Himmelstrutz Fetto Maximus User manual

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Fetto Maximus: Maximused Distortion + Boost
Owner’s Manual
DRIVE:
Overdrive/Distortion ON/OFF push
switch*. True mechanical (not
electronic) bypass. ON is indicated with
a magical, blue LED.
DRIVE can be activated regardless of
the BOOST switch.
* The push switches in Fetto Maximus are
not as stiff and nasty as the ones you might
be used to. Which means now you can play
barefoot without damaging your artistic shoes
and/or feet!
BOOST:
Boost ON/OFF push switch*. True
mechanical (not electronic) bypass. ON is
indicated with a bright orange LED.
BOOST can be activated regardless of the
DRIVE switch.
OUT:
Connect your amplifier (or your
next pedal Input) here.
Thanks for choosing Fetto Maximus. Please read this document to get the best use and joy of this Maximused Distortion and
Boost effect.
Fetto Maximus tips & tricks:
It might take some time to get a grip about all possibilities in this pedal. We encourage you to try several different
combinations of the outboard control setting as each will impart its own unique character on your tone. The Power Mode
Pot (potentiometer)—in association with the Power Mode Switch—has a big impact of it! Also try to adjust the volume
control of your guitar and you will see how flexible, responsive and‘real’ Fetto Maximus is. Our wish is that you’ll get a nice
Fetto Maximus experience!
Every pedal is 100% handmade, tested and carefully adjusted by the original designer in Sweden. If you happen to remove
the bottom plate and find some internal controls (next page) remember these parts are not meant to be adjusted regularly
by the user—because of functional/warranty reasons. More information about Fetto Maximus, and collaborating products, is
available at www.himmelstrutz.com.
• Even though the current draw is low (6-8 mA) the battery needs to be replaced when the LED’s gets weak or if the tone
changes. If you experience strange behaviors/gating sounds etc it’s time to change the battery! To do this, unscrew the
four screws on the bottom plate, bring out the old 9 volt battery (6LR61) and get it replaced. Then attach the bottom
plate with the four screws. Never use Fetto Maximus without the bottom plate!
• If you play loud, always use ear protection. It’s easy to forget, but not a great idea in the long run.
• Unplug the input cord when not using the pedal—if powered by a battery—to save the battery (and environment).
• Don’t forget to have fun, with ear protection and Irish Coffee if that’s your thing.
Good luck!
Joakim Hedeby, Himmelstrutz Elektro Art, Sweden
Drive:
Drive/distortion control.
Clockwise gives more
and more is never bad.
Start at 10-12 o’clock.
IN:
Connect your instrument (or your
previous pedal Output) here.
External Controls:
Boost:
Boost level (+20dB max).
Clockwise gives more. Counter
clockwise gives less.
Start at 10-12 o’clock.
Bright:
3 position Presence/Brightness switch.
1= Medium, 0=Minimum, 2= Maximum
Start in the 0position (center).
Mid:
Mid control. Clockwise gives more,
counter clockwise gives less. Start in
the center position.
9V DC
External DC adapter. Standard 2,1 mm barrel
jack, 9 volt regulated DC with center-pin
negative. (BOSS standard). NEVER power
FETTO Maximus with more than 9 V DC!
Fetto Maximus is designed to be used with straight
power plugs.
Bass:
Bass control. Clockwise gives
more, counter clockwise gives
less. Start in the center position.
Treble:
Treble control. Clockwise gives
more, counter clockwise gives
less. Start in the center position.
Volume:
Volume control. Clockwise gives
more. Counter clockwise gives
less. Start at 10-12 o’clock.
Power Mode Pot:
Power control, which in many ways
controls the character of Fetto
Maximus. The Power control works
in association with the two positions
of the Power Mode Toggle Switch.
Start in the center position.
1:2
Power Mode Switch:
Power Mode toggle switch, which works in
association with the Power Mode control/
potentiometer. Start in position 1 or 2.
Power Details/Examples On Page 2!
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Fetto Maximus Power Controls:
Fetto Maximus is equipped with two external controls named “Power Mode Switch”& “Power Mode Pot” which includes
one potentiometer (Power) and one toggle switch (Power Mode). These controls work in association with each other and
by adjusting them, in relation with the Drive—and the rest of the external controls!—several characters/styles/sounds are
available. For further information check the examples below.
Note: When adjusting the Power control, wait a few seconds, since the result of the adjustment may include a brief latency.
2:2
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Fetto Maximus Internal Controls:
Fetto Maximus includes a number of internal jumpers/switches (bottom plate removed) which makes it possible to fine-tune
some settings for your sound/rig. Check the drawing below for details.
Note-1: Changing of the internal settings may damage the unit if performed improperly or regularly!
Note-2: Do not change anything if you’re not 100% confident with what or why you are doing it. If you feel uncomfortable
with changing the internal controls it’s better to stop here and get in contact with Himmelstrutz Elektro Art, Sweden for
assistance as errors caused by changes to the hardware (internal settings) void warranty.
Note-3: As each unit (each serial number) is adjusted individually based on sound tests the picture below is just an
illustration of what’s available. The “default”settings for your copy of Fetto Maxiumus is printed inside of the bottom plate
(= bottom screws removed)!
“Power Mode”
Toggle Position
“Power” Potentiometer
(0-100%)
“Drive” Control
(0-100%)
Character/Style/Sound
1 0% 50% Very punchy/high “attack”, low overdrive, high dynamics/low
compression
1 50% 50% More saturated/medium overdrive, high dynamics/low to
medium compression/less attack, increased mids
1 100% 50%
Saturated/creamy, increased string latency/less “attack”,
medium to high overdrive, high dynamics/low compression,
increased mids
2 0% 50% Creamy, medium- to high overdrive, lower dynamics/higher
compression
2 50% 50% Creamy, medium overdrive, medium dynamics/medium
compression
2 100% 50% Punchy, low/medium overdrive, high dynamics/low
compression
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123
123
Battery 6LR61
Drive Gain
Drive Treble Cut
Overdrive/Boost Order
1-2=Maximum
2-3=Minimum
None=Medium
1-2=Overdrive–Boost
2-3=Boost–Overdrive
Maximus
Internal Controls
1-2=Treble Cut OFF
2-3=Treble Cut ON
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