Free The Tone MOTION LOOP User manual

MOTION LOOP
PITCH SHIFTABLE SHORT LOOPER
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Top Panel
Side Panel
Used to connect a guitar/bass or another
musical instrument or effects unit. For a
monaural input use a cable terminated
with monaural phone plugs. For a stereo
input use a cable with TRS phone plugs.
IN(TRS) Terminal
Used to connect to an amplifier,
mixer, etc.
OUT/R Terminal
Used to connect an expression pedal
or external footswitch (momentary
type). This terminal accepts CV
(control voltage).
EXP/CV/FS Terminal
Used to receive MIDI signals. The
optional CM-3510-TRS MIDI cable is
applicable.
MIDI IN Terminal
Used to connect to an amplifier or mixer, etc.
When this unit is battery powered, inserting
a plug in this jack turns on the power.
OUT/L Terminal
Used to connect the optional AC/DC adapter
FA-0905D-JA/UK/EU or FA-0905H-JA. An
adapter with regulated 9-VDC output,
center minus polarity, and power supply
capability of higher than 200 mA. Accepts a
standard 5.5-mm x ø2.1-mm plug.
DC9V Terminal
Controls and Indicators
Front Panel
Press this footswitch to turn on/off the
loop effect. When it is turned on, the LED
at the right side of the footswitch
illuminates. If this footswitch is set to
Unlatch operation, this LED illuminates
as long as the footswitch is held pressed.
ON/OFF Footswitch
Press this switch to save the setting.
SAVE Switch
Shows preset names or parameters of
various functions.
Display
Press this switch to change the contents
shown in the display. Holding this switch
down for about 2 seconds puts the unit
in Global Function Setting mode.
HOME Switch
Adjusts the balance between the
original sound and effect level.
Turning the knob clockwise increases
the effect level.
E.LEVEL Knob / KNOB-C
Adjusts the filter operation.
FILTER Knob / KNOB-R
Used to adjust parameters of each
function.
PARAMETER Encoder
When a BPM (tempo) has been set,
both of the LEDs flash in that tempo.
PRESET LEDs
Used to switch menu or setup screens.
The ◀cursor key operates as the
previous page switch and the ▶
cursor key operates as the next page
switch.
◀/ ▶Cursor Key
Adjusts the sampling duration for loop
operation.
RATE Knob / KNOB-L
Press this footswitch to switch
between Presets 1 and 2. It is also
used as a confirmation switch when a
preset is recalled using the
PARAMETER encoder. If this footswitch
is set for retriggering in any preset, it
operates as the footswitch for
retriggering when the effect has been
enabled.
PRESET Footswitch
Display Contents
By pressing the HOME switch the display alternately shows the HOME
screen and Function Assignment screen.
1. HOME screen: Indicates a preset number and preset name.
2. Function Assignment screen: Indicates the function assigned to a
knob or encoder.
When this screen is displayed, each knob or PARAMETER encoder is
used to change the parameter of the assigned function.
OO1
UFO
FEED
BACK PIT SPD LOOP LVL
LP-R-MD
NONE
CH1
OO1
Holding the HOME switch down for about 2 seconds brings up the
SETUP screen.
3. SETUP screen: Displayed when the MOTION LOOP’s Global
functions such as MIDI channel setting are set.
By pressing the ▶cursor key while the HOME or Function
Assignment screen is shown, the MENU screen for setting up various
functions.
4. MENU screen: Displayed when changing effects unit’s parameter
in each preset and changing functions for each control.
SETUP
MIDI CH
▼
[MENU]
PITCH
SETTING
▼
Preset Number
Preset Number PARAMETER Encoder
KNOB-L KNOB-C KNOB-R
Preset Name
Parameter
Shows that there is a next page
Global
Function
Edit Menu
• Number of presets: 128 user presets, 35 factory presets
• Input impedance: 1 MΩ
• Output load impedance: min. 10 kΩ
• Max. input level: +10 dBm
• Terminals: 1 x 1/4” standard TRS phone jack (IN(TRS)), 3 x 1/4”
standard TS phone jack (OUT/L, OUT/R, EXP/CV/FS), 9 VDC input
jack (for AC adapter), 3.5-mm stereo mini jack (MIDI IN)
• Power supply: Optional AC/9VDC adapter (FA-0905D-JA/UK/EU,
FA-0905H-JA), 006P (9V) 6F22 battery (alkaline type)
• Current consumption: approx. 185 mA
• Dimensions: 66 (W) x 125 (D) x 54 (H) mm (incl. protrusions
such as jacks)
• Weight: approx. 335 g
• Accessories: Warranty card, Quick start guide, Safety
instructions, Rubber feet
NOTE: Specification and external appearance may change without
notice.
Main Specifications / Ratings
Please download detailed instruction manuals from the
SUPPORT page on our website.
www.freethetone.com/en/support/download/
NOTE
In addition to the AC adapter, the MOTION LOOP can be powered by a 006P (9 V) alkaline battery.
Battery life for continuous use is about 2 hours (this depends on the type and usage condition of the battery). Please note that a manganese dry cell cannot be used due to
its short life. When the battery voltage becomes too low, the display shows “LOW BATTERY”. Exchange the battery or use the AC adapter.
When replacing batteries, remove the bottom plate after loosening the four screws on it and replace the battery with a new one.

Recalling Presets
128 presets provided by the MOTION LOOP can be recalled in
various ways.
Use PRESET Footswitch to Switch between
Presets 1 and 2
Press the PRESET footswitch to switch the presets.
Recall Desired Preset from 128 Presets
1. Press the HOME switch until the screen shows a preset number
and preset name.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder until the desired preset number is
shown in the display. The two red LEDs above the PRESET
footswitch flash alternately. At this time the preset is not recalled.
3. Press the PRESET footswitch to recall the desired preset. When
the preset is recalled, the two red LEDs above the footswitch stop
alternate flashing.
Recall Preset by MIDI Signal
The MOTION LOOP’s presets are switched by receiving a program
change number MIDI signal from an external MIDI device. The MIDI
channel of the device that sends the program change number has to
be the same as the MIDI channel of the MOTION LOOP.
Factory Presets
The MOTION LOOP is shipped with factory presets. They are stored
in the user preset memory after No. 128 with the [F:] preset number
prefix. Users can turn the PARAMETER encoder to select and recall
the desired factory preset.
Note that this factory preset area is protected against recall, write,
or delete operation via MIDI signals.
Note that the parameters of the factory presets have already been
copied into the user preset area to be used after being edited to the
user’s preference.
For more details about the factory presets, please refer to the
product page on our website.
1. Press the HOME switch to show the HOME or Assignment Display
screen.
2. Press the ▶cursor key to show the HOME screen.
3. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to show the desired setting menu.
4. Press the ◀/▶cursor key to select the desired setting.
5. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to change the parameter.
1. Press the SAVE switch. The SAVE LED and preset number display
start flashing.
2. Turn the PARAMETER encoder to change the preset number
shown in the display to the desired preset number. (Skip this step if
overwriting in the same preset number.)
3. Press the SAVE switch. The edited parameter is stored in the preset.
How to Change Parameters and Saving Them
in Preset
How to Confirm Parameter Changes or Settings
The effects unit’s parameters in each preset and the function of
each knob, PARAMETER encoder, or footswitch, etc. are changed in
Edit mode.
Edit Menu
Setting Procedures for Global Functions
In the Global Settings screen, settings related to the entire operation
such as MIDI receive channel selection, calibration of expression
pedal, etc. are configured.
1.Hold down the HOME switch for about 2 seconds to show the
Global Settings screen.
2.Use the ◀/▶cursor key to show the desired setting screen.
3.Configure the desired function.
4.Press the HOME switch. The display changes to the HOME screen.
Global Settings
PRESET NAME
HOME SCREEN
①
Setting of MIDI
Receive Channel
(MIDI CH)
②
Calibration of
Expression Pedal
(EXP CALB)
③
Display of
Expression Pedal
(EXP DISP)
④
Setting for
【PARAMETER】
Encorder
(ENCODER)
⑤
Setting for
【PRESET】
Switch
(PS FSW)
6. When confirmation or editing is completed, press the HOME
switch. The display shows the HOME screen again. NOTE
To cancel the save operation, press the HOME switch (i.e., other than
the SAVE switch) or ◀/▶cursor key when the number shown in the
display is flashing. Or move the LOOP RATE, E.LEVEL, or FILTER knob
to cancel the save operation. If a parameter of a saved preset has
been changed, a dot appears at the lower right corner of the first
digit of the PRESET number. This dot is turned off when the changed
parameter is saved in the preset.
The following steps clears all presets and returns them to the
factory status.
1. Hold the ▶cursor key down and turn on the power to the unit.
2. Release ▶cursor key when the display shows “INITIALIZING.”
3. This completes the initialization.
Initialization
NOTE
Each time the PRESET footswitch is pressed, Presets 1 and 2 are
switched instantly. It is useful to store frequently used presets in
Preset 1 and Preset 2 and switch them.
HOME SCREEN FUNCTION
ASSIGNMENT
SCREEN
①PITCH SETTING
②LOOP SETTING
③WAVEFORM SETTING
④DELAY SETTING
⑤DRY & FOOTSW SETTING
⑥KNOB & EXP ASSIGN
⑦PRESET NAME
OCTAVE UP/DOWN
1, 2OCT UP
1, 2 OCT DOWN
PITCH VALUE
000〜100
PITCH SPEED
000〜100
PITCH SHIFT
REPEAT, SINGLE
SLOW DOWN
ON, OFF
LOOP LEVEL
-100〜100
RETRIGGER SETTING
OFF, FOOTSW, ATTACK
RESET LEVEL
RETRIGG, NONE
RETRIGGER SENS
O〜100
FADE CURVE
SHALLOW, DEEP, A CURVE,
C CURVE, REVERSE
FILTER MODE
MANUAL, ENV,
SYNC BPM, SYNC SPD
FILTER RANGE
NARROW, WIDE
SOFT CLIPPING
000〜100
DELAY SUBDIVISION
OFF, 1, 1/2, 1/4, .1/8, 1/8
DELAY MIX LEVEL
000〜100
DELAY FEEDBACK
000〜100
DRY SETUP
ON, AUTO, OFF
ON/OFF FOOTSW
LATCH, UNLATCH
DELAY TRAIL
OFF, ON
RETRIGGER FADE
OFF, ON
KNOB-L ASSIGN KNOB-R ASSIGNKNOB-C ASSIGN ENCODER ASSIGN EXP/FS ASSIGN
BPM SETTING
SYNC, OFF, 030〜600
LOOP RATE MODE
MANUAL, ENV, RANDOM
Pressing the
【HOME】 switch to show the desired setting screen
Pressing the
【◀】
/
【▶】cursor Key to show the desired setting screen
Hold down the
【HOME】
switch for about 2 secons to show the Global Setting screen
USe the
【◀】
/
【▶】
cursor key to show the desired setting screen
Turn the
【PARAMETER】 encoder to show the desired setting menu