A Note About The Foot Switches; About Mono Foot Switches - ENSONIQ DP/4+ Reference Manual

A Note about the Foot Switches

The recommended foot switch for use with the DP/4+ is the ENSONIQ Model SW-10 Dual Foot
Switch. The SW-10 is a dual (piano-type) foot switch with two separate pedals. When the SW-10
is connected, the pedals can each be programmed independently to act as effect bypass switches,
to provide two separately programmable modulation sources or to select presets.
The use of single (mono) foot switches is not recommended, and can
affect the operation and performance of the DP/4+.
If you are considering using a foot switch, we strongly recommend the ENSONIQ SW-10 Dual
Foot Switch.

About Mono Foot Switches

The DP/4+ is designed with two stereo foot switch jacks. When any mono foot switch is plugged
in, it functions like the right side of a stereo foot switch, and will act as a permanent shut-off
switch for the (non-existent) left side of the foot switch. Many of the quick steps for getting
around on the DP/4+ require two simultaneous button presses, and will not work properly
because the DP/4+ reads the left foot switch connection as constantly engaged (as if a button is
permanently pressed in).
If you have two mono foot switches connected, the DP/4+ will assume that two button presses
(the left sides for each foot switch) are continually engaged, and the DP/4+ will not function at all
(it will appear to be broken).
If a mono foot switch is connected to the Foot Switch 1 jack, and the DP/4+ power is switched
on, you will briefly see "Button #14" in the display. If a mono foot switch is connected to the
Foot Switch 2 jack, and the DP/4+ power is switched on, you will briefly see "Button #15" in the
display.
If you must use a mono foot switch, please consider performing one of the two modifications explained in
"HOT MODS," found later in this section.
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WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or
electric shock do not expose
this product to rain or
moisture.
The SW-10 is a
stereo Foot Switch
and has a
Stereo Plug
Warning!
Section 1 — Controls & Basic Functions
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Foot Foot
Switch 2 Switch 1
SW-10
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