Back Panel - Fractal VP4 Owner's Manual

VP4 OWNER'S MANUAL

Back Panel

INPUTS — Connect your guitar, bass or other instrument to Input L/Mono
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using a standard patch cable. You can also connect the outputs of pedals,
modelers, as well as the line level signal of an amp's effects loop "Send".
Input Levels: the VP4 comes set for a typical guitar with hot pickups. If
input clipping occurs, an IN CLIP warning is displayed and the Input Pad
setting is temporarily increased. See
Mono vs. Stereo Input: The VP4 defaults to "MONO" input mode. When
using the VP4 with stereo input signals, use both Left and Right inputs
and set SETUP > Audio > Input Mode to "STEREO". Don't use the R input
for mono or connect to only one input in stereo. See
OUTPUTS — Connect the VP4 Output(s) to the input(s) of your amplifier,
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modeler, or other pedals using standard patch cables.
Output Levels: With no effects, the VP4 outputs a unity gain signal.
Output levels will increase or decrease based on the settings of Presets,
Scenes, and Effects. If output clipping occurs, an OUT CLIP warning is
displayed. See p. 11 for more.
Mono vs. Stereo Output: The VP4 defaults to "STEREO" output, which is
also compatible with mono setups, but other settings are also available.
See p. 11 for more.
WARNING: The VP4 is designed for instrument or line level signals. Connecting it to
the "Speaker" output of an amp will cause serious damage the VP4 and/or your amp.
INTRODUCTION
p. 10 for more on Input Levels.
p. 10 for more.
PEDAL jacks — The VP4 has two jacks for connecting expression pedals
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like the Fractal Audio EV-1 and EV-2. Alternatively, a single momentary or
latching switch can be connected in place of an expression pedal.
When you first connect a pedal or switch, it needs to be configured.
Learn more starting on p. 13.
SPDIF DIGITAL I/O — For connecting devices with SPDIF digital I/O. The
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VP4 operates at a fixed clock rate of 48kHz. The SPDIF output always
mirrors the signal at the analog outputs. To use the SPDIF input, you
must first select it manually in SETUP > Input Source.
USB — The VP4 is also a high quality, 2×2, 24-bit/48kHz audio interface
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for Mac and Windows computers, with added MIDI-over-USB capability
for connecting to VP4-Edit, Fractal-Bot, or any DAW or computer MIDI
application. See USB on p. 15
MIDI — The VP4 features 3.5 mm MIDI In and Out ports for modern,
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space-saving connectivity. To connect to traditional 5-pin MIDI hardware,
a "Type A" 3.5 mm to 5-pin DIN adapter is required. These are available at
shop.fractalaudio.com The optional SETUP > MIDI/Remote > MIDI Thru
setting can be enabled to echo messages from In to Out. A detailed MIDI
implementation can be found on p. 55.
POWER — Connect the provided 9V DC 1.3A AC Adapter here and
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use the power switch to turn the VP4 on or off. The VP4 features pop
suppression, but amps/speakers in a rig should always be turned off first
and on last.
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