EarthQuaker Devices Arpanoid User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
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<<< Tech Specs >>>
• Current Draw: 65mA
• This device take a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We
always recommend pedal-specic, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple
isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power.
Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specic power supplies do not lter
dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise. DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES!
• Input Impedance: 1M Ohm • Output Impedance: <1K Ohm
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This device has a limited lifetime warranty. If it breaks, we will x it. Should you encounter any
issues, please email [e-mail].
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<<< Flexi-Switching >>>
This device features Flexi-Switch™ Technology! This relay-based, true bypass switching style
allows you to simultaneously use momentary and latching-style switching.
• For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap
again to bypass.
• For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect.
Once you release the switch, the effect will be bypassed.
Since the switching is relay-based, it requires power to pass signal.

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Rate: Adjust s the spee d of the sequenc e.
Up/Up-Down/Down Toggle: Switch to
control the direction of the sequence.
All the way left is up, the sequence will
continually repeat going up. In the middle
is up/down, the sequence will continually
repeat going up then back down. All
the way right is down, the signal will
continually repeat going down.
Step: Selects how many notes there are
in the sequence.
Wet: Level control for the effect signal.
Unity is around noon.
Mode: 8 position selector switch to
choose the octave and key:
1: Major: -1 octave to root.
2: Major: root to +1 octave.
3: Major: -1 octave through +1
4: Major: Random pattern
5: Minor: -1 octave to root.
6: Minor: root to +1 octave.
7: Minor: -1 octave through +1
8: Minor: Random pattern
Dry: Level control for the dry signal.
Unity is around noon.
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Hi buddies! Welcome to the rst dedicated compact polyphonic pitch arpeggiator effect pedal
for electrical guitar! What does the Arpanoid™do? The Arpanoid takes whatever you play
and transforms it into an adjustable ascending or descending scale. It features 8 intuitive and
expandable modes and will work on complex chords as well as single notes in any key. The
Arpanoid has an all analog dry signal, all digital wet signal and true bypass switching. Like all
EarthQuaker Devices pedals, this dude is handmade one at a time in sunny Akron, Ohio.
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<<< Suggested Settings >>>
We suggest you treat your Arpanoid like a new instrument and take the time to learn how it
works. Once you understand how the Arpanoid will work for you, you’ll receive a lifetime of
enjoyment from your new Device.
3/4 Over 5/4 Sequence
Strum suspended chord of your choice.
Instant Shredder
Activate on and off between phrases to evoke
shredtastic ascending wizardry.
... and On & On ...
3/4 echoic sequence.
Tape Edited Chord Sequence
Slow cycling thematic sequence. Plucked
harmonics or full polyphonic chord voicings.