Fishman TRIPLEPLAY FC-1 User manual

TRIPLEPLAY FC-1 CONTROLLER
QUICK START GUIDE

Welcome
Thank you for making Fishman a part of your musical experience. We are proud to offer the nest products
available; high-quality professional-grade tools which empower you to sound your very best.
This intro guide provides a simplied setup for your new Fishman TriplePlay FC-1 Controller using the
default settings within the pedal. Please consult our online documentation for complete information about
how to get the most from your new product.
IMPORTANT: Do This First!
Before using your new FC-1, you must update the rmware and software for
your TriplePlay Wireless Guitar Controller. Open the TriplePlay application and
update your software by selecting “Check for Update…” from the Options pull-
down menu. After you’ve installed the newest available software version, make sure
your TriplePlay Controller and Receiver are paired, open the TriplePlay application
and follow the software prompts to install rmware updates and reinitialize your
devices.
2
C
D
AB
TriplePlay Reinitialization

Host (TriplePlay USB Receiver Connected to FC-1)
This setup shows use of the FC-1 to host the TriplePlay USB receiver and send the wireless information from
your guitar to an external hardware device, such as a MIDI sound module.
1) Connect the TriplePlay USB receiver to your FC-1 with Fishman logo aligned to the right side of the pedal.
The pairing button should be accessible from this side when fully inserted.
2) Connect the 5-Pin midi out to the MIDI input on your Sound Module or other device. Settings on your
TriplePlay controller can be edited using the patch manager in your TriplePlay application. Consult the
complete online documentation for details.
midi power
hold
loop
patch +
patch _tuner
+
3
TriplePlay Reinitialization

Host (cont’d)
3) The default state of the TriplePlay hardware is Pitch Bend Range of +/- 12. If possible, set the pitch bend
range of your sound module instruments to match this specication. Failure to do this may result in issues
with string bending, slides and hammer-ons.
4) Connect your guitar’s traditional pickup output to guitar in on the FC-1. Connect guitar out to your
electric guitar amplier.
5) Using the patch – and patch + switches will send program change commands to your connected
sound module or other device. The hold/loop button will provide sustain if that feature is available on your
selected sound. The guitar/mix/synth switch on your instrument’s TriplePlay controller will toggle between
your guitar and MIDI sounds.
FC-1 Software
Functionality of your FC-1 switches, displayed information, and TriplePlay hardware patch parameters can all
be modied using our TriplePlay application (v1.3 or higher). Tracking can be improved by using multi-
timbral instruments with the TriplePlay controller in MONO Mode. Consult the complete online documenta-
tion for details.
4

Peripheral (FC-1 USB connected to computer)
This setup shows use of the FC-1 as a foot controller connected to a Mac or Windows computer running the
TriplePlay software. In this setup, your TriplePlay USB Receiver should be inserted into to the USB port of the FC-1.
1) Connect the FC-1 usb port to your computer using the provided cable, and open the TriplePlay
application.
2) Open Preferences from the Options pull-down menu.
3) Under the Foot Pedal MIDI Input menu select FC-1 MIDI (Mac) or MIDIIN4 (Windows).
midi power
_
+
5

Peripheral (cont’d)
4) If you have purchased an expression pedal and connected it to your FC-1 exp pedal input, check the box
“Final volume controlled by CC 80.”
5) Using the patch – and patch + switches will change patches
in your active patch menu within the TriplePlay software. Use
of the hold/loop button will perform hold, loop or sustain
based on the parameters of the selected patch. A connected
expression pedal will control nal volume (post Master). The
guitar/mix/synth switch on your instrument’s TriplePlay controller
will toggle between your guitar’s output and MIDI sounds.
There are several uses for Peripheral Mode beyond the most
popular option given above. Functionality of your FC-1 switches
and EXP input can all be modied using our FC-1 Utility software.
Consult the complete online documentation for details.
6

Legal
© 2015 FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS. All rights reserved. Printed in USA. TriplePlay is a registered trademark of
FISHMAN TRANSDUCERS. OS X, Mac and the Mac logo are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the US
and other countries. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Inc. in the US
and other countries.
7

Technical support, troubleshooting tips and other product information can be found at
www.fishman.com/tripleplay
www.fishman.com
471-300-935_r11/15