Gibson LPX Instruction manual

Gibson LPX
Gibson LPX
Quickstart Manual
Quickstart Manual
copyright 2011 Gibson Guitar Corp.
quickstart manual version 1.2b
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Important: Register Your LPX
Important: Register Your LPX
Registration provides details for joining the isionaries Club, where you can:
Participate in the forums
Maintain a blog
Share LPX patches
Download free software: LPX Editor, Guitar Rig 4, and Ableton Live
Post calendar events
Contact support
Additional benefits are planned for the future, so stay tuned.
How to Register
1. Use any internet browser to visit http://www.gibson.com/FirebirdX.
2. Click on the Registration link to submit your warranty information (see the LPX
Certificate of Authenticity included with your guitar).
3. After registering, you’ll receive licenses for the LPX software bundle, as well as a
username and password to access the isionaries Club site at http://fbx.gibson.com.
Update Your System
The software-based system allows for product enhancements. After registering your LPX,
check the isionaries Club for new patches and system updates. If new system software or
firmware is available, install the LPX Editor as described in the downloadable LPX Editor
manual, then follow the update procedure.
Required String auges
For optimum Robo-Tuner tuning speed and reliability, please use the correct gauge strings.
LPX ships with the recommended string gauge set: High E = .010, B = .013, G = .017
(wound), D = .026, A = .036, low E = .046.
The heaviest gauge permissible string set is high E = .011, low E = .052
The lightest gauge permissible string set is high E = .009, low E = .042.
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Important Safety and Warranty Information
Important Safety and Warranty Information
We value you as a customer—and want our products to give you an inspiring, and gratifying,
experience. So, to insure your safety and protect your investment in Gibson’s LPX guitar,
please read and follow all safety warnings and operating instructions before using this
product, and keep all documentation for future reference.
Environmental Factors
Heat and moisture can harm your Gibson LPX. Please do not install or operate this guitar
near sources of moisture, such as sinks, damp basements, leaky roofs, etc. and never store
it near heat sources, such as heaters or radiators. Both you and your LPX will be much
happier if you store and operate this product under safe conditions.
Power Sources
Use only the power sources included in the LPX package. Make sure any power supply cords
are not located where they are likely to be safety hazards, such as on the floor where
people might walk, or in locations where they may receive pressure from items placed upon
or against them. Also, be very careful with any power source connections, such as where
the AC adapter connects to the wall outlet. If this is jostled loose, the G-Node USB 2.0
audio interface included with LPX may experience extreme power differentials, which can
potentially harm you and the product.
Service
Please do not attempt to service LPX or any of its accessories
yourself—let our expert technicians handle any repairs for you.
Speaking of experts, always send the LPX or G Node USB 2.0 audio
interface to the factory for servicing if any of the following
occurs:
Any foreign object (especially liquid) has gotten inside LPX or its accessories
LPX or its accessories have been exposed to water, dropped, or otherwise damaged
A marked change in LPX’s performance
You hear anything rattling around inside if you shake the LPX gently
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Warranty Protection
It is extremely important to us that you are satisfied with LPX. Register it and activate your
warranty protection by mailing the warranty card included with LPX to Gibson USA,
Department W, P.O. Box 100087, Nashville, TN 37210-0087. If you encounter any kind of
problem, contact us as soon as possible so we can make things right.
Once you your warranty protection is active, LPX's electronic components are warranted to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the
date of original purchase. Your warranty covers the cost of both labor and materials on any
repair deemed necessary by our Customer Service Representative for the warranty period,
subject to the limitations below. Please note that our warranty belongs to the original retail
purchaser only, and may not be transferred or assigned to subsequent owners.
If LPX malfunctions as a result of faulty materials or workmanship, Gibson will determine
whether repair or replacement is more appropriate. In case the original materials are no
longer available for repair, Gibson reserves the right to use materials regularly utilized at
the time of repair.
If we determine that replacing LPX best serves your interests, or in the unlikely event that
it is destroyed, lost, or damaged beyond repair while in our possession for repairs, we will
replace the product. If it is no longer available, it will be replaced with the most similar
product whose value does not exceed your original product’s purchase price.
Remember—as a necessary condition to the warranty coverage described in this section, you
must activate your warranty by mailing the warranty card included with LPX to Gibson USA,
Department W, P.O. Box 100087, Nashville, TN 37210-0087.
Warranty Limitations
Unfortunately, your product warranty cannot cover :
Any product that has been altered or modified in any way, or upon which any serial
or registration number has been tampered with or altered in any way.
Any product whose warranty card has been altered or contains false information.
Any product that has been damaged due to misuse, negligence, accident or improper
operation or storage.
Any product damaged during shipment. Inspect the package immediately upon
receipt, and notify the carrier immediately if there is damage.
Any product damaged as a result of extreme temperature, humidity, or the use of an
improper power source.
Any product not purchased through an authorized dealer, or any product that has had
repairs, modifications or alterations made by an unauthorized service technician.
Wear and tear based on normal usage.
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Factory installed electronics after more than one year following the original date of
purchase.
Gibson makes no other express warranty of any kind. All implied warranties, including
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose that exceed the specific
provisions of the warranty, are expressly and specifically disclaimed and excluded from the
warranty. Note, however, that some states and/or countries do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of implied warranties, so this paragraph may not apply to you. In particular, if
you purchased your product outside of the United States, contact your local distributor for
the handling and resolution of all warranty issues, as the warranty described here is not
always applicable.
And of course, Gibson shall not be liable for any special, indirect, consequential, incidental
or other similar damages to you or to any third party, including, without limitation,
damages for loss of profits or business, or damages resulting from use or performance of
the product, whether in contract or tort, even if Gibson or its authorized representative has
been advised of the possibility of such damages, and Gibson shall not be liable for any
expenses, claims or suits arising from or relating to any of the foregoing.
To obtain warranty service, please contact Gibson directly:
US (Toll Free) 1-800-4GIBSON
US (Local) 1-615-871-4500
Email - [email protected]
Never send a unit in for repair before contacting Gibson. You will be advised of the proper
procedure for a quick and efficient repair, as well as provide information on where and how
to send your LPX.
Gibson® is a trademark of the Gibson Guitar Corp.
Windows® and Windows 7® are registered trademarks of Microsoft, Inc.
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Introduction
Introduction
Congratulations on joining the select group of visionaries.
LPX combines revolutionary features with Gibson’s traditional construction quality and
superior sound. It’s the most technologically-advanced guitar in the world—yet remains
familiar and playable. You don’t have to adapt to LPX; it adapts to you.
Tune your guitar strings automatically, including alternate tunings, in seconds
oldToneTM pickup technology for the three mini-humbuckers emulates iconic guitar
sounds through switching of purely analog signals, not digital modeling
Over 2,000 pickup combinations are possible, including variations on single-coil,
humbucker, series, parallel, in-phase, out-of-phase, and many more
Play stunning acoustic guitar sounds from the separate piezo pickup—even layer
acoustic and electric sounds
Blue LightningTM Pedalboard and Switchboard floor pedals eliminate cable clutter
and allow rapid sound selection
The onboard Pure AnalogTM upgradeable audio engine provides anything from subtle
tone control to state-of-the-art pedalboard, amp, and cabinet effects
Tweak sounds live or in the studio with innovative onboard control sliders
Customize the volume knob for any volume curve, and the Digital VaritoneTM tone
knob for virtually any tone control response
Send LPX outputs—including individual strings—to Mac/Windows recording software,
thanks to Gibson’s -NodeTM USB 2.0 interface
Create your own signature sounds with the intuitive Mac/Windows LPX Editor
Gain exclusive access to the Visionaries Club for trading and downloading patches,
learning new techniques, sharing experiences with other LPX owners, and more
...and those are only the highlights. Welcome!
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Preparation
Preparation
Accessories Checklist
Your LPX is a complete system with all needed accessories. After removing the guitar case
from the shipping box, take out the Accessory Pack in the bottom of the box. Check that
between the Accessory Pack and guitar case pocket, the following are all included.
Notes:
All AC adapters are global and work with 100 to 2 0V, 50/60Hz.
Use only USB 2.0 high-speed cables with LPX USB peripherals.
The Certificate of Authenticity is an important part of the LPX package—it’s your
passport to continued support, free patches and software, special offers, and access
to the online Visionaries Club. File it in a safe place.
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The Battery
LPX must be turned on, with a charged battery, to work. Batteries can lose charge over
time, so please check the batteries when you receive LPX.
Pull up on the Gear Shift KnobTM to turn on LPX. Within five seconds, a green circle should
appear momentarily in the middle of the knob to indicate the battery is charged.
If not, open the battery door on the back of the guitar, and remove the battery.
Place the battery in one of the supplied chargers.
The battery charger light will turn green when the battery is charged. Insert the charged
battery in the guitar.
Check the charge of the other supplied batteries, and if necessary, charge them to capacity
as you explore LPX.
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Connecting to Amplification
LPX can drive anything from a standard guitar amp to a mixing board’s low-impedance
input. Separate cables are included to connect LPX to either 1/4” phone jacks (balanced or
unbalanced) or balanced XLR inputs. Note: Use only the supplied stereo cable to connect
LPX to the G-Node interface.
LPX’s output is somewhat “hotter” than standard guitars. Start with the amplifier volume at
minimum, then turn up to a comfortable listening level.
Note: LPX produces no “thump” on power-up or power-down. You may safely turn LPX on or
off even if your amp is set to high levels.
For a quick audio check, you can plug standard headphones directly into LPX’s output.
However levels will be low, and only in the left earphone.
LPX Controls
Please note the control names and locations we’ll be using in this Quickstart.
Required String auges
For optimum Robo-Tuner tuning speed, please use the correct gauge strings.
LPX ships with the recommended string gauge set: High E = .009, B = .011, G = .016
(wound), D = .026, A = .036, low E = .046
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The heaviest gauge permissible string set is high E = .011, low E = .052
The lightest gauge permissible string set is high E = .009, low E = .042
Select Tunings and Sounds
Select Tunings and Sounds
Select Tuning
Note: The “down” tog-pot switch position means pointing at the floor, referenced to
holding the guitar in a normal playing position.
1. With the Gear Shift Knob pulled up and the guitar on, push the Silver tog-pot switch to
the down (Tuning) position. Note: This mutes the audio.
2. Rotate the Gear Shift Knob fully counter-clockwise to select standard tuning. The knob’s
display shows “1.”
3. Strum each string distinctly, as when playing single notes—not rapidly, like strumming a
chord. The Robo-Tuners will turn as needed, and the red lights around the Gear Shift Knob’s
edge will turn green as the strings go into tune. Several strums may be necessary; the more
you use the tuning function, the faster it tunes.
4. When tuning is finished, LPX automatically exits tuning mode, unmutes the audio, and
returns to the previous patch. A Gear Shift Knob light flashes green to confirm the guitar is
tuned.
5. Return the Silver tog-pot to mid-position.
To experiment with other tunings:
1. Push the Silver tog-pot down to Tuning position.
2. Rotate the Gear Shift Knob to the desired tuning. See the following Tuning chart for a
listing (Gear Shift Center is the character that appears in the center; the Gear Shift
Symbol flashes in blue briefly upon selecting a patch.)
3. Strum as described above.
4. Return the Silver tog-pot to the middle position when tuning is done.
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Select Sound Banks
LPX has 11 banks (1-9, A, and B) you select with the Gear Shift Knob. Each bank has five
patches (1-5) you select with the 5-way Pickup Selector/Patch Selector. You can freely save,
load, and edit patches with the included LPX Editor software. For example, LPX could have
55 basic pickup patches, 55 patches with effects, some patches with effects and some
without, etc. To select a Bank:
1. Set the Silver tog-pot to the middle position.
2. Rotate the Gear Shift Knob to select a Bank. The knob’s color-coded readout shows the
Bank number or letter. Banks are:
Yellow Banks (pickups only)
1 = LPX, 2 = single-coil , 3 = humbucker, 4 = piezo (acoustic Bank)
Blue Banks (single effects)
5 = modulation, 6 = delay, 7 = reverb
Red Banks (multieffects)
8 = distortion, 9 = distortion leads, A and B = multieffects sounds
Select Patches within a Bank
The 5-way Pickup Selector/Patch Selector selects patches within a Bank. Position 1 is
closest to the neck, position 5 is closest to the bridge. The following chart lists the factory
patch set.
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Tuning
1 flat symbol Standard
2 arrow Dropped D
3 e Eb
4 B DADGAD
5 G pen G
6 D pen E
7 A Low D
8 E pen A
9 C pen Ab
A pin pen G
B peg DblDrop D
Gear Shift
Center
Gear Shift
Symbol

Change Pickups within Patches
Patches load with a specific pickup configuration, but you can change pickups after
selecting a patch. (This doesn’t apply to Banks 1-3, as the Pickup Selector/Patch Selector
switch is already dedicated to pickup selection.)
1. After selecting a Bank and Patch, move the Silver tog-pot to the up position.
2. The Pickup Selector/Patch Selector switch now selects LPX’s five default pickup options.
The Gear Shift Knob’s center shows the pickup combination (Pickup Selector/Patch Selector
switch position 1 = neck, 2 = neck+middle, 3 = middle, 4 = middle+bridge, 5 = bridge).
3. This pickup setting remains until you choose a different patch.
Mix in the Piezo Pickup Sound
The Piezo pickup produces an acoustic guitar timbre. To mix this into any patch, rotate the
Silver tog-pot clockwise for more piezo signal, and counter-clockwise for less.
Alter Volume and Tone
The silver volume knob controls volume, and the black Digital aritone knob controls tone.
The volume taper and Digital aritone response are both customizable with the LPX Editor
software.
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Bank # Bank Name Knife Switch Position
12345
Global Hum SC Neck+Mid Hum SC Mid+Bridge Hum
1 Straight Coils Neck 335 Neck+Mid Mid Country B+N Bridge
2 Single SC Neck SC Neck+Mid SC Mid SC Mid+Bridge SC Bridge
3 Humbucker LPS Neck Country Neck LPS Neck+Bridge Country Bridge LPS Bridge
4 Acoustic Piezo J200 Piezo 12-string Piezo Sm ll Body Piezo Reson tor Piezo J45
5 Modulation Chorus Tremolo Ph ser Vibr to Fl nger
6 Echo An log Del y Reverse Del y Digit l Del y Chorus Del y Looper
7 Reverb Ducking Cosmic H ll Bright Pl te D mped Spring T j M h l
8 Distortion Hi-G in 80’s 60’s Roy l OD 70’s 90’s Met l
9 Lead Oct ver Dist Chor Del y St dium Solo Rock Chorus Met l Chorus
A FX1 Blues Ziggy Bo Cle n Chorus Country Le d
B FX2 Old J zz Regg e Rock billy Southern Solo Surfer

Patch Play Mode and Edit Mode
Patch Play Mode and Edit Mode
LPX has two playing modes.
Patch Play Mode is LPX’s default mode. It provides “foolproof” playing on stage by locking
out the sliders and most blue and red tog-pot functions—even if you hit them accidentally,
your sound won’t change. All controls work normally except:
Changing the red and blue tog-pot switch position has no effect.
Rotating the blue tog-pot clockwise in any patch adds a preset reverb effect.
Rotating the tog-pot counter-clockwise reduces the reverb effect; fully counter-
clockwise returns to the original patch sound.
Rotating the red tog-pot clockwise in any patch increases the balance of a global
distortion effect to the dry sound. Rotating the tog-pot counter-clockwise reduces
the distortion blend; fully counter-clockwise removes the distortion Note: In patches
that include distortion, the red tog-pot controls the existing distortion.
Edit Mode “unlocks” the sliders and all red and blue tog-pot functionality so you can tweak
the effects. This essentially places high-quality stomp boxes inside your guitar, with instant
access to their controls via the sliders and tog-pots; the floor pedal readouts indicate the
current settings.
The Digital aritone tone control is also a momentary pushbutton. To enter Edit Mode, push
down twice on the Digital aritone knob within one second (like how you would double-click
on a mouse button). The knob will produce a click sound each time you push it. All colors
on the Gear Shift Knob turn violet to indicate that LPX is in Edit Mode.
Edit with the Blue Tog-Pot
The tog-pot’s switch chooses the effect category to edit: Modulation, Echo, or Reverb, as
labeled on the switchplate.
For these effect categories, the tog-pot’s shaft is a wet/dry balance control. Turning the
shaft clockwise increases the proportion of wet (processed) signal, counter-clockwise gives
more dry sound.
The blue sliders edit the selected effect parameters shown on the label to the left of the
blue sliders. For example, with the tog-pot set to Reverb, the sliders control reverb Type,
Feedback (Decay), and Damping.
Note: A slider will not have any effect until it passes through the existing parameter
value. If a slider does not appear to be working, move it back and forth over its full
travel. Also, when editing Reverb and Echo parameters, there may be a slight delay
between moving a slider and hearing a change.
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Note: The Pedalboard and Switchboard provide visual indications of the slider settings,
effect types, and more. For now, just play with the sliders to get an idea of what’s
possible; you’ll find that editing is easy and unambiguous when the pedals are set up, as
described starting on page 17.
After you edit an effect, you can move the tog-pot switch to another effect and edit that.
All edits are retained, so if for example you switch the tog-pot to Modulation and dial in a
chorus sound, you can then change the tog-pot to Reverb and add some reverb, then
change the tog-pot again to Echo and introduce delay.
Edit with the Red Tog-Pot
The red tog-pot works similarly to the blue tog-pot, but edits the Compressor/Gate,
Distortion, and EQ effects (again, as labeled on the switchplate). The red sliders edit the
selected effect parameters shown on the label to the right of the red sliders.
Exit Edit Mode, Save, and Restore Patches
After tweaking the effects, you can exit Edit Mode and do one of the following.
Save your edits. Push once on the Digital aritone knob, move the knife switch, or rotate
the Gear Shift Knob. The Gear Shift Knob shows S-A- -E-D to indicate your new sound is
saved. This sound will remain as edited even if you change patches and return to it later.
Restore the original patch sound. You can restore an edited patch to its original patch
settings at any time, whether in Edit Mode or Patch Play Mode, by pushing three times on
the Digital aritone knob. The Gear Shift Knob will show R-E-S-T-O-R-E-D as it restores the
original patch settings.
Familiarize Yourself with the Effects
To become familiar with the effects, consider choosing a patch from banks 1-3 (dry electric
guitar sounds) as the various processors’ effects will be obvious. The sliders control the
parameters shown in the following chart, and cover a wide range of possible sounds.
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With the Modulation, Echo, Reverb, and Distortion tog-pot positions, the Type slider chooses
the different effect types shown in the following chart.
Note: Type Slider position 1 is closest to the headstock; moving the slider closer to the
bridge selects higher numbers.
Strum Tempo Option
LPX allows using a Switchboard footswitch to set the delay time (called “tap tempo”).
However, you can also set the delay time with LPX’s Strum Tempo option.
1. Select any patch with a Delay effect enabled.
2. Toggle the Silver tog-pot rapidly between Tuning (down position) and Piezo (center
position).
3. T appears in the center of the Gear Shift Knob.
4. Mute the strings with your left hand and strike the strings four times with your right
hand. The onboard computer will look for four big peaks, and use them to calculate the
delay time.
5. Play LPX and determine that the delay time is correct. If not, repeat steps 1-4 and make
you you strike the strings with sufficient force to create strong peaks.
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1234567
Mod Chorus Tremolo Ph ser Vibr to Fl nger
Echo Digit l Del y An log Del y T pe Del y Chorus Del y Ducking Del y Reverse Del y Looper
Reverb H ll Bright Ducking Cosmic Pl te D mped Spring T j M h l
Distortion 80’s High-G in 60’s Roy l OD 70’s 90’s Met l
Effect
Block/Tog-
Pot Position < < toward headstock Type Slider Position toward bridge > >
Effect Type
Mod Echo Reverb
Top Slider Type Type Type
Middle Slider R te Feedb ck Feedb ck
Bottom Slider Depth Time D mping
Compression Distortion EQ
Top Slider Sust in Type 5.5kHz
Middle Slider Comp Threshold Bite 1.3kHz
Bottom Slider Noise G te Thre shold Drive 200Hz
Slider Position
(top = closest to
LPX top)

Blue Lightning
Blue LightningTM
TM Pedalboard and Switchboard Pedals
Pedalboard and Switchboard Pedals
LPX’s Pedalboard and Switchboard provide exceptional, fluid control over LPX, both live and
in the studio.
The Pedalboard provides two main functions: isual display of the guitar status, and
pedal functions.
The Switchboard is dedicated primarily to selecting and editing sounds, as well as
providing sophisticated EchoplexTM Looper functions.
The Pedalboard and Switchboard (as well as LPX itself) are Bluetooth devices that
communicate wirelessly and can operate from batteries or the supplied AC adapter. They
can operate a minimum of 30 feet (10 meters) from LPX to a maximum of 100 feet.
These devices need to recognize each other—a process called “pairing”—which is done at
the factory. If for any reason they are not paired, or you need to re-pair, see page 25.
Powering the Pedalboard and Switchboard
The pedals can use a common power supply by connecting the two using the Pedal
Power/Data Connector (called “Bone” for short—see the illustration), or be powered
individually. The bone is stored in a slot on the bottom of the Pedalboard; its magnets are
strong, so you may need to use a screwdriver to pry the bone out of its slot.
Here are the power options.
When linked, both pedals can work from a single battery inserted in either pedal (the
battery door is located on the rear of each pedal).
Each can be AC-powered individually.
Each can be battery-powered individually.
When linked, using the supplied AC adapter with one pedal powers both pedals.
The last two options are preferred.
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Both pedals have a standard 9 battery connector located in the battery compartment, and
a separate cavity that fits a 9 battery. If a 9 battery is connected, it will work as a
backup power source if the standard rechargeable battery discharges below its shutdown
voltage; switchover to the 9 battery occurs automatically. However, switching on the
pedal with only a 9 battery is not supported.
Setting Up the Pedals for LPX
1. Remove the Pedal Power/Data Connector, which carries power from the Pedalboard to
the Switchboard, from the bottom of the Pedalboard. (The magnets are strong, and you
may need to use a screwdriver to pry out the Pedal Power/Data Connector.)
2. Link the underside of the Pedalboard and Switchboard using the Pedal Power/Data
Connector.
3. Place them on the floor (typically Pedalboard to the left, Switchboard to the right but
you can reverse the order).
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4. Plug the supplied AC adapter plug into the matching jack on the left side of the
Pedalboard or Switchboard.
5. Raise the Bluetooth antennas on each pedal.
6. Turn on LPX by lifting up on the Gear Shift Knob.
7. Push down on the Pedalboard pedal until you hear a click, and hold it down until the
display lights. The display will initially show Guitar Link Down and Bone (Pedal Power/Data
Connector) Link Down, but then will change to Guitar Up, and the display will show
Receiving Config. This confirms LPX and the Pedalboard are paired. After receiving the
configuration, the display will go to its default.
8. Press on the Switchboard’s Upper Left footswitch. The Pedalboard display will turn on
and show Bone Link Up. The confirms that all devices are communicating.
Note: If you turn off LPX (e.g., to save battery power or change batteries) this will stop
communications to the pedals. However, turning LPX back on will re-establish the link
automatically after several seconds.
Pedalboard Function Selection
Choose the pedal function by pressing on the appropriate Pedalboard footswitches.
Volume: Upper Left footswitch
WahWah: Upper Right footswitch
Octaver: Middle and Upper Right footswitch simultaneously
Rotary Speaker: Middle and Upper Left footswitch simultaneously
After selecting the function, push down on the pedal until it clicks to toggle between effect
enabled or bypassed.
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Pedalboard Display
When you rotate the Gear Shift Knob to change Banks or the Pickup Selector/Patch Selector
switch to change patches, the display shows the Bank and Patch in large type for about two
seconds, then reverts to the default display. The default shows the following (numbers in
the descriptions are keyed to the display image).
Top Line
(1) Bank number
(2) Bank name
(3) Silver tog-pot piezo level (00-99)
(4) Pickup configuration
(5) BGL if Bluetooth (B), Guitar Link (G), and Bone Link (L) are active. If any of these are
inactive, the corresponding letter will be dimmed.
Middle Line
(6) Patch number
(7) Patch name
(8) Distortion Amount (00-99, Patch Play mode only)
(9) Reverb Amount (00-99, Patch Play mode only)
Bottom Line
(10) Pedal effect (name is dim if bypassed, bright if enabled)
(11) Tone setting (00-99)
(12) olume setting (00-99)
(13) Estimated remaining guitar battery life in hours
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Switchboard Function Selection
Note: Place the mylar overlay over the top of the Switchboard to familiarize yourself with
the functions.
Select Bank: This is equivalent to the Gear Shift Bank select function. A single press on the
button labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 selects that Bank. A fast double-click on a footswitch
selects the alternate Bank shown on the overlay, as well as mute: 7, 8, 9, A, B, and Mute.
Select Patch/Tap Tempo: The Upper Left footswitch toggles between Bank and Patch/Tap
Tempo select mode. In Patch select mode, footswitches 1-5 select the like-numbered
patches. Footswitch 6 selects Tap Tempo for any delay effects in a patch. Tap the
footswitch four times; the time between taps sets the delay time.
Select Pickup: This is equivalent to the Pickup Selector function (e.g., when the Silver tog-
pot is in the up position). Press the Upper Middle and Left footswitches simultaneously to
select this mode. Footswitches 1-5 correspond to the five pickup selector positions.
Footswitch 6 is inactive.
Select Tuning: This is equivalent to the Gear Shift Tuning select function. Press the Upper
Middle and Right footswitches simultaneously to select this mode. A single press on the
button labeled 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, or 6 selects the equivalent tuning. A fast double-click on a
footswitch selects the other tuning shown on the overlay (7, 8, 9, A, and B). The 6--Mute
button always selects standard tuning.
Select Effect Bypass: The Upper Right footswitch toggles between selecting the Echoplex
Looper and selecting an Effect bypass function. In effect bypass mode, each footswitch
enables or disables a particular effect in the effects chain if the effect is present in the
patch or preset: 1 = Modulation, 2 = Compression, 3 = Delay, 4 = Distortion, 5 = Reverb, 6 =
EQ.
Note: The section on using the Switchboard with the Echoplex Looper starts on page 23.
Switchboard Display
The default display shows the following.
Note: The effects chain settings change only when LPX is in Edit mode, not Patch Play
mode.
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