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Summary of Contents for Ramble FX KISMET
- Page 1 R a m b l e F X p r e s e n t s ™ A n a l o g T o n e . D i g i t a l F u n . U S E R G U I D E...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Memory ........................... Saving Presets ....................Thank you for supporting Ramble FX. Ramble FX is a small company that makes original effect pedals Using Presets ..................... with innovative features and player-friendly control. Expression ..........................Connecting an Expression Controller ........ -
Page 3: Connections
Kismet a wide and musical gain range. INPUT is for Instrument-level voltages only. Kismet is Preset Memory Kismet can save all knob settings to each of its four memory positions. not intended for use in an amplifier’s effects loop. -
Page 4: Layout
Solid ------------- Current memory position and forth between two (Fig. 5) Moving ---------- Expression control active Relay based true Fading on/off MIDI control active bypass switching Blinking ---------- Save in progress Fig. 2 Kismet layout... -
Page 5: Memory
Kismet has four memory positions to save presets. Each memory position saves all five SAVING PRESETS knob positions. Recall a memory position (Fig. 5) by tapping the left footswitch or the center toggle switch. The internal resistances will be changed according to the saved Save settings to memory by holding the center toggle to the left twice: once to begin a save, and presets. -
Page 6: Using Presets
THREE WAYS TO CHANGE PRESETS (continued) (continued) Saving presets to memory can be done at any time, even when Kismet is currently set to a memory or is in expression mode. Because of that, the knob positions may not match the actual, internal... -
Page 7: Expression
An expression pedal is a foot-controlled potentiometer with only one stereo jack. A single cable Kismet’s expression input is a ¼” TRS, or stereo jack. TRS stands for TIP , RING, SLEEVE, contains both the input and the output wires. A fixed voltage enters on one wire, and a fraction of and describes the three connections of the plug. - Page 8 17. If that fails, or expression control still will not turn ON, the polarity is most TO KISMET EXPRESSION JACK likely wrong and the expression pedal should be DISCONNECTED. It is safe to try because Kismet has over-current protection, but do not leave it connected.
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Page 9: Setting Expression Control
3. CONTROL VOLTAGE (CV) SOURCE (Must follow full instructions at www.ramblefx.com) REPEAT Kismet can accept certain devices that provide a control voltage. This is beyond the scope of this (if needed) User Guide. Not all devices are compatible. Refer to manufacturer’s specifications when determin- NOTE: Exit without saving at any time by pressing the left footswitch. -
Page 10: Using Expression Control
Anything is possible. can be changed, in any amount or direction. Setting the expression control can be done at any time, including when Kismet is set to a memory, ‘Live Settings,’ or even when it’s currently in To turn ON expression control, expression mode. -
Page 11: Calibrating An Expression Pedal
CALIBRATION Hold all three at the same time! LEFT USING A CONTROL VOLTAGE (CV) DEVICE A CV device connected to Kismet will automatically turn ON expression control when it outputs the A L L * L EDs* blin kin g full range, 0-5 V. -
Page 12: Midi Control
All of Kismet’s settings can be controlled using MIDI. For Kismet to respond to MIDI messages, its MIDI channel must match the controller’s channel. This can be set automatically or manually. To enter channel setting mode, follow the steps below. -
Page 13: Controlling Kismet With Midi
If an expression the desired save position. The value can be changed until step 3 saves it. pedal is connected directly to Kismet, it will have control of the settings. Some MIDI controllers STEP 3: Hold the center toggle to the LEFT to complete the save. -
Page 14: Operation
CC VALUE FUNCTION SETTING STEP 2: If step 1 didn’t fix it, isolate Kismet by connecting a guitar to Kismet, and Toggle/Cycle footswitch Kismet to amp only, with nothing else in the chain. Also, disconnect any Bypass switching Below 63 = bypassed, above = ON other devices that share the power supply. - Page 15 2.1mm connector (Fig. 1) Ramble FX warrants, only to the original purchaser, under normal use and service, that this product is free of defects in components and workmanship for a period of five (5) years. In the rare event of a malfunction, we will repair, or at our option, replace this product at no charge except for shipping.
- Page 16 If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the Kismet is also the name of a dice game similar to Yahtzee following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Page 17 ©2018 Ramble FX LLC. The information contained in this User Guide is subject to change without notice. The most up to date version of this User Guide is available at www.ramblefx.com. Ramble FX and Kismet are trademarks of Ramble FX LLC. Line 6 is a trademark of Line 6, Inc.
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