Vertex BOOST + VOLUME EXP User manual

PRODUCT MANUAL
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Controls Level (unity gain to +16dB)
Connections Input, Output, EXP, DC Input
Dimensions 4.6” x 3.2” x 1.8”
Power Connector 2.1mm barrel (center negative)
Input Impendance 1M ohm
DC Voltage 8.0-9.6V (*9.8V MAX)
Current Consumption 16mA
Output Impendance 100 ohms
EXP Function An expression pedal of any impendance with a 1/4” TRS (stereo)
cable can be used with the Vertex Boost
SPECIFICATIONS
Example 1 - Vertex Boost as gain booster w/EXP
When the Boost is positioned after the guitar, before
any other distortion or overdrive pedals the Boost
will function as a gain booster. This means that if you
stack the boost in combination with other overdrive
or distortion pedals following it, it will not increase the
output level of your signal, but rather add more gain/
distortion to your signal.
Example 2 - Vertex Boost as level booster w/EXP
When the Boost is positioned after distortion or
overdrive devices, but before any time-based pedals
(delay and/or reverb), the Boost will function as a
level booster. This means that if you stack the boost in
combination with other overdrive or distortion pedals
before it, it will only add more volume level to your
signal, and not change the tone of the pedals coming
before it. AMPLIFIER
DELAY CHORUS EXP BOOST OVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION
+ VOLUME EXP
DELAY CHORUS EXP BOOST OVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION
AMPLIFIER
The Vertex Boost is expertly crafted to be a clean boost, buffer,
and volume pedal in one. The Boost is designed to leave your
tone unchanged, while boosting the level of your signal. The
Boost also features an ultra-linear buffer to condition your line
with ZERO tonal coloration, even with dozens of pedals in your
chain. Additionally, you have total volume control by connecting
the Boost with any EXP pedal or Volume Pedal (with insert cable
adapter shown below) and adjusting your volume as you would
with a volume pedal.
When the Boost is OFF, the EXP will function as a typical volume
pedal (sweeping from silent to unity gain). When the Boost is
ON, the EXP will control the boosted volume (sweeping from
silent to wherever the level knob is set). Since your guitar signal is
completely isolated from the EXP pedal, your tone remains open
and full-range, and most importantly, it feels like your plugged
straight into your amp.
Set Up Options
VERTEX BOOST OVERVIEW
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HOW THE VERTEX BOOST WORKS
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AMPLIFIER
CHORUS
BOOSTDELAYREVERB
OVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION
TO AMP
INPUT
FX LOOP
SEND
FX LOOP
RETURN
Example 5 - Vertex Boost in effects loop (no EXP)
When the Boost is positioned an amplifier FX Loop it
can be used as a master volume. This means that you
can boost your signal without the risk of overdriving the
preamp section of your amplifier.
+ VOLUME EXP
Set Up Options, cont.
Example 6 - Vertex Boost in effects loop w/EXP
When the Boost is positioned an amplifier FX Loop it can
be used as a master volume. This means that you can boost
your signal without the risk of overdriving the preamp
section of your amplifier.
AMPLIFIER
CHORUS
BOOSTDELAYREVERB
OVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION
TO AMP
INPUT
FX LOOP
SEND
FX LOOP
RETURN
Example 4 - Vertex Boost as level booster (no EXP)
When the Boost is positioned after distortion or overdrive
devices, but before any time-based pedals (delay and/
or reverb), the Boost will function as a level booster. This
means that if you stack the boost in combination with
other overdrive or distortion pedals before it, it will only
add more volume level to your signal, and not change
the tone of the pedals coming before it.
AMPLIFIER
DELAY CHORUS BOOST OVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION
EXP
Example 3 - Vertex Boost as a gain booster (no EXP)
When the Boost is positioned after the guitar, before
any other distortion or overdrive pedals the Boost
will function as a gain booster. This means that if you
stack the boost in combination with other overdrive
or distortion pedals following it, it will not increase the
output level of your signal, but rather add more gain/
distortion to your signal. AMPLIFIER
DELAY CHORUS BOOSTOVERDRIVE/
DISTORTION

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+ VOLUME EXP
TO BOOST
VOLUME PEDAL
INPUT
TRS (Stereo)
TS (mono)
TS (mono)
TRS to TRS insert cable
Connecting to Expression Pedal (EXP)
TO EXP TO BOOST
TRS Cable (Stereo)
Connecting to a Volume Pedal (EXP)
VOLUME PEDAL
OUTPUT
CONNECTING THE VERTEX BOOST
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Example 1
When the DIP switches are positioned according to Example 1, the
expression pedal (EXP) will function as the boosted volume control
(volume pedal) when the Boost is switched ON and the LED is illuminated.
When the Boost is bypassed (LED off), the EXP is removed from the audio
path (True Bypass).
Example 2
When the DIP switches are positioned according to Example 2, the
expression pedal (EXP) will control the boosted volume level when the
Boost is switched ON and the LED is illuminated. When the Boost is
bypassed (LED off), the EXP is a unity gain pedal.
Compatible Volume/EXP Pedals with Vertex Boost
Boss FV-30H (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Boss FV-30L (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Boss FV-50L (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Boss FV-50H (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Boss FV-500H (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)
Boss FV-500L (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)
Dunlop Volume X (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)
Dunlop Volume Pedal DVP1 (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Dunlop DVP1XL Volume Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Ernie Ball 25K Stereo Volume Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Ernie Ball 250K Mono Volume Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Ernie Ball VP JR 25K (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Ernie Ball VP JR 250K (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Korg XVP10 Stereo Volume/Expression Pedal (accepts TRS cable)
M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal (hardwired TRS cable included)
Moog EP-3 Universal Expression Pedal (accepts TRS cable)
Morley M2 Passive Volume Guitar Effects Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)
Morley M2 Passive Expression Guitar Effects Pedal (accepts TRS cable)
Roland EV-5 (hardwired TRS cable included)
Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal (accepts TRS cable)
Visual Sound Visual Volume Pedal *in passive mode only* (accepts insert “Y” cable)
Vertex Mono Volume Pedal (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)
Vertex Stereo Volume Pedal (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)
Vertex Scott Henderson Volume Pedal (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)