Kuassa Efektor Whammo User manual

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Over the years, guitarists have searched, tried, and been let down by
pitch-shifting/bending effect pedals on the market. In search of a plug-in
alternative of pitch-shifter or pitch-bending pedals, guitarists commonly
encounter crackles, artifacts, grainy-stepped, uneven pitch shifts, and
reduced attacks.
As a result of years of development, Kuassa Efektor Whammo has a pitch-
shifting and pitch-bending action that is fast and silky-smooth, while also
preserving tone and crisp attacks from every string picking. The unit can
also be controlled via MIDI with the shortest possible latency. When
paired, this is the ultimate fun for any guitarist who needs a simple,
convenient way to manipulate pitch using the software counterparts.
What about chords? When pitch-shifted or pitch-bended in chords, the
result is somewhat similar to the "chord mode" from the newest version of
the real hardware pedal effects. A minor or diminished chord may "utter"
in a musical way, but some believe it is desirable. The ones in Radiohead's
"Iron Lung" are a great example.
Give it a try*, and you'll be amazed at what you hear. Compare this plug-
in with the rest of the competition. We offer 30-days money back
guarantee if you are not satised with the product.
*unlimited demo with small noises every 30 seconds available
Available as plug-in (VST, VST3, Audio Unit, AAX) and A360 Module.
Reason Rack Extension is a separate purchase.

Key Features:
• A smooth, transparent pitch-shift and pitch-bend effect.
• Perfect for single notes, also great for chords.
• MIDI controllable.
• Simplicity, while being very versatile.
System Requirements
Windows:
Windows Vista or Later (64 bit)
Core2 Duo, or AMD Phenom ii X4 or better (latest Intel i3, AMD A4, or
better is recommended) with 4GB minimum RAM
VST or VST3 compatible host/DAW
Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format
Macintosh:
Mac OS 10.11 or later (64 Bit).
Core2 Duo, or better (latest Intel i3 recommended)
with 4GB minimum RAM
Native Apple Silicon support
VST, VST3, or Audio Units compatible host/DAW
Pro Tools 11 or later for AAX format
Propellerhead Reason 10.1 or later for Rack Extension format

Mac OSX 10.11 or later
Note for MacOS X users: you will be asked for your password upon installation.
For Mac installer(.pkg) format, double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically point to your
Mac’s default VST/VST3/AU/AAX plug-ins and Standalone path (see below). Alternatively you can customize the installation
target to specic folder.
Here are the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms in Mac OSX:
• Mac Audio Unit (EfektorWhammo.component) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components/
• Mac VST (EfektorWhammo.vst) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST/Kuassa/
• Mac VST3 (EfektorWhammo.vst3) : /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/VST3/
• Mac AAX (EfektorWhammo.aaxplugin) : /Library/Application Support/Avid/Audio/Plug-Ins/
Windows VISTA or later
For Windows Installer (.exe), double-click the installer and follow the instructions. The installer automatically points to your
system's default plugins path (see below). Alternatively you can point the installation target to specic folder. Most VST
host already have a “Plugins” or “VSTplugins” folder inside its installation directory, or you can point the host to read any
folder you choose.
Here are the default folders installation path for each of our supported platforms:
• Windows 64-bit VST (EfektorWhammo.dll) : C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Kuassa\
• Windows 64-bit VST3 (EfektorWhammo.vst3) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\VST3\
• Windows 64-bit AAX (EfektorWhammo.aaxplugin) : C:\Program Files\Common Files\Avid\Audio\Plug-Ins\

Mac OSX 10.11 or later
On a Mac, simply delete the plug-in located on the corresponding Plug-ins folder, and delete other folders and le resources
located at,
Folders:
• /Library/Application Support/Kuassa/Default Presets/EfektorWhammo/
• /Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Presets/EfektorWhammo/
Files:
• /Library/Application Support/Kuassa/Misc/EfektorWhammo EULA.txt
• /Library/Application Support/Kuassa/User Manuals/EfektorWhammo Manual.pdf
• /Users/[User Name]/Music/Kuassa/Settings/EfektorWhammo.setting
Windows VISTA or Later
Use “Add/Remove programs” or “Programs and Features” from the Windows Control Panel. If Efektor Whammo does not
listed, delete the .dll/.vst3/.aaxplugin le from your VST plug-in folder. After Uninstallation, manually delete other
Efektor Whammo le resources at, Folder:
• C:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Presets\EfektorWhammo\
Files:
• C:\Users\[User Name]\Documents\Kuassa\Settings\EfektorWhammo.setting

On evaluation mode, you will
see this pop-up window
when you rst start the plugin.
To start the authorization
process, click the [File] button
on the top-left of the plug-in’s
interface, there, you will nd
a selection box titled [import
License].
Locate the License File
[ EfektorWhammo.kuassa]
obtained from the
conrmation e-mail sent to
you after you purchase
EFEKTOR Plug-in(s) from our
web store or downloaded
from member area.
Note that the License File
contains your personal
information used to authorize
the plug-in.
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After you locate the License
File, a pop-up box conrming
that you are successfully
authorize your plug-in will
show.
To check if you have
completed the authorization
process, just simply load the
About Box by clicking the
Efektor logo on the bottom left
corner. If your authorization is
successful, either your name or
your e-mail address will be
shown on the About Box. You
will also notice that the
generated noise/silence on the
Evaluation Version is now gone.
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Presets for EfektorWhammo
Plug-in(s) are located in the
following folders*:
• Mac:
/Users/[USERNAME]/Music/Kuassa
/Presets/EfektorWhammo
•Win:
~\Documents\Kuassa\Presets\
EfektorWhammo
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All presets inside these folders will
be recognized by the plugin as
individual presets, you can also
create a folder to group the
preset(s). They will thus be shown
on the EfektorWhammo
Plug-in’s preset selector.
To save a preset, set your
plugin to the desired
parameter settings, then
select:
• “Save Preset”: Overwrites
currently active preset.
• “Save Preset As”: Saves
current settings into a new
preset le (*.kwmp for Efektor
Whammo).

3When you create a new preset
using “Save Preset As...”, make
sure that you have chosen the
correct preset folder as
aforementioned on point 1
above to make sure that it will be
recognized automatically by
Efektor Whammo.

4Sub-folders are also recognized to
manage presets into groups,
useful to manage additional
preset bank, or grouping presets
based by their use.

[FILE] BUTTON: The Menu button contains several functions; preset saving,
and shortcuts to the user manual and Kuassa website.
PRESET SELECTOR: Select from available Presets, press left-right buttons or select
from drop down menu.
A-B COMPARE: Compares two different settings of the effect.
PEDAL POSITION: Emulates the rocking action of the pitch shifter pedal. You can
click + drag or use the mouse scroll to move the pedal..
PITCH START: Sets the starting pitch, pedal position fully up.
PITCH END: Sets the ending pitch, pedal position fully down.
UP & DOWN ARROWS: Increases or decreases pitch shifting in semitones. Ranges
from -36 to +24 semitones.
NUMBER DISPLAY: Shows the semitone numeric value. You can click + drag or use
the mouse scroll to change value.
WET LEVEL: Adjusts the level of processed signal.
DRY LEVEL: Adjusts the level of original unprocessed signal.
BYPASS BUTTON: Turns the effect on or off.
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FRoNT PANEL FUNCTIONS
1. PLUGIN BYPASS BUTTON : Turns on, off or bypass the rack extension device.
2. PITCH START: Sets the starting pitch, pedal position fully up.
3. UP & DOWN ARROWS: Increases or decreases pitch shifting in semitones. Ranges from -36 to +24 semitones.
4. PEDAL POSITION: Emulates the rocking action of the pitch shifter pedal. You can click + drag or use the mouse scroll to move
the pedal.
5.PITCH END: Sets the ending pitch, pedal position fully down.
6.WET LEVEL: Adjusts the level of processed signal.
7.DRY LEVEL: Adjusts the level of original unprocessed signal.
8. PRESET BROWSER
9. PRESET NAME DISPLAY
10. BYPASS BUTTON: Turns the effect on or off.

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BACK PANEL FUNCTIONS
1. CV INPUTS :
• CV Input Socket : Receive incoming CV message for controlling each of Efektor Whammo’s CV control enabled
parameters from another device’s CV output.
• CV Input Trim : Turn counter-clockwise for each corresponding input to trim or reduce the intensity of incoming CV
message.
2. DEVICE NAME
3. Audio input and output sockets. Please note that Efektor Whammo Extension is an “Effect” type unit, and should
always be added as an Effect device instead of instrument.
MIDI CC
[128] = "onBypass"
[129] = "pedalPos"
[130] = "pitchStart"
[131] = "pitchEnd"
[132] = "wetLevel"
[133] = "dryLevel"

Kuassa Efektor Whammo Created by:
Presets and Audio Demos by:
Dimitar Nalbantov (http://www nalbantov com)
Muhammad Abduh
Abshar Platisza
Muhammad Yusreza Irsyan
Intan Zariska Daniyanti
Iman Firman Amarullah
Juan Prahamma Hartjamt
Dimitar Nalbantov
Arie Ardiansyah
Raden Pratama Kusuma
Adhitya Sulistia Wibisana
Bramantyo Ibrahim
Cil Satriawan
Grahadea Kusuf
Iqbal Ansyori
Rathomi Trinugraha
Bayu Ardianto
Sundawan Sukmaya

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