Expression Pedals - Fractal VP4 Owner's Manual

VP4 OWNER'S MANUAL

Expression Pedals

The VP4 has two jacks for connecting external expression pedals or switches.
Each jack can host one pedal or one switch. Pedals allow realtime control of
effects like wah, whammy, and many more, and they can also be assigned to
global Volume options. Switches can similarly be used to control effects, and
can also be assigned to global options including Tempo, Bypass, and more.
CONNECT & CALIBRATE A PEDAL
EXPRESSION
SINGLE SWITCH
PEDAL
Expression pedals should have a linear resistance taper
and must have a maximum resistance in the range of
10–100kΩ. Expression pedals must be used with Tip-
Ring-Sleeve (TRS) cables.
1. Connect an expression pedal to one of the VP4
Pedal jacks using a TRS-to-TRS cable.
2. Open SETUP>Pedals.
TRS
3. For pedal jack 1, set Pedal 1 Type to
"EXPRESSION PEDAL".
For pedal jack 2, use Pedal 2 Type instead
4. Select the Calibrate option and press ENTER.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to perform
Calibration.
6. Check your pedal by sweeping it through the
TRS
entire range and watching the on screen meter.
7. Press HOME when finished.
PEDAL JACK 1 or 2 PEDAL JACK 1 or 2
MODE
VP4
PEDALS & SWITCHES
DUAL SWITCH
TRS
TS
TS TS
PEDAL JACK 1 AND 2
MODE MODE
VP4 VP4
FRACTAL AUDIO EV-1 & EV-2
The Fractal Audio EV-1 (full-sized) and EV-2
(compact) are perfect for use with the VP4.
They deliver smooth, linear control and are
built tough. Both pedals also double as
analog volume pedals, offering versatility for
different setups.
ASSIGNING A PEDAL FOR EFFECT CONTROL
Expression pedals can be used to control sound settings using a Modifier with
its SOURCE set to "PEDAL 1" or 2. Modifiers are saved with the preset rather
than operating globally. Typical uses include controlling wah, whammy, or
volume but there are countless possibilities. Learn more starting on p. 38.
ASSIGNING A PEDAL FOR GLOBAL VOLUME
Pedals can also be assigned globally to Input Volume or Output Volume,
eliminating the need to add a Volume effect block in every preset.
1. Open SETUP>MIDI/Remote.
2. Turn SELECT to Input Volume or Output Volume.
3. Turn Knob A to set the value to "PEDAL 1" or "PEDAL 2".
4. Press HOME when finished.
TUNER ON HEEL DOWN
The VP4 can automatically show the tuner when a connected pedal, switch, or
MIDI controller is in the low position ("heel down").
1. Open SETUP>MIDI/Remote.
2. Turn SELECT to Tuner on Heel Down.
3. Turn Knob A to set the value to "PEDAL 1" or "PEDAL 2".
4. Press HOME when finished.
TS
FAQ: Expression Pedals &
Factory Presets
Some VP4 Factory Presets use expression pedals
with "Auto Engage," a feature that engages the
effect when you move the pedal. This disables the
footswitch that normally turns the effect on or off.
Auto-Engage is a feature of the "Modifier" system.
Learn more starting on p. 38
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