Vintage Revolution PedalPro Ex User manual

PedalPro ExTM Owner’s Manual
firmware rev. 8.01 A
OMPP00A - Rev.1.0 - EN EU — Copyright © 2015 Vintage Revolution

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Introduction
1.2 SUMMARY OF FEATURES
• 10 group analogue effects that can be used simultaneously and in any
number of configurations without any sound degradation.
• Storage of up to 400 presets – complete machine configurations – and
18 favourites, for easy jumping between sets.
• Control of your analogue effects in real-time with an expression pedal.
• 24 bit stereo DSP for adding digital Reverb and digital delay
• An analogue effect chain that is reconfigurable bringing unprec-
edented flexibility.
• True analogue, relay bypass available for every single effect or the
whole of the PedalPro Ex.
• Compatible with MIDi, ADES (Pedalino), SYSEX (Roland FC-300)
• Pre and post loops that allow for the inclusion of external effects and a
MIDI out connection that allows to transmit MIDI program change mes-
sages and MIDI CC11 (expression).
• Preset manager software that enables you to completely manage, re-
name, and even email an unlimited number of presets from your com-
puter.
• Access to effects’ parameters never before accessible.
• Designed as a completely upgradeable unit upon which you can sim-
ply build and add features via USB or VR firmware upgrades.
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1.1 MESSAGE TO THE USERS
Thank you from all of us at Vintage Revolution for purchasing the PedalPro Ex
– a multi-effect platform we hope will prove to be the best investment of your
musical career.
Our objective in designing the PedalPro Ex was simple: to eliminate com-
promise. No more knobs and sliders. We wanted a complete solution that
seamlessly integrated digital and analogue technology, thereby giving users
access to the rich, unbeatable sound of pure analogue effects, and the
world of usability brought about by digital technology.
Not only does PedalPro allow you to control your analogue effects with a
precision never before possible, it pioneers new features and capabilities
never-before-seen in either digital or analogue effects.
We believe that this device will exceed even your wildest expectations.
And – it’s even easy to use. We have deliberately designed the PedalPro so
that you could, if need be, learn the ropes just by using it. But this easy-to-use
guide will take away any remaining guesswork, while ensuring you are aware
of all its amazing capabilities.
Enjoy your purchase.
From the team at VR

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product has been designed and manufactured to meet strict safety and qual-
ity standards. It is very important that you are aware of the following installation and
operation precautions:
1. Read and keep these instructions and heed all warnings
You should read all the safety and operating instructions carefully before operat-
ing this apparatus. Retain this manual for future reference and adhere to all warn-
ings in the manual or on the apparatus.
2. Water and moisture
The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous. Do not use the appara-
tus near water – for example next to a bathtub, a sink, in a wet basement or near
a swimming pool, etc.
3. Object or liquid entry
Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through any openings. Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on
the apparatus.
4. Ventilation
Do not place the apparatus on a bed, sofa, rug or similar soft surface, or in an
enclosed bookcase or cabinet, since ventilation may be impeded. A minimum
distance of 50 mm (2 inches) around the top and the bottom of the apparatus is
recommended to provide adequate ventilation. Always install the apparatus ac-
cording to the instruction provided by the manufacturer.
5. Heat
Locate the apparatus away from naked flames or heat producing equipment
such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
6. Climate
The apparatus has been designed for use in moderate climates.
7. Racks and stands
Only use with a rack, stand, bracket or table that is recommended for use with
audio equipment. If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with
great care to avoid injury from tip-over.
8. Cleaning
Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning. The case should normally
only require a wipe with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth. DO NOT use paint thinners or
other chemical solvents for cleaning, which will destroy prints and paintwork. DO
NOT use alcohol or household cleaning products. DO NOT USE WATER.
9. Power sources
Only connect the apparatus to a power supply of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the apparatus, and install the unit near the
power outlet (socket). Appliance coupler is considered as disconnect device. It
shall remain readily operable..
10. Power-cord protection
Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on,
bent, stretched or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particu-
lar attention to cords, plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11. Grounding
Ensure that the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding-type plugs of the ap-
paratus is not defeated. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, contact
a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
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The lightning flash symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock to persons.
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user
serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to
rain or moisture.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, unplug the apparatus when there
is high probability of lightning.
The apparatus MUST BE EARTHED. Use a three wire type power cord like the
one provided with the apparatus.
12. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the apparatus, turn the power off
immediately and unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Contact your dealer im-
mediately.
13. Servicing and maintenance
None of the parts inside the enclosure of this apparatus is serviceable by the user.
DO NOT open the enclosure and DO NOT attempt to modify the internal circuitry.
All servicing and maintenance beyond what described in this manual should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
14. Damage requiring service
The apparatus should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
• Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has been spilled into the apparatus, or
• The apparatus has been exposed to rain, or
• The apparatus does not appear to operate normally or shows a marked
change in performance, or
• The apparatus has been dropped and/or the enclosure damaged.

Working with Presets
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CE & RoHS Compliance - Warranty
3.2 RoHS COMPLIANCE
This device has been manufactured in compliance with Directive 2002/95/
EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical
and Electronic Equipment (RoHS).
This marking indicates that this product must not be dis-
posed with other household waste throughout the EU.
To dispose of your product, please use your local return
and collection system, or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased or Vintage Revolution B.V.
3.1 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Vintage Revolution B.V., The Netherlands, declares that the following prod-
uct:
PedalPro Ex digitally-controlled analogue multieffect, mod. PP003A
conforms to the following Product Specifications:
Safety: EN 60065 / IEC 60065
EMC: EN 55103-1, EN 55103-2
The product complies with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive
73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC as amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.
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Before Getting Started
3.3 DISPOSAL
4.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This electronic format manual makes easy work of exploring the expansive
features of the PedalPro Ex. Electronic manuals make it easier to search for
specific information, browse the contents, access new or revised editions
and, thanks to contextual links, immediately access any related information
either within the manual, or on our website (hyperlinks to an internet website*
are followed by the symbol ). They are also, obviously, better for the envi-
ronment and mean no bulky paper manuals gathering dust in your studio.
For updates to the manual or latest versions, add-ons and manuals of related
products, check the Vintage Revolution website .
4.2 BOX CONTENT
The following items should be included in your PedalPro Ex package:
• The PedalPro Ex digitally-controlled analogue multi-effect.
• Power cord.
4.3 SHIPPING, STORING AND TRANSPORTING
Great care was taken in the manufacturing and packaging of your Pedal-
Pro Ex. Everything should be included and in perfect working order. Should
any parts be missing however, please contact the dealer from whom you
purchased your PedalPro Ex. They will facilitate the resolution of your issue as
quickly as possible.
Damaged units should never be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer
from whom you acquired your PedalPro Ex of the damage, as well as the
transportation company that delivered it to you. You must follow the steps
above in order to retain the validity of your warranty.
To ensure the optimal protection of your PedalPro Ex during transportation or
use, we recommend using a suitable case such as a flight case. Always use
the original packaging when storing, shipping or returning your unit.
* Accessing a website via a hyperlink requires an internet connection.

Working with Presets
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION p.2
1.1 Message To The Users p.2
1.2 Summary Of Features p.2
2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION p.3
3 CE & ROHS COMPLIANCE p.4
3.1 Declaration Of Conformity p.4
3.2 RoHS Compliance p.4
3.3 Disposal p.4
4 BEFORE YOU GET STARTED p.4
4.1 About This Manual p.4
4.2 Box Content p.4
4.3 Shipping, Storing and Transporting p.4
5 TABLE OF CONTENTS p.5
6 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PedalPro Ex™ p.6
FrontPanel p.6
Rear Panel p.7
7 SETUP GUIDE p.8
7.1 Mounting the Unit p.8
7.2 Connecting to the Main p.8
7.3 Connecting Your Instrument p.8
7.4 Connecting to Amps / Mixers p.8
7.5 Connecting Amp Switching p.9
7.6 Connecting External Effects (Loops) p.10
8 SIGNAL FLOW p.11
9 HOW TO USE THE PedalPro Ex p.12
9.1 Working with Presets p.12
9.1.1 Saving a Preset p.12
9.1.2 Recalling a Preset p.13
9.1.3 Exploring a Preset p.13
9.1.4 Editing a Preset p.14
9.1.5 Erasing a Preset p.15
9.1.6 Initialising Your Presets p.15
9.1.7 Restoring the Default Preset List p.15
9.1.8 Copy settings of a preset p.16
9.1.9 ADES p.16
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9.2 Working with Favourite Presets p.18
9.2.1 Adding/Replacing a Preset from the Favourite List p.18
9.2.2 Recalling a Favourite Preset p.18
9.2.3 Editing a Favourite Preset p.18
9.2.4 Deleting a Favourite Preset p.18
9.3 Working with PedalPro Ex’s Effects p.19
9.3.1 Compressor p.20
9.3.2 Boost p.22
9.3.3 Preamp p.23
9.3.4 Noise Gate p.27
9.3.5 VCA and mid volume p.28
9.3.6 Phaser p.30
9.3.7 Filters p.32
9.3.8 Volume Control p.40
9.4 Post Effects p.41
9.4.1 Chorus, Vibe, Flanger p.42
9.4.2 Delay p.45
9.4.4 AUX Connections (Post-loop) p.47
10 MIDI p.50
10.1 MIDI IN IMPLEMENTATION p.51
10.2 Assign MIDI IN channel & MIDI monitor p.54
10.3 Link MIDICC to a specific effect routing p.54
10.4 Tap Tempo p.55
10.5 LEADS p.56
10.5.1 Accessing Leads p.56
10.5.2 Editing Leads p.56
10.6 Wah via MIDICC p.56
11 WORKING WITH PRESETS ON YOUR COMPUTER p.57
12 INSTALLING A NEW FIRMWARE p.58
13 TECHNICAL SPECS p.59
Factory Presets p.63
APPENDIX A - MODULATING WAVEFORMS p.64
APPENDIX B - 4-wires cable method p.66
APPENDIX C - HARDWARE UPGRADES p.68
PedalPro Ex and FC-300 p.69
DSP p.72

1. Bypass key – Press it to completely bypass the PedalPro Ex in your sound
chain. The button will light up to indicate that the machine is bypassed. This is
a true analogue relay bypass, just like every bypass in the PedalPro Ex.
2. Display - Shows presets names, effects parameters, machine configura-
tions and other info.
3. Arrow keys – Use the four arrow keys [3a to 3d] to move between different
areas of a menu page. The LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys [3a and 3d] are also
used to toggle between the full preset list and the favourite preset list. The UP
and DOWN arrow keys [3b and 3c] can be used to scroll the preset lists.
4. Selection dial – Use the selection dial to scroll preset lists or change the
value of effect parameters. Spin it faster to jump quickly through the range of
available values; slow it down to set the precise value of the parameter.
5. EDIT/SAVE - Press the EDIT/SAVE key to access the value of effects’ param-
eters (Edit mode). After you have created/modified a preset, press the EDIT/
SAVE key to save the preset (Save mode).
6. ENTER/LOAD - Use this key to load a preset from the list or to confirm the
preset’s name when creating/modifying presets
7. EXIT/(USB) - Press EXIT/(USB) to exit from the Edit mode. When navigating
menus, press EXIT/(USB) to go one level up in the menu structure. Hold the
Overview - Front Panel
EXIT/(USB) for 2 seconds to enter the USB communication mode.
8. Power switch - Turns the power on and off.
9. Soft Mute key – Press the Soft Mute key before switching guitar or entering
tuner mode. The button will light up to indicate that the output is muted and
you can now change the guitar – or the external effects - connected to the
PedalPro Ex. If you are in the one of the four main menus this buttom will give
you access to the tuner mode.
10. Multifunction keys – Multifunction keys [10a to 10d] are soft-programma-
ble. Their functions vary with the menu page and the operating status of the
unit. In effect menus, the multifunction keys BYPASS EFFECT 1 [10a] and BYPASS
EFFECT 2 [10c] are used to switch on/bypass effects, while the two PARAM.
SWITCH keys [10b, 10d] are used to control some of the effects’ parameters as
explained below.
11, 12. Page - and Page + – Use <-> and <+> keys to move between menu
pages.
13. ADES/MIDI-IN connector - Connect here your MIDI controller, FC-300 or
Pedalino
14. USB connector - Connect your computer to the PedalPro Ex using this
connector in order to manage presets, upgrade the firmware or use the so-
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Overview - Rear Panel
15. Power input - Connect only the power chord supply with the PedalPro Ex
to this input. The other end of the chord must be connected to an earthed
main socket.
16. AUX SEND & RETURN post-loop connectors - These connectors allow
you to post-loops two external pedals or one stereo effect. Please refer to the
section on AUX Connections, on page 47, for more information on routings
and signal levels.
17. Voltage Selector - Select the AC voltage corresponding to your local AC
power.
18. Fuse holder - T1 AH 250V. Always replace with a fuse of the correct value.
19. MIDI OUT connector - Connect MIDI-controlled units here and use
your PedalPro Ex as MIDI controller, integrating external units MIDI program
change into the presets of your PedalPro Ex.
20. OUTPUT connectors - Use mono jack cables to connect these 1/4” out-
puts into guitar amplifiers, inputs of mixers or recording device. For mono rigs
use the LEFT connector only (see ‘Setup Guide’ on page 8).
21. EXTERNAL EFFECT pre-loop connectors - To connect an external effect
(i.e. a stompbox) into the PedalPro Ex effects chain, connect the SEND con-
nector [21b] to the input connector of the external effect and the RETURN
connector [21a] to its output connector (see section ‘Connecting external
effects’ on page 10).
22. INPUT connector - Connect your instrument to this high-impedance
mono input connector.
23. AMP OUT - Connect the PedalPro Ex to your amp out (see section 4 wires
cable method page 66)
24. GAIN AMP - Amplifier out gain (see section 4 wires cable method page
66)
25. ATTENUATOR - Return external effect attenuator (see section 4 wires
cable method page 66)
26. SW1-SW4 - 4 amp switching connectors available with hardware up-
grade (see section ‘connecting amp switching’ page 9)
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FUSE
15
17 18 19 22
16
16a 16b 16c 16d
20
20a 20b
21
21a 21b
23 24 25
26
IN
AMP SWITCHES AMP SWITCHES
SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4
AMP OUT
GAIN AMP
Check carefully that the switch is in the position corresponding to
the local AC power BEFORE FIRST POWERING THE UNIT and AFTER
MOVING TO A DIFFERENT COUNTRY. SEVERE damages to the unit can
ensue if the switch in set in the wrong position!
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Setup Guide
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Avoid overheating the unit by ensuring good ventilation. Make sure
that cooling apertures on the top and bottom panels are unobstruct-
ed. Avoid installing the PedalPro Ex directly above or below heat-
radiating devices, such as power amplifiers and tube gear.
The machine should have come to you with the switch already set
for the voltage currently in use in your country. Please check wheth-
er this is the case by inspecting the position of switch 17 on the
back panel. Use only VR supplied power cords. Vintage Revolution
cannot be held responsible in the case of ensuing malfunctioning or
failure.
OUTPUT
LEFT
(mono)
OFF
ON
EXT. EFFECT
SEND
External pedal
(optional)
←
←
EXT. EFFECT
RETURN
IN
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7.1 MOUNTING THE UNIT
In a 19” rack
• The PedalPro Ex is a standard 2U 19” module. Find a suitable space in
your rack and use the mounting screws provided.
On a flat surface
You can also rest your PedalPro Ex on a flat, dry, solid surface of sufficient size.
Avoid resting your PedalPro Ex on the floor – its mechanical and electrical
components may not withstand shocks from inadvertently kicking or stepping
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7.2 CONNECTING TO THE MAIN
• Use the power cord supplied to connect your PedalPro Ex to the main.
Plug one end of the cord into power connector 15 and the other end
into an earthed main socket.
7.3 CONNECTING YOUR INSTRUMENT
• Connect your instrument to the input jack [22] on the rear panel.
If you connect your guitar or another instrument when the PedalPro
Ex is on, first turn your amplifier(s) off, or press the Soft Mute key 9.
The yellow light on the Soft Mute key 9 indicates that the processor is
now muted. You should also do this when switching instruments.
7.4 CONNECTING AMPS / MIXERS
Mono set-up
The diagram below shows you how to connect the PedalPro Ex to a mono
power amplifier, a mixer using a mono input, or a mono amp/speaker rig.
• Connect a single mono instrument cable between the OUTPUT LEFT
(mono) connector [20a] of the PedalPro Ex and the input of your ampli-

Setup Guide
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OUTPUT
LEFT
(mono)
OUTPUT
RIGHT
OFF
ON
OFF
ON
EXT. EFFECT
SEND
External pedal
(optional)
←
←
EXT. EFFECT
RETURN
IN
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• Connect a single mono instrument cable between the OUTPUT LEFT
(mono) jack [20a] of the PedalPro Ex and the input of one amplifier, and
another mono instrument cable between the OUTPUT RIGHT jack [20b]
and the input of the second amplifier.
Connecting your amplifier/s and the PedalPro Ex to different ground-
ed AC outlets may result in a hum ground loop. To avoid HUM ground
loops, connect your gear properly to AC mains: make sure that the
PedalPro Ex power chord plug, as well as any amplifier and external
effect power chord plugs are plugged into the same grounded AC
outlet.
It’s important to check that the AC source is properly rated to handle
this amount of gear or you could overload it. In situations where your
amplifiers and PedalPro Ex must be connected to different sockets,
you may need an audio isolation transformer.
7.5 CONNECTING AMP SWITCHING (optional)
If the Amp switching boards are installed in your PedalPro Ex (HARD-
WARE UPGRADE) you can program up to 4 switches for each preset. Each
switch can connect to a mono jack cable as indicated in the following
figure:
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Stereo set-up
The diagram on the next page shows you how to connect the PedalPro Ex to
a stereo amplifier, to a mixer using a stereo input, or to a stereo amp/speaker.
SxÇÁ
SxÇÂ
To enter the Amp switching configuration page, press the multi-function key
[10d] labelled ‘Ext’ on page 3 of the main menu and browse to page 3/3
using the button <+>
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AmpSwitch
S1 S2
ÇÁ ÇÂS3ÇÁS4ÇÁ
• To activate (Á) or deactivate (Â) the switches S1-S4 press the corre-
sponding buttons below the text [10a-10d].
If you save the preset the amp switching configuration will be saved too and
recalled every time you load this particular preset.

Setup Guide
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Ext_effect – External effect loop. Indicates whether the external loop is
switched on [Á] or off (Â).
4 cable(global)– This global parameter needs to be activated when the
PedalPro Ex is connected using 4 cable method. When activeted it overrides
the Ext_effect settings.
• To switch the external effect loop on or off and thus add or remove it
from your effects chain, press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key [10a].
To explore the additional features of the post-loop connections and 4 cable
method, please refer to the section ‘AUX Connections (Post-loop)’, on page
47.
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7.6 CONNECTING EXTERNAL EFFECTS (LOOPS)
PedalPro Ex features PedalPro Ex features pre and post loops that allow you
to include external effects in your rig.
By connecting to the EXT. EFFECT SEND [21b] and RETURN [21a] jacks, you will
place your external pedal in the pre-loop as indicated in Fig. 8-1. See chap-
ter 8, ‘Signal Flow’, or the section ‘Routing Options - An Overview’, on page
32, for details on where the external effects is located in the effect chain.
• To connect an external pedal in the pre-loop of your PedalPro Ex loop,
use a TRS or a TS cable to connect the EXT. EFFECT SEND jack [21b] to
your external effect’s Input, and another one to connect the effect’s
Output to EXT. EFFECT RETURN jack [21a].
• To enter the external loop page, press the multifunction key [10d], la-
belled ‘Ext’, on page 2 of the main menu.
The display of the PedalPro Ex will now show:

Signal Flow
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8. SIGNAL FLOW
Swappable analogue effects - A world first
While PedalPro Ex’s effects are arranged with the goal of maximising the
pleasure you can get out of your machine – only you can decide on the right
order for your effects.
For the first time ever in any analogue multi-effect processor, PedalPro Ex
allows you to reposition some effects in the chain. PedalPro Ex’s filters can
be positioned at the end of the chain, before the distortion, cascaded or in
noise
gate
LEFT
RIGHT
OUTPUT
LEFT
(mono)
OUTPUT
RIGHT
buffer compressor
envelope
detector
envelope
detector
external
pedal
boost preamp
Ddream
panner/
tremolo
phaser noise
gate
filter F1
IN
volume
control
volume
control
post
effects L
volume
control
post
effects R
parallel, on the left, and right channels, or on the same channel. Post ef-
fect blocks include Chorus, Flanger, Delay and a post-loop section. For more
information and routing options, please refer to chapter 9.4 ‘Post Effects’, on
page 41.
Few examples of this revolutionary feature of your PedalPro Ex are shown
below.
Please see the filters routing section, on page 32, for more information and for
filter F2
noise
gate
LEFT
RIGHT
buffer compressor
envelope
detector
envelope
detector
panner/
tremolo
phaser noise
gate
IN
volume
control
volume
control
OUTPUT
LEFT
(mono)
OUTPUT
RIGHT
post
effects L
post
effects R
external
pedal
boost preamp
Ddream
noise
gate
LEFT
RIGHT
buffer compressor
envelope
detector
envelope
detector
panner/
tremolo
phaser noise
gate
IN
filter F1
+
filter F2
volume
control
volume
control
OUTPUT
LEFT
(mono)
OUTPUT
RIGHT
post
effects L
post
effects R
external
pedal
boost preamp
Ddream
filter F1
noise
gate
LEFT
RIGHT
buffer compressor
envelope
detector
envelope
detector
panner/
tremolo
phaser noise
gate
IN
filter F2
volume
control
volume
control
OUTPUT
LEFT
(mono)
OUTPUT
RIGHT
post
effects L
post
effects R
external
pedal
boost preamp
Ddream
Fig. 8-1. Example 1. Effect chain configuration: Route type 01. Fig. 8-3. Example 3. Effect chain configuration: Route type 04.
Fig. 8-2. Example 2. Effect chain configuration: Route type 06. Fig. 8-4. Example 4. Effect chain configuration: Route type 08.

How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Presets
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9.1 WORKING WITH PRESETS
PedalPro Ex is a breakthrough in analogue multi-effects not just because it is
practically the first, but because of how it allows you to store your sounds.
Sounds are stored as presets – of which the PedalPro Ex has the capacity to
store no less than 400 complete machine configurations. 18 can be stored
as favourite presets, for quick access to the sounds you use most often. Via a
USB connection, an unlimited number of presets can be stored, saved, trans-
ferred, and even emailed using the preset library software on your computer.
What you can store in a preset
In a word: everything – all the parameters of every effect on your PedalPro
Ex. The entire configuration of your machine can be stored in one preset.
Even two MIDI program change messages of a MIDI effect connected to the
PedalPro Ex can be stored in a preset.
A preset holds the following information:
• The effects chain, including which effects are active and which are by-
passed, and the position of the swappable effects in the chain.
• The settings of all the effects’ parameters.
• The status (active/bypassed) of pre and post loops.
• All the MIDICC routing links and Tap Tempo settings
• The Amp switching settings.
Restoring your factory settings
PedalPro Ex comes preloaded with 400 presets. All are user-editable and
available for you to experiment with and/or replace with your own sounds.
Should you want to re-set or re-load the original factory presets, you will find
them available on the USB drive that comes with your PedalPro Ex.
See the section ‘Restoring your default preset list’, on page 15.
9.1.1 Saving a preset
Once you are happy with the sound you’ve created and want to store it for
future use, you’re ready to save it as a preset.
• Press EDIT/SAVE [5]. The screen will show the current preset location and
the name of the current preset.
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Presets 000 to 127 were created by VR and come pre-installed in your Pedal-
Pro Ex. To protect these presets from being accidentally overwritten, Save
protection is turned on by default – indicated by the symbol Á. With Save
protection on, PedalPro Ex will NOT allow you to assign a new preset to those
numbered between 000 and 127.
• If you want to overwrite one of the presets 000 to 199, turn off ‘Save pro-
tection’ by pressing the multifunction key 10a. Once the protection is off,
your newly-created preset can overwrite the factory preset. The ‘Save
protection’ switch has no effect on presets 200 to 399 and these presets
can be overwritten at any time.
• You now have the option of editing the preset name. To do this, use the
selection dial [4] to scroll through the available characters, and the LEFT
and RIGHT arrow keys [3a, 3d] to move to the previous or following char-
acter of the name.
• You can also change the preset number in order to move it to a specific
location. Press the DOWN arrow key [3c] to move to the preset number
(‘Position’). Change the number using the selection dial [4]. The third line
of the screen shows you the current position of the preset selected.
• Press SAVE [5] to save your newly-created preset in the position you have
chosen.
• Press ENTER [6] to confirm.

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How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Presets
TIPS & TRICKS - VR SPECIAL CHARACTERS
A set of VR-designed special characters can be added to the name of
the preset you have just saved to remind you of the particular features of
that preset.
These must be added when you are assigning the name of the preset,
and can be found by scrolling to the end of the alphabetical letters used
to name your preset.
SYMBOL MEANING
ÄSINGLE COIL – indicates that this is a preset to be used with
your single coil guitar.
ÃDUAL COIL – indicates that this is a preset to be used with
your dual coil guitar.
ÆSTEREO PRESET – indicates that the effect chain of this preset
has a stereo output.
�EXPRESSION PEDAL - indicates that this preset was created
to be used with an expression pedal
9.1.2 Recalling/loading a preset
• To recall and load a preset, scroll through the preset list using the UP and
DOWN arrow keys [3b, 3c]. You can also scroll through the list using the
selection dial [4].
• Press ENTER [6] to load the preset.
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• Press Page - [11] or Page + [12] to scroll through the four pages of the
main menu.
• Using the appropriate multifunction key [10], select one of the effects,
and enter the effect’s menu. You will now see the settings for the effect
of the preset you are currently playing. See the section ‘Working with
PedalPro Ex’s effects’, on page 19, for more details on the effects’
parameters.
• Some of the effects, for instance the filters, have more than one page of
settings. This is indicated on the top right corner of the screen. To access
the different pages of the effects’ settings, scroll through the pages using
Page - [11] or Page + [12].
• To exit the effect’s menu pages, simply press EXIT [7] and you will return
to the main menu.
In List Mode
You can also explore the parameters of any preset, without actually loading
it. To do this, start from Play Mode and scroll through the preset list (List Mode)
using the selection dial [4]. When in List Mode, the screen will look like this:
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9.1.3 Exploring a preset
This feature allows you to explore the current settings of the different effects in
a preset. You can do this either in Play Mode, i.e., when the effect has been
loaded, or in List Mode i.e., when simply scrolling through the list of presets.
In Play Mode
When in Play Mode the screen will look like this:

• Use the selection dial [4] to modify the values of the parameters (indi-
cated by the blinking cursor). Move between parameters using the arrow
keys [3]. The sounds produced by your PedalPro Ex will change in real
time as you modify each parameter.
• Turn the effect’s features on or off simply by pressing the appropriate
multifunction key [10]. Please refer to the section ‘Working with PedalPro
Ex’s effects’, on page 19, for a detailed explanation of the features of
each effect and how to access them.
• Once you are happy with how the effect sounds, press EXIT [7] to exit
from the parameters page and return to the list of presets.
The preset list will now look like this:
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9.1.4 Editing a preset
Parameter or switch?
Before editing your presets it’s important to first understand the difference
between two PedalPro Ex functions: the switch and the parameter.
A switch is indicated with the symbol Çplaced after the function or effect
name. This indicates that the function can be directly switched on (Á) or off
(Â) using one of the multifunction keys 10, without entering into Edit Mode.
A parameter is indicated with the symbol :. This indicates that it can only be
adjusted by entering into Edit Mode.
• To edit a preset you must first load it, i.e., enter Play Mode.
• Press Page - [11] or Page + [12] to scroll through the four pages of the
main menu, until you see the page where the effect you want to edit is
indicated on the bottom line of the display.
• Press the multifunction key [10] corresponding to the effect you want to
modify to enter the effect’s menu.
• To change the parameters of that effect, press EDIT [5]. You are now in
Edit Mode.
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The header ‘Edit’ and the asterisk (*) after the preset’s number indicate that
the PedalPro Ex configuration for the loaded preset has been modified, but
not yet saved in a preset.
You will also note that, for as long as the asterisk is present, you are not able
to scroll through the list of presets using either the selection dial [4] or the UP
and DOWN arrow keys [3b,3c]. These functionalities will remain locked until
the modifications to the preset are either saved or discarded.
• To save changes to the preset, press SAVE [5] and confirm ‘yes’ by press-
ing ENTER [6].
• To discard the changes, press EXIT [7] again and return to Play Mode.
How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Presets
• Use the selection dial [4] or the UP and DOWN arrow keys [3b, 3c] to
scroll through the presets until you find the preset you want to explore
(the preset will be pointed at by the arrow next to the word ‘List’ on the
screen).
• Press Page - [11] or Page + [12] to move through the four pages of the
main menu until the effect you want to explore appears on the bottom
line of the screen.
• Press the multifunction key [10] corresponding to the effect’s configura-
tion page(s). The settings for that effect in the preset will now be visible.
See the section ‘Working with single effects’ for an explanation of all the
effects parameters.
• To exit the effect’s menu pages, simply press EXIT [7]. You will return to the
main menu.

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9.1.5 Erasing a preset
• To erase a preset from the PedalPro Ex memory and free that memory
space, first load the preset.
• Press the Page - [11] or Page + [12] to go to page 5/5 of the main menu.
• Press the multifunction key [10d], labelled ‘Erase’ on the display.
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• Press ENTER [6] to confirm that you wish to delete the preset, or press EXIT
[7] to cancel the action.
• You can also erase a preset simply by saving a new preset in the same
location. See the section ‘Saving a preset’, on page 12.
Presets can also be erased using your computer and the PedalManager
software that came with your PedalPro Ex. Please refer to the software help
file for more information.
9.1.6 Initialising your presets
You have the option to completely erase PedalPro Ex’s preset memory.
WARNING: THIS PROCEDURE DELETES ALL EXISTING PRESETS IN
YOUR PedalPro Ex AND CANNOT BE UNDONE. Make sure you
have first stored any presets you want to keep in your com-
puter using the PedalManager software.
• Switch off the PedalPro Ex and wait until the display backlight is off.
• Now switch on the PedalPro Ex while pressing the BYPASS key [1] on the
unit, keeping it pressed until the ‘Initialise’ message appears on the dis-
play (it takes about 5 seconds).
• Press ENTER [6] to confirm, and wait until the process is complete.
• To interrupt the procedure simply switch off the PedalPro Ex, or press EXIT
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9.1.7 Restoring the default preset list
The USB flash drive included with your PedalPro Ex contains a file called
‘presets.vrf’. This file contains the factory presets that came preloaded in your
PedalPro Ex.
• To restore the default factory presets of your PedalPro Ex, locate the file in
the USB drive, and upload it to your PedalPro Ex using VR PedalManager
software included. Please refer to section 12 on page 54 of this manual,
or to the PedalManager User Manual for more information.
How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Presets
You will see the following confirmation screen:
* in the directory ‘Default’ of the USB drive, or download it from VR website .

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9.1.8 Copy settings of a preset
This feature allows you to copy some specific settings of a known preset into
the one you are editing.
• Press the Page - [11] or Page + [12] to go to page 5/5 of the main menu.
• Press the multifunction key [10d], labelled ‘Copy’ on the display.
How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Presets
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What? Delay
From: 003-DumbleDrive1
Copy settings
If you wish to copy the delay settings from your DumbleDrive sound select De-
lay in the list of what to copy and browse the preset list till you find the preset
you wish to copy from. Press Enter when you are ready and the settings will be
instantly uploaded in your preset.
What can you copy ?
1) GroupSolo - All the settings that are generally used for solo and includes Compressor,
Boost, Preamp, NoiseGate, Amp switching settings.
2) Compressor
3) Boost
4) Preamp
5) Tremolo settings
6) Phaser settings
7) Filter settings
8) Delay - All the delay settigns including the modulation parameters
9) Chs/Fls - All the Chorus/Vibe/Flanger settings
10) Aux/Ext - All the settings of the pre and post loop excluding the amp switches
11) Dsp settings
12) Tempo&Rou - All the settings used for the Tap Tempo and the Midi routing
9.1.9 ADES
The ADES connector allows for the following type of data communication:
• standard MIDI in,
• ADES bidirection protocol for Pedalino
• bidirectional Sysex for Roland FC-300
On page 5/5 press the multifunction key [10d], labelled ‘ADES’ on the
display.
SwellType - assignes the expression volume function. Select your expression
function between the following 4 function: FxMax, FxFre,FxSft,FxLin. Swell-
type is a global parameter and is used for MIDI,ADES and SYSEX.
ExprCtrl (Expression control) - assigns the expression pedal of the Pedalino
or FC-300 to a specif parameter as listed in the next page.
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ExprCtrl: 01 Ç Vowels
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How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Presets
Parameter name Description Range Unit
0--none-- None parameter assigned
1Vowel Ooi ,i-yai, etc.. 0 100 %
2Filt_Bpm Stereo filters, tempo user def user def BPM
3Trem_Dep Tremolo or panner, depth user def user def %
4Trem_Bpm Tremolo or panner, tempo user def user def BPM
5Phas_Dep Phaser depth 0 100 %
6Phas_Bpm Phaser, tempo user def user def BPM
7Chrs_Wet Chorus, wet/dry ratio user def user def %
8Chrs_Bpm Chorus, tempo user def user def BPM
9Flng_Wet Flanger, wet/dry ratio user def user def %
10 Flng_Reg Flanger, regen user def user def %
11 Flan_Bpm Flanger, tempo user def user def BPM
12 Dly_Inp Delay input signal level user def user def %
13 Dly_Out Delay, output signal level user def user def %
14 Dly_Fbk Delay, feedback user def user def %
15 Dly_Time Delay, time user def user def ms
16 Boost_Gn Preamp, boost gain user def user def dB
17 DspAxWet Wet signal from the DSP/external effect user def user def %
18 Fsynch_th Filters, HumanSynch (HSynch) threshold 0 100 %
19 Wah Classic wah user def user def %
Virtual Board for Pedalino
With the new Virtual Board feature you will be able to tranform the Pedalino
footcontroller into a regular pedalboard-type setup, so that individual ef-
fects, or combinations of effects within a preset can be switched on or off
by foot. This feature gives you complete control of your effects set-up when
playing live.
VIRTUAL BOARD MODE PAGE 3/3 ADES MENU
The Virtual Board feature turns the Pedalino into a fully functional pedalboard
with a huge range of possibilities. Effects and combinations of effects within a
single preset can be turned On or Off separately, and you can instantly switch
between four different functions for the expression pedal: Tap Tempo, Wah. a
user defined parameter and Volume.
Each preset can be assigned to anyone of the four available virtual board
(Rock, Blus, Fusn, Funk).
Type – This parameter allows you to assign to the Preset you are editing, one of
the four Virtual Board: Rock, Blus, Fusn, Funk.
To change the Type parameter, press EDIT [5]. Select the Virtual Board with the
selection dial [4].
• After selecting the Virtual Board, exit the ADES configuration page by
pressing EXIT [7] and Save the Preset

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9.2 WORKING WITH FAVOURITE PRESETS
PedalPro Ex allows you to select up to 18 onboard presets as part of a favour-
ite presets list.
This list ensures you have quick and easy access to your preferred presets or
those you need for a certain gig.
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• Press EDIT [5]. The screen will change to Edit Favourite Mode. The cursor
will blink under the number next to the ‘Fav memory’ indicator.
• Use the selection dial [4] to choose which of the eighteen favourite
presets memory positions you want to modify/replace. The number of the
memory position selected is indicated by the ‘Fav memory’ indicator.
• Press the DOWN arrow key [3c]. The cursor will now blink to indicate
which of the 400 presets in the PedalPro Ex main memory will be saved in
the favourite preset memory position you have selected.
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• Use the selection dial [4] to select the preset you want to add to your
favourite list (in the example shown, preset ‘001-PhsCircle’ will be saved
in the favourite preset memory position 02).
• Press EXIT [7] twice to exit and then press SAVE [5] to store your new
favourite preset list.
9.2.2 Recalling/loading a favourite preset
To recall and load a favourite preset, you must first be in Play Mode.
• Press the RIGHT arrow key [3d] to enter the favourite list and therefore
Favourite List Mode.
• Scroll through the favourites list with the UP and DOWN arrow keys [3b,
3c], or using the selection dial [4].
• Press the ENTER [6] to load the selected favourite preset.
QUICK TIP: Your favourites list can be accessed directly via MIDI program
change and bank select. See page 49 of this manual
9.2.3 Editing a favourite preset
The sound of a favourite preset cannot be edited directly when playing in
Favourite List Mode.
• Return to Play Mode by pressing the LEFT arrow key [3a] – and exiting
Favourites List Mode. You will notice that the same preset selected under
the Favourites List Mode is now selected in Play Mode (note: the preset
number Play Mode may be different from its number in Favourite Mode,
but the preset is actually the same).
• Follow the instructions in the section ‘Editing a preset’, on page 14, to edit
your preset and save it. The changes are automatically carried over to
the preset in your favourite list.
9.2.4 Deleting a favourite preset
• Simply replace the link with another preset as described in the section
‘Adding/replacing a preset from the favourite presets list’, on page 18.
How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Favourite Presets
9.2.1 Adding/replacing a preset from the favourite list
To add or replace a preset in your favourite list you must first be in Play Mode.
• Press the RIGHT arrow key [3d] to enter the favourite list and therefore
Favourite List Mode.

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9.3 WORKING WITH PedalPro Ex’S EFFECTS
PedalPro Ex has ten top onboard analogue effects, each with various
parameters that can be modified to alter the sound you produce. Many of
these parameters have never before been accessible in analogue effects.
The first three pages of PedalPro Ex’s main menu give you access to the con-
figuration pages of all fourteen on-board analogue effects and of pre- and
post loops.
How to Use Your PedalPro Ex: Favourite Presets
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Chorus/Flanger, Delay,DSP and External effect (loops) controls can be ac-
cessed on page 3/5 of the main menu.
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Working with Effects: Compressor
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9.3.1 Compressor
A compressor is used to control the dynamic range of a signal. Using an ‘en-
velope detector’, the compressor detects the signal level of the input signal.
Then, by automatically reducing the gain when the level of the input signal
is higher (louder) than a certain threshold, the compressor ensures that the
dynamic range of the compressed signal is lower than the dynamic range of
the input signal.
Three different compressor model
PedalPro Ex has three different Compressors model: tubegen, vary-mu and
limiter.
When the Compressor is operating in limiter mode, a hard knee compression
ensures a long sustain, rendering the output dynamic range extremely small.
This mode is great for a long solo sustain and will produce a sound similar to a
MXR dyna comp* compressor, VOX 1903*, or Keeley Compressor*.
When the Compressor is operating in tube compression mode, the soft knee
gently controls the sound peak while the low-medium level sound passes
through. This is great for the rhythm phrase. You can use the Tubegen com-
pressor type to produce a sweet peak control, or the Variable Mu®* com-
pressor for more sustain on the medium volume notes, typical of a Variable
Mu® tube compressor.
The vary-mu compressor type is designed for medium-strong compression –
up to 1:4 - 1:30. The Tubegen compressor type is designed for light-medium
compression 1:3 - 1:22.
PedalPro Ex’s compression curves
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Compression curve comparison: PedalPro vs Vari Mu*
PedalPro
Vari Mu tube compressor
PARAMETERS
• To enter the Compressor configuration page, press the multifunction key
[10a] labelled ‘Comp’ on page 1 of the main menu.
The diagram below shows you the screen of the Compressor configuration
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Compressor – Compressor effect switch. Range: on (Á), off (Â)
• To switch the Compressor on or off and thus add or remove it from your
effects chain, press the BYPASS EFFECT 1 key [10a].
Type – Compressor model. Range: tubegen, vary-mu, limiter
The parameter Type indicates the compressor model used. This can be set
to either ‘limiter’ to operate in Limiter Mode, or to ‘tubegen’ or ‘vary-mu’ to
operate in tube compression mode, with either a sweet peak control (‘tube-
gen’) or more sustain on the medium volume notes (‘vary-mu’).
• To change the compressor model, press EDIT [5] when in the Compres-
sor configuration page, and use the arrow keys [3] until the cursor blinks
under the compressor type name.
• Use the selection dial [4] to select between the limiter, tubegen and
vary-mu compressors.
Sens – Sensitivity. Range: 0-100%
This parameter sets the desired amount of compression.
• To change the value of Sens, press EDIT [5] when in the Compressor con-
figuration page, and use the arrow keys [3] to position the blinking cursor
next to the Sens value.
• Use the selection dial [4] to set the desired amount of sensitivity.
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Limiter perfomances: PedalPro vs MXR dyna comp compressor*
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