Summary of Contents for Xpresense The Wag
- Page 1 OM Version 1: 04/13/2011 Xpresense LLC ™ OWNERS MANUAL The Power of Your Effects in the Palm of Your Hand. Copyright 2010 Xpresense LLC, Virginia, USA...
- Page 2 The Base Unit is a RECEIVE ONLY DEVICE. NOTE: This Radio equipment is intended for use in musical entertainment and similar applications. Warning: Changes or modifications not expressly approved in writing by Xpresense LLC may void the users authority to operate this equipment. page ii...
- Page 3 Multiple Wag Systems on the Same Stage ................... 14 Chapter 3. Using the Ring ..................15 Wearing the Ring ..........................15 Using the Wag as an Expression Pedal ........... 15 Limiting the Expression Zone ..............16 Using the Wag to Switch Effects .............. 16 Chapter 4. Configuring the Base Unit .................
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Page 4: Chapter 1. Product Overview
So, the more CLOSED the hand position, the more flesh surrounds the sensor plate and the greater the value generated by the sensor. The Wag Ring sends the sensor data to the Base Unit. The Base Unit converts the sensor data to effects control signals that are sent over the MIDI and Pedal Output interfaces. -
Page 5: Product Tour
Base Unit. The ring band is adjustable. The ring is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion button cell battery. Wag Base Unit. Interprets information received from the WAG Ring and converts that information into control signals that control your effects using the Expression Pedal Output and/or Midi Output. - Page 6 Item Description Base Unit Interprets information received from the WAG Ring and, according to your configuration, converts that information to signals used to control your effects. LCD Display Shows the Preset/Patch number, value for the currently selected menu item, or a status message.
- Page 7 User's Manual Wag Base Unit ( Rear Panel) Table 3. Base Unit Rear Panel Components Item Description Rear Panel Here is where you connect your effects gear and the receive antenna. Antenna Receives the wireless transmission from the Ring. MIDI OUT Connect this port to effects units that accept MIDI input for effects control.
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Page 8: Quick Start Tutorials
We strongly recommend that you read and understand this entire manual to get the most out of the WAG. However, the short tutorials in this section may get you going more quickly if your effects gear matches one of the Presets we have configured for popular gear. -
Page 9: Modulating Effects Using The Expression Pedal Output
Now have fun. Now, strum a chord on your guitar while you open and close your hand; you should hear a change in the sound as you control the effect with the WAG. Squeeze or open your finger/hand with each played note of an arpeggio or slow strum. You should be able to selectively apply effects modulations (e.g., WAH) to full chords or individual notes in a solo. -
Page 10: Midi Expression Control
Now have fun. Now, strum a chord on your guitar while you open and close your hand; you should hear a change in the sound as you control the effect with the WAG. Squeeze or open your finger/hand with each played note of an arpeggio or slow strum. You should be able to selectively apply effects modulations (e.g., Volume or WAH) to full chords or individual notes... -
Page 11: Chapter 2. Basic Setup
To turn off the Base Unit, simply remove the connection or the power adapter from the wall. Charging the Ring The WAG Ring is powered by a rechargeable battery (lithium ion). To ensure proper operation of the Ring, you should recharge it after long periods of continuous use. The ring enters a low power sleep mode when off of your finger but still may need to be charged after sitting idle for a long period. -
Page 12: Waking The Ring
When paused, the LEDs will flicker at a fixed periodic rate. Making Connections As shown in the following figure, the WAG Base Unit currently provides 2 interfaces to external devices, via the rear panel. These are MIDI OUT and Pedal Out. The Pedal Out simulates a standard 10K Expression Pedal (potentiometer). - Page 13 As described above, the Pedal Output jack fits a 1/4" phone plug that terminates either a Tip- Ring-Sleeve (TRS) cable or mono (TS)cable. To use the WAG effectively, it's important to understand the structure of the jacks, cables, and devices that you connected to them.
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Page 14: Wireless Reception
Multiple Wag Systems on the Same Stage The Wag Ring and Base Unit have 4 radio channels so that up to 4 systems could be co-located without interfering with each other. From the factory, the base unit and ring are both configured on channel 1 and ready to function. -
Page 15: Chapter 3. Using The Ring
Using the WAG Ring, you have a corresponding range of motion: the opening and closing of your hand. The direction of operation is settable as is the range of motion required. -
Page 16: Limiting The Expression Zone
Expression Pedal which you could call the Expression Zone. With the Wag system, we have divided the full range into a number of expression zones to give you flexibility in adapting the ring to your playing style. So, the Expression Zone can be equal to the full range, or some smaller range that is biased toward the open or closed position. -
Page 17: Load A Preset/Patch
Further, the factory presets provide a great way to jump in and get started using it. However, while the WAG is simple and intuitive to use, there is more to learn, in order to use it to your best advantage. Read this chapter to learn how to do the following:... -
Page 18: Edit A Preset Parameter
User's Manual Edit a Preset Parameter Procedure 2. To select and change a menu item: Instruction Comments Use the MENU +/- switches to navigate to the desired parameter Use the VALUE +/- switches to change the value The Value dial cycles through the available values for the selected of the parameter parameter. -
Page 19: Chapter 5. Preset/Patch Parameter Descriptions
This section describes the individual Preset/Patch parameters in detail. Understanding these parameters should help you to customize the Wag to your style of playing and to get the full creative value out of the WAG. Appendix A contains a TABLE of Operating Parameters which lists these parameters with their range of values and a brief description. - Page 20 Some units allow you to map any CC number to any effect. If so, consider this because it may allow you to use 1 patch setting at the Wag Base unit with many different effects patches at your effects unit.
- Page 21 FwdLatch – Latch Switching of patches in the forward direction. RevLatch – Latch Switching of patches in the reversed direction. See chapter 4 “Using the Wag to Switch Effects” for a description of momentary and latch switches. ProgChg1 and PrgChg2 These set the Program Change numbers (000 –...
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Page 22: Appendix A - Table Of Operating Parameters
If PrgMode is on this specifies the 2nd of 2 Program Change numbers which ProgChg2 equates to 1 of 2 effects patches. NAME 8 characters Here is where you can name the Wag Base Unit Patch something meaningful. page 22... -
Page 23: Appendix B – Preset Tables
User's Manual Appendix B – Preset Tables Factory Patch Table Midi Midi Midi PrgC Description Patch Name Type Zone Chan Mode Zone Mode Zone Damp Hold Sens Mode ExpPed1 Expression Pedal 1 Normal 0-100 0-100 0-100 High ExpPed2 Expression Pedal 2 Normal 0-100 0-100...