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OMB Guitars Ltd.
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  • Page 1 User Guide OMB Guitars Ltd. info@ombguitars.com Version 0.I...
  • Page 2 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I © 2019  OMB All rights reserved. OMB, OMB App, and Add-On Device are trademarks of OMB Ltd., and protected by U.S patent numbers 9,721,552, .9,858,909, 9,053,690, Japanese patent numbers 6338313, JP6089284B2, European Patent Office numbers EP2959472, EP2732444, and Chinese patent number ZL2015800143031.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Use this Guide Safety Battery Information Responsible Recycling EMC and Certificate of Conformity The OMB Upgrade Kit Unpacking the Add-On Device Preparing the Add-On Device Preparing Your Guitar Attaching the Add-On Device to Bridge-Pin Acoustic Guitars Attaching the Add-On Device to Pinless Bridge Acoustic Guitars...
  • Page 4 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I OMB Settings Menu Settings Power-Up Your OMB Guitar Bluetooth Pairing Calibration Playing in Chord Mode Playing in Solo Mode Playing in Pad Mode Recording using OMB Shutting Down The OMB Foot Pedal Unpacking the OMB Foot Pedal Attaching the OMB Foot Pedal Legs Bluetooth Pairing for OMB Foot Pedal Pedal...

  • Page 5: Omb Introduction

    OMB Introduction OMB enables guitarists to take their guitar playing to the next level with three game-changing features: auto-backup music in real-time, an instrument-swap mode, and a no-delay guitar-to- MIDI mode. It’s the missing link between guitars and seemingly magical technology, unleashing any guitarist’s sound—no matter the style.

  • Page 6: Install The Omb App

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Install the OMB App Download the OMB App according to your device. We recommend using the OMB App on your tablet for the best user experience. Site QR Code Apple Store Google Play You may find that a feature works differently than you expect or is not available on your device’s platform.

  • Page 7: Safety

    Safety There’s a reason why we’ve put in this chapter, and it’s not to warn you about getting blisters on your fingers from playing too long. (But you might want to lay in a supply of adhesive bandages just in case.) The information here is important to you and to your environment.

  • Page 8: Responsible Recycling

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Responsible Recycling Disposal of waste batteries (applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This symbol on the battery or on the packaging indicates that the battery provided with this product shall not be treated as household waste. On certain batteries this symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol.
  • Page 9 RF Exposure This device is only authorized for use in a mobile application. At least 8" of separation distance between the OMB Upgrade Kit and the user's body must be maintained at all times. EMC and Certificate of Conformity...

  • Page 10: The Omb Upgrade Kit

    The OMB Upgrade Kit The OMB Upgrade Kit is for those guitarists who want to use OMB but love their own guitars too much to play any other. The OMB Upgrade Kit works on most electric and acoustic guitars with steel strings.

  • Page 11: Unpacking The Add-On Device

    After opening the OMB Upgrade Kit packaging check to make sure that nothing is missing. The OMB Upgrade Kit includes parts for upgrading either a steel string acoustic guitar or an electric guitar. At the end of installation you’ll have some extra parts left over. The list below indicates what parts belong to what kind of installation.

  • Page 12: Preparing The Add-On Device

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Preparing the Add-On Device In this step we prepare the Add-On Device for installation. Press the bottom of the two clasps of the Base inward… …and lift the Brain straight up. Take the supplied USB-C cable and plug it into a power source… …and insert the other end into the Brain USB connector to begin the charging process.

  • Page 13: Preparing Your Guitar

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Preparing Your Guitar Before beginning to install the Add-On Device, remove your old strings, set them aside, and then get your guitar ready as follows: Take the fine steel wool from the packaging and very gently remove any corrosion or grease from the surface of the frets.

  • Page 14: Attaching The Add-On Device To Bridge-Pin Acoustic Guitars

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the Add-On Device to Bridge-Pin Acoustic Guitars In this step you will modify the Add-On Device for your guitar, depending on the height of your bridge and the level of the bridge pins. If you have a pinless bridge guitar go to Attaching the Add-On Device to Pinless Bridge Acoustic Guitars (page 13).
  • Page 15 Most nickle-coated steel strings are compatible with OMB technology. However, we recommend that you use the strings provided in the OMB Upgrade Kit. Lock the first string in place with its pin. Again, take care not to rip or damage to flex connector.
  • Page 16 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I …and put the adhesive strip under the base. Then press it down on the body of the guitar to fix it in place. Continue with Attaching the Diamond Conductive Tape for Acoustic Guitars (page 23). Attaching the Add-On Device to Bridge-Pin Acoustic Guitars...

  • Page 17: Attaching The Add-On Device To Pinless Bridge Acoustic Guitars

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the Add-On Device to Pinless Bridge Acoustic Guitars In this step you will modify the Add-On Device for your pinless bridge guitar. If you have a bridge pin guitar go to Attaching the Add-On Device to Bridge-Pin Acoustic Guitars (page 10).

  • Page 18: Attaching The Add-On Device To String-Through Body Electric Guitars

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the Add-On Device to String-Through Body Electric Guitars In this step you will attach the Add-On Device to your guitar, which includes the means to prevent your strings from touching any metal part of your guitar. If you have a hard-tail bridge electric guitar go to Attaching the Add-On Device to Hard-Tail Bridge Electric Guitars (page 18).
  • Page 19 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Remove the back plate. Take the trimmed String-through spacer block and thread the crescent insulation strips through the string holes, making sure that the open portion faces the bottom of the guitar. Turn the guitar over and thread the flex connector through the small opening below the bridge…...
  • Page 20 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Turn the guitar over and continue as follows: Clean the body of the guitar below the bridge with soft cloth and your favorite cleaning fluid. Slightly angle the Base upward… …remove the adhesive backing, take the adhesive strip… …and put the adhesive strip under the base.
  • Page 21 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Continue as follows: Begin stringing your guitar. For guitars with string guides… …measure and cut pieces of the insulating sleeve so that they will extend beyond both ends of the metal string guides. Thread the strings that go through the string guides into the cut insulating sleeves… …and place the insulated string in the string guide.

  • Page 22: Attaching The Add-On Device To Hard-Tail Bridge Electric Guitars

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the Add-On Device to Hard-Tail Bridge Electric Guitars In this step you will modify the Add-On Device for your hard-tail bridge electric guitar. If you have a string through body guitar go to Attaching the Add-On Device to String-Through Body Electric Guitars (page 14).
  • Page 23 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Trim the tubing just beyond the bridge, making sure that it insulates the string from the metal saddle, but not so long that it will buzz against the string. Set the Base on the body of the guitar, gently fold the flex connector so the holes line up with the string holes, and then begin stringing your guitar, taking care not to rip or damage the flex connector.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Add-On Device To Tune-O-Matic Bridge Electric Guitars

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the Add-On Device to Tune-o-matic Bridge Electric Guitars In this step you will modify the Add-On Device for your Tune-o-matic bridge electric guitar. If you have a string through body guitar go to Attaching the Add-On Device to String-Through Body Electric Guitars (page 14).

  • Page 25: Attaching Flat Conductive Tape To The Guitar Neck

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching Flat Conductive Tape to the Guitar Neck Now you’ll attach flat conductive tape to both sides of the neck. When it is soldered to the frets (page 22) this creates a complete electrical circuit that the Add-On Device uses to understand what you are playing.

  • Page 26: Soldering The Flat Conductive Tape To The Frets

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Soldering the Flat Conductive Tape to the Frets We recommend that you first apply solder to the fret and then to the flat conductive tape to assure that you create joints only on the metal surfaces. Letting hot solder touch the fretboard or neck may damage the wood finish.

  • Page 27: Attaching The Diamond Conductive Tape For Acoustic Guitars

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the Diamond Conductive Tape for Acoustic Guitars In this step you attach the snap-connector of the Diamond Conductive Tape to the Add-On Device, lay it on the body of your guitar in a pleasing shape, trim it to size, and then solder it to the Flat Conductive Tape just below the thirteenth fret.
  • Page 28 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I When you have completed your design measure the end of the diamond conductive tape… …and cut it in the center of the closest segment. Place the cut end of the diamond conductive tape against the copper point at the end of the flat conductive tape and solder them together.

  • Page 29: Attaching The Diamond Conductive Tape For Electric Guitars

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the Diamond Conductive Tape for Electric Guitars In this step you attach the snap-connector of the flexible Diamond Conductive Tape to the Add- On Device, lay it on the body of your guitar in a pleasing shape, bring it up the neck of the guitar to just below the thirteenth fret, trim it to size, and then solder it to the Flat Conductive Tape.
  • Page 30 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Trim the diamond conductive tape in the middle of any of these nine segments so the design you are making ends up exactly at the copper point at the end of the flat conductive tape. When you have completed your design measure the end of the diamond conductive tape…...

  • Page 31: Completing Add-On Device Installation

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Completing Add-On Device Installation Just a few more steps, and you'll be ready. Take the Brainand push in the clasps on the sides. Push the Base down until it snaps into the clasps. If the brain has not completed a full two hour charge you may leave it plugged in while you set up the OMB App and begin to play.

  • Page 32: Palm Muting With The Add-On Device

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Palm Muting with the Add-On Device You can use palm muting on your OMB guitar by removing the Add-On Device plate. Grasp the free end of the plate, and pull it slightly outward, toward the neck of the guitar. Tilt the plate down…...

  • Page 33: Let's Make Music With Omb

    Let’s Make Music with OMB We at OMB have made a huge effort to lay the foundations for endless possibilities for all of us: musicians and guitarists. From now on we invite you to give free rein to your imagination and let OMB help you take your guitar to places you’ve never been before.
  • Page 34 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Finish with Calibration (page 38). And that’s enough to get you started. When you want to explore more features and possibilities, or have questions about how things work, dip back into this User Guide.

  • Page 35: Omb App Main Screen

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I OMB App Main Screen This is a typical main screen of the OMB App. Screen Element Explanation/Link Playing in Chord Mode (page 41) Styles Menu button Battery level of OMB Guitar OMB Battery level OMB Guitar paired to OMB App OMB to OMB App connection...
  • Page 36 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Screen Element Explanation/Link Playing in Chord Mode (page 41) Tempo lock OMB Settings Menu (page 33) Menu popout Playing in Chord Mode (page 41) Playback Control panel Playing in Solo Mode (page 44) Solo toggle Playing in Chord Mode (page 41) Muted instrument...

  • Page 37: Omb Settings Menu

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I OMB Settings Menu Tap the Settings menu to access different OMB App settings. Screen Element Explanation/Link Click to check for OMB App updates, new features, and add-ons Updates Settings (page 33) OMB App Settings Calibration (page 38) Guitar...
  • Page 38 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I When you open the Settings window ( ) you can toggle your OMB guitar into left-hand mode Tap Refresh ( ) to do (what?) or Cancel ( ) to exit the Settings window without making any changes.

  • Page 39: Power-Up Your Omb Guitar

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Power-Up Your OMB Guitar Once you have downloaded and launched the OMB App it’s time to power up your OMB guitar. Connect the OMB guitar to a power source—either a computer USB port or a standard USB charger—with a C-type USB cable.

  • Page 40: Bluetooth Pairing

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Bluetooth Pairing With your OMB guitar on let’s pair it with your tablet’s Bluetooth. You may use a C-type USB cable to connect your OMB guitar to the device where the OMB App is installed if you prefer not to use Bluetooth.
  • Page 41 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Launch the OMB app and open the menu popout. Tap Bluetooth. If the app doesn’t automatically connect your guitar, tap it to make the connection. Return to the main screen. The guitar icon indicates successful pairing. To verify, form a chord or two and see how the app identifies your fingering.

  • Page 42: Calibration

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Calibration Use Calibration to let the OMB App identify the frets so it can interpret where your fingers push down on the strings. Calibration is used every time you change your guitar strings. While you can sync your guitar by bridging strings with your first finger, it is much easier to use a capo.
  • Page 43 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Tap Start. The first fret turn red… …and the Start button begins to blink. Put a capo on the guitar to bridge the first fret of your guitar. When the first fret has been calibrated it turns green.
  • Page 44 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I The calibrated fret returns to its original color and the next fret turns red. Place the capo on that fret until it turns green. Continue this process until you see the Success window. Tap OK to return to the Settings menu.

  • Page 45: Playing In Chord Mode

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Playing in Chord Mode Chord mode lets you use your fingered chords to activate your chosen themes. Themes typically include background orchestration with a mix of up to five instruments, according to the chords you finger and the fill you chose.
  • Page 46 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I To begin playing you may: • Tap Start ( • Tap Sync ( • to begin playing the theme when you form the first chord, or • to synchronize the beat if you find yourself half-a-measure off •...
  • Page 47 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I When you tap the Styles menu scroll through the installed musical genres and tap one to see what styles are included ( ). Tap one of the styles ( ) to return to the main screen. If you want to return to the Styles menu tap to choose a different genre tap Back ( If you no longer want to use a particular style in the genre tap Edit ( ).

  • Page 48: Playing In Solo Mode

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Playing in Solo Mode Solo mode allows you to play lead against a chord that changes as you form them. You can change the sound of your solo to a range of instruments or a choir of voices. You may change from Chord mode to Solo mode by pressing the OMB SET button once, or, in the OMB App, by tappting Solo Level ( ).
  • Page 49 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Tap any of the local instruments to change the voice of your solo, or press on an instrument ( until it flips to the Instrument Varieties panel. Tap + ( ) to explore additional varieties available for the OMB App, or tap one of the available varieties ( ) to select it and return to the Local Instruments panel.

  • Page 50: Playing In Pad Mode

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Playing in Pad Mode Use Pad mode to make chord changes from the OMB App, rather than the guitar, when playing in Chord mode. This might be helpful for a flute player, for example, who might want a background to a solo.
  • Page 51 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Once you’ve assigned chords, exit Pad settings. Put the OMB App into Chord mode, select a theme, and adjust the tempo, instrumentation, and volume levels to your liking. Then open the Menu flyout and tap Pad Mode to see your chord assignments, and start playing. Tap your starting chord…...

  • Page 52: Recording Using Omb

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Recording using OMB You can use your OMB guitar and OMB App to record a short passage or an entire composition so you can use it for a background for a solo. Move the REC switch to on. When you see the time-elapsed counter, Save icon, and the red REC button, set everything up for your recording, such as the mode, tempo, and theme.
  • Page 53 OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Open the Theme menu and tap the Recorded genre. Select your recorded theme. Tap Play to hear your recording. Once the recording has started you may Pause the playback or Stop it. Recording using OMB...

  • Page 54: Shutting Down

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Shutting Down When you are finished making music exit the OMB App, and five minutes later your OMB guitar and OMB Foot Pedal will shut down automatically. The OMB App remembers all of your Pad settings and the last solo instrument you used when you launch it again.

  • Page 55: The Omb Foot Pedal

    The OMB Foot Pedal The OMB Foot Pedal connects to your OMB App via Bluetooth, enabling you to control almost any feature on the app completely hands-free. It includes legs that you can attach to set it at a comfortable angle. Super useful, whether you're recording or playing for an audience. The OMB Foot Pedal has the following features: •...

  • Page 56: Unpacking The Omb Foot Pedal

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Unpacking the OMB Foot Pedal The packaging of the OMB Foot Pedal includes the two legs to attach to make it comfortable to use. We recommend that you connect the OMB Foot Pedal to a power source—either a computer USB port or a standard USB charger—with a C-type USB cable so that, after you set it up, you can use it without being limited to the length of a wire.

  • Page 57: Attaching The Omb Foot Pedal Legs

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Attaching the OMB Foot Pedal Legs While you can use the OMB Foot Pedal flat on the floor, most guitarists find it more comfortable to attach the legs to give it a convenient angle. To attach the legs first turn the OMB Foot Pedal upside down and place it on a table, then continue as follows: Take one of the legs and fold the two side-wings as shown, behind the OMB logo.

  • Page 58: Bluetooth Pairing For Omb Foot Pedal

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Bluetooth Pairing for OMB Foot Pedal Now let’s pair the OMB Foot Pedal with your tablet’s Bluetooth. You may use a C-type USB cable to connect your OMB Foot Pedal to the device where the OMB App is installed if you prefer not to use Bluetooth.

  • Page 59: Pedal

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Pedal Now that you’ve paired your OMB Foot Pedal to the OMB App, it’s time to sync the buttons to enhance your music. First tap the Settings menu and select Pedal. Screen Element Explanation/Link Playing in Chord Mode (page 41) OMB Foot Pedal...

  • Page 60: Pedal Sync In Chord Mode

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Screen Element Explanation/Link Playing in Chord Mode on page  41 Cancel Save OMB Foot Pedal button assignments and exit Pedal Sync . Every tap increases/decreases tempo by 10 beats per minute Tempo Up/Down Use this switch to identify multiple OMB Foot Pedals when they have LED Test been daisy-chained.

  • Page 61: Pedal In Solo Mode

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Now exit from Pedal Sync and return to the main screen. Enter Chord Mode, choose a theme, and set a starting chord. If, as in the example above, one of the OMB Foot Pedal buttons activates start, put your foot down and begin.

  • Page 62: Adding Additional Omb Foot Pedals

    OMB User Guide - Version 0.I Adding Additional OMB Foot Pedals You can connect up two four OMB Foot Pedals to give you twenty buttons to associate with different actions in Chord mode or chords is Solo mode. All you need is one length of standard telephone cables with RJ-type plugs for each OMB Foot Pedal you want to add.

  • Page 63: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting From time to time you may run into problems using your OMB guitar or accessories. If you don’t find the answer here contact us at service@ombguitars.com. Problem Solution I just changed strings and now the OMB App Whenever you change strings you must calibrate your guitar.

  • Page 64: Warranty

    Warranty OMB‘s warranty obligations for OMB products are limited to the terms set forth below: OMB. warrants OMB products against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of six months from the date of original purchase ("Warranty Period"). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received by OMB within the Warranty Period, OMB will (1) repair the product at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, (2) exchange the product with a product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product.
  • Page 65 OMB Guitars Ltd. info@ombguitars.com Version 0.I...

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