Modulating Effects Using The Expression Pedal Output - Xpresense The Wag Owner's Manual

Modulating Effects using the Expression Pedal Output

In this example, you will use the WAG's expression pedal output (PEDAL OUT) to modulate an
effect. Examples of this are pedal position of a WAH-WAH effect, volume swells, delay effect
level, and Whammy effects. You must use an effect device that accepts a standard 10K TRS/TS
expression pedal input. TRS stands for Tip, Ring, Sleeve.
Tutorial 2 - Using Expression Pedal Output
Instruction
Make your normal audio connections between your
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guitar, effects, and amplifier.
Connect the appropriate TRS (stereo) cable or Mono
cable (TS) from the EXPR OUT jack to the
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expression pedal input of your effect unit.
With the Menu set to PATCH view, use Value +/- to
select Patch 01 (default) which has Pedal Output
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enabled.
Configure you effect unit for expression pedal control
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Be sure that the ring is awake
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Opening and closing your hand should modulate the
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selected effect.
Try editing some of the Wag parameters
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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.
Setting Tips: Turn on Damping to do smooth volume swells. Try different Pedal Zones allow
you to select the range of hand motion that suits your playing style. Use FWD/REV to select the
direction of the hand motion (akin to toe up versus toe down) you prefer.
Comments
Your effect manual should help you figure out which cable to use.
For now, don't connect the MIDI cable.
This will depend on the capabilities of your effect pedal/unit
The bar graph cursor should move in PATCH view
In RadioCh view the status should read "SIGNAL"
We recommend moving the last 3 fingers of your hand together
rather than moving just the ring finger.
Examples: FWD/REV will change the direction of operation.
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