine triangle trapeze rectangle and shlf shelf see Ap pendix A for more details on the modulating waveforms e To change or select a modulating waveform press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Wv Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Wt Wet dry ratio control Range 0 100 The Wet parameter allows you to control the ratio between Chorus signal wet and input signal dry in the Chorus output signal e To alter the wet dry ratio of the Chorus press EDIT
84. ogram Change program change 1 are sent e PedalPro allows you to send two different program changes to you exter By associating the ADES parameter see page 48 the MIDICC11 to the nal MIDI device The program changes are saved in each preset There expression pedal connected to the Pedalino Foot Controller the PedalPro fore when you recall a preset the external MIDI device will be reconfig sends MIDI continuous controller message 11 expression on the specific midi ured according to the MIDI program changes included in that preset channel according to the status of the expression pedal status In this way the expression pedal controls one of the parameters of your external device MIBHPORgU MIDI Program Change D RAnge 0 127 e To change the specific MIDI channel on which you want to send pro e To change the MIDI Program Change 1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys gram change 1 and MIDICC11 press EDIT 5 when in the MIDI configu 3 to position the blinking cursor next to MIDI PCHg1 Adjust the value ration page 2 2 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next with the selection dial 4 to ch on the third line of the display Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 MIDI PChg2 MIDI Program Change 2 Range 0 127 e To change the MIDI Program Change 2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys Send PChg2 Selects on which MIDI channel program change 2 is sent 3 to position the blinking cursor next to MIDI PCH
85. on an effect tailor made for the blues player s musical repertoire PedalPro also allows you to bypass the Distortion or both the Distortion and the Boost The Distortion can also be driven by the output level of the Com pressor again allowing you to avoid the pre amplification stage PARAMETERS e To enter the Distortion configuration page press the multifunction key 10b labelled Dist on page 1 of the main menu The diagram below shows you the Distortion configuration page greyed out parameters are part of the Boost settings see next section Dist Distortion effect switch Range on G off e To add or remove the Distortion from your effect chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key 100 Brat Brightness Range on i off When the brightness parameter is engaged the sound passes through a high pass filter with a cut off frequency of around 800 Hz before entering the distortion stage This emphasises the middle and high tones of the distortion creating a screaming sound e To switch the Brightness mode on a or off press the PARAM SWITCH key 10b Tone Tone Range 0 100 e To change the tone press EDIT 5 when in the Distortion configuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor on the Tone parameter Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 LP Low pass filter selector Range 0 1 2 The low pass filter en
86. onfigure filter Fl when auto mode is selected for F1 FIMd set to auto on page 2 6 WaveF1 Filter Fl modulating waveform Range sine trig trap rect expo shl1 shl2 shl3 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 This parameter selects the waveform assigned to the individual modulator of each filter You can choose from among the following possibilities see Ap pendix A on page 62 for more details on the modulating waveforms sine sinusoidal trig triangle trap trapezoidal rect symmetric square waveform expo exponential shl1 shelf waveform 1 shl2 shelf waveform 2 shl3 shelf waveform 3 Dip om bro To change or select a modulating waveform for F1 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to WaveF1 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Tempo Speed of the F1 modulator Range 3 BPM 20 s 550 BPM 9 16 Hz e To change the Tempo of the F1 modulating waveform press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Temp Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Ph Phase of the F1 modulator Range 0 90 180 270 Parameter Ph controls the phase of the modulating waveform It is used to control the relative phase of effects such as the Tremolo Panner Phaser Fil ters in auto mode and Chorus when used simultaneously For more details refer to the QUICK TIP box Phase of the modulating waveforms on page
87. onised To do this you must ensure that the Tempo parameter is set to the same value across all the running modulators To check out the effect of the Ph parameter enable at least two effects using time modulating waveforms for instance the Tremolo and the Phaser Switch both effects on and set them to the same Tempo using the appropriate selectors see the section Tempo under each effect Using the Ph parameter you can now set the phase difference between the two or more waves Start by setting both phases to 0 and experi ment by changing one of the phases to 90 180 and 270 Note the Ph parameter will NOT produce any audible difference if you are only using one effect Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Phaser 9 3 6 Phaser A phaser is an effect that uses a comb like filter to create a series of notches in its frequency response These are then usually time modulated or swept across a range of frequencies The Phaser in the Pedal Pro is implemented using six custom made optical resistors and produces a sound just like the shimmering tones typical of the 70 s and similar to the Morley Pro Phaser But the PedalPro Phaser outperforms any classic vintage equivalent Pedal Pro uses six OP275 operational amplifiers that allow for a far greater transpar ency an ultra low noise output and an incredible modulator flexibility The phase and the Phaser s modulating waveforms is completely under
88. rent effects in a preset You can do this either in Play Mode i e when the effect has been loaded or in List Mode i e when simply scrolling through the list of presets 1 3 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 How to Use Your PedalPro Presets e Use the selection dial 4 or the UP and DOWN arrow keys 3b 3c to scroll through the presets until you find the preset you want to explore the preset will be pointed at by the arrow next to the word List on the screen e Press Page 11 or Page 12 to move through the four pages of the main menu until the effect you want to explore appears on the bottom line of the screen e Press the multifunction key 10 corresponding to the effect s configura tion page s The settings for that effect in the preset will now be visible See the section Working with single effects for an explanation of all the effects parameters e To exit the effect s menu pages simply press EXIT 7 You will return to the main menu 9 1 4 Editing a preset Parameter or switch Before editing your presets it s important to first understand the difference between two PedalPro functions the switch and the parameter A switch is indicated with the symbol amp placed after the function or effect name This indicates that the function can be directly switched on or off using one of the multifunction keys 10 without entering into Edit Mode A parameter is indicated with the sy
89. rly useful when you are using the Noise Gate in combination with delay and distortion In order to hear the delay effect you need to give the delayed sound time to pass through the Noise Gates after you ve played it Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Working with Effects Tremolo Panner 9 3 5 Tremolo Panner The PedalPro s ultra low noise Tremolo Panner has an incredible number of modulating waveforms from which you can choose These include the clas sic sine triangle and square waves as well as some exclusive VR designed waveforms such as vintage which produces the same tremolo as a vintage Fender amplifier Vary the modulating waveform tempo depth and phase of your Tremolo Pan ner to produce the widest range of tremolo or panning effects ever possible QUICK TIP To hear the effect of the Panner you need to set the switch Trem Pan to P a Make sure you have two amplifiers connected one on the Left Output 20a of the PedalPro the other on the Right Output 20b PARAMETERS e To enter the Tremolo Panner configuration page press the multifunction key 10d labelled Trem on page 1 of the main menu The screenshot below shows you the Tremolo Panner configuration page Tremolo Tremolo Panner effect switch Range on Gf off e To add d or remove the Tremolo Panner from your effect chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key 10a Trem Pan Effect sel
90. rols for the left and right channel in your effect chain press the BYPASS EFFECT 2 key 10c LvL Volume control left channel Range 0 100 This parameter controls the total output level on the left channel e To change the total output level of PedalPro s left channel press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to LvL Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 R LvR Volume control right channel Range 0 100 ag This parameter controls the total output level on the right channel i e To change the total output level of PedalPro s right left channel press S y EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to LvR Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Pedalino Foot Controller required Pedalino is included when purchasing a PedalPro System Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 36 Post Effects 9 4 POST EFFECTS POST EFFECTS ROUTING OPTIONS The post effects include all the BBD based effects like chorus flanger and The following routing configurations are available for the effects of the ex delay and post loops AUX SEND RETURN pansion board The routing can be changed by accessing the Delay con figuration menu see section below All post effects are entirely analogue and designed using the most ad vanced analogue components ensuring an unbeatable sound quality Plus with an expression pedal connected to the Pedalino
91. seconds e Press ENTER 6 to confirm and wait until the process is complete e Press ENTER 6 to confirm that you wish to delete the preset or press EXIT 7 to cancel the action e To interrupt the procedure simply switch off the PedalPro or press EXIT 7 e You can also erase a preset simply by saving a new preset in the same location See the section Saving a preset on page 12 9 1 7 Restoring the default preset list Presets can also be erased using your computer and the PedalManager The USB flash drive included with your PedalPro contains a file called presets software that came with your PedalPro Please refer to the software help file vrf This file contains the factory presets that came preloaded in your Pedal for more information Pro e To restore the default factory presets of your PedalPro locate the file in the USB drive and upload it to your PedalPro using VR PedalManager software included Please refer to section 12 on page 54 of this manual or to the PedalManager User Manual for more information in the directory Default of the USB drive or download it from VR website 1 5 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 How to Use Your PedalPro Favourite Presets 9 2 WORKING WITH FAVOURITE PRESETS e Use the selection dial 4 to select the preset you want to add to your favourite list in the example shown preset H1 Fhelircle will be saved in the favouri
92. simply press the PARAM SWITCH key 10b QUICK TIP HSync With HSync engaged if you assign the adjustable threshold parameter Fsync th to an expression pedal via the ADES page you can control the number of wah vowel cycles that you are going to produce and these cycles are always synchronised with your strumming action If you set the correct Tempo parameter in the filter configuration page 3 6 for F1 or 4 6 for F2 the filter sweeping action will also be synchronised with your drummer or your drum machine Q1 Resonance factor of filter F1 Range 1 to 18 increments of 0 5 Q2 Resonance factor of filter F2 Range 1 to 16 increments of 0 5 The resonance factor aka Q characterises a filter s bandwidth relative to its centre frequency Essentially the higher the resonance Q the more the filter will emphasise the frequencies around its centre frequency e To change the Q of F1 Q1 or F2 Q2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Q1 or Q2 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 F2type F2 filter type selector Range Low pass 71 or Band pass 1 7 The F2 Filter has an additional feature that allows you to select between two filter types a low pass filter and a band pass filter e To select between the two possible settings for F2type press PARAM SWITCH key 10d FiMd amp F2Md F1 and F2 mode selector Range auto manual mant enve lope positive env
93. stalled in your PedalPro To protect these presets from being accidentally overwritten Save A preset holds the following information protection is turned on by default indicated by the symbol With Save The effects chain including which effects are active and which are by protection on PedalPro will NOT allow you to assign a new preset to those passed and the position of the swappable effects in the chain e The settings of all the effects parameters e The status active bypassed of pre and post loops e An virtual board if it has been associated e Two MIDI programme change messages e The parameter associated with the external expression pedal not in cluded with your machine connected to the Pedalino Foot Controller Restoring your factory settings PedalPro comes preloaded with 500 presets All are user editable and avail able for you to experiment with and or replace with your own sounds Should you want to re set or re load the original factory presets you will find them available on the USB drive that comes with your PedalPro See the section Restoring your default preset list on page 15 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 1 2 numbered between 000 and 199 If you want to overwrite one of the presets 000 to 199 turn off Save pro tection by pressing the multifunction key 10a Once the protection is off your newly created preset can overwrite the factory preset The Save protection switch h
94. t effects L volume noise menn control gate pum OUTPUT y fare WC C buffer compressor mono na control T i i OUTPUT volume noise RIGHT i The post effects of your PedalPro are at the end of the PedalPro s effect chain just before stereo volume controls and noise gates 37 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Post Effects 9 4 1 Chorus Vibe Flanger PAGE 1 4 MODULATION TYPE This menu allows you to select the modulation type PARAMETERS e To enter the Chorus Vibe and Flanger configuration pages press the multifunction key 10a labelled ChFI on page 3 of the main menu Owing to the large number of available parameters the configuration of the analogue Chorus Vibe and Flanger is soread over four menu pages as follows Page 1 4 Modulation defines the modulation type Type Modulation type selector Range none chorus ch amp vib flanger Page 2 4 Chorus defines the settings for the Chorus e To change the modulation type press EDIT 5 The cursor will immediate Page 3 4 Vibe defines the settings for the Vibe d next to the modulation type Adjust the value with the selection Page 4 4 Flanger defines the settings for the Flanger e To scroll through the four pages of the Chorus Vibe and Flanger configu ration menu press Page 11 or Page 12 PAGE 2 4 CHORUS CONFIGURATION To use
95. te preset memory position 02 PedalPro allows you to select up to 18 onboard presets as part of a favourite presets list e Press EXIT 7 twice to exit and then press SAVE 5 to store your new d favourite preset list This list ensures you have quick and easy access to your preferred presets or those you need for a certain gig SS 9 2 2 Recalling loading a favourite preset 9 2 1 Adding replacing a preset from the favourite list To recall and load a favourite preset you must first be in Play Mode To add or replace a preset in your favourite list you must first be in Play Mode e Press the RIGHT arrow key 3d to enter the favourite list and therefore e Press the RIGHT arrow key 3d to enter the favourite list and therefore Favourite List Mode Favourite List Mode Scroll through the favourites list with the UP and DOWN arrow keys 3b 3c or using the selection dial 4 jet lt lt e Press the ENTER 6 to load the selected favourite preset pas QUICK TIP Your favourites list can be accessed directly via the Pedalino TL prem Foot Controller using the button on the Pedalino labelled Favourites See Pedalino Owner s Manual Press EDIT 5 The screen will change to Edif Favourite Mode The cursor 9 2 3 Editing a favourite preset will blink under the number next to the Fav memory indicator mE The sound of a favourite preset cannot be edited directly when playing in Favourite List Mode
96. tempo Chorus tempo 40 320 BPM 35 Vibe_dep Vibe depth 0 100 96 36 Fing reg Flanger regen 0 100 37 Fing_dep Flanger depth 0 100 96 38 Fing_man Flanger manual 0 100 39 Fing_wet Flanger wet dry ratio 0 100 40 Fl tempo Flanger tempo 28 160 BPM 41 Dely wet Delay wet dry ratio 0 50 96 42 Dely_fok Delay feedback 0 100 43 Detu dep Detuner depth 0 18 4 96 44 Dly time Delay time 100 43 ms 45 FS tempo Stereo filters tempo 80 240 BPM 46 Fsynch th Filters HumanSynch HSynch threshold 0 100 47 Vw i yoh Auto vowel filters F1 F2 F1 is displayed 370 ji biz 48 Vw i yah Auto vowel filters F1 F2 F1 is displayed 370 885 Hz 49 Vw 00 Wwa Auto vowel filters F1 F2 F1 is displayed 425 1115 Hz 50 Fl_user Filter Fl manual range user def user def Hz 51 F2_user Filter F2 manual range user def user def Hz 52 F tempoe Stereo filters tempo user def user def BPM 53 Tre depe Tremolo or panner depth user def user def 54 TrlempoQ Tremolo or panner tempo user def user def BPM 55 Phlempo Phaser tempo user def user def BPM 56 ChrsWet Chorus wet dry ratio user def user def 96 57 Chlempo Chorus tempo user def user def BPM 58 FingWet Flanger wet dry ratio user def user def 59 FingReg Flanger regen user def user def 60 Filempo Flanger tempo user def user def BPM 61 Dly inpe Delay input signal level user def user def
97. the Chorus of the Expansion Board set the parameter Type on page The scheme of the Chorus with Vibe and of the Flanger circuits below will EEN i 1 4 to either chorus or ch amp vibe Adjust the Chorus settings on page 2 4 help you to understand the parameters of the analogue Chorus and Flanger wet dry Brot Bright selector Range on a Bright Low pass off Standard Low pass n detune joven e Press the PARAM SWITCH key 10d to select the low pass filter type S m n OUT bright Ge or standard off IN harmonics wet dry Tempo Speed of the Chorus modulator Range 3 BPM 20 sec 550 BPM 9 16 Hz J e To change the Tempo of the modulating waveform press EDIT 5 Use Fig 9 5 The Flanger the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Tempo Adjust Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 38 Post Effects the value with the selection dial 4 Input Range 0 100 The Input parameter defines the input gain of the analogue Chorus effect e To alter the input gain of the Chorus press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Input Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Depth Depth of the Chorus modulation Range 0 100 e To alter the depth of the Chorus effect press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Depth Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Ph Phase
98. the Pedalino e Load this preset using your Pedalino Foot Contoller see the Pedalino Owner s Manual for details on how to do this You are now ready to start using your new Expression Parameter Control setup When the ADES connection between PedalPro and Pedalino is ac tive the controls in the PedalPro are not available Before assigning or changing an expression control to the expression pedal or config uring ofher ADES settings in the PedalPro you must first DISCONNECT the Pedalino from the PedalPro by pressing the ADES ON OFF switch on your Pedalino Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 48 ADES AN IN DEPTH LOOK PedalPro and Pedalino communicate using a specific protocol designed by VR called ADES Advanced effect DEScriptor The ADES protocol is a bidirectional data protocol used for controlling the effects parameters Why a new protocol The MIDI protocol was designed in the 70 s for simple one way data com munication For our purposes at VR we needed a more flexible bidirec tional data communication protocol that would allow for the control of effects parameters with different resolutions while also using fewer data packets and maintaining opto isolation between the PedalPro and Pe dalino What you can do with it It is the ADES protocol that makes it possible for you to control in real time the parameters of PedalPro s effects using your Pedalino with an expres sion pedal attached ADES also makes it possi
99. the preset Save mode 6 ENTER LOAD Use this key to load a preset from the list or to confirm the preset s name when creating modifying presets 7 EXIT USB Press EXIT USB to exit from the Edit mode When navigating menus press EXIT USB to go one level up in the menu structure Hold the Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 EXIT USB for 2 seconds to enter the USB communication mode 8 Power switch Turns the power on and off 9 Soft Mute key Press the Soft Mute key before switching guitar The button will light up to indicate that the output is muted and you can now change the guitar or the external effects connected to the PedalPro No more pops and boorns 10 Multifunction keys Multifunction keys 10a to 10d are soft programma ble Their functions vary with the menu page and the operating status of the unit In effect menus the multifunction keys BYPASS EFFECT 1 10a and BYPASS EFFECT 2 10c are used to switch on bypass effects while the two PARAM SWITCH keys 10b 10d are used to control some of the effects parameters as explained below 11 12 Page and Page Use lt gt and lt gt keys to move between menu pages 13 ADES connector Connect here Pedalino Foot Controller and other peripherals using VR s Advanced music DEScriptor protocol 14 USB connector Connect your computer to the PedalPro using this con nector in order to manage presets upgrade the firmware or use the sophist
100. the status of the USB connection with your PC Mac computer e KEY this field shows whether or not your PedalPro can receive a firmware upgrade Before the upgrade can take place the PedalPro must be unlocked by supplying the 30 digit Firmware Unlock Key in the appropriate field of the PedalManager software You will receive your 30 digit key together with your new firmware How to perform a firmware upgrade e On the Firmware tab of the PedalManager click on Load Device Firmware File and browse to find the file with the new firmware in the location where you stored it in your computer e Copy the Firmware Unlock Key you have received from VR with your new firmware in the Firmware Unlock Key pop up window The PedalManager communicates with the PedalPro and checks whether the file contains the correct firmware for your PedalPro If the check is suc cessful a confirmation message will appear on your computer screen e Onthe PedalManager click on Write Firmware and wait for the confir mation that the upgrade has been successful e Repeat the procedure if you need to upload more than one firmware the exact procedure depends on the type of firmware upgrade will be included in the firmware package you have received e Switch your PedalPro off disconnect the USB cable and switch on the PedalPro 13 TECHNICAL SPECS ANALOGUE INPUT Connector Impedance ANALOGUE OUTPUT Connectors Impedance E
101. them according to the preset parameters defined on Ext AUX loops menu pages 1 2 and 2 2 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 46 Additional Features ADES 10 1 ADDITIONAL FEATURES Page 4 of the main menu gives you access to additional features and config uration options of your PedalPro the ADES settings link the MIDI out configu ration page and the possibility of erasing an existing preset see page 15 for details on erasing an existing preset from PedalPro s memory 10 2 ADES SETTINGS Expression Parameter Control Tap Tempo amp Virtual Board PedalPro s software architecture brings you three additional features for each preset the Expression Parameter Control the Tap Tempo Mode and the Virtual Board Mode These features are the result of a new communication protocol between effects and controllers designed by Vintage Revolution called the ADES protocol See the special section ADES An In depth Look on page 48 for more information To use the Expression Parameter Control the Tap Tempo Mode and the Virtual Board Mode the Pedalino foot controller must be connect ed to your PedalPro Without the Pedalino any changes made fo this page will have any effect Expression Parameter Control Menu ADES Like with the MIDI CC continuous controller the Expression Parameter Control located in the menu of the PedalPro allows you to assign one of the Requires Pedalino Foot Control
102. tput level control and the Noise Gate see section 9 4 This QPS pe OL OM makes the AUX loops ideal for connecting reverberation effects and other modulation effects The routing options are shown in the next page TEELOPANNES e To set the available delay range press EDIT 5 The cursor will blink di rectly next to AUX type Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 AUX SEND Ol AUX RETURN RIGHT Q RIGHT RIGHT CHANNEL in out external effect s d Zeg b Fig 9 9 Aux type LoopR gt OutR external external j effect s effect s c y AUXSEND AUXRETURN AUXSEND o AUX RETURN y LEFT LEFT RIGHT RIGHT b E 7 O O PI O LEFT CHANNEL in out in out RIGHT CHANNEL Fig 9 10 Aux type LoopL amp R gt Out Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 44 Post Effects AUX RETURN AUX SEND LE LEFT FT gain L LEFT CHANNEL external stereo effect RIGHT CHANNEL AUX SEND RIGHT AUX RETURN RIGHT Fig 9 11 Aux type Aux Mixer When the Aux fype is set to be one of the following configurations LoopL OutL LoopR gt OutR LoopL amp R gt Out then the AUX SEND RETURN jacks 16a to 16d operate at instrument level If Aux type is set to AUX Mixer the AUX SEND RETURN jacks 16a to 16d operate at up to 7dBu line level To accommodate DSP units operating at standard 4dBu the send signal le
103. up Adjust this level according to the Sensitivity selected In practice a high level of compression a high Sensitivity prefers a lower Output Level and a low level of compression a low Sensitivity prefers a higher Output Level e To change the compressor Output Level press EDIT 5 when in the Com pressor configuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor on the Out value e Use the selection dial 4 to set the desired amount of Output Level Altck Attack time Range 3ms 8ms 13ms 22ms 31ms 40ms 57ms 83ms Attack determines how quickly the compressor intervenes on the sound e To change the value in milliseconds of the Attack press EDIT 5 when in the Compressor configuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to posi tion the blinking Cursor on the Attck value e Use the selection dial 4 to set the desired amount of Attack Rels Release time Range 0 1s 0 2s 0 3s 0 5s 0 7s 0 8s 1s 1 85 The Release determines how quickly the compressor releases the control of the dynamic after the sound signal level has been compressed reduced e To change the value in seconds of the Release press EDIT 5 when in the Compressor configuration page and use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor on the Rels value e Use the selection dial 4 to set the desired amount of release TIPS amp TRICKS COMPRESSOR Select one of the three compression types according to the amount o
104. ve Start cut off frequency 150 Hz 2697 Hz resolution 2 48 Hz Sensitivity Transfer curves available Q resonance 0 100526 resolution 0 39 linear positive exponential negative expo nential 1 to 16 resolution 0 5 Parameters in Fixed Frequency mode Fixed cut off frequency Q resonance Specs Bandwidth Noise Technology CHORUS Parameters Modulating waveform Modulation speed range Temp Phase control of modulating waveform Bright switch Input Depth Wet Technology FLANGER Parameters Modulating waveform Modulation speed range Temp 150 Hz 2697 Hz resolution 2 48 Hz 1 to 16 resolution 0 5 10 Hz to 20 kHz 109 ABV input shorted filter type low pass cut off freq 1 kHz Q 0 102 ABV input shorted filter type low pass cut off freq 1 kHz Q 8 94dBV input shorted filter type low pass cut off freq 1 kHz Q 15 Matched pair transistors and opto resistors sine trig rect trap expo shl1 shl2 shl3 3 BPM 20 s to 550 BPM 9 16 Hz 4 values 0 90 180 270 ON OFF 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 1 BBD Bucket Brigade Delay Sine trig rect trap expo shl1 shl2 shl3 3 BPM 20 s to 550 BPM 9 16 Hz 57 Phase control of modulating waveform Harmonics switch Manual Depth Wet Regen Technology CHORUS amp VIBE Parameters Modulating waveform Modulation spee
105. veF2 Filter F2 modulating waveform Range sine trig trap rect expo Please note PedalPro will NOT allow you to set Fmax2 smaller than shl1 shI2 shi3 Fmin2 This is the waveform assigned to the individual modulator of each filter You can choose from among the following possibilities see Appendix A on page 62 for more details on the modulating waveforms sine sinusoidal trig triangle trap trapezoidal rect symmetric square waveform expo exponential shl1 shelf waveform 1 shl2 shelf waveform 2 shl3 shelf waveform 3 To change or select a modulating waveform for F2 press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to WaveF2 Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Dip om bro Tempo Speed of the F2 modulator Range 3 BPM 20 s 550 BPM 9 16 Hz e To change the Tempo of the F2 modulating waveform press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Tempo Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Ph Phase of the F2 modulator Range 0 90 180 270 Parameter Ph controls the phase of the modulating waveform It is used to control the relative phase of effects such as the Tremolo Panner Phaser Fil ters in auto mode and Chorus when used simultaneously For more details 33 PAGE 5 6 ENVELOPE MODE MODULATION SETTINGS FOR F1 AND F2 This page is used to configure Filters F1 and F2 when in envelope mode FIMd and or F2
106. vel right return channel Range 0 100 The WiR Wet right parameter controls the amount of wet signal coming from the external effect into the right channel via the AUX RETURN RIGHT jack 16d e To adjust the amount of wet signal on the right channel press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to WIR Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 TIPS amp TRICKS AUX MIXER e f your external effect is a digital effect do not use its internal mixer to mix the signal coming from the PedalPro the dry signal and the digitally processed signal Use instead the high quality AUX Mixer to mix the dry signal with the wet signal coming from your external digital effects In this way the dry signal will bypass the digital effect conserv ing the crystal clear characteristic typical of the PedalPro e Remember that the parameters on the Ext AUX loops menu pages 1 2 and 2 2 including the AUX Mixer parameters are preset parameters and not global parameters That is they can be saved as part of a preset and they can be defined differently on different presets This enables you to use your external effects either in combination with the PedalPro effects or on their own by simply creating a preset in which all PedalPro s on board effects are bypassed and only the Ext and or AUX loops are activated e You may keep your external effects always on For each preset the PedalPro will bypass them or activate
107. vels can be individually adjusted using parameters GsL GsR gain send level Left Right Using the parameter WIL and WIR Wet Left Right the return signal levels are individually readjusted to instrument level and mixed with the analog signals by means of the Dr DrR Dry level Left Right parameters GsL GsR WIL WIR DrL DrR and Aux type parameters are part of your preset definition and therefore are saved in the preset see next section When Aux type is selected to none all the effects connected to the AUX SEND RETURN jacks 16a to 16d are true bypassed PAGE 2 2 AUX MIXER When the loop routing parameter Aux type on page 1 2 is set to Aux Mixer you can adjust on this page the settings of the auxiliary mixer so as to change how the sound of your PedalPro is blended with that of your external stereo effect Fig 9 11 should help identifying the AUX mixer s parameters and their effect on the sound chain 45 GsL Gain level send left channel Range 0 100 The GsL Gain send left parameter controls the level of gain applied to the signal sent to the external effect via the AUX SEND LEFT jack 160 e To adjust the amount of gain on the left send channel press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to GsL Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 GsR Gain level send right channel Range 0 100 The GsL Gain send right parameter controls the level o
108. xrt Hanual filters 6 6 FICHs Sep Hires Do SSES i I I l l I I I I I l l I I i V Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 60 Menu Overview Sid ede ARLES EN ee Le e AE Flaw pGr Comrsolo EE Press Page 11 or Page 12 EE lau 600 PurePhaser NI CHFI Oly ADES HIDI Erase i i E3 TJ Et OOOO BYPASS PARAM BYPASS PARAM BYPASS PARAM BYPASS PARAM EFFECT 1 SWITCH EFFECT 2 SWITCH L EFFECT I SWITCH EFFECT 2 SWITCH Press multifunction keys 10a to 10d 1 i 1 Modulation misd Delas vile ADES controls 4173 MIDI Prachanse 81 2 2 gt Erase preseb 44 Tarei chorus Routinaileft ExrrCtrl z kDiztTone MIDI PCh31 024 B at FurePhazer Rande rzi Huumz HIDI PChuz GB8l Sure EnterzWvez Chorus Vibe Flanger Delay routing i ADES Link p 47 MIDI OUT p 52 Erase preset p 15 selector p 38 p 42 l Chorus Brati G il Delas LINE Tar Tempo e263 BHIDIOUT channel p242 TemepoiGee Phi BAG Time 48B mz I Resianinaster Input 030 1 Wuitrig ing isng 5 OutiBra z Divisioriied CCii amp PChsl gt chi i Derth 641 5 Whi GPa Wet 645 60 Fbkicig i Delas divisioniisg Zend PEha chis Chorus p 38 Delay p 42 l Press Page 11 or Page 12 Hibe vred Deiupertd EG Wirtual board BUS Boosted Speed
109. xt Effects Connectors Output impedance SEND AUX Connectors Impedance AUX SEND Impedance AUX RETURN CONTROL CONNECTIONS USB ADES Advanced effect Descriptor MIDI Out COMPRESSOR LIMITER Parameters Compressor Types Threshold Levels Output Levels Attack Time Release Time Neutrik 1 4 jack unbalanced 1 MOhm 2 x Neutrik 1 4 jack unbalanced 510 Ohm 2 x Neutrik 1 4 jack unbalanced lt 600 Ohm 2 x Neutrik 1 4 jack unbalanced 640 Ohm 1 MOhm with all effects in PedalPro by passed USB 2 0 type B 5 pin DIN 180 bi directional 5 pin DIN 180 Tubegen general purpose tube compres sor Vary mu Limiter 0 100 resolution 0 39 0 100 resolution 0 39 3 ms 8 ms 13 ms 22 ms 31 ms 40 ms 57 ms 83 ms 0 18 0 25 0 35 0 585 0 78 0 88 15 1 85 55 Specs Noise performance Technology PRE AMPLIFIER Parameters Gain Specs Noise Distortion Technology DISTORTION Parameters Output level distortion level Tone control Bright switch Low pass filter Specs Noise Technology TREMOLO PANNER Parameters Modulating waveform Technical Specs Typical noise level 1kHz lt 110 dBV input shorted preset VarymuComp loaded Typical noise level 1kHz lt 102 dBV input shorted preset SustComp loaded Ultra low noise matched pair transistors 0 dB to 25 GB resolution 1 dB 110 dBV amp 25 dB gain 118 dBV 15 dB
110. y 39 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Rev 2 0 EN EU fw 5 22 Post Effects Boost Range on af off e Press the PARAM SWITCH key 10b to turn the Boost on e or off Tempo Speed of the Vibe modulator Range 3 BPM 20 sec 550 BPM 9 16 Hz e To change the Tempo of the Vibe modulating waveform press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking Cursor next to Tempo Ad just the value with the selection dial 4 Depth Depth of the Vibe modulation Range 0 100 e To alter the depth of the Vibe effect press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Depth Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Ph Phase of the Vibe modulator Range 0 90 180 270 The phase of the modulator controls the phase of the modulating waveform It is used to control the relative phase among effects that offer the possibil ity of selecting the Phase of the Modulator Ph e g the Tremolo Panner Phaser Auto Filters This parameter is particularly useful when the Vibe is used in combination with the Chorus as it gives you the option to synchronise their tempos e To change the phase of the Vibe modulator press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Ph Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 Wv Modulating waveform Range sine trig trap rect expo shl1 shl2 The modulating waveform parameter allows you to select from a
111. y that goes into the Flanger output signal see Fig 9 5 on page 38 e To alter the wet dry ratio of the Flanger effect press EDIT 5 Use the arrow keys 3 to position the blinking cursor next to Wt Adjust the value with the selection dial 4 TIPS amp TRICKS FLANGER e A high Mn Manual value in combination with small amount of Depth will produce a sound with a higher frequency content e Even harmonics Harm amp produce a jet like sound es Odd harmonics Harm produce a watery sound e When using a highly rhythmic modulating waveform for instance when Wv is set to rect or one of the shif waveforms use a small Depth value below 40 and find the sweet spot by adjusting the Mn parameter 41 Post Effects 9 4 2 Delay and Detuner PARAMETERS Because of the number of parameters that can be accessed and adjusted the configuration of the analogue Delay and Detuner is spread over three menu pages as follows Page 1 3 Routing defines the Delay routing and range Page 2 3 Delay defines the settings for the Delay Page 3 3 Detuner defines the settings for the Detuner The scheme of the Delay circuit below will help you to understand how to control the parameters of the analogue Delay and Detuner of your PedalPro The Expansion board provides you with three different analogue circuits for delaying your signal according to the type of sound you are after A dedicat ed circuit for each de

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