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Free The Tone ARC-4 Owner's Manual

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ARC-4
AUDIO ROUTING CONTROLLER
OWNER'S MANUAL
Ver 1.1

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  • Page 1 ARC-4 AUDIO ROUTING CONTROLLER OWNER’S MANUAL Ver 1.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Receiving ARC-4’s Data (DP-LD): ON/OFF switch 5 ..........................23...

  • Page 3: Controls And Indicators

    DIR LED illuminates in red. illuminates. Switching between Preset and Direct Modes  p.10 How to Perform Detailed Settings of ARC-4 (Edit Mode)  p.12 Selecting Mute Circuit to be Activated when MUTE Switch is Turned On  p.22 Selecting Control Terminal to be Activated Simultaneously when MUTE Switch is Pressed ...

  • Page 4: Rear Panel

    LINK Terminal Effect loop terminals. Stereo or Parallel Output mode. The S-1–S-5 terminals send signals to Used to connect to another ARC-4 for linked operation. Use STEREO Mode  p.9 the connected effects unit and the R-1– PARA Mode  p.9 a dedicated link cable RC-5X (option).

  • Page 5: Terminals In Detail

    Preset mode is a mode in which effect loop combinations, settings for MIDI and control signal transmission, etc. can be stored in the ARC-4 and the contens of instantly when for example a delay effect unit is connected to one of them.

  • Page 6: Managing Presets

    In Preset mode the ARC-4 can manage presets in two ways. 1. Press the MODE switch to select Preset mode. The ARC-4 can send control and MIDI signals to control a connected external device. 2. Use the BANK /L8 or BANK /STORE switch to select the desired bank.

  • Page 7: Setting Midi Control Change Number To Be Sent (Preset Mode)

    Presets and banks set in Preset mode are copied or deleted in these configuration modes. Copying Presets (PS-CP): ON/OFF switch 1 Detailed settings of the ARC-4 are done in Edit mode. Hold down the MODE switch Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to edit the parameter.
  • Page 8 Deleting Banks (BK-DL): ON/OFF switch 4 Setting Bank Titles (BK-TT): ON/OFF switch 2 BK-DL DONE BK-TT BNK001  Display-2 BK-TT BNK001 ENTER PARAMETER ENTER ENTER PARAMETER ENTER PARAMETER ENTER UP/DOWN UP/DOWN UP/DOWN  Turn the PARAMETER encoder or press the UP/DOWN switch to select the bank to be deleted. ...
  • Page 9 /STORE   Turn the PARAMETER encoder to select the MIDI receive channel. This sets the MIDI channel (CH1–16, OMNI, OFF) received by the ARC-4.  Turn the PARAMETER encoder to select the desired setlist number (SET1–SET9). Parameter: OMNI, CH01 to CH16, OFF (default = OMNI) ...
  • Page 10 Setting Footswitch Assigned to TAP Tempo Input (TP-FS): ON/OFF switch 3 NOTE When set to THRU, MIDI signals received at the MIDI IN terminal are output intact. The MIDI signal stored in each preset will not be output by pressing the PS/L switch on the ARC-4. TP-FS OFF...

  • Page 11: Setting Operation Type Of Midi Clock (Md-Ck): On/Off Switch 4

    Display-2 will not show “BPM.” INTERNAL [INT]: BPM set in the ARC-4 is fed to the device connected to the MIDI OUT/THRU terminal as a MIDI clock. The MIDI CLOCK dot in the Display-1 flashes in sync with BPM, the Display-2 shows “BPM.”...

  • Page 12: Utility

    NOTE Parameter: ON, OFF (defalut = OFF) This ARC-4 units automatically receives data when another ARC-4 starts data transmission. When it is completed, the dispaly shows “DONE” then returns to “DP-LD.” NOTE The initial setting is OFF. If set to ON, the Lock function is automatically activated after about 10 minutes of no user operation and it becomes impossible to change settings from the...

  • Page 13: Using Arc-4 Efficiently

    ENTER ENTER COMP GUITAR1 GUITAR2 The ARC-4 can update its firmware via MIDI. For the latest firmware or connection and setup procedures, please confirm with the product or support page of the Free The Tone website. DIST TREM Switching between Two Amplifiers LOOP 8 ON: Signals fed to IN-8 are output from S-8.

  • Page 14: Switching Between Two Amplifiers Or Using Two Amplifiers Simultaneously

    Connection Examples Switching between Two Amplifiers or Using Two Amplifiers Simultaneously Connecting a Device to be Controlled Directly to Insert Terminal Connect amplifiers to OUT-A and OUT-B. Use the Mute function to MUTE-A ON, MUTE-B OFF: Signals are fed from OUT-B. Such a device can be connected between L5 and L6.

  • Page 15: Further Connection Examples

    Further Connection Examples By connecting the Free the Tone LOOP BOX LB-2 (option) for system expansion and the ARC-4, you can construct your system more flexibly. LB-2 LB-2 Using LB-2 to Add Loops (1) Using LB-2 to Add Loops to Amplifier Send/Return Connect the LB-2 after the ARC-4 to add two loops.

  • Page 16: Arc-4'S Bank Presets And Midi Program Change Numbers

    Turn off the unit and unplug the AC adapter from the outlet and contact your local result. dealer or Free The Tone for repair in the case of any of the following: Do not use solvents (such as benzine, paint thinner) on the unit, since these may The power cord is damaged.

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