External Switches - Fractal VP4 Owner's Manual

VP4 OWNER'S MANUAL

External Switches

Each of the VP4 pedal jacks can be used to connect a single switch instead. Switches provide on/off
simplicity to control sound parameters or global settings.
Connect a single switch to one of the VP4 Pedal jacks using a patch cable.
For a dual switch, connect to both pedal jacks of the VP4 using a TRS "insert" cable.
SET UP A SWITCH
1. Connect your switch(es) as shown (left).
2. Open SETUP>Pedals.
3. For the "Pedal 1", set Pedal 1 Type to the
appropriate "SWITCH" option:
◽ Choose "SWITCH (Any, Follow Hardware)" when you
connect either a latching/toggle switch, or when you
connect a momentary switch and want it to work as a
momentary switch.
◽ Choose "SWITCH (Momentary, Virtual Toggle)" when you
connect a momentary switch but want it to work as a
latching/toggle switch.
4. Press HOME when finished.
FAQ: Momentary/Latching
Switches are available in two formats: momentary
and toggle/latching. Momentary switches stay
active only while being pressed, like a piano sustain
pedal. Toggle/latching switches remain engaged
until you click them again, like a classic stompbox.
Either type can be used with the VP4, but
momentary switches are more flexible because
they can be also used to create "Virtual Toggle"
switches with tap on/tap off action.
PEDALS & SWITCHES
EXPRESSION
PEDAL SINGLE SWITCH
TRS
TRS
PEDAL JACK 1 or 2 PEDAL JACK 1 or 2
MODE
VP4 VP4
DUAL SWITCH
TRS
TS
OR
TS
TS TS
PEDAL JACK 1 AND 2
MODE MODE
VP4
ASSIGN A SWITCH FOR EFFECT CONTROL
External Switches can be used to control sound
settings using a Modifier with its SOURCE set to
"PEDAL 1" or "PEDAL 2". Modifiers are saved with
the preset rather than working globally. Typical
uses include controlling delay hold, rotary speed,
or drive level, but there are countless creative
possibilities. Learn more starting on p. 38.
ASSIGN A SWITCH TO A GLOBAL FUNCTION
External Switches can be assigned to global Input
or Output volume as a "Kill Switch," or to "Tap
Tempo" or "VP4 Bypass".
1. Open SETUP>MIDI/Remote.
2. Turn SELECT to the desired option.
3. Turn Knob A to select "PEDAL 1" or "PEDAL 2".
4. Press HOME when finished.
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