Modifier Example: Wah Pedal - Fractal Audio FX8 Owner's Manual

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MODIFIER EXAMPLE: WAH PEDAL

Below you will find a basic step-by-step tutorial on setting up the modifier for a wah pedal.
For this example, we assume:
ƒ A Wahwah block is in your preset (see
ƒ An expression pedal is connected to the PEDAL 1 jack (see
ƒ You have performed the pedal calibration routine (see
Here are the steps:
1. In Stompbox Mode, NAV to your WAH block, then press the EDIT button to show its edit menu.
On PAGE 1, select the
Notice the Modifier symbol beneath the on-screen knob?
2. Once the
CONTROL
3. On the MODIFIER screen, use VALUE to change the
Note: EXT 1 defaults to PEDAL 1. (It can be remapped; see
4. Test. The wah should work when you move the pedal. You'll also see the dot move on the graph.
5. Store the preset by pressing STORE, ENTER, ENTER.
In this example, a wah is controlled by an expression pedal. A pedal can be used to control other parameters
like whammy control, rotary speed, delay feedback, and many more.
There are also many different sources we could use instead of EXT1. Try an LFO for a modulating auto-wah,
or an envelope for some funky Mu-Tron action. You could even use an external MIDI device like an iPad or a
GuitarWing. If you're intrigued, dig deeper into the pages which follow...
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parameter by slightly turning the C knob beneath the display.
CONTROL
parameter is selected, press ENTER to show the MODIFIER screen.
for details on how to insert blocks).
page 16
page 16).
to External Controller 1 ("EXT 1").
SOURCE
"External Controllers" on page
48
for more on pedals).
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