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Operation
Before attempting to set or change the BEATS value on any effect, ensure the FEDERATION is displaying a BPM
reading from the AUDIO or MIDI input. To change a BEATS setting, press the effect SET button once and check
that the indicator comes on, as in the following example:
Press once,
LED ON indicates
'BEATS SELECT'
mode
Ensure the FEDERATION is in main SELECT mode i.e. 'PROGRAM' or user beats 'PATTERN RECORD' modes
are inactive. Now, press one of the master BEATS buttons, as in the following example:
1/4
The trigger timing of the effect will instantly change and the BEATS indicator will confirm the new setting, as in the
following example:
You can use the BEATS buttons to change the trigger settings on any combination of effects simultaneously. Simply
press the SET button (LED on) for each effect you wish to change - e.g. If all effects SET buttons are set to 'ON',
pressing one of the master BEATS button will change the trigger timing of all four effects.
Alternatively, you can use the FILTER/LFO 'SET' button as a MASTER to change all four effects at once. Press and
hold down
this SET button, then press any of the main BEATS buttons.
TAP
Button
(CLEAR BPM)
This multi-function button allows you to manually enter a tempo by hand, 'clear' the current BPM reading or reset
the internal USER BEATS pattern back to the beat1/bar1 start point (also controls the connected MIDI sequencer's
pattern/song - see page 41 for further information). The TAP feature can be used to set the BPM rate when there is
no audio signal present or when the beat information becomes unavailable during a quite passage of the audio
track (intro, middle eight etc). The CLEAR feature can be used to cancel the current BPM reading, which
automatically de-activates the effects.
TAP - Tempo Edit:
To enter a BPM rate from an 'IDLE' condition (no audio beat detected) use a finger to tap in a
tempo (within the FEDERATION's current BPM range) on the TAP button. After 3-4 taps the tempo will be shown
on the main BPM display. The 'MASTER ON/OFF' and any selected 'ACTIVATE' indicators will flash at the BPM
rate to indicate 'PAUSE' mode.
The TAP feature can also be used to override the BPM engine whilst it is detecting a BPM or 'free-wheeling'. Use a
finger to tap in the tempo. After 3-4 taps the new tempo will be shown on the main BPM display and the effect
triggering will immediately change to the new BPM rate.
NOTE: Subsequent valid beat information detected by the BPM engine may override manual changes made with
the TAP function.
FEDERATION BPM FX
1/4
1/3
1/2
2/3
ACTIVATE
SET(SPEED)
FILTER/LFO
FLANGER
1/3
1/2
2/3
BEATS
1/4
1/3
1/2
2/3
ACTIVATE
SET(SPEED)
FILTER/LFO
FLANGER
22
3/4
1/1
2/1
USER
BEATS
Current BEATS setting = 1/1
(every beat)
3/4
1/1
3/4
1/1
2/1
USER
BEATS
New BEATS setting = 1/2
(twice every beat)
2/1
USER
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