Peavey Vypyr VIP Series User manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:WARNING:When using electrical When using electrical products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following:products, basic cautions should always be followed, including the following:
1. 1. Read Read these these instructions.instructions.
2. 2. Keep Keep these these instructiinstructions.ons.
3. 3. Heed Heed all all warnings.warnings.
4. 4. Follow Follow all all instructions.instructions.
5. 5. Do Do not not use use this this apparatus apparatus near near water.water.
6. 6. Clean Clean only only with with a a dry dry cloth.cloth.
7. 7. Do Do not not block block any any of of the the ventilation ventilation openings. openings. Install Install in in accordance accordance with with manufacturer’s manufacturer’s instructions.instructions.
8. 8. Do Do not not install install near near any any heat heat sources sources such such as as radiators, radiators, heat heat registers, registers, stoves stoves or or other other apparatus apparatus (including (including amplifiers) amplifiers) thatthat
produce heat.produce heat.
9. 9. Do Do not not defeat defeat the the safety purpose safety purpose of of the the polarized or polarized or grounding-tgrounding-type ype plug. plug. A A polarized plug polarized plug has has two two blades blades with with one one wider thanwider than
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug. The wide blade or third prong is provided for yourthe other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding plug. The wide blade or third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. 10. Protect Protect the pthe power coower cord from rd from being being walked walked on oon or pinchr pinched, ed, particularly particularly at pluat plugs, cgs, convenience onvenience receptacles, receptacles, and and the pthe point oint they ethey exitxit
from the from the apparatus.apparatus.
11. 11. Only Only use use attachments/aattachments/accessories ccessories provided provided by by the the manufacturer.manufacturer.
12. 12. Use only Use only with a with a cart, stacart, stand, tripnd, tripod, braod, bracket, or cket, or table sptable specified becified by the y the manufactumanufacturer, rer, or sold or sold with the with the apparatus. apparatus. When a When a cart iscart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. 13. Unplug Unplug this this apparatus apparatus during during lightning lightning storms storms or or when when unused unused for for long long periods periods of of time.time.
14. 14. Refer all Refer all serviciservicing ng to to qualified service qualified service personnel. Servicing personnel. Servicing is is required when required when the the apparatus has apparatus has been been damaged damaged in in any any way, way, suchsuch
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus hasas power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. 15. Never break Never break off off the the ground pin. ground pin. Write for Write for our our free free booklet “Shock booklet “Shock Hazard and Hazard and Grounding.” Connect Grounding.” Connect only only to to a a power supply power supply of of thethe
type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.type marked on the unit adjacent to the power supply cord.
16. 16. If If this this product product is is to to be be mounted mounted in in an an equipment equipment rack, rack, rear rear support support should should be be provided.provided.
17. 17. Note foNote for UK r UK only: If only: If the colothe colors of rs of the wires the wires in the in the mains leamains lead of d of this unit this unit do nodo not correspt correspond with ond with the tethe terminals in rminals in your pluyour plug‚g‚
proceed as follows: a) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is proceed as follows: a) The wire that is colored green and yellow must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the lettermarked by the letter
E‚ the earth symbol‚ colored green or colored green and yellow. b) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to theE‚ the earth symbol‚ colored green or colored green and yellow. b) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the
terminal that is marked with the letter N terminal that is marked with the letter N or the color black. c) The wire or the color black. c) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to the terminalthat is colored brown must be connected to the terminal
that is marked with the letter L or the that is marked with the letter L or the color red.color red.
18. 18. This eleThis electrical actrical apparatus pparatus should should not bnot be exe exposed posed to dripto dripping oping or splasr splashing hing and and care shcare should ould be tabe taken nken not to ot to place place objectsobjects
containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.containing liquids, such as vases, upon the apparatus.
19. 19. The The on/off on/off switch in switch in this unit this unit does does not not break both break both sides of sides of the the primary mains. primary mains. Hazardous energy Hazardous energy can can be be present inside present inside thethe
chassis when the on/off switch is in the off position. The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, thechassis when the on/off switch is in the off position. The mains plug or appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain disconnect device shall remain readily operable.readily operable.
20. 20. Exposure Exposure to extto extremely hremely high nigh noise leoise levels mavels may cauy cause a se a permanent permanent hearing hearing loss. Inloss. Individuals dividuals vary covary considerably nsiderably in susin susceptibility ceptibility toto
noise-induced hearinnoise-induced hearing loss, but g loss, but nearly everyone will lose some nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficientsufficient
time. The U.S. time. The U.S. Government’Government’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissiblespecified the following permissible
noise level exposures:noise level exposures:
Duration Duration Per Per Day Day In In Hours Hours Sound Sound Level Level dBA, dBA, Slow Slow ResponseResponse
8 8 9090
6 6 9292
4 4 9595
3 3 9797
2 2 100100
111⁄2 1021⁄2 102
1 1 105105
1⁄21⁄2 111100
1⁄1⁄44or or less less 115115
According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could resulAccording to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. Earplugs or protectors tot in some hearing loss. Earplugs or protectors to
the ear canals or over the ear canals or over the ears must be the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to worn when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a permanent hearing loss, ifprevent a permanent hearing loss, if
exposure is in excess of exposure is in excess of the limits as set the limits as set forth above. Tforth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it iso ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high sound pressure levels, it is
recommenderecommended that all d that all persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this persons exposed to equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this amplification system beamplification system be
protected by hearing protectors while this unit is protected by hearing protectors while this unit is in operation.in operation.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
FCC Compliancy StatementFCC Compliancy Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following twoThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyconditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, that may cause undesired operation.interference received, that may cause undesired operation.
Warning:Warning:Changes or modications to the equipment not approved by Peavey Electronics Corp. canChanges or modications to the equipment not approved by Peavey Electronics Corp. can
void the user’s authority to use the equipment.void the user’s authority to use the equipment.
Note -Note -This equipment has been tested and found to comply This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectionpursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radagainst harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiateiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeradio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will notharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisionoccur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to tryreception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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CAN ICES-3 B/NMB/3BCAN ICES-3 B/NMB/3B
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
VIP 1VIP 1
• Variable Instrument Performance Amplier• Variable Instrument Performance Amplier
• 20 Watts RMS• 20 Watts RMS
• Acoustic Guitar Simulation• Acoustic Guitar Simulation
• Bass Guitar Simulation• Bass Guitar Simulation
• Acoustically Optimized Semi-Closed Back• Acoustically Optimized Semi-Closed Back
• Patented TRANSTUBE• Patented TRANSTUBE
®®
TechnologyTechnology
• 22 Amp Accessible Effects• 22 Amp Accessible Effects
• 36 On Board Amp Models (Includes 6 Bass Amp• 36 On Board Amp Models (Includes 6 Bass Amp
and 6 Acoustic Amp Models)and 6 Acoustic Amp Models)
• Enhanced Chromatic Tuner• Enhanced Chromatic Tuner
• On Board Looper*• On Board Looper*
• WYSIWYG LED Indicator Controls• WYSIWYG LED Indicator Controls
• Amp Accessible Real-Time Dual Parameter• Amp Accessible Real-Time Dual Parameter
ControlsControls
• Amp Accessible Global Reverb and Delay• Amp Accessible Global Reverb and Delay
• Bi-Directional USB (Data-MIDI-Audio Record Out)• Bi-Directional USB (Data-MIDI-Audio Record Out)
• AUX/MP3/CD Input• AUX/MP3/CD Input
• Studio Quality Headphone Out• Studio Quality Headphone Out
• Up to 4 Effects Simultaneously*• Up to 4 Effects Simultaneously*
• Tap Tempo• Tap Tempo
VIP 2VIP 2
• Variable Instrument Performance Amplier• Variable Instrument Performance Amplier
• 40 Watts RMS• 40 Watts RMS
• 12" Custom Voiced Heavy Duty Speaker• 12" Custom Voiced Heavy Duty Speaker
• Patented TRANSTUBE• Patented TRANSTUBE®®TechnologyTechnology
• Acoustically Optimized Semi-Closed Back• Acoustically Optimized Semi-Closed Back
• 10 Instrument Models• 10 Instrument Models
• Enhanced Chromatic Tuner• Enhanced Chromatic Tuner
• 12 Amp Accessible Stompbox Models• 12 Amp Accessible Stompbox Models
• 36 On Board Amp Models• 36 On Board Amp Models
• 6 Bass Amp Models• 6 Bass Amp Models
• 6 Acoustic Amp Models• 6 Acoustic Amp Models
• 25 Total On Board Amp Accessible Effects• 25 Total On Board Amp Accessible Effects
• On Board Looper*• On Board Looper*
• WYSIWYG LED Indicator Controls• WYSIWYG LED Indicator Controls
• Amp Accessible Real-Time Parameter Controls• Amp Accessible Real-Time Parameter Controls
• Amp Accessible Global Reverb and Delay• Amp Accessible Global Reverb and Delay
• Tap Tempo• Tap Tempo
• Bi-Directional USB (Data-MIDI-Audio Record Out)• Bi-Directional USB (Data-MIDI-Audio Record Out)
• Studio Quality Headphone Out• Studio Quality Headphone Out
• AUX/MP3/CD Input• AUX/MP3/CD Input
• Up to 5 Effects Simultaneously*• Up to 5 Effects Simultaneously*
VIP 3VIP 3
• Variable Instrument Performance Amplier• Variable Instrument Performance Amplier
• 100 Watts RMS• 100 Watts RMS
• 12" Custom Voiced Heavy Duty Speaker• 12" Custom Voiced Heavy Duty Speaker
• Power Sponge• Power Sponge®®100 Watts to 1 Watt100 Watts to 1 Watt
• Acoustically Optimized Semi-Closed Back• Acoustically Optimized Semi-Closed Back
• Over 400 Amp Accessible Presets• Over 400 Amp Accessible Presets
• LCD Display for Quick Preset, Model, and Effect• LCD Display for Quick Preset, Model, and Effect
SelectionSelection
• 10 Instrument Models• 10 Instrument Models
• Enhanced Chromatic Tuner• Enhanced Chromatic Tuner
• 12 Amp Accessible Stompbox Models• 12 Amp Accessible Stompbox Models
• 36 On Board Amp Models• 36 On Board Amp Models
• 6 Bass Amp Models• 6 Bass Amp Models
• 6 Acoustic Amp Models• 6 Acoustic Amp Models
• 25 Total On Board Amp Accessible Effects• 25 Total On Board Amp Accessible Effects
• On Board Looper*• On Board Looper*
• WYSIWYG LED Indicator Controls• WYSIWYG LED Indicator Controls
• Amp Accessible Real-Time Parameter Controls• Amp Accessible Real-Time Parameter Controls
• Amp Accessible Global Reverb and Delay• Amp Accessible Global Reverb and Delay
• Tap Tempo• Tap Tempo
• Bi-Directional USB (Data-MIDI-Audio Record Out)• Bi-Directional USB (Data-MIDI-Audio Record Out)
• Studio Quality Headphone Out• Studio Quality Headphone Out
• AUX/MP3/CD Input• AUX/MP3/CD Input
• Up to 5 Effects Simultaneously*• Up to 5 Effects Simultaneously*
Once again Peavey Electronics revolutionizes the modelingOnce again Peavey Electronics revolutionizes the modeling
amp industry. Introducing the world’s first Variable Instrumentamp industry. Introducing the world’s first Variable Instrument
Performance amplifier, the VYPYRPerformance amplifier, the VYPYR®®VIP — the world’s first ampVIP — the world’s first amp
that contains Bass guitar, Acoustic guitar and Electric guitarthat contains Bass guitar, Acoustic guitar and Electric guitar
amplifier models. Now for the first time ever using our Variableamplifier models. Now for the first time ever using our Variable
Instrument Input, a single amp can provide amplification for aInstrument Input, a single amp can provide amplification for a
variety of instrument types.variety of instrument types.
Not only does the amplifier morph from a bass amp to an acousticNot only does the amplifier morph from a bass amp to an acoustic
amp, to an electric amp, it also, for the first time ever in anamp, to an electric amp, it also, for the first time ever in an
amplifier in this category, allows the electric guitar player access toamplifier in this category, allows the electric guitar player access to
instrument models as well.instrument models as well.
Using appropriate technology, Peavey uses a combination of aUsing appropriate technology, Peavey uses a combination of a
powerful 32-bit, floating point SHARC processor and patentedpowerful 32-bit, floating point SHARC processor and patented
TransTubeTransTube®®analog circuitry to create the best sounding modelinganalog circuitry to create the best sounding modeling
amplifiers available. Nothing sounds as good as a VYPYR.amplifiers available. Nothing sounds as good as a VYPYR.
All VYPYR effects, amp models and parameter controls can beAll VYPYR effects, amp models and parameter controls can be
accessed via the amp itself, with no need to hook the amplifieraccessed via the amp itself, with no need to hook the amplifier
to a to a computercomputer. Peavey’s WYSIW. Peavey’s WYSIWYG control surface YG control surface quickly allowsquickly allows
the user the ability to see and adjust the control position — nothe user the ability to see and adjust the control position — no
guessing where the control is supposed to be or having toguessing where the control is supposed to be or having to
manually move it to where it should be from preset to preset.manually move it to where it should be from preset to preset.
VYPYR’s new USB bi-directional data and audio port provides anVYPYR’s new USB bi-directional data and audio port provides an
easy way to record, and/or connect to our VYPYR software andeasy way to record, and/or connect to our VYPYR software and
store presets, get lessons, and practice to backing tracks whilestore presets, get lessons, and practice to backing tracks while
connected to your connected to your computercomputer..
All of the revolutionary features from the original VYPYR series,All of the revolutionary features from the original VYPYR series,
now even better. More power, more effects, more amp now even better. More power, more effects, more amp models,models,
Variable Instrument Input, instrument models, and more make thisVariable Instrument Input, instrument models, and more make this
the ultimate the ultimate amplifieramplifier..
Electric • Acoustic • BassElectric • Acoustic • Bass
Morphing from a bass amp, to an electric amp, to an acoustic amp, the VYPYRMorphing from a bass amp, to an electric amp, to an acoustic amp, the VYPYR®®
VIVIP P is is ththe e inindusdustrtry’y’s s fifirsrst t VaVaririabable le InInststrurumement nt PePerfrforormamancncee
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amplifier.amplifier.
*With optional Sanpera*With optional Sanpera®®
1 (Peavey part number 03017540) or Sanpera1 (Peavey part number 03017540) or Sanpera®®
II (Peavey part number 03017550) footcontroller.II (Peavey part number 03017550) footcontroller.
VarIabVarIabLE INStrumENt LE INStrumENt INputINput
On the VIP 1, you can input an electric, an acoustic, or a bass guitar. On the VIP 1, you can input an electric, an acoustic, or a bass guitar. There are amp models for all 3There are amp models for all 3
instrument types. instrument types. Once you plug into the amp, you select the iOnce you plug into the amp, you select the instrument type to the right (item 1). The ampnstrument type to the right (item 1). The amp
then changes its input sensitivity and gain structure to match your selection.then changes its input sensitivity and gain structure to match your selection.
NOtNOtE: VIp alifes e designed o E: VIp alifes e designed o e sed wih insens wih e sed wih insens wih ssive eleconics. When singssive eleconics. When sing
insens wih cive eleconics, he vole of he insens wih cive eleconics, he vole of he insen need o insen need o e edced o evene edced o even
cliing (nwned disoion).cliing (nwned disoion).
INStrumENt typE/prESEtSINStrumENt typE/prESEtS
With these buttons you select which type of instrument you are using with the amp. With these buttons you select which type of instrument you are using with the amp. There are 4 banks withThere are 4 banks with
4 presets each, for a total of 16 pr4 presets each, for a total of 16 presets. esets. The names of the preset banks are associated with The names of the preset banks are associated with the type ofthe type of
instrument being used. instrument being used. TTo access the o access the different different presets within the cpresets within the current bank, simply current bank, simply continue pressingontinue pressing
the button and the LED will change color to indicate whicthe button and the LED will change color to indicate which preset you have selected. h preset you have selected. Any changes youAny changes you
make to the settings (except for master volume level) can be saved back to the preset if desired. To savemake to the settings (except for master volume level) can be saved back to the preset if desired. To save
settings over the loaded preset, just press and hold its bank button until its LED begins to blink and thensettings over the loaded preset, just press and hold its bank button until its LED begins to blink and then
continue to hold the button until the LED stops blinking. Pressing the Tap Tempo button cancels the save.continue to hold the button until the LED stops blinking. Pressing the Tap Tempo button cancels the save.
To save changes to the current preset over a different preset, press and hold its bank button until its LEDTo save changes to the current preset over a different preset, press and hold its bank button until its LED
begins to blink. The LEDs for any other banks in which the preset can be saved will also blink. Select thebegins to blink. The LEDs for any other banks in which the preset can be saved will also blink. Select the
bank to save in by tapping the desired bank button - it will continue to blink but the other bank LEDs willbank to save in by tapping the desired bank button - it will continue to blink but the other bank LEDs will
turn off. If the bank LED is not the color of the desired preset to overwrite, tap the bank LED again until theturn off. If the bank LED is not the color of the desired preset to overwrite, tap the bank LED again until the
color matches the desired preset number. To complete the save, press and hold the bank button until thecolor matches the desired preset number. To complete the save, press and hold the bank button until the
LED stops blinking. LED stops blinking. Pressing the TPressing the Tap Tempo button cancels the ap Tempo button cancels the save.save.
NOtNOtE: When selecing ss o cosic eses (bnks C & D) E: When selecing ss o cosic eses (bnks C & D) he VIp 1 nd VIp2 will lii ccess o he VIp 1 nd VIp2 will lii ccess o onlonl
hose odels ssocied wih he seleced insen nk. pessing nd holding ons b & Dhose odels ssocied wih he seleced insen nk. pessing nd holding ons b & D
ding owe on will oen ll odels o ding owe on will oen ll odels o n ese.n ese.
INStrumENt/StOmpbOx ENCODErINStrumENt/StOmpbOx ENCODEr
TTurn this knob to select your desired pre-amplifier effect (if any). urn this knob to select your desired pre-amplifier effect (if any). Just think, 20 pedals you’ll never haveJust think, 20 pedals you’ll never have
to buy! to buy! In addition, there are 2 instrument models to choose from, In addition, there are 2 instrument models to choose from, an acoustic simulation and a bassan acoustic simulation and a bass
simulation! simulation! Press the Press the encoder momentarily to enter encoder momentarily to enter Edit mode (Item Edit mode (Item 11). 11). You’You’ll also notice ll also notice a small ‘m’ a small ‘m’ on aon a
few effects and the few effects and the bass simulation. bass simulation. This is because This is because these arethese areonohonic effecsonohonic effecsand as such, you’ll needand as such, you’ll need
to be careful toto be careful to l one noe iel one noe iefor them to work properly. for them to work properly. The LEDs on this encoder are bi-color.The LEDs on this encoder are bi-color.
At the bottom of the encoder is a guide to show which color represents which effect.At the bottom of the encoder is a guide to show which color represents which effect.
VIVIp p 1 F1 Foon n ppnenell
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11
22
1 1 2 2 33
1010
00
Phs/FlgPhs/Flg
Env/WahEnv/Wah
Slp/SynSlp/Syn
Cmp/ChrsCmp/Chrs
BYPASSBYPASS
electric 1electric 1
EcousEcous
PeaveyPeavey
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BuddaBudda
TraceTrace
ClassicClassic
65056505
65346534
TraceTrace
TwnTwn
AA
BB
CC
DD
instrument typeinstrument type
guitarguitar
inputinput
iinnsstt//ssttoommppaammpplliiffiieerrss
electric 2electric 2
AcoAcoustusticic
BassBass
acousticacoustic
bassbass
select type ofselect type of
inst. for inputinst. for input push to editpush to edit push for amp chnlpush for amp chnl
hold for tunerhold for tuner
looperlooper
BritishBritish
ButcherButcher
Acs/BssAcs/Bss Trm/RotoTrm/Roto
Slice/UvbSlice/Uvb
Tsc/BstTsc/Bst
Rmod/VibRmod/Vib
oct/Pshfoct/Pshf
Rvs/MogRvs/Mog
m
m
mm
mm
mm
mmIndicates Monophonic EffectIndicates Monophonic Effect
Play one note at a timePlay one note at a time
RED GRNRED GRN
33
111 1 112 2 113 3 114 4 1155
4 4 5 5 776 6 8 8 99
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11
22
33
44
5566
1010
1111
99
1212
1313
mastermaster
volumevolume
VIP-1VIP-1
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edit modeedit mode
tap tempotap tempo
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VYPYRVYPYR®®
ampS ENCODErampS ENCODEr
Turn this knob to select your amp model. Turn this knob to select your amp model. Each amp has 3 channels: if the LED is red, you are on the highEach amp has 3 channels: if the LED is red, you are on the high
gain channel, yellow for medium gain and green for low gain. gain channel, yellow for medium gain and green for low gain. When you are using an acoustic When you are using an acoustic preset (Item 1,preset (Item 1,
Bank C) only the acoustic amplifiers will be available. Bank C) only the acoustic amplifiers will be available. If you are using a bass If you are using a bass preset (Item 1, Bank D) only thepreset (Item 1, Bank D) only the
bass amplifiers will be available.bass amplifiers will be available.
TUNER MODE: Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter tuner mode. The LEDs around the Amp encoder willTUNER MODE: Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter tuner mode. The LEDs around the Amp encoder will
tell you what note you are tuning. tell you what note you are tuning. At the same time, the LEDs around the StAt the same time, the LEDs around the Stompbox encoder (Item 2) willompbox encoder (Item 2) will
indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. If the LED is to the right of the 12:00 position you are sharp (TuneIf the LED is to the right of the 12:00 position you are sharp (Tune
down). down). If the LED is to the left of the If the LED is to the left of the 12:00 position you are flat (tune up). 12:00 position you are flat (tune up). When all of the LEDs around theWhen all of the LEDs around the
Effects encoder come on, you are in tune.Effects encoder come on, you are in tune.
prE GaINprE GaIN
Turn this knob to crank up the gainTurn this knob to crank up the gain—think of it as how much distortion you want out of the amplifier. In Edit—think of it as how much distortion you want out of the amplifier. In Edit
mode this knob controls parameter 1 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.mode this knob controls parameter 1 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.
NOtE: NOtE: this conol s e low on he acosthis conol s e low on he acosic nd bss eses o llow fo clen ndisoed sonds.ic nd bss eses o llow fo clen ndisoed sonds.
LOW ENCODErLOW ENCODEr
Low EQ adjustment. Low EQ adjustment. In edit mode this In edit mode this knob controls parameter 2 knob controls parameter 2 of either the selected Sof either the selected Stompbox or Effect.tompbox or Effect.
mID ENCODErmID ENCODEr
Mid EQ adjustment. Mid EQ adjustment. In edit mode this In edit mode this knob controls the Fknob controls the Feedback of the Delay effect. eedback of the Delay effect. Feedback is theFeedback is the
number of times the delay repeats.number of times the delay repeats.
HIGH ENCODErHIGH ENCODEr
High EQ adjustment. High EQ adjustment. In edit mode this In edit mode this knob controls the Lknob controls the Level or amount of Devel or amount of Delay effect. elay effect. All the way to All the way to thethe
left is zero and all the way to the right is max.left is zero and all the way to the right is max.
pOSt GaINpOSt GaIN
This is the individual preset volume. In edit mode this knob controls the amount of Reverb.This is the individual preset volume. In edit mode this knob controls the amount of Reverb.
44
55
66
77
88
111 1 112 2 113 3 114 4 1155
4 4 5 5 776 6 8 8 99
aux inaux inUUSSBBpphhoonneess
00
7788
11
22
33
44
5566
1010
1111
99
1212
1313
mastermaster
volumevolume
VIP-1VIP-1
PP11PP22ddeellaay y ffeeeeddbbaacckkddeellaay y lleevveellrreevveerrb b lleevveell
edit modeedit mode
tap tempotap tempo
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VYPYRVYPYR®®
uSb rECOrD OutuSb rECOrD Out
The VYPYR USB Record out requires no additional drivers—just plug a standard USB 2.0 cable into yourThe VYPYR USB Record out requires no additional drivers—just plug a standard USB 2.0 cable into your
computer and it will detect it as an audio device. computer and it will detect it as an audio device. Open your favorite recording program and sOpen your favorite recording program and start recording.tart recording.
Don’t worry, the output is microphone/cabinet simulated and will sound great right in your computer.Don’t worry, the output is microphone/cabinet simulated and will sound great right in your computer.
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connec o coe o se he V Edi Ghic use Inefce. mIDI connec o coe o se he V Edi Ghic use Inefce. mIDI woks ove he uSb s well.woks ove he uSb s well.
aux INputaux INput
Plug in your favorite mp3 player, drum machine, or CD player and play along.Plug in your favorite mp3 player, drum machine, or CD player and play along.
HEaDpHONE/rECOrHEaDpHONE/rECOrD D OutOut
We really spent a lot of time making sure the headphone jack was studio quality. Because of that, and withWe really spent a lot of time making sure the headphone jack was studio quality. Because of that, and with
the proper adapters (not supplied), you can use this output for recording as well as the USB port.the proper adapters (not supplied), you can use this output for recording as well as the USB port.
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VarIabVarIabLE INStrumENt LE INStrumENt INputINput
On the VIP 2, you can input an electric, an acoustic, or a bass guitar. On the VIP 2, you can input an electric, an acoustic, or a bass guitar. There are amp models for all 3There are amp models for all 3
instrument types. instrument types. Once you plug into the amp, you select the Once you plug into the amp, you select the instrument type to the right (item 1). The ampinstrument type to the right (item 1). The amp
then changes its input sensitivity and gain structure to match your selection.then changes its input sensitivity and gain structure to match your selection.
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cliing (nwned disoion).cliing (nwned disoion).
INStrumENt typE/prESEtSINStrumENt typE/prESEtS
The VypyrThe Vypyr®®VIP series was designed for usVIP series was designed for use with electric guitars, acoustic e with electric guitars, acoustic guitars and bass guitars! guitars and bass guitars! WithWith
these buttons you select which type of instrument you these buttons you select which type of instrument you are using with the amp. are using with the amp. There are 4 banks withThere are 4 banks with
4 presets each, for a total of 16 4 presets each, for a total of 16 presets. presets. The names of the preset banks are associated with The names of the preset banks are associated with the type ofthe type of
instrument being used . Tinstrument being used . To access the different o access the different presets within the current bank, simply continue tappingpresets within the current bank, simply continue tapping
the button and the LED will change color to indicate whicthe button and the LED will change color to indicate which preset you have selected. h preset you have selected. Any changes youAny changes you
make to the settings (except for master volume level) can be saved back to the preset if desired. To savemake to the settings (except for master volume level) can be saved back to the preset if desired. To save
settings over the loaded preset, just press and hold its bank button until its LED begins to blink and thensettings over the loaded preset, just press and hold its bank button until its LED begins to blink and then
continue to hold the button until the LED stops blinking. Pressing the Tap Tempo button cancels the save.continue to hold the button until the LED stops blinking. Pressing the Tap Tempo button cancels the save.
To save changes to the current preset over a different preset, press and hold its bank button until its LEDTo save changes to the current preset over a different preset, press and hold its bank button until its LED
begins to blink. The LEDs for any other banks in which the preset can be saved will also blink. Select thebegins to blink. The LEDs for any other banks in which the preset can be saved will also blink. Select the
bank to save in by tapping the desired bank button - it will continue to blink but the other bank LEDs willbank to save in by tapping the desired bank button - it will continue to blink but the other bank LEDs will
turn off. If the bank LED is not the color of the desired preset to overwrite, tap the bank LED again until theturn off. If the bank LED is not the color of the desired preset to overwrite, tap the bank LED again until the
color matches the desired preset number. To complete the save, press and hold the bank button until thecolor matches the desired preset number. To complete the save, press and hold the bank button until the
LED stops blinking. LED stops blinking. Pressing the TPressing the Tap Tempo button cancels the ap Tempo button cancels the save.save.
INStrumENt/StOmp ENCODErINStrumENt/StOmp ENCODEr
For the first time evFor the first time ever in a modeling amp, you have accer in a modeling amp, you have access to instrument models! ess to instrument models! Using your electricUsing your electric
guitar, you can access 10 different instrument models, from acoustic guitars to baritone guitars and even aguitar, you can access 10 different instrument models, from acoustic guitars to baritone guitars and even a
synth! synth! The other side of the encoder is dedicated to stompboxes, so yThe other side of the encoder is dedicated to stompboxes, so you have access to a full complementou have access to a full complement
of stompbox effects! of stompbox effects! Turn Turn this knob to select this knob to select your desired pre-amplifier effect your desired pre-amplifier effect (if any). (if any). Press the encoderPress the encoder
momentarily to enter Edit mode (Item momentarily to enter Edit mode (Item 12). 12). You’You’ll also notice a small ll also notice a small ‘m’ on ‘m’ on a few effects and a few effects and the bassthe bass
simulation. simulation. This is This is because these arebecause these areonohonic effecsonohonic effecsand as such, you’ll need to be careful to playand as such, you’ll need to be careful to play
one noe ieone noe iefor them to for them to work properlywork properly. . The LEDs on this The LEDs on this encoder are bi-colorencoder are bi-color. . At the bottom of theAt the bottom of the
encoder is a guide to show which color represents which effect.encoder is a guide to show which color represents which effect.
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22
1 1 2 2 33
1111
0 0 44
ampS ENCODErampS ENCODEr
Turn this knob to select your amp model. Turn this knob to select your amp model. Each amp has 3 channels: if the LED is red, you are on the highEach amp has 3 channels: if the LED is red, you are on the high
gain channel, yellow for medium gain and green for low gain. gain channel, yellow for medium gain and green for low gain. When you are using an acoustic When you are using an acoustic preset (Item 1,preset (Item 1,
Bank C) only the acoustic amplifiers will be available. Bank C) only the acoustic amplifiers will be available. If you are using a bass If you are using a bass preset (Item 1, Bank D) only thepreset (Item 1, Bank D) only the
bass amplifiers will be available. bass amplifiers will be available. Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter tuner mode.Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter tuner mode.
The LEDs around the Amp encoder will tell you what note you arThe LEDs around the Amp encoder will tell you what note you are tuning. e tuning. At the same time the LEDs aroundAt the same time the LEDs around
Effects encoder (Item 4) will indicate whether the note is sharp or Effects encoder (Item 4) will indicate whether the note is sharp or flat. flat. If the LED is to the riIf the LED is to the right of the 12:00ght of the 12:00
position you are sharp (tune down). position you are sharp (tune down). If the LED is to the left of If the LED is to the left of the 12:00 position you are flat (tune up).the 12:00 position you are flat (tune up).
When all of the LEDs around the Effects encoder come on, you are in tune.When all of the LEDs around the Effects encoder come on, you are in tune.
EFFECtS ENCODErEFFECtS ENCODEr
Turn Turn this knob to select any “Rack” effect. this knob to select any “Rack” effect. These are effects you might find attached to the effects These are effects you might find attached to the effects loop of anloop of an
amplifier. amplifier. Press the encoder momentarily to Press the encoder momentarily to enter Edit mode.enter Edit mode.
prE GaINprE GaIN
Turn this knob to crank up the gain—think of it as how much distortion you want out of the amplifier. In EditTurn this knob to crank up the gain—think of it as how much distortion you want out of the amplifier. In Edit
mode this knob controls parameter 1 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.mode this knob controls parameter 1 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.
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LOW ENCODErLOW ENCODEr
Low EQ adjustment. Low EQ adjustment. In edit mode this knob controls parameter 2 of either the sIn edit mode this knob controls parameter 2 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.elected Stompbox or Effect.
mID ENCODErmID ENCODEr
Mid EQ adjustment. Mid EQ adjustment. In edit mode this In edit mode this knob controls the Fknob controls the Feedback of the Delay effect. eedback of the Delay effect. Feedback is theFeedback is the
number of times the delay repeats.number of times the delay repeats.
33
44
55
66
77
1010
112 2 113 3 114 4 115 5 1166
5 5 776 6 8 8 99
10
10
112 2 113 3 114 4 115 5 1166
5 5 776 6 8 8 99
EDIt mODEEDIt mODE
Edit mode simply changes the 5 amp controls to their alternate function as listed on the bottom of theEdit mode simply changes the 5 amp controls to their alternate function as listed on the bottom of the
encoder (The red box in Fig 1). encoder (The red box in Fig 1). When in Edit mode the Edit mode LED will either be green if When in Edit mode the Edit mode LED will either be green if you are editingyou are editing
Effects, or red if you are editing Effects, or red if you are editing Stompboxes. Stompboxes. In addition, the corresponding LED for the feature you In addition, the corresponding LED for the feature you areare
editing will flash while in Edit Mode. editing will flash while in Edit Mode. TTo enter Edit mode simply press either the Stompbox encoder (Item 2)o enter Edit mode simply press either the Stompbox encoder (Item 2)
or the Effects encoder (Item 4). or the Effects encoder (Item 4). TTo exit Edit mode simply press the same encoder again.o exit Edit mode simply press the same encoder again.
anie o wn ccess o he Del o reveanie o wn ccess o he Del o reve o will need o ene Edi ode! o will need o ene Edi ode!
tap tEmpOtap tEmpO
TTap on this button to set the tempo of the Delay effect. ap on this button to set the tempo of the Delay effect. If you aren’t hearing any delay enter Edit mode toIf you aren’t hearing any delay enter Edit mode to
turn the level up.turn the level up.
uSb rECOrD OutuSb rECOrD Out
The VYPYR USB Record out requires no additional drivers—just plug a standard USB 2.0 cable into yourThe VYPYR USB Record out requires no additional drivers—just plug a standard USB 2.0 cable into your
computer and it will detect it as an audio device. computer and it will detect it as an audio device. Open your favorite recording program and sOpen your favorite recording program and start recording.tart recording.
Don’t worry, the output is microphone/cabinet simulated and will sound great right in your computer.Don’t worry, the output is microphone/cabinet simulated and will sound great right in your computer.
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is cive fo el ie onioing. is cive fo el ie onioing. the uSb o cn lso e sed o downlod fiwe dethe uSb o cn lso e sed o downlod fiwe des nd os nd o
connec o coe o se he V Edi Ghic use Inefce. mIDI connec o coe o se he V Edi Ghic use Inefce. mIDI woks ove he uSb s well.woks ove he uSb s well.
aux INputaux INput
Plug in your favorite mp3 player, drum machine, or CD player and play along.Plug in your favorite mp3 player, drum machine, or CD player and play along.
HEaDpHONE/rECOrHEaDpHONE/rECOrD D OutOut
We really spent a lot of time making sure the headphone jack was studio quality. Because of that, and withWe really spent a lot of time making sure the headphone jack was studio quality. Because of that, and with
the proper adapters (not supplied), you can use this output for recording as well as the USB port.the proper adapters (not supplied), you can use this output for recording as well as the USB port.
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VarIabVarIabLE INStrumENt LE INStrumENt INputINput
On the VIP 3, you can input an electric, an acoustic, or a bass guitar. On the VIP 3, you can input an electric, an acoustic, or a bass guitar. There are amp models for all 3There are amp models for all 3
instrument types. instrument types. Once you plug into the amp, you select the Once you plug into the amp, you select the instrument bank. The amp then changes itsinstrument bank. The amp then changes its
input sensitivity and gain structure to match your selection.input sensitivity and gain structure to match your selection.
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insens wih cive eleconics, he vole of he insens wih cive eleconics, he vole of he insen need o insen need o e edced o evene edced o even
cliing (nwned disoion).cliing (nwned disoion).
prESEtS ENCODErprESEtS ENCODEr
The VIP 3 includes oThe VIP 3 includes over 400 user definable preset locations! ver 400 user definable preset locations! Use this encoder to scroll though them andUse this encoder to scroll though them and
when you find the preset you are looking for, press the encoder to call up that preset. when you find the preset you are looking for, press the encoder to call up that preset. Presets in bank C arePresets in bank C are
designated for use with acoustic guitar and presets in bank D are designed for Bass.designated for use with acoustic guitar and presets in bank D are designed for Bass.
INStrumENt/StOmp ENCODErINStrumENt/StOmp ENCODEr
Turning the Instrument/Stompbox Encoder allows the user to select the desired instrument or effectTurning the Instrument/Stompbox Encoder allows the user to select the desired instrument or effect
by highling the effect and pressing the encoder. After you’ve made your selection, press the encoderby highling the effect and pressing the encoder. After you’ve made your selection, press the encoder
momentarily to enter Edit mode (Item 13). Pressing and holding the encoder will toggle the effect ormomentarily to enter Edit mode (Item 13). Pressing and holding the encoder will toggle the effect or
instrument on and off. instrument on and off. When the effect or When the effect or instrument is on, the instrument is on, the name will be in UPPER CASE. name will be in UPPER CASE. When theWhen the
effect or instrument is bypassed, the name will be displayed in lower case.effect or instrument is bypassed, the name will be displayed in lower case.
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ampS ENCODErampS ENCODEr
Turn this knob to select your amp model then press the encoder to make the selection. Each amp has 3Turn this knob to select your amp model then press the encoder to make the selection. Each amp has 3
channels, no icon (6505) represents the clean channel, a square (6505channels, no icon (6505) represents the clean channel, a square (6505nn) represents the medium ) represents the medium gaingain
channel, and a star (6505*) represents the hichannel, and a star (6505*) represents the high gain channel. gh gain channel. Momentarily pressing the amps encoder willMomentarily pressing the amps encoder will
change channels on the amp.change channels on the amp.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter Tuner mode, keep pressing to enter the System Menu mode.Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter Tuner mode, keep pressing to enter the System Menu mode.
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TUNER MODE: The tuner is shown on the screen, and an icon will indicate whether the note is sharp or flat.TUNER MODE: The tuner is shown on the screen, and an icon will indicate whether the note is sharp or flat.
If the icon is to the right of the middle you are sharp (Tune down). If the icon is to the right of the middle you are sharp (Tune down). If the icon is to the left of the middle,If the icon is to the left of the middle,
you are flat (Tyou are flat (Tune up). une up). The guitar is in tune when the icon iThe guitar is in tune when the icon is directly in the middle.s directly in the middle.
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11
2 2 3 3 44
00
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EFFECtS ENCODErEFFECtS ENCODEr
Turn Turn this knob to select any “Rack” effect. this knob to select any “Rack” effect. These are effects you might find attached to the effects These are effects you might find attached to the effects loop of anloop of an
amplifier. amplifier. Press the encoder momentarily to Press the encoder momentarily to enter Edit mode.enter Edit mode.
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prE GaINprE GaIN
Turn this knob to crank up the gain, think of it as how much distortion you want out of the amplifier. In EditTurn this knob to crank up the gain, think of it as how much distortion you want out of the amplifier. In Edit
mode this knob controls parameter 1 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.mode this knob controls parameter 1 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.
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LOW ENCODErLOW ENCODEr
Low EQ adjustment. Low EQ adjustment. In edit mode this knob In edit mode this knob controls parameter 2 of either the controls parameter 2 of either the selected Stompbox or Effect.selected Stompbox or Effect.
mID ENCODErmID ENCODEr
Mid EQ adjustment. Mid EQ adjustment. In edit mode this In edit mode this knob controls the Fknob controls the Feedback of the Delay effect. eedback of the Delay effect. Feedback is theFeedback is the
number of times the delay repeats.number of times the delay repeats.
44
55
66
77
1111
114 4 115 5 116 6 1177
5 5 6 6 887 7 991010
1313
HIGH ENCODEr
HIGH ENCODEr
High EQ adjustment. High EQ adjustment. In edit mode this In edit mode this knob controls the Lknob controls the Level or amount of Devel or amount of Delay effect. elay effect. All the way to All the way to thethe
left is zero and all the way to the right is max.left is zero and all the way to the right is max.
pOSt GaINpOSt GaIN
This is the individual preset volume. In Edit mode this knob controls the amount of Reverb.This is the individual preset volume. In Edit mode this knob controls the amount of Reverb.
maStEr VOLumEmaStEr VOLumE
Turn it up, ours goes to 13!Turn it up, ours goes to 13!
pOWEr SpONGEpOWEr SpONGE
This knob allows you to reduce the powThis knob allows you to reduce the power output of the amplifier. er output of the amplifier. Don’t confuse this with the MDon’t confuse this with the Masteraster
Volume control. Volume control. Power Sponge adjusts the amount of power the amp Power Sponge adjusts the amount of power the amp is capable of producing. This is capable of producing. This circuitcircuit
allows you to get that full on cranked sound at bedroom levels. The Power Sponge can adjust the maximumallows you to get that full on cranked sound at bedroom levels. The Power Sponge can adjust the maximum
output of the power amp from 100 Watts all the way down to 1 Watt.output of the power amp from 100 Watts all the way down to 1 Watt.
LOOpEr INDICatOrLOOpEr INDICatOr
This function requires a SanperaThis function requires a Sanpera®®I or Sanpera II foot controllerI or Sanpera II foot controller. . Waste no time in making that Waste no time in making that purchase—purchase—
the looper will allow you hours and hours of fun. the looper will allow you hours and hours of fun. You You can record any 30 plus seconds of anything, can record any 30 plus seconds of anything, switchswitch
your tone (preset), and play over top of your ryour tone (preset), and play over top of your recording. ecording. For example, try recording a bass trFor example, try recording a bass track, thenack, then
change your tone to a lead tone and play over the top! Note the LED that corresponds to the looper on thechange your tone to a lead tone and play over the top! Note the LED that corresponds to the looper on the
encoder will turn on when recording or playing back the loop.encoder will turn on when recording or playing back the loop.
EDIt mODEEDIt mODE
Edit mode simply changes the 5 amp controls to their alternate function as listed on the bottom of theEdit mode simply changes the 5 amp controls to their alternate function as listed on the bottom of the
encoder. encoder. When in Edit mode the Edit mode LED will either be green if When in Edit mode the Edit mode LED will either be green if you are editing Effects, or red if you are editing Effects, or red if youyou
are editing Stompboxes. are editing Stompboxes. TTo enter Edit mode simply press either the Stompbox encoder (Item 2) o enter Edit mode simply press either the Stompbox encoder (Item 2) or theor the
Effects encoder (Item 4). Effects encoder (Item 4). TTo exit Edit mode simply press the same encoder again.o exit Edit mode simply press the same encoder again.
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99
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1111
1212
1313
11
2 2 3 3 44
00
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1616
1717
anie o wn ccess o he Del o reveanie o wn ccess o he Del o reve o will need o ene Edi ode! o will need o ene Edi ode!
tap tEmpOtap tEmpO
TTap on this button to set the tempo of the Delay effect. ap on this button to set the tempo of the Delay effect. If you aren’t hearing any delay enter Edit mode toIf you aren’t hearing any delay enter Edit mode to
turn the level up.turn the level up.
uSb rECOrD OutuSb rECOrD Out
The VYPYR USB Record out requires no additional drivers—just plug a standard USB 2.0 cable into yourThe VYPYR USB Record out requires no additional drivers—just plug a standard USB 2.0 cable into your
computer and it will detect it as an audio device. computer and it will detect it as an audio device. Open your favorite recording program Open your favorite recording program and start recording.and start recording.
Don’t worry, the output is microphone/cabinet simulated and will sound great right in your computer.Don’t worry, the output is microphone/cabinet simulated and will sound great right in your computer.
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connec o coe o se he V Edi Ghic use Inefce. mIDI connec o coe o se he V Edi Ghic use Inefce. mIDI woks ove he uSb s well.woks ove he uSb s well.
aux INputaux INput
Plug in your favorite mp3 player, drum machine, or CD player and play along.Plug in your favorite mp3 player, drum machine, or CD player and play along.
HEaDpHONE/rECOHEaDpHONE/rECOrD rD OutOut
We really spent a lot of time making sure the headphone jack was studio quality. Because of that, and withWe really spent a lot of time making sure the headphone jack was studio quality. Because of that, and with
the proper adapters (not supplied), you can use this output for recording as well as the USB port.the proper adapters (not supplied), you can use this output for recording as well as the USB port.
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1111
114 4 115 5 116 6 1177
5 5 6 6 887 7 991010
1313
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SaVING aND rENamING prESEtSSaVING aND rENamING prESEtS
1. 1. TTo save a preset you have edited, first press and hold the Preset Encoder for 2 seconds, then releao save a preset you have edited, first press and hold the Preset Encoder for 2 seconds, then release.se.
The screen will now look like Fig 1. The screen will now look like Fig 1. You cYou can now rename and save your preset.an now rename and save your preset.
2. 2. In this In this mode, the bottom row mode, the bottom row on the display on the display scrolls through different cscrolls through different commands. ommands. In this In this example, theexample, the
display reads “Turn Stomp=NEXT BANK” meaning that the inst/stomp encoder is used to quickly scrolldisplay reads “Turn Stomp=NEXT BANK” meaning that the inst/stomp encoder is used to quickly scroll
through the banks allowing you to choose the desired bank in which to save the current preset (See Fig. 2).through the banks allowing you to choose the desired bank in which to save the current preset (See Fig. 2).
3. The amplifiers and effects encoders are used to 3. The amplifiers and effects encoders are used to rename the preset. rename the preset. Use the amplifiers encoder to moveUse the amplifiers encoder to move
the cursor and use the effect encoder to change the chosen character (See Fig 3 and Fig 4).the cursor and use the effect encoder to change the chosen character (See Fig 3 and Fig 4).
To save the preset, simply press the PRESET ENCODER.To save the preset, simply press the PRESET ENCODER.
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Fig 1Fig 1
Fig 2Fig 2
Fig 3Fig 3
Fig 4Fig 4
SyStEm mENu COmmaNDSSyStEm mENu COmmaNDS
1. 1. TTo access the System Menu, press and hold the tuner button (Fig 5). The screen will display 3 choiceso access the System Menu, press and hold the tuner button (Fig 5). The screen will display 3 choices
in this menu: ADJUST CONTRAST (for changing the contrast of the display), DISABLE DEMO MODE (turnsin this menu: ADJUST CONTRAST (for changing the contrast of the display), DISABLE DEMO MODE (turns
off the “light show”) and FACTORY RESET (erases all user defined presets and returns the amp to originaloff the “light show”) and FACTORY RESET (erases all user defined presets and returns the amp to original
factory presets. factory presets. TTo disable DEMO MODE, use o disable DEMO MODE, use the inst/stomp encoder to scthe inst/stomp encoder to scroll until the display rroll until the display readseads
DISABLE DEMO MODE and press the amplifiers encoder to select.DISABLE DEMO MODE and press the amplifiers encoder to select.
ImpOrtaNt, aLtHOuGH tHE SyStEm mENu WILL prOmpt yOu tO SELECt yES Or NO WHENImpOrtaNt, aLtHOuGH tHE SyStEm mENu WILL prOmpt yOu tO SELECt yES Or NO WHEN
pErFOrmING a FaCtOry rESEt, DO NOt CLICK "yES" uNtIL yOu arE CErtaIN, bECauSE tHE FaCtOrypErFOrmING a FaCtOry rESEt, DO NOt CLICK "yES" uNtIL yOu arE CErtaIN, bECauSE tHE FaCtOry
rESEt IS IrrEVErSIbLErESEt IS IrrEVErSIbLE
2. 2. TTo adjust the contrast, press the amplifier encoder, then use the inst/stomp encoder (Fig 6) to adjusto adjust the contrast, press the amplifier encoder, then use the inst/stomp encoder (Fig 6) to adjust
the contrast. the contrast. Then, press the amplifiers encoder to save your cThen, press the amplifiers encoder to save your changes or the effects encoder to exithanges or the effects encoder to exit
without saving without saving changes changes (Fig 7).(Fig 7).
Fig 5Fig 5
Fig 6Fig 6
Fig 7Fig 7
Soo Encode
Soo Encode
The first encoder to the right of the input jack The first encoder to the right of the input jack is the Instrument/Stompbox encoderis the Instrument/Stompbox encoder. . This control selectsThis control selects
the Instrument model or Stompbox (Traditional floor effects unit) which is exactly like connecting yourthe Instrument model or Stompbox (Traditional floor effects unit) which is exactly like connecting your
guitar to your favorite pedal and then into your amplifierguitar to your favorite pedal and then into your amplifier. . With the Instrument/Stompbox encoder you canWith the Instrument/Stompbox encoder you can
select several unique instrument models, as well as distortion and boost pedals. Combine these with theselect several unique instrument models, as well as distortion and boost pedals. Combine these with the
various amp channel settings and you can gvarious amp channel settings and you can get some pretty amazing tones. et some pretty amazing tones. Simply turn the Instrument/Simply turn the Instrument/
Stompbox encoder to select the effect you desire. Stompbox encoder to select the effect you desire. If you want to adjust the parameters, simply prIf you want to adjust the parameters, simply pressess
the encoder to enter Edit mode (See Edit mode in Quick Start Guide). Refer to the VIP Matrix to see whatthe encoder to enter Edit mode (See Edit mode in Quick Start Guide). Refer to the VIP Matrix to see what
stompboxes, instruments and effects are on each model.stompboxes, instruments and effects are on each model.
OptIONS ON tHE INStrumENt/StOmpbOx ENCODEr:OptIONS ON tHE INStrumENt/StOmpbOx ENCODEr:
12 StrING*:12 StrING*: Simulation of an electric 12 string guitar with Simulation of an electric 12 string guitar with a small bodya small body. . P1: Body (fullness) P2: StringP1: Body (fullness) P2: String
(brightness)(brightness)
7 StrING*:7 StrING*: Lowers the pitch by 5 half-steps to simulate a 7 string guitar. Lowers the pitch by 5 half-steps to simulate a 7 string guitar. P1: Body, PP1: Body, P2: String2: String
aCOuSaCOuStIC 1:tIC 1:Bright acoustic Bright acoustic guitar with guitar with a small bodya small body. . P1: BodyP1: Body, P2: , P2: StringString
aCOuSaCOuStIC 2*:tIC 2*:Jumbo dreadnought acoustic guitar with Jumbo dreadnought acoustic guitar with a deep body. a deep body. P1: Body, P2: StringP1: Body, P2: String
barItONE*barItONE* TTunes the instrument down to low A, simulating a Baritone guitar. unes the instrument down to low A, simulating a Baritone guitar. P1: Body, P1: Body, P2: StringP2: String
baSS:baSS:monohonicmonohonicmodel that tunes the instrument down an entire octave, model that tunes the instrument down an entire octave, simulating a Bass guitarsimulating a Bass guitar. . P1:P1:
Body, P2: StringBody, P2: String
EVIO*:EVIO*:monohonicmonohonicElectric Violin simulation. Electric Violin simulation. P1: Color, P1: Color, P2: Glide (higher settings will glide betweenP2: Glide (higher settings will glide between
notes).notes).
rESONatOr*:rESONatOr*: Simulation of a Resonator guitarSimulation of a Resonator guitar, commonly used in Blues and Country music. , commonly used in Blues and Country music. Try differentTry different
settings on your guitar with the pickup selection and tone control to achieve the most realism with yoursettings on your guitar with the pickup selection and tone control to achieve the most realism with your
instrument. instrument. P1: BodyP1: Body, P2: , P2: String.String.
SItar*:SItar*:Simulation of the traditional instrument used in Indian music. Simulation of the traditional instrument used in Indian music. P1: BodyP1: Body, P2: String., P2: String.
* No ville on VIp1* No ville on VIp1
NOtE: mONOpHONIC mODELS arE mEaNt tO bE pLayED ONE NOtE at a tImE FOr bESt rESuLtS.NOtE: mONOpHONIC mODELS arE mEaNt tO bE pLayED ONE NOtE at a tImE FOr bESt rESuLtS.
tSC:tSC:Classic overdrivClassic overdrive distortion with just a touch of mid boost. e distortion with just a touch of mid boost. Great in front of almost any amp model.Great in front of almost any amp model.
Try it iTry it in front of a clean TWN for starters. Parn front of a clean TWN for starters. Parameter Adjustment: ameter Adjustment: P1 Drive, P2 LP1 Drive, P2 Levelevel
aNaLOG bOOSaNaLOG bOOSt:t: One of the most useful effects, the boost offers a clean level boost which you will findOne of the most useful effects, the boost offers a clean level boost which you will find
handy when you want to do a solo with a clean sound or if you need a boost when playing a heavy solo.handy when you want to do a solo with a clean sound or if you need a boost when playing a heavy solo.
This will be useful when you have the optional SanperaThis will be useful when you have the optional Sanpera®®I or II pedal, where using this effect will give youI or II pedal, where using this effect will give you
a solo boost in “manual mode”. Refer to the a solo boost in “manual mode”. Refer to the Sanpera manual for more information. Sanpera manual for more information. P1 Drive, P2 LP1 Drive, P2 Levelevel
SLap:SLap: A very quick, short repetition of the original note, sounds like the note "slaps" back at you. ThisA very quick, short repetition of the original note, sounds like the note "slaps" back at you. This
effect is great for playing country music. Parameter Adjustments: P1 Time, P2 Mixeffect is great for playing country music. Parameter Adjustments: P1 Time, P2 Mix
VIP 1VIP 1 VIP 2VIP 2
IInnssttrruummeennttss VVIIP P 11 VVIIP P 22 VVIIP P 33
AAccoouussttiic c 11 XX XX XX
AAccoouussttiic c 22 XX XX
112 2 ssttrriinngg XX XX
7 7 ssttrriinngg XX XX
RReessoonnaattoorr XX XX
SSiittaarr XX XX
EEVVIIOO XX XX
SSyynntthh XX XX
BBaarri i XX XX
BBaassss XX XX XX
SSttoommppbbooxxeess VVIIP P 11 VVIIP P 22 VVIIP P 33
TTSSCC XX XX XX
FFuuzzzz XX XX
CCoommp p XX XX XX
SSllaapp XX
WWaahh XX XX XX
PPhhaasseerr XX XX XX
FFllaannggeerr XX XX XX
SSyynntthh XX XX XX
SSlliiccee XX XX XX
EEnnv v FFiilltteerr XX
PPiittcch h sshhiifftteerr XX
CChhoorruuss XX XX XX
OOccttaavveerr XX
RRoottaarryy XX
MMOOGG XX
TTrreemmoolloo XX
RReevveerrssee XX
UUvvbb XX XX XX
RRiinng g MMoodd XX XX XX
VViibbrraattoo XX
BBoooosstt XX XX XX
SyNtH:
SyNtH: The synth is aThe synth is a monohonicmonohonic(one note at a time) effect that creates a square wave at the frequency(one note at a time) effect that creates a square wave at the frequency
of the input string and runs it through a built-in envelope filter and pitch glide controller. The attackof the input string and runs it through a built-in envelope filter and pitch glide controller. The attack
parameter controls the amount of filter modulation - higher values result in more wah-like filtering. Theparameter controls the amount of filter modulation - higher values result in more wah-like filtering. The
glide parameter controls the amount of time it takes to glide from one note to another. Higher values resultglide parameter controls the amount of time it takes to glide from one note to another. Higher values result
in more audible sliding in more audible sliding between notes. between notes. P1 Attack, P2 P1 Attack, P2 GlideGlide
SLICEr:SLICEr: The Slicer turns the signal on and off very fast or very slow. The Slicer turns the signal on and off very fast or very slow. You can crYou can create hythmic effects witheate hythmic effects with
the Slicerthe Slicer, you , you just have just have to experiment. P1 to experiment. P1 Speed, Speed, P2 P2 WidthWidth
NOtE: the oionl Sne I nd SneNOtE: the oionl Sne I nd Sne®®II edls will chnge he seed of II edls will chnge he seed of his effec.his effec.
uVbuVb: Originally designed to be a rotary spe: Originally designed to be a rotary speaker simulator, Uvb quickly took on a life of it’aker simulator, Uvb quickly took on a life of it’s own. s own. It’It’s beens been
one of the most popular effects since Hendrix pulled it out for the National Anthem at Woodstock: P1one of the most popular effects since Hendrix pulled it out for the National Anthem at Woodstock: P1
Speed, P2 DepthSpeed, P2 Depth
rING mODuLatOr:rING mODuLatOr: The Ring Modulator combines two waveforms, and outputs the sum and difference ofThe Ring Modulator combines two waveforms, and outputs the sum and difference of
the frequencies present in each waveform. the frequencies present in each waveform. As you will see this effect is As you will see this effect is certainly a little different but cancertainly a little different but can
be a lot of fun. be a lot of fun. Listen to the guitar solo in “Paranoid” and you wListen to the guitar solo in “Paranoid” and you will hear a Ring Modulator combined with aill hear a Ring Modulator combined with a
Fuzz distortion. Parameter adjustments: P1 Carrier Frequency, P2 MixFuzz distortion. Parameter adjustments: P1 Carrier Frequency, P2 Mix
VIbraVIbratO:tO: Unlike Tremolo, which changes the volume of the signal to create the effect, Vibrato changes theUnlike Tremolo, which changes the volume of the signal to create the effect, Vibrato changes the
pitch slightly to pitch slightly to create the effect. create the effect. P1 Speed, P2 P1 Speed, P2 DepthDepth
COmp:COmp: This compressor allows you to set an output level and the sensitivity at which it kicks in (EditThis compressor allows you to set an output level and the sensitivity at which it kicks in (Edit
mode). Compressors can produce percussivmode). Compressors can produce percussive, clicky sounds on clean guitar - e, clicky sounds on clean guitar - or mellow sustain for leador mellow sustain for lead
work. Try this stompbox effect on a clean channel and strike the strings softly at first and than harder towork. Try this stompbox effect on a clean channel and strike the strings softly at first and than harder to
hear and feel the effect. Parameter Adjustments: P1 Sensitivity, P2 Levelhear and feel the effect. Parameter Adjustments: P1 Sensitivity, P2 Level
CHOruS:CHOruS:This unmistakable classic warm analog chorus model will no doubt be a staple in your presetThis unmistakable classic warm analog chorus model will no doubt be a staple in your preset
arsenal. arsenal. P1 P1 Speed, P2 DepthSpeed, P2 Depth
aNaLOG pHaSE:aNaLOG pHaSE: Analog Phase is an effect commonly confused with Flanging. Phasing uses changes in theAnalog Phase is an effect commonly confused with Flanging. Phasing uses changes in the
frequency spectrum to create peaks and valleys in the audio signal. frequency spectrum to create peaks and valleys in the audio signal. Check out “Ain’t TCheck out “Ain’t Talking ‘Bout Love.”alking ‘Bout Love.”
P1 Speed, P2 DepthP1 Speed, P2 Depth
aNaLOG FLaNGE:aNaLOG FLaNGE: Flanging is a time-based audio effect that occurs when two identical signals are mixedFlanging is a time-based audio effect that occurs when two identical signals are mixed
together with one signal slightly delayed. This delay produces a together with one signal slightly delayed. This delay produces a swept comb filter effect. swept comb filter effect. - Check out the- Check out the
intro to “Cowboys from intro to “Cowboys from Hell” or “Barracuda”. Hell” or “Barracuda”. P1 Speed, P2 DepthP1 Speed, P2 Depth
WaH:WaH:The auto wah uses frequency filter sweeps in the range typically associated with vocals to give theThe auto wah uses frequency filter sweeps in the range typically associated with vocals to give the
guitar a “Wah” guitar a “Wah” sound. sound. Think “Voodoo Child” on autopilot. P1 Speed, P2 Think “Voodoo Child” on autopilot. P1 Speed, P2 Sweep DepthSweep Depth
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