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Vertigo Tremolo User's Guide
Welcome
Thank you for purchasing the Vertigo Tremolo. This powerful stereo effects pedal features a
collection of meticulously crafted tremolo sounds ranging from classic amp tones to modulated
filters that chart new sonic territory. With a simple control set, the Vertigo can work in a wide variety
of musical settings, and the powerful MIDI and Neuro control options under the hood provide access
to a vast array of additional tonal possibilities.
The Vertigo is housed in a durable, lightweight aluminum housing, packing rack mount power and
flexibility into a compact, easy-to-use stompbox.
The USB and Neuro ports transform the Vertigo from a simple tremolo pedal into a powerful multi-
effects unit. Using the free Neuro App (iOS / Android) or USB editor software (Mac / Windows), a
wide range of additional control parameters and effect types are accessible. When used together
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Page 1: Welcome
Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Vertigo Tremolo. This powerful stereo effects pedal features a collection of meticulously crafted tremolo sounds ranging from classic amp tones to modulated filters that chart new sonic territory. With a simple control set, the Vertigo can work in a wide variety of musical settings, and the powerful MIDI and Neuro control options under the hood provide access to a vast array of additional tonal possibilities. -
Page 2: Overview
Diverse Tremolo Sounds – Choose from traditional tremolo tones such as Optical, Harmonic, and Bias, or delve deeper into unique sounds cooked up in the Source Audio lab. Flexible Stereo Routing – The Vertigo is equally at home in a mono rig or a stereo rig. A variety of routing modes such as True Stereo, Mono, Mono-to-Stereo, Sum-to-Mono and External Loop allow the Vertigo to harness the true power of stereo signal chains. -
Page 3: Quick Start
To power the unit, connect the included 9V DC power supply to the jack labeled DC 9V on the back panel. Warning: Using a non-Source Audio supply, especially an unregulated supply, could damage the unit. Please be very cautious when using 3 -party power supplies. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Parametric EQ ............................16 External Control ............................. 18 Specifications ............................26 Troubleshooting ............................. 26 Frequently Asked Questions ........................27 Rubber Feet ............................29 Waste Disposal Notes ..........................29 Warranty ..............................30 Version History ............................31 SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... -
Page 5: Connections
Neuro-compatible pedal in the chain, provided that a TRS cable is used. The audio signal (if applicable) will be on the tip contact of the plug, and the Neuro App data will be on the ring contact. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... - Page 6 The ring contact on Output 2 acts as a data connection for the Neuro App, passing data from the Vertigo to the next Source Audio effect in your signal chain. You can daisy-chain the Neuro App data regardless of whether Output 2 is configured to output audio or not. Connect Output 2 to the next device’s Neuro App Data input (usually Input 2) using a stereo (TRS) ¼”...
- Page 7 TRS cable. The audio signal is carried on the same cable. Audio (Left) Guitar In Out to Amp (Left) Out to Amp (Right) Neuro In Audio (Right) Neuro Daisy-Chain SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
- Page 8 The 3.5 mm Control Input port connects to external control devices such as the Dual Expression Pedal, Reflex Universal Expression Pedal, Neuro Hub, and Hot Hand Motion Controller. For more information, refer to the Expression Pedal Input, Hot Hand Input, and Neuro Hub sections of the User’s Guide. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
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Page 9: Basic Tremolo Operation
The blue line in the graph is known as the LFO. It changes the level of the output signal over time. The frequency (a.k.a. “rate” or “speed”) of the LFO can be increased to get a more rapid change in the output level, as shown in this graph: TIME SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... - Page 10 The depth of the LFO can also be changed to make the tremolo effect more or less prominent, as shown in this graph: TIME Finally, the shape of the LFO can be changed to give the tremolo effect a different character. Sine wave: TIME Falling Sawtooth wave: TIME SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
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Page 11: Effect Types
As a result of the mild distortion created by the tube saturation, bias tremolo sounds pleasingly dirty. Additional Effect Types Additional effect types can be loaded into the Vertigo using the Neuro App on your mobile device (iOS / Android) or the built-in USB port (Mac / Windows). SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... -
Page 12: Controls
With some effect types, such as optical and bias, this nearly bypasses the tremolo effect. When the depth is set fully clockwise, the tremolo effect will be most prominent. TIME TIME Low Depth High Depth SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... - Page 13 The Neuro App and USB Editor provide access to extended effect types that may have special LFO shapes that differ from the standard sine, square and sawtooth. Using the USB Editor, you can even create your own custom LFO wave shapes. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
- Page 14 (expression, hot hand, or MIDI) is active. For more information, see the External Control section. Footswitch Enables or bypasses the tremolo effect. Control Input Button This small button is used when configuring external control. See the External Control section for more details. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
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Page 15: Preset Storage And Recall
Ideally, the first pedal in a signal chain is a buffered input followed by true bypass in the rest of the signal chain. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... -
Page 16: Stereo Routing
Band 1: Low Shelf Band 2: Peaking (a.k.a. Bell / Band) Band 3: Peaking (a.k.a. Bell / Band) Band 4: High Shelf Each band has configurable frequency, boost/cut, and Q (bandwidth). SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... - Page 17 20.0k Using the Neuro App or USB Editor, Band 1 (Low Shelf) can optionally be configured as a high pass filter, and Band 2 (High Shelf) can optionally be configured as a low pass filter. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
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Page 18: External Control
The Vertigo’s effects parameters can be controlled directly by an expression pedal or Hot Hand connected to the Control Input port. Expression Pedal Input The Dual Expression Pedal or Reflex Universal Expression Pedal, both from Source Audio, can be directly connected to the Control Input using a 3.5 mm, TRRS cable. SA243... - Page 19 In the case of an expression pedal with a TRRS plug, like Source Audio’s expression pedals, the tip connection is power, the first ring is the X axis expression signal, the second ring is the Y axis expression signal, and the sleeve connection is ground.
- Page 20 3. Move the Hot Hand ring over the range of motion you would like to use to control the Vertigo. The easiest way to do this is to move the ring in the same way that you intend to SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
- Page 21 One Series families to create a single, stage-ready system. It features shared MIDI, passive expression pedal input, Hot Hand connectivity, and USB, and can connect to up to five Source Audio pedals. The Neuro Hub features a powerful scene saving functionality, which allows you to create up to 128 multi-pedal presets known as scenes, each recallable via MIDI program change messages.
- Page 22 Some DAWs send multiple MIDI messages when the play or pause buttons are pressed, and this can lead to unintended MIDI mappings. Check your DAW documentation in order to learn about messages that are sent at the beginning or end of playback. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
- Page 23 Musically speaking, this means that the LFO can run at the rate of quarter notes, eighth notes, triplets, or sixteenth notes. The following diagram shows the knob positions corresponding to each subdivision, with the knob currently set to quarter notes: Eighth Notes Triplets Quarter Notes Sixteenth Notes SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
- Page 24 For advanced tweaking of the Vertigo’s audio processing algorithms, the One Series USB Editor software is available for free download from the Source Audio website. It allows for editing of the Vertigo’s signal processing parameters on such a deep level that entirely new and original effects can be created.
- Page 25 Switch The tap tempo switch needs to be more than a simple switch; a pull-up resistor and RC passive low pass filter are required. The circuit for the footswitch is shown in the following figure: SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
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Page 26: Specifications
In the case of laptops, the noise can often be mitigated by disconnecting the computer’s power supply and running it on a battery. External display monitors are often the primary source of noise, and powering down monitors can also resolve noise issues. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... -
Page 27: Frequently Asked Questions
No. USB provides 5 Volts, but the Vertigo needs 9 Volts, so the Vertigo cannot be powered directly from USB. Make sure that you have plugged in the included 9V DC power supply when connecting to the Vertigo’s USB port. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... - Page 28 So, each CC message consists of a total of three bytes. If the Vertigo is not responding to MIDI, make sure that your MIDI controller is properly configured and sending messages in the format described above. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide...
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Page 29: Rubber Feet
If possible, dispose of the device at an electronics recycling center. Do not dispose of the device with the household waste. For full compliance with EN 61000-4-6 standard, input cable must be less than 3 meters in length. SA243 Vertigo Tremolo User’s Guide... -
Page 30: Warranty
Source Audio. Warranty Information Source Audio may, at its option, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of the original authorized dealer’s invoice or sales receipt. Service and repairs of Source Audio products are to be performed only at the Source Audio factory or a Source Audio authorized service center. -
Page 31: Version History
Do not open the effects pedal under any circumstance. This will void the warranty. The foregoing limited warranty is the only warranty given by Source Audio and is in lieu of all other warranties. All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability and fitness for any particular purpose, exceeding the specific provisions of this limited warranty, are hereby disclaimed and excluded from this limited warranty.
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