Modifier Tutorial: Wah - Fractal VP4 Owner's Manual

VP4 OWNER'S MANUAL

Modifier Tutorial: Wah

This tutorial will help you learn to create a modifier. If you've already set up an
expression pedal for use with your VP4, you can use that pedal here. If not, you
can add one using the instructions on p. 13, or use the option below to create
an "LFO wah" instead, requiring no pedal.
1. Select any preset that does not already contain a Wah block.
◽ To select a preset, enter Preset Mode and use Knob A and ENTER.
2. Turn SELECT to highlight the effect slot where you want to place the Wah.
3. Turn the Type knob below the desired slot to "WahWah" and press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to edit the Wah.
5. Select a type such as "Cry Babe" and press Page Right to the settings for
the Wah.
6. Select the top row of controls, then turn knob A to select the "Wah
Control" setting. This highlights it in blue.
7. Press ENTER to show the Modifier screen.
8. The "Source" setting will be highlighted. Turn Knob A to select "Pedal 1".
(Option: You can also use "Pedal 2" if you have it set up, or if you don't have a
pedal, try "LFO A".)
9. Test your pedal. You should hear the wah working, and see the on screen
dot moving while you move the pedal.
OPTION: If you want the Wah block to bypass automatically when you move the
pedal to the heel position, change "Auto-Engage" from "OFF" to any of the other
options, such as "Medium Position".
10. Press EXIT return to the Wah edit menu.
11. SAVE your preset if you want these changes to be permanent.
MODIFIERS & CONTROLLERS
Next Steps: Try a Sequencer Wah
1. Start with the preset you created using the tutorial in the left column.
2. On the HOME page, turn SELECT to highlight the Wah.
3. Press ENTER to edit the Wah.
4. Find and highlight the "Wah Control" knob, then press ENTER to open the
modifier screen.
5. Change the source to "Sequencer". The sequencer is one of the on-board
controllers that can be programmed independently in every preset. We'll
adjust it in a moment...
6. Scroll down on the Modifier page and make sure Auto-Engage is set to
"OFF".
7. If your Wah is bypassed, turn it on now using the appropriate footswitch.
8. Now let's edit the sequencer. Press HOME and then Tap Page Right
repeatedly until you land on the Controllers page.
9. Press ENTER to open the Controllers menu.
10. Page to the Controllers > Sequencer page.
11. Select the top row. Change Run to "RUN". Set Steps to "8"
12. Select the 2nd row. Use knobs A-D to Set Steps 1-4 as desired.
13. Turn SELECT one click to the right. Set Steps 5-8 as desired.
14. You can continue to explore the Sequencer, or press HOME when finished.
15. Don't forget to SAVE your preset if you want to make these changes
permanent.
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