Strymon MultiSwitch Plus User manual

USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
OVERVIEW
PRESET MODE
CUSTOM MODE
TIMELINE, BIGSKY & MOBIUS MODE
TAP, FAV, BOOST & SPEED MODE
COMBO MODE
APPENDIX
PRESET MODE PEDAL SETUP
TIMELINE, BIGSKY & MOBIUS MODE SETUP
TAP, FAV, BOOST & SPEED MODE PEDAL SETUP
COMPATIBILITY CHART
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
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4
5
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Overview
FOOTSWITCHES
The footswitches can be programmed to send
a variety of different commands to your pedals.
These footswitches are referred to as A, B, and C.
OUTPUT JACKS
The output jacks allow commands to be sent to your
pedals and provide power from these pedals. These
output jacks are referred to as • (one), •• (two), and
••• (three).
MultiSwitch Plus enhances your ability to control Strymon pedals at your feet
without the complexity of MIDI. MultiSwitch Plus has three LEDs, output jacks,
and footswitches.

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Preset Mode
Release the footswitch. The LEDs on
MultiSwitch Plus will flash GREEN when
configuration is complete.
All outputs carry the same signal in this
mode.
Check the Appendix for instructions on
how to configure the connected pedal for
use in this mode.
Enter Preset Mode by holding down the A
footswitch while connecting the TRS cable to
MultiSwitch Plus. The ALED will flash RED
to confirm the selection.
Connect the included TRS cable to the EXP
jack of the pedal you wish to control.
3
4
2
1
This mode adds the ability to select and bypass three presets on supported pedals.1
Press a footswitch with an unlit LED to select that preset on connected pedals. Step
on the same footswitch again to bypass the pedals.
1 Check the Compatibility Chart on pg.15 for details
and a list of compatible pedals. NOTE: These three presets correspond to MIDI
Program Change messages 1-2-3.
NOTE: For Volante, this is equivalent to the
presets stored on playback buttons 2-3-4. For
Sunset and Riverside, these are independent
of the preset that is associated with the FAV
footswitch, which is equivalent to MIDI PC# 0.
A
B C
+
EXP

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Custom Mode
Release the footswitch. The LEDs on
MultiSwitch Plus will flash GREEN when
configuration is complete. All three
outputs carry the same signal in this mode.
Enter Custom Mode by holding down the C
footswitch while connecting the TRS cable to
MultiSwitch Plus. The CLED will flash RED
to confirm the selection.
Connect the included TRS cable to the EXP
jack of the pedal you wish to control.
3
2
1
This mode adds remote control functionality unique to the supported pedal.1
Check the manual for the connected
pedal for for specific functionality and
instructions on how to configure the pedal
for use in this mode.
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A B
C
+
EXP
1 Check the Compatibility Chart on pg.15 for details
and a list of compatible pedals.

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TimeLine, BigSky & Mobius Mode
Release the footswitches. The LEDs on
MultiSwitch Plus will flash GREEN when
configuration is complete.
All outputs carry the same signal in this mode.
Enter TimeLine, BigSky and Mobius Mode by
holding down the Band Cfootswitches at the
same time while connecting the TRS cable
to MultiSwitch Plus. The Band CLEDs will
flash RED to confirm the selection.
Connect the included TRS cable to the EXP
jack of the pedal you wish to control.
3
2
1
This mode adds expanded preset selection control for TimeLine, BigSky, and
Mobius and dedicated Looper controls for TimeLine.
May require firmware update. Check the Compatibility Chart on pg.15 for details.
NOTE: MultiSwitch Plus LEDs remain unlit in
this mode. The TimeLine, BigSky and Mobius
are not capable of bidirectional communication
which is required to support MultiSwitch Plus
LED functionality.
Check the Appendix for instructions on how
to configure the connected pedal for use in
this mode.
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A
B
C
A B
C
+ +
EXP

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This mode allows you to connect up to three supported pedals1for independent,
dedicated footswitch functions.
Tap, Favorite, Boost & Speed Mode
Release the footswitch. The LEDs on MultiSwitch
Plus will all be lit. Press the footswitches to
assign each switch and jack pair to control Tap
(GREEN LED) or FAV/Boost/Speed (RED LED).
Enter Tap, Favorite, Boost & Speed Mode by
holding down the Bfootswitch while connecting
the TRS cable to MultiSwitch Plus. The BLED
will flash RED to confirm the selection and all
LEDs will illuminate.
Connect the included TRS cable to the EXP or
FAV jack of the pedal you wish to control.
Press and hold the Bfootswitch to exit
configuration mode.
3
2
1
4
Tap, Boost,
Fav or Speed
Footswitch A
Output Signal
Footswitch B
Output Signal
Footswitch C
Output Signal
Check the Appendix for instructions on
how to configure the connected pedal for
use in this mode.
51 Check the Compatibility Chart on pg.15 for
details and a list of compatible pedals.
A
B
C
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EXP

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Footswitches A/ Band output jacks 1 / 2 match the behavior of Preset mode. Footswitch C
and output jack 3 match the behavior of TAP, FAV, BOOST & SPEED MODE.
Combo Mode
After entering Combo Mode the Cfootswitch
LED will indicate whether it is assigned to
control Tap (GREEN LED) or FAV/Boost/Speed
(RED LED). Press the Cfootswitch to toggle
between these two options.
Enter Combo Mode by holding down the Aand
Bfootswitches while connecting the TRS cable
to MultiSwitch Plus. The Aand BLEDs will flash
RED to confirm the selection.
Connect the included TRS cable from output 1
or 2 to the appropriate jack of one of the pedals
you wish to control.
Press and hold Bto exit configuration.
Connect an additional TRS cable from output 3
to the pedal receiving Tap, Boost, Fav or Speed
signal.
Check the Appendix for instructions on how to
configure the connected pedal for use in this
mode.
3
2
1
4
5
6
PRESET 1
PRESET Output Footswitch C
Output Signal
PRESET 2 Tap, Boost,
Fav or Speed
Check the Compatibility Chart on pg.15 for details
and a list of compatible pedals.
A
B C
A
B
C
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EXP

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Appendix
Connected Pedal Setup

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A quick reference for the connected pedal setup. For more details see pedal user manual.
Preset Mode Pedal Setup
Press either footswitch to store the EXP jack
assignment.
Press either footswitch to store the EXP jack
assignment.
Turn the LEVEL knob until the ON LED turns
BLUE to set the EXP jack mode to MIDI Mode.
Turn the LEVEL knob on the B side until the B
LED turns BLUE to set the EXP jack mode to
MIDI Mode.
Press and hold the FAVORITE footswitch while
powering up the pedal.
Press and hold the A footswitch while
powering up the pedal.
3
3
2
2
1
1
Riverside
Setting EXP jack to MIDI mode.
Sunset
Setting EXP jack to MIDI mode.
Turn the ECHO LEVEL knob until the TAP
LED turns BLUE.
To configure the EXP jack, press and hold
the TAP button while powering up Volante.
2
1
Volante
Setting EXP jack to Preset mode.
Press the TAP footswitch to store this setting.
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A quick reference for the connected pedal setup. For more details see pedal user manual.
TimeLine, BigSky & Mobius Mode Pedal Setup
Turn the VALUE knob until the display reads EXP
MD (Expression Mode).
Press and hold the VALUE knob on your
TimeLine, BigSky or Mobius for at least 2
seconds to access the GLOBALS menu. Release
the VALUE knob.
TimeLine, BigSky and Mobius may require
firmware update to work with MultiSwitch Plus.
Check the Compatibility Chart on pg.15 for
details.
Press and release the VALUE knob again, then
turn the VALUE knob to select an Expression
Mode.
These modes are detailed on the next page.
3
2
1
4
REC / DUB PLAY STOP
TYPE
REVERSE
FILTER
DUAL
DIGITAL
dBUCKET
PATTERN
dTAPE
push (bank / time)
hold (looper)
hold (save)
push (param)
ICE
TREM
DUCK
SWELL
®
LO-FI
VALUE
FILTER GRIT SPEEDDEPTH
B TAPA
TIME REPEATS MIX
MOD
BANK DOWN BANK UP
hold (global)
REC / DUB PLAY STOP
TYPE
REVERSE
FILTER
DUAL
DIGITAL
dBUCKET
PATTERN
dTAPE
push (bank / time)
hold (looper)
hold (save)
push (param)
ICE
TREM
DUCK
SWELL
®
LO-FI
VALUE
FILTER GRIT SPEEDDEPTH
B TAPA
TIME REPEATS MIX
MOD
BANK DOWN BANK UP
hold (global)
REC / DUB PLAY STOP
TYPE
REVERSE
FILTER
DUAL
DIGITAL
dBUCKET
PATTERN
dTAPE
push (bank / time)
hold (looper)
hold (save)
push (param)
ICE
TREM
DUCK
SWELL
®
LO-FI
VALUE
FILTER GRIT SPEEDDEPTH
B TAPA
TIME REPEATS MIX
MOD
BANK DOWN BANK UP
hold (global)

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TimeLine, BigSky & Mobius Mode Pedal Setup (cont.)
TAP MODE
Use the left switch to scroll down through your saved
presets, the right switch to scroll up, and the middle
switch to tap your tempo.
BANK MODE
Use the left footswitch to move down a bank, right
footswitch to move up a bank, and middle footswitch to
cycle through your presets within the current bank.
PRESET MODE
Scroll through saved presets using the left and right
footswitches, and engage/bypass the preset you have
selected with the middle footswitch.
3 - BUTTON LOOPER (Timeline Only)
MultiSwitch Plus allows instant access to TimeLine’s
Record/Overdub, Play, and Stop functions without holding
the TAP switch to enter Looper Mode. Access looping
features while retaining footswitch control over your
delay sounds.
6 - BUTTON LOOPER (TimeLine Only)
Hold TimeLine’s TAP footswitch to enter looper mode,
and MultiSwitch Plus now gives you instant access to
Reverse, Half Speed, and Undo/Redo.
Description of footswitch functionality in TimeLine,
BigSky & Mobius mode. LEDs will remain unlit.
PRESET
DOWN
PRESET
DOWN
REC/DUB
REVERSE
BANK DOWN
TAP TEMPO
BYPASS/
ENGAGE
PLAY
HALF SPEED
PRESET UP
PRESET UP
STOP
UNDO/REDO
BANK UP
A
BC

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A quick reference for the connected pedal setup. For more details see pedal user manual.
Tap, FAV, Boost & Speed Mode Pedal Setup
Power up holding BOTH footswitches.
While holding footswitches, turn the
SATURATION knob to the 12 o’clock position.
Set both toggles to DOWN position.
Power up holding BOTH footswitches.
2
2
1
1
Brigadier, DIG, El Capistan, Flint
Setting EXP jack to Tap Tempo Mode.
Deco
Setting EXP jack to Tap Tempo mode.
Press and release the VALUE knob again,
then turn the VALUE knob to select the TAP
expression mode: TAP.
Turn the VALUE knob until the display reads
EXP MD (expression mode).
Press and hold the VALUE knob on your
TimeLine, BigSky or Mobius for at least
2 seconds to access the GLOBALS menu.
Release the VALUE knob.
3
2
1
BigSky, Mobius, TimeLine
Setting EXP jack to Tap Tempo mode.
Turn ECHO LEVEL knob to the left until TAP LED
lights up AMBER.
Press and hold TAP footswitch at power up.
2
1
Volante
Setting EXP jack to Tap Tempo mode.
Press TAP footswitch to exit.
3
Turn DRIVE knob all the way to the right.
The FAVORITE LED will light up PURPLE.
Press and hold FAVORITE footswitch at
power up.
2
1
Riverside
Setting BOOST jack to Boost mode.
Press the ON or FAVORITE footswitch once again
to store this setting and begin using Riverside.
3
NOTE: On BigSky, tap tempo sets the Pre-Delay
time.

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Tap, FAV, Boost & Speed Mode Pedal Setup (cont.)
Power pedal holding down both footswitches.
Set both toggles to middle position.
2
1
Brigadier, DIG, El Capistan, Flint
Setting EXP jack to Favorite mode.
SAVE FAVORITE: Press and hold BYPASS to save a
new Favorite setting. Flint: Press and hold REVERB
BYPASS to save a new Favorite setting.
While holding down the footswitches, turn the
SATURATION all the way to the right.
Power up holding BOTH footswitches.
2
1
Deco
Setting EXP jack to Favorite mode.
SAVE FAVORITE SETTING: Press and hold TAPE
SATURATION BYPASS to save a new Favorite setting.
While holding both footswitches:
• Turn FAST ROTOR SPEED knob full clockwise
for Favorite EXP mode
• Turn FAST ROTOR SPEED knob to 12 o’clock
for SPEED switch EXP mode
Set both toggles to DOWN position.
2
1
Lex
Setting EXP jack to Favorite/Speed modes.
SAVE FAVORITE: Press and hold BYPASS to save a
new Favorite setting.
Turn LEVEL knob just past the 12 o’clock
position. The FAVORITE LED will light up
AMBER.
Press and hold FAVORITE footswitch at power
up.
2
1
Press the ON or FAVORITE footswitch once again
to store this setting and begin using Riverside.
3
SAVE FAVORITE: Press and hold FAVORITE to save a
new Favorite setting.
Turn Aside LEVEL knob all the way to the left.
The ALED will light up AMBER.
Press and hold Afootswitch at power up.
2
1
Sunset
Setting FAV jack to Favorite mode.
Riverside
Setting EXP jack to Favorite mode.
Press the Aor Bfootswitches once again to
store this setting and begin using Sunset.
3
SAVE FAVORITE: Press and hold Afootswitch to save
a new Favorite setting.

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Compatibility Chart
Here is the list of MultiSwitch Plus compatibility. For the latest list of compatible product visit
strymon.net/multiswitchplus.
*NOTE: To check firmware on TimLine BigSky and Mobius, press and hold far right footswitch on
power up. Turn the TYPE knob until the display shows REVISN and then push the TYPE knob again.
Mode
Preset Mode
Custom Mode
TimeLine, BigSky,
and Mobius Mode
Tap/Fav/Boost/
Speed Mode
Combo Mode
Adds the ability to select and bypass
onboard presets 1, 2, and 3.
Provides remote access to Volante’s Speed
switch, and enhances transport controls.
Expanded preset selection control.
Dedicated looper controls (TimeLine).
Each footswitch is paired with the closest
output and its function can be independently
assigned.
Footswitches A and B will select between
presets 1 and 2 for pedals connected to
outputs 1 and 2. Footswitch C can be used
for remote Tap Tempo, Favorite, Boost, or
Speed for the pedal connected to output 3.
Sunset, Riverside, Volante
Volante
TimeLine v1.87, BigSky v1.49,
Mobius v1.39*
Tap:BigSky, Deco, DIG, Flint,
Mobius, TimeLine, Volante
Fav:Brigadier, Deco, DIG, El
Capistan, Flint, Lex, Riverside,
Sunset
Boost:Riverside
Speed:Lex
Presets:Sunset, Riverside,
Volante
Tap:BigSky, Deco, DIG, Flint,
Mobius, TimeLine, Volante
Fav:Brigadier, Deco, DIG, El
Capistan, Flint, Lex, Riverside,
Sunset
Boost:Riverside
Speed:Lex
Description Compatibility

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Cable 1/4” Right Angle TRS (tip / ring / sleeve)
Power Supply No additional power supply required
Chassis Rugged black anodized aluminum chassis
Dimensions 6.8” wide x 2.2” deep x 1.7” tall
(172mm wide x 57mm deep x 42mm tall)
Additional TRS cables can be purchased from strymon.net/store.
Designed and built in the USA.
Specifications

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