Cusack-Music TAP-A-WHIRL V4 User manual

[L] OUT
[R] OUT
EXP
TAP SYNC [R] IN [L] IN
MONO
RATE controls the speed of
the LFO. Using TAP tempo
overrides this control.
Use OPTION to adjust Divide (tap
tempo subdivisions), Fade-In
time, and Brake Speed. See next
page for details.
LEVEL adjusts the output
volume. Use this to add
make-up volume for the
perceived volume loss at
high DEPTH settings.
STEREO PHASE adjusts
the phase offset of [R]
OUT in stereo. Adjustable
between 0 and 360
degrees. The knob
straight up is 180 degrees
for symmetrical left and
right panning.
Tap BYPASS to
engage/disengage the
effect. In Preset (start-
up) mode, this engages
the left preset. Hold for
Brake to decrease
RATE. To cycle through preset banks, tap
BYPASS-left and TAP. There are four
banks: red, green, blue, and pink.
Each BANK can store a preset for
the left and right footswitches, for a
total of eight possible presets.
TAP tempo. Interactive
with Divide. Overrides
where RATE knob is set.
To enter LIVE mode, hold TAP and
BYPASS-right for two seconds. LIVE
mode disables preset mode, all
knobs function in their physically set
positions. Center LED will alternate
white.
Tap BYPASS to
engage/disengage the
effect. In Preset (startup)
mode, this engages the
right preset. Hold for
Brake to increase RATE.
To SAVE PRESET, hold
BYPASS-left and BYPASS-right.
See next page for details.
DEPTH controls the
amplitude of the LFO, or
how deep the tremolo is.
Use the WAVE switch and
knob to select the LFO
wave shape. See next
page for wave shapes.
Power with a standard 9V DC
center-negative power supply.
Current draw ~22mA
For a mono input signal,
use [L] IN. For a stereo
signal, use [L] and [R] IN.
For a mono output signal, use [L] OUT. For a
stereo output signal use both [R] and
[L] OUT. Stereo output can be utilized with
a mono or stereo input signal.
Connect to EXP/TAP/SYNC for:
-EXPression pedals with TRS plug. This
can be set for any one parameter per
preset. To configure, see next page.
-External TAP tempo switches (normally
off/open) with a TS plug.
-SYNC analog clock signal (2-5v square
wave) with TS plug.
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514 Lincoln Ave
Holland, MI 49423
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Manufactured in
Holland, Michigan, USA

CONFIGURE EXPRESSION PEDAL - User Selected Range
1. Begin in the preset you would like to adjust and connect expression pedal.
2. Hold all three footswitches for .5 seconds (yellow LED’s will blink slowly).
3. Move expression pedal to HEEL DOWN and adjust desired knob for desired heel down setting.
4. Move expression pedal to TOE DOWN and adjust the same knob for desired toe down setting.
5. Exit configuration by tapping any footswitch. Don’t forget to save the preset!
BRAKE RELEASE
Hold TAP and toggle the 3-way OPTION switch
to desired Brake release function:
- Left - Hold rate
- Center - Snap back to original rate
- Right - Drift back to original rate
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WAVE SHAPES
OPTION CONTROLS
Use the left 3-way toggle to select the function, then
use the OPTION knob to adjust the parameter.
Each function is completely independent.
Divide Fade-In Brake Speed
(left) (center) (right)
1(up) 1/4 none longest
2 1/3 2.1 sec
3 1/2 4.3 sec (times varies
4 (3 o’clock) 1x 6.4 sec depending
5 2x 8.6 sec on current
6 3x 10.7 sec RATE)
7(down) 4x 12.9 sec
8 (7 o’clock) 6x 15 sec fastest
Thank you for your purchase of the Cusack Music Tap-a-Whirl V4! The V4 is the latest refinement of
what is the world's first tap tempo tremolo. While retaining the warm analog sound the original is
known for, the TaW V4 adds to the legacy with a number of new features. With a preset system to save
favorite settings, stereo output with phase control, expression pedal capability, and remote tap and
sync features, the V4 reasserts its position as the best tremolo pedal money can buy. We hope you
enjoy many hours of creativity while discovering its potential! -The Cusack Music Team
CONFIGURE EXPRESSION PEDAL - Full Range
1. Begin in the preset you would like to adjust. Do NOT connect expression pedal.
2. Hold all three footswitches for .5 seconds (yellow LED’s will blink slowly).
3. Move the knob you would like the expression pedal to control.
4. Exit configuration by tapping any footswitch. Don’t forget to save the preset!
FACTORY RESET
Hold all three footswitches and plug in 9V
power to restore to factory default settings.
OTHER SPECS
• Analog signal path
• Buffered bypass based on
Cusack More Louder
• 4.75” x 3.85” x 2.25” (L x D x H)
SAVE A PRESET
1. Hold BYPASS-left and -right footswitches
about 1 second until yellow LEDs alternate.
2. Cycle to desired bank by pressing
BYPASS-left and TAP.
3. Choose BYPASS-left or -right to save to
that location. Yellow LED will stop blinking.