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- Page 1 FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 2 Thomann GmbH Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 96138 Burgebrach Germany Telephone: +49 (0) 9546 9223-0 Internet: www.thomann.de 02.10.2024, ID: 337603 (V3)
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of contents General information..........................5 1.1 Symbols and signal words....................... 5 Safety instructions............................. 7 Features................................9 Installation..............................10 Connections and controls........................14 Operating..............................19 Technical specifications........................29 Plug and connection assignment....................31 Protecting the environment......................33 FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 4 FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 5: General Information
NOTICE! This combination of symbol and signal word indicates a pos‐ sible dangerous situation that can result in material and environmental damage if it is not avoided. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 6 General information Warning signs Type of danger Warning – danger zone. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 7: Safety Instructions
Always dispose of packaging material properly when it is not in use. Never allow children to use the device without supervi‐ sion. Keep small parts away from children and make sure that the device does not shed any small parts (such knobs) that children could play with. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 8 If in doubt, compare the voltage specifi‐ cations on the external power supply and the polarity (+/-) with the specifications in this manual and printed on the device. Voltage and polarity must always match. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 9: Features
True Bypass function Option to store settings for loops in eight memory banks two programmable trigger (switching outputs) with which other audio devices can be controlled a MIDI output for triggering MIDI compatible devices robust metal housing FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... -
Page 10: Installation
Create all connections while the device is off. Use the shortest possible high-quality cables for all connections. Take care when running the cables to prevent tripping hazards. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 11 If your instrument is connected to the input [IN] and your amplifier to the output [LOOP2 OUT], eight effects processors can be looped into the signal path. In this example, the MIDI output controls an audio processor that is arranged behind the preamp in the signal path. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 12 If your instrument is connected to the input [IN] and your amplifier to the output [LOOP2 OUT], eight effects processors can be looped into the signal path. In this example, an audio processor arranged behind the preamp in the signal path is controlled by a third device. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 13 [TRIGGER T1], [TRIGGER T2]. In this setup, you can use and programme built-in effects of your amp in the same way as effects pedals. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 14: Connections And Controls
Connections and controls Connections and controls ö $ % & ' FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 15 LED of the activated effects groups light up. 12 [BANK +] | Foot switch for selecting the next higher memory bank 13 [BANK –] | Foot switch for selecting the next lower memory bank FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 16 16 [MUTE] | Foot switch for selecting the operating mode. Press the foot switch successively to toggle between the oper‐ ating modes “Mute” (muted), “Tune” (tuning), “Edit” (programming mode) and “Normal”. The associated indicator LED lights up for as long as the audio signal is not switched to the output. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 17 Connections and controls Back ' & % $ ö FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 18 9 [TUNER] | Output for an external tuner. The assigned indicator LED lights up when the output is active. 10 [IN] | Input socket. Use a shielded cable with 6.35-mm jack to connect your instrument here. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 19: Operating
The selected setting will not take effect immediately. You have to press [A], [B], [C] or [D] to apply the settings. During the changeover, the display shows the number of the memory bank and ‘A’ , ‘B’ , ‘C’ or ‘D’ . FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 20 Refer to the user manual of the device to be controlled by the trigger signals. ‘EP’ Polarity of trigger 1 and 2: Refer to the user manual of the device to be controlled by the trigger signals. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 21 [D] accordingly: A: L4 (effects channel 4) B: L3 (effects channel 3) C: L2 (effects channel 2) D: L1 (effects channel 1) By pressing the respective foot switch the corresponding effect channel is turned on or off. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 22 T1, press [A] and observe the indicator LED [T1]. If the LED lights up, this indicates momentary contact (Mom). If the LED does not light up, this indicates permanent contact (Latch). FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 23 [BANK –] to skip to another sub-item of the menu. When all settings are completed, press [MUTE] for more than one second to save the set‐ tings. To exit edit mode without saving, press [MUTE] only briefly. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 24 MIDI command must always be selected one higher so that the values correspond. Failure to do so can cause unintended effects. Example: To send a controller value (CC) of 127, it is necessary to set 128 on the device. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 25 Change” will not be performed, because the same transmission channel is used both times. Option Possible parameters E1: Message type of MIDI message 1 (MIDI message 1 message type) Turns the built-in MIDI controller off, the device does not send MIDI data. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 26 Then set C1 to the correct MIDI controller number for your effects processor. You can then use N1 to send the correct value. N1 is discussed in the next sec‐ tion. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 27 1 s via MIDI connection, you have to set up the four options of MIDI message 1 as follows: E1: “CC” A1: 15 C1: 12 N1: 128 If E1 is not equal to “CC” the display shows ‘––’ and no value can be set. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 28 N1, E2, A2, C2 and N2. The setting options and their meanings are identical to the settings in the MA section. When all settings are completed, press [MUTE] for more than one second to save the settings. To exit edit mode without saving, press [MUTE] only briefly. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 29: Technical Specifications
External power adapter, 100 - 240 V 50/60 Hz Power adapter Secondary current 240 mA Secondary voltage Polarity Centre negative International Protection Rating IP20 Dimensions (W × H × D) 541 mm × 53 mm × 67 mm Weight 1.68 kg FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 30 Ambient conditions Temperature range 0 °C…40 °C Relative humidity 20%…80% (non-condensing) Further information LED display Design Floor effects pedal Type Looper Connection for power supply MIDI interface Power supply included No, optionally available (item no. 409939) FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 31: Plug And Connection Assignment
‘Ground’ and ‘Signal’, in a balanced transmission a second core is added. This also transfers the signal, but phase-shifted by 180°. Since the interference affects both cores equally, by subtracting the phase-shifted signals, the interfering signal is completely neutralized. The result is a pure signal without any noise inter‐ ference. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 32 Plug and connection assignment 1/4" TS phone plug (mono, unbalanced) Signal Ground, shielding FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
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Page 33: Protecting The Environment
Do not dispose of these materials with your normal household waste, but make sure that they are collected for recycling. Please follow the instructions and markings on the packaging. Observe the disposal note regarding documentation in France. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper... - Page 34 Also note that waste avoidance is a valuable contribution to environmental protection. Repairing a device or passing it on to another user is an ecologically valuable alternative to disposal. If your old device contains personal data, delete those data before disposing of it. FXL8 Pro Effects Looper...
- Page 36 Musikhaus Thomann · Hans-Thomann-Straße 1 · 96138 Burgebrach · Germany · www.thomann.de...
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