Vintage Revolution Pedalino User manual

PedalinoTM Owner’s Manual
firmware rev. 4.10
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1.1 MESSAGE TO THE USERS
Thank you from all of us at Vintage Revolution for purchasing the Pedalino – a
revolutionary foot controller that sets new precedents in terms of ergonomics
and control.
Completely void of any mechanical parts and less than a centimetre thick,
Pedalino brings you total control of your PedalPro via four multi-level pressure-
sensitive switch pads.
Using these pads, you can control your PedalPro when playing live, jumping
between presets in one motion, even altering your effects’ parameters while
playing by sweeping through their range with an expression pedal. It’s all
new creative territory that essentially eliminates the clunky foot switch and
along with it, the mechanical noise inherent to old-school foot controllers. In
its place? A revolutionary device that redefines control, precision, comfort
and durability.
And - it’s incredibly easy to use. Forget spending hours trying to decrypt the
MIDI channels and controls on your new controller. Pedalino doesn’t need
any programming to play, because all the programming is already in your
PedalPro. Pedalino is simply a means of controlling your PedalPro and, as you
can see from the size of this manual, it really is as easy as plug and play.
From the team at VR.
Introduction
1.2 SUMMARY OF FEATURES
• Complete control of your PedalPro via four multi-level, pressure-sen-
sitive switch pads. No switches or mechanical moving parts to break
down. No mechanical or electrical noise.
• Revolutionary ergonomic design - only 9mm thick.
• Option to connect an expression pedal for adjusting effects’ param-
eters in real-time.
• Completely customisable. Adjustable switching levels/thresholds al-
low you to customise your Pedalino to your weight and position, whether
it’s sitting or standing.
• On-the-fly access to key parameters of your PedalPro’s effects for live
sound fine-tuning.
• Super sturdy construction that will see you throughout your entire musi-
cal career.
• Ultra-bright, oversized LCD display for easy reading while playing, and
clearer feedback.
• Nothing to programme – everything is already pre-programmed in the
PedalPro.
• Ultra-bright action feedback LEDs for instantaneous feedback.
• Complete control of the PedalPro tuner, which is displayed on the
extra large LCD for easy tuning.
• Bypass option for complete bypass of the PedalPro.
• Mute option for changing guitars.
• USB connection for easy firmware upgrades.
• Direct access to the favourite presets on your PedalPro.
• SOLO Mode* for turning your Pedalino into a clean, smart pedalboard.
• Integrated cable strain relief mechanism for trouble-free operation.
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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 unit on a bed, sofa, rug or similar soft surface, or in an enclosed
bookcase or cabinet, since ventilation may be impeded. The unit and the AC
adapter should be located so that their location does not interfere with proper
ventilation. Always install the unit according 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.
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This symbol, wherever it appears, is intended to alert the user to instructions
that must be carried out. Failure to follow the instructions may result in the risk
of injury or material damage.
Other AC adapters than those supplied and approved by the manufacturer may
use a different polarity, or be designed for a different voltage, so their use could
result in damage, malfunction, or electric shock.
9. Power sources
Only use the supplied AC adapter, and make sure the line voltage at the installa-
tion matches the input voltage specified on the AC adaptor’s body.
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. Impacts
Protect the unit from strong impact. DO NOT drop it!
12. Abnormal smell
If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the apparatus, turn the power
off immediately and unplug the AC adapter from the wall outlet. Contact your
dealer immediately.
13. Servicing and maintenance
None of the parts inside the enclosure of this apparatus is serviceable by the user.
DO NOT open the enclosure or the AC adapter and DO NOT attempt to modify
the internal circuitry. All servicing and maintenance beyond what is 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.
This symbol, wherever it appears, is intended to alert the user to the pres-
ence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in
the literature accompanying the product. Risk of death or severe injury may
ensue if the unit is used improperly.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, unplug the apparatus when there is
high probability of lightning.
7. Location
Make sure you always have the unit placed on a stable surface and that it is
level. NEVER place it on a stand that could wobble or on inclined surfaces. Do not
place heavy objects on top of the unit.
8. Cleaning
Always unplug the AC adapter 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. At regular intervals, you should also unplug the AC adapter and clean its
case and prongs using a clean dry cloth to prevent any accumulation of dust that
could result in poor insulation and lead to fire.
ABOUT THE WARNING SYMBOLS
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4.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This electronic format manual makes easy work of finding your way around
the many innovative features of your Pedalino™ Foot Controller. Electronic
manuals make it easier to search for specific information, browse the con-
tents, access new or revised editions and, thanks to contextual links, im-
mediately 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 environment 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 Pedalino package:
• The Pedalino™ foot controller
• AC/DC linear power supply
• 5m, 5-pin ADES™cable
4.3 SHIPPING, STORING AND TRANSPORTING
Great care was taken in the manufacturing and packaging of your Pe-
dalino™ Foot Controller. Everything should be included and in perfect work-
ing order. Should any parts be missing or damaged however, please contact
the dealer from whom you purchased your Pedalino. They will facilitate the
resolution of your issue as quickly as possible. If you purchased your product
directly from VR, please contact us (@).
Damaged units should never be sent directly to us. Please inform the dealer
from whom you acquired your Pedalino Foot Controller 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 Pedalino 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.
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CE & RoHS Compliance
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., Binckhorstlaan 36, Den Haag, The Netherlands,
declares that the following product:
Pedalino Foot Controller, mod. PE002B
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.
This product requires a Class II power adapter that conforms to the re-
quirements of EN 60065, EN 60742, or equivalent.
Issued in The Hague (NL), March 2011.
M. De Iulis
Director
Before Getting Started
3-4 3.3 DISPOSAL
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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 INSTRUCTIONS 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 PEDALINO p.6
Top Panel p.6
Rear Panel p.7
7 SETUP GUIDE p.8
7.1 Connections p.8
7.2 Switching On p.8
7.3 Switching Off p.9
8 HOW TO USE YOUR PEDALINO p.10
8.1 Operating the Multi-level Pads p.10
8.2 Changing Presets on Your PedalPro p.10
8.2.1 Scrolling through Presets p.10
8.2.2 Loading a Preset p.10
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8.3 SOLO Mode p.11
8.4 Adjusting PedalPro’s Effects On-the-Fly p.11
8.4.1 Adjusting Parameters On-the-Fly p.11
8.4.2 Protecting PedalPro’s Presets p.12
8.5 Bypassing PedalPro p.12
8.6 Tuner/Mute Function p.12
8.7 Using an Expression Pedal p.14
8.8 User-Defined Parameter Ranges p.14
ADES - AN IN-DEPTH LOOK p.16
8.9 Favourite Presets p.17
8.9.1 Switching Between Favourite Preset Banks p.18
8.9.2 Selecting Favourite Presets p.18
8.10 Temporarily Disconnecting Pedalino p.20
8.11 Changing and Customising Thresholds p.20
8.11.1 Switching Between the Predefined Thresholds p.20
8.11.2 Customising the Global Thresholds p.21
8.11.3 Customising Individual Pads’ Thresholds p.22
8.12 Re-initialising the Pedalino p.23
9 FIRMWARE UPGRADES & EXTRAS p.24
9.1 Installing New Firmware p.24
9.2 Optional Extras p.24
10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS p.25
11 PEDALINO MENU STRUCTURE p.26
11.1 On-Stage Quick Access Guide p.26
11.2 Full Menu Overview p.27
APPENDIX p.28
A List of Compatible Expression Pedals p.28
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1. BYPASS LED - When lit, the PedalPro is in full bypass mode.
2. MUTE/TUNER LED - When lit, it indicates that the PedalPro is muted AND
the tuner in PedalPro is activated. The tuning information is also shown on the
Pedalino’s display.
3. ADES ON/OFF (switch & LED) - Use this switch to suspend and reactivate
the ADES connection with the PedalPro. When the LED is on, the ADES con-
nection is present. A blinking LED indicates that the connection is not present.
4. FAVOURITES (switch & LED) - Use this switch to access the favourite preset
list on your PedalPro. When the LED is on, the favourite preset list is loaded on
the PedalPro.
5. Display - Shows presets’ names, effects’ parameters, settings and other info.
6. TEMPO LED - It blinks to show the speed of the effects of the PedalPro*.
7. Force Feedback LEDs - Provide clear feedback on the level of force ap-
Getting to Know - Top Panel
plied on the sensor pads 13-16. Three levels of force (LEVEL 1, LEVEL 2 and
LEVEL 3) are possible, as indicated by the number of LEDs lit up.
8-12. –, +, MENU, SET & EXIT keys - Use these keys to navigate through the
menus of the Pedalino and change its settings.
13. BYPASS/MUTE pad - Press to LEVEL 1 to completely bypass the PedalPro.
Press to LEVEL 3 to soft mute PedalPro - e.g., for changing guitars - and to
activate the tuner. Tuner information is visible on display 5.
14. –pad - In browse mode, press to LEVEL 1 to decrease preset number by
1. Press to LEVEL 2 to decrease it by 10, press to LEVEL 3 to decrease it by 50.
In favourite mode, please refer to section 8.9, on page 17.
15. LOAD/SOLO pad - In browse mode, press to load the new preset. For the
extra features of the SOLO Mode+see page 11.
16. +pad - In browse mode, press to LEVEL 1 to increase preset number by
1. Press to LEVEL 2 to increase it by 10, press to LEVEL 3 to increase it by 50. In
favourite mode, please refer to section 8.9, on page 17.
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17. ADES™ connector - Use the 5-PIN ADES cable supplied to connect here
your PedalPro™ analogue multi-effect and control it with your Pedalino using
VR’s “Advanced music DEScriptor” protocol.
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9VDC • 500mA
18. EXPRESSION PEDAL connector - Connect here an optional expression
pedal (see page 13 for the list of approved pedals) and control in real time
the effects of your PedalPro.
19. Expression Pedal mode selector - Use to ensure the correct functioning
of the expression pedal to control the effects of your PedalPro. Please refer to
the section of this manual dealing with expression pedals for the correct set-
tings of pedals approved for use with your Pedalino Foot Controller.
You must only use the supplied AC adapter. Using any other adapter is
not recommended and may cause overheating or mulfunctions.
For the proper functioning of the Pedalino Foot Controller, please ensure
that you use the supplied 5-PIN ADES™ cable. Please note, other types of
MIDI cables may NOT work.
Unstable parameter ranges or an unpredictable response of the expres-
sion pedal may indicate that the Expression Pedal mode selector is not cor-
rectly set for the expression or volume pedal you are using. See page 28.
20. POWER switch - Turns the power on and off.
21. DC IN (AC adapter) jack - Connect here the AC adapter supplied.
22. Cable loop - Pedalino’s built-in cable strain relief. Loop the power cord,
ADES cable and the patch cable through this loop to prevent accidental
disconnections while playing (see section Setup Guide).
23. USB connector - Connect your computer (PC/Mac*) to the Pedalino us-
ing this connector when you need to upgrade the firmware of your Pedalino. 6
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7.1 CONNECTIONS
Connecting to the PedalPro
For the proper functioning of your Pedalino Foot Controller, you must use the
supplied 5-PIN ADES™ cable. The Pedalino may NOT work with other types of
MIDI cables, although some 5-PIN MIDI cables may be compatible.
• Connect the supplied 5-PIN ADES cable to the ADES connector [17] of
the Pedalino and the ADES connector on the PedalPro’s front panel.
Connecting to the Main
• Plug the AC Adaptor to the DC connector [21] of the Pedalino, and into
a power outlet.
Setup Guide
With the PedalPro Switched OFF
You are able to start up the Pedalino with the PedalPro either switched ON or
OFF.
If the PedalPro is switched OFF when you turn on the Pedalino, you will see
the following:
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ALWAYS use the supplied AC adapter. To prevent accidental discon-
nection, especially when playing live, loop the power cord through
the cable loop [22].
7.2 SWITCHING ON
• Press the POWER switch [20]. The display will show a welcome screen and
the current firmware, before showing the following:
BEFORE switching on the Pedalino, connect the ADES cable between
the PedalPro and the Pedalino.
Calibrating
Do not press
The Pedalino is now calibrating the switching pads. Please do not touch or
press the pads until the calibration process is complete.
Waiti ng for
. . . . . Pedal. . . . Pro
The ADES ON/OFF LED [3] on the Pedalino will blink to indicate that the Pe-
dalino is ready for the ADES connection to be established with the PedalPro.
You can now turn on the PedalPro. Once the PedalPro has started and the
ADES connection is established, the Pedalino display will look like this:
000ØPurePhaser
The preset number and name indicate the preset that is currently loaded on
the PedalPro. At the same time, the display on the PedalPro will show:
S ONE *D* A
This indicates that the PedalPro can now be completely controlled using the
Pedalino, and that the controls on the PedalPro are DISABLED. This screen will
remain for as long as the PedalPro is controlled by the Pedalino. You are now
ready to go.
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With the PedalPro switched ON
If the PedalPro is already ON when the Pedalino is switched ON, the calibra-
tion process will take place as above. Please do not touch or press the pads
until the calibration process is complete.
Once calibration is complete, the ADES connection will be automatically
established and you will see the following:
000ØPurePhaser
The preset number and name indicate the preset that is currently loaded on
the PedalPro. At the same time, the display on the PedalPro will show:
S ONE *D* A
This indicates that the PedalPro can now be completely controlled using the
Pedalino, and that the controls on the PedalPro are DISABLED. This screen will
remain for as long as the PedalPro is controlled by the Pedalino Foot Control-
ler. You are now ready to go.
Expression Pedal
After connection with the PedalPro has been established, if there is no ex-
pression pedal attached to EXPR. PEDAL connector [18], the display will show:
no expr. p
000ØPurePhaser
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The display does NOT indicate the presence of the expression pedal when
the expression pedal is attached but not associated to any parameter of the
preset currently loaded.
If you have loaded a preset where one of the parameters can be controlled
by the expression pedal, the display of the Pedalino will look something like
this:
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The top line of the display shows the parameter currently controlled by the
expression pedal and its instantaneous value. In the example above, it’s the
centre frequency of the PedalPro inductor filter F1. The centre frequency is
currently set at 1.1 kHz (see the special section ‘ADES - An In-depth Look’ on
page 9, for more information).
The symbol Ömay be manually appended to the name of the preset to act
as a reminder that one of the parameters of that preset has been assigned
to an expression pedal.
7.3 SWITCHING OFF
BEFORE switching off the Pedalino, press the ADES ON/OFF switch [3] to inter-
rupt the ADES connection between the PedalPro and the Pedalino. This ac-
tion will be indicated by the corresponding ADES ON/OFF green LED [3] going
off.
You will now see the screen on the PedalPro go back to its normal operating
mode, and the Pedalino can be switched off using the POWER switch [20].
If you switch off the Pedalino BEFORE interrupting the ADES connec-
tion between the two units, the PedalPro will be locked in the ADES
remote control mode. You will need to reboot it (powering it OFF and
ON) in order to be able to operate it again.
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8.1 OPERATING THE MULTI-LEVEL PADS
Your Pedalino comes with four foot-operable multi-level switching pads.
Unlike standard foot switches, these pads have no moving mechanical parts
(hence no wear and tear and no mechanical or electrical noise). They oper-
ate via force sensors, which respond to the degree of force applied by your
foot.
Moreover, they are multi-level sensors, which means that different control
actions can be imparted by different levels of force. While this might sound
complicated, it is in fact incredibly intuitive to use.
Each pad has up to three different force thresholds, determining three dif-
ferent levels and corresponding actions. Ultra-bright red LEDs [7] provide you
instantaneous feedback on the level of force you are applying.
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
When you apply enough pressure to reach the first threshold level, one LED
will light up, indicating that LEVEL 1 has been activated. Apply enough pres-
sure to reach the second threshold level and two LEDs will light up, indicating
that LEVEL 2 has been activated. When enough pressure has been applied to
reach the third threshold level,the full line of three LEDs will light up, indicating
that LEVEL 3 has been activated.
The LOAD/SOLO pad [15] operates only at LEVEL 1 – with the corresponding
one LED [7].
When you buy your Pedalino Foot Controller, the thresholds will be set at
8.2 CHANGING PRESETS ON YOUR PEDALPRO
8.2.1 Scrolling through presets
On the Pedalino Foot Controller, press switching pads +[16]or −[14] to scroll
up and down through your list of presets. This mode of operating the Pedalino
Foot Controller is referred to in this manual as browse mode. In this mode of
operation, you have access to all 500 presets of your PedalPro. For operating
the Pedalino in favourite mode and accessing just the 18 favourite presets
defined in your PedalPro, see section 8.9, on page 17.
Force feedback LEDs [7] provide a visual feedback on the actions performed
by the switching pads.
The Pedalino allows you to either scroll through your list of 500 presets one by
one, or, for fast-tracking, in groups of 10 or 50. This is determined by the level
of force you apply to the switching pads.
• Press to LEVEL 1 on the switching pads +[16]and –[14]: one of the LEDs
[7] will light up and the preset number will increase or decrease by 1.
• Press to LEVEL 2 on the switching pads +[16]and −[14]: two LEDs [7] will
light up, and the preset number will increase or decrease by 10.
• Press to LEVEL 3 on the switching pads +[16]and −[14]: the full line of
three LEDs [7] will light up, and the preset number will increase by 50.
8.2.2 Loading a preset
• Select the preset that you want to load. The bottom line of the display
will show the preset selected. In the example below, it is the preset
016-RockDist.
016ÏRockDist
‘soft’. Pedalino, however, comes with two factory-defined sets of thresholds:
‘soft’ and ‘hard’, to accommodate different playing styles. You also have
the possibility to adjust the predefined sets, and even to fine-tune the thresh-
olds for each individual pad. See section 8.11 – Changing and Customising
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The long dash (Ï) sign between the preset number and the preset name indi-
cates that the preset is ready to be loaded, but has not yet been loaded.
• Press the LOAD pad [15] to load the preset (remember: the LOAD/SOLO
pad operates only at LEVEL 1 – with the corresponding one LED [7]).
The display will now look like this:
016ØRockDist
The arrow sign (Ø) between the preset number and the preset name indi-
cates that the preset has now been loaded onto your PedalPro and is ready
to be played.
8.3 SOLO MODE*
Introducing the SOLO Mode
Pedalino brings you exclusive access to another great feature of your Pedal-
Pro* – the SOLO Mode.
The SOLO Mode will be available in a future firmware expansion pack for
your Pedalino and will allow users to activate and deactivate one or more
effects defined in the preset being played. The SOLO Mode will turn your
Pedalino into a clean, smart, “virtual pedalboard”.
By selecting among a list of virtual pedalboard styles via a parameter ac-
cessible in the PedalPro, the SOLO Mode enables the Pedalino to activate/
bypass each single effect each single effect included in the preset you are
playing.
You are then able to save a different virtual pedalboard for each preset,
bringing you an unprecedented level of control and flexibility.
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* Optional Pedalino firmware expansion pack required. Available soon.
8.4 ADJUSTING PEDALPRO’S EFFECTS ON-THE-FLY
Pedalino allows you to change several key parameters of your PedalPro’s
effects direct from the Pedalino. This enables you to fine-tune and adjust your
sound on-the-fly when performing live, to match the type of gig or venue you
are playing, without having to disconnect your PedalPro.
The following parameters are directly accessible:
1 - OutLevls - Output levels of the right and left channels
2 - DistLvl - Distortion level
3 - DistTone - Distortion tone
4 - Boost_Gn - Preamp boost gain
5 - CompSens - Compressor sensitivity
6 - Comp_Out - Compressor output
7 - FS_Tempo - Stereo filter tempo, with both filters in Auto mode
8 - DelyTime - Delay time
9 - DelyFbak - Delay feedback
These parameters can be adjusted in real-time. Any change can be imme-
diately stored within the preset and will be available next time you load that
preset (see section below: Protecting PedalPro’s presets).
You cannot modify PedalPro’s effect chain from your Pedalino.
8.4.1 Adjusting parameters on-the-fly
• To adjust one of the parameters listed above, press the SET key [11] while
the Pedalino is in browse mode and the ADES connection with your
PedalPro is active. The display will now look like this:
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You now have access to the output levels – the global output volume of the
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• Once you are done, press the EXIT key [12].
8.6 TUNER/MUTE FUNCTION
Pedalino Foot Controller allows you to access and control the high-precision
tuner included in your PedalPro. This means that all the information on the
tuning status of your guitar will be displayed on your Pedalino. Pedalino’s
bright, over-sized display is ideal for the purpose.
8.5 BYPASSING PEDALPRO
• To fully bypass the PedalPro, press the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13] to LEVEL 1.
The BYPASS LED [1] will light up.
On the PedalPro, you will also see that the red BYPASS indicator light is now
on. To turn the bypass mode off, simply press the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13] to
LEVEL 1 again.
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• Press the SET key [11] to access the configuration page.
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When preset save protection is switched OFF, changes you make using your
Pedalino are immediately stored within the active preset in your PedalPro
and will be available next time you load that preset.
• To toggle Pedalino’s preset save protection ON or OFF, use the + key [8]
or the – key [9].
Pr otec t=On /11
When preset save protection is switched ON, on-the-fly adjustments made to
a preset using your Pedalino are NOT stored within the active preset in your
PedalPro and they will be lost as soon as you load a different preset stored in
your PedalPro.
els in this example is currently set at 50.1.
• To change another parameter, press the SET key [11] repeatedly to scroll
through the list of available parameters. You can also use the Favour-
ite switch [4]and the ADES switch [5] to scroll forwards and backwards
through the list of available parameters.
• Use the + key [8] and the – key [9] to adjust the output level to, for in-
stance, the new value of 70.1.
8.4.2 Protecting PedalPro’s presets (temporary adjustments)
If you do not want your on-the-fly changes permanently stored in the Pedal-
Pro’s preset (say, you are only testing some adjustments to one of your stored
sounds), you can protect PedalPro’s presets from changes using preset save
protection.
• With the Pedalino in browse mode, press MENU key (10) until the top line
of the display reads ‘Save preference’:
If the preset save protection is turned OFF (see below) the changes
will be stored in your PedalPro. If it is turned ON, they will be kept
only until you load a different preset.

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• To activate the tuner, press the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13] to LEVEL 3.
The MUTE/TUNER yellow LED [2] on the left side of the Pedalino will now light
up.
On the PedalPro, you will see that the yellow MUTE LED has lit up. In this con-
figuration, the tuner is now activated and the PedalPro is soft-muted (>35 dB
attenuation) to allow you to quietly tune your guitar, without sending almost
any sound to the amplifier*.
The tuner screen of your Pedalino contains the following items:
A=440
ÔÕÒÒ Ý+ . 10ÒÒÒÒÓ
A=440 – This indicates the reference note used for the tuning, A = 440 Hz.
Tuning Bar & String Indicator – The tuning bar shows graphically the tuning sta-
tus of your string. It is composed of a central line (
Ô) and a variable-length
bar (ÒÒÒÓ ÕÒÒÒ) on either side the central line. As you start tuning, the
tuner recognises the string being tuned, as long as the string is approximately
within ±50 cents of its reference pitch. The string indicator will appear on the
screen, replacing the central line and showing the string being tuned (see
next section ‘How to Tune a String’). If the string is outside the ±50 cent range,
the string indicator may show the nearest note to the current pitch value of
the string. The longer the variable-length bar, the more out of tune the string.
With the help of the tuning bar, you can achieve the regular level of tuning
accuracy, i.e., within ±3.2 cents from the reference tuning.
Pitch Indicator – The pitch indicator shows the deviation in cents (Ý) from the
string’s reference pitch. The pitch indicator appears only once the string has
been tuned within the regular precision level and it is used to achieve the
fine tuning level, i.e., within ±0.4 cent of the string’s reference pitch.
How to tune a string
• Start tuning any string of your guitar. The tuner will automatically detect
the string§. In this case, the G string has been detected:
* See the PedalPro Owner’s Manual for more details on the tuner (available on VR website ).
A=440
GÕÒÒ
Ÿ
The string indicator (
G) has replaced the central line and shows the de-
tected string. The blinking triangle (
�) above the string indicator shows that
the signal received by the tuner is strong enough to detect the tuning status
of your instrument. If the triangle disappears, hit the string of your instrument
once again. The tuning bar appearing to the right-hand side of the central
line shows that the string is pitched too high (i.e., above its reference pitch).
As the string is still outside the fine tuning range, the pitch indicator does not
appear.
§ If the string is within ±50 cents of the reference tuning
A=440
GÓŸ
If the moving tuning bar appears to the left-hand-side of the central line, the
string is pitched too low, and still outside the fine tuning range.
A=440
G Ý- . 70
Ÿ
When you see only the string indicator and the pitch indicator appears, you
are within ±3.2 cents of the string’s reference pitch (in the example above,
0.7 cents below the perfect pitch). You can now use the pitch indicator to
refine the tuning of the string to within ±0.4 cent of its reference pitch.
Turning the tuner mode off
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When you are using the tuner, the ADES ON/OFF switch [3] is deacti-
vated and you cannot interrupt the ADES connection with the Pedal-
Pro.
8.7 USING AN EXPRESSION PEDAL
Pedalino allows you to control in real-time a number of the parameters of
the analogue effects on your PedalPro using an expression pedal. The table
below gives you a list of compatible models.
• Plug the expression pedal into the EXPR. PEDAL connector [18] at the
back of the Pedalino using a standard stereo patch cable. The EXP.
MODE switch [19] must be set according to the table shown in Appendix
Aat the end of this manual (p.28) if the expression pedal is to work cor-
rectly. You may need to use a pen, screwdriver or similar tool to set the
EXP. MODE switch [19] (it is recessed by design to prevent accidental
switching).
• Now assign to the expression pedal the parameter you wish to control.
You must do this via the ADES menu page on the PedalPro. Please refer
to the PedalPro Owner’s Manual for details on how to do this.
• Load the preset using your Pedalino and following the steps detailed in
sections 8.1 and 8.2. The display of the Pedalino will now look like this:
The PedalPro is disabled when the ADES connection between the
PedalPro and Pedalino is active. If you want to create or modify the
assignment to your expression pedal of an effect’s parameter, you
must first temporarily disconnect the two units using the ADES ON/
OFF switch (3). Once you have made your modifications, save the
preset. Now press the ADES ON/OFF switch again to reconnect the
Pedalino to the PedalPro, and try out your new expression param-
eter setup.
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00 Hz
The top line of the display indicates the name of the parameter that you can
control in real-time, and its current value.
Using the expression pedal, you can now sweep in real-time through the
predefined range* of that parameter. For extra information on the list of
available parameters that you can control in real-time, and their predefined
ranges, see the section below: ‘ADES - An In-Depth Look’.
*VR can supply customised ranges for all the available parameters – see section 9.2 (p.24) .
Please check the table in Appendix A at the end of this manual. The table
shows the correct position of EXP. MODE switch [19] when using some of the
most popular expression pedals on the market. If your expression pedal is not
shown in the table, you may have to experiment with the position of EXP.
MODE switch [19]in order to find the appropriate setting.
8.8 USER-DEFINED EXPRESSION PARAMETER RANGES*
Pedalino allows you to customise the ranges of some of the expression
parameters associated to your expression pedal. This allows you to define a
precise range for the parameters you want to control in real-time that exactly
matches your expression requirements.
You will find a list of the expression parameters with customisable ranges indi-
cated with the symbol @ in the table on page 16.
How to customise an expression parameter range
• Press the MENU key [10] until the top line of the display reads ‘Expression
range’.
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• Press the SET key [11] to access the range configuration page.
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The last expression parameter accessed and/or adjusted will appear on the
screen. In the example shown above, it was the Tempo of the Tremolo/Pan-
ner effect.
The top line of the display shows the upper limit of its range. This corresponds
to the position of your expression pedal when fully depressed (
Ú). The bot-
tom line of the display shows the lower limit of the range. This corresponds to
the position of your expression pedal when fully released (
Û).
In the example above, the expression pedal is set to sweep the tempo of the
Tremolo/Panner effect from 99.0 to 204.5 BPM (beats per minute).
The triangular arrow (Ø) between the parameter name and its value in-
dicates which one of the two range’s limit is now active. In the example
above, it is the upper limit.
• Press the ADES switch [3], located next to the top line of the display, to
activate the upper limit (top line of the display).
• Press the Favourites switch [4], located next to the bottom line of the
display, to activate the lower limit of the parameter range (bottom line
of the display):
ÚTrTempo@Ø. 5420
ÛTrTempo@: . 0909
ÚTrTempo@: . 5420
ÛTrTempo@Ø. 0909
You can now adjust the active limit using the + key [8] and the – key [9] to
increase or decrease its value.
For instance, by activating the upper limit of the expression parameter range
(ADES switch [3]) and using the – key [9], it is possible to reduce the upper
limit of the Tempo range to 160.0 BPM. The range swept by a full sweep of the
expression pedal is therefore reduced to 99.0 -160.0 BPM:
ÚTrTempo@Ø. 001 6
ÛTr Tempo@: . 0909
• Press EXIT key [12] to return to browse mode or favourite mode once
you have set the ranges of the user-defined expression parameters. The
new ranges will be saved in your Pedalino and recalled every time that
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* Requires optional Pedalino firmware expansion pack.
ADES™ - AN IN-DEPTH LOOK
PedalPro and Pedalino communicate using a specific protocol designed
by VR called ADES™ (Advanced effect DEScriptor). The ADES protocol is a
bidirectional data protocol used for controlling the effects’ parameters.
Why a new protocol?
The MIDI protocol was designed in the 70’s for simple one-way data com-
munication. For our purposes at VR, we needed a more flexible, bidirec-
tional data communication protocol that would allow for the control of
effects’ parameters with different resolutions, while also using fewer data
packets and maintaining opto-isolation between the PedalPro and Pe-
dalino.
What you can do with it
It is the ADES protocol that makes it possible for you to control, in real-time,
the parameters of PedalPro’s effects using your Pedalino with an expres-
sion pedal attached. ADES also makes it possible for you to enjoy the
unprecedented amount of control brought about by the SOLO Mode*,
turning your Pedalino into a ‘virtual pedalboard’.
The effect’s parameters that you can control, and their ranges, are listed
in the grid on the next page. Parameters with user-defined ranges, at the
end of the table, are available only with the optional firmware expansion
pack for Pedalino installed.
No need for programming
Like with the MIDI CC (continuous controller), the Expression Parameter
Control assignment located in the menu of the PedalPro allows you to as-
sign one of the parameters of PedalPro’s effects to your expression pedal.
However unlike a MIDI CC, there’s no convoluted programming needed in
order to achieve a smooth sound control. Once you have selected it, you
are ready to play.
The ADES protocol also offers a much higher resolution, allowing you to
avoid the unpleasant uneven sound control variation typical of a MIDI CC.
Parameter name Description Range Unit
1CryClass Crybaby classic, centre frequency 370 1968 Hz
2CryMedRn Crybaby, midrange 370 1405 Hz
3CryNarrw Crybaby, narrow range 204 1377 Hz
4F1_maxim Auto filter F1, max frequency 370 1968 Hz
5F1_start Envelope filter F1, start frequency 370 1166 Hz
6F1_sensi Envelope filter F1, sensitivity 6.2 68.8 %
7Q1_filtr Filter Q1, Q (Quality) factor 1 18
8F1_tempo Auto filter F1, tempo 80 240 BPM
9F2_HiRng Filter F2, high range 946 2055 Hz
10 F2_LoRng Filter F2, low range 204 1375 Hz
11 F2_Narrw Manual filter F2, narrow range 565 1567 Hz
12 F2_maxim Auto filter F2, maximum frequency 334 2695 Hz
13 F2_start Envelope filter F2, start frequency 232 1420 Hz
14 F2_sensi Envelope filter F2, sensitivity 6.2 68.8 %
15 Q2_filtr Filter F2, Q (quality) factor 1 16
16 F2_tempo Auto filter F2, tempo 80 240 BPM
17 Phas_dep Phaser, depth 20 100 %
18 Phas_man Phaser, manual 0 100 %
19 Ph_tempo Phaser, tempo 28 160 BPM
20 Trem_dep Tremolo or panner, depth 0 100 %
21 TremSpec Special tremolo or panner, depth 35.2 90.1 %
22 Tr_tempo Tremolo or panner, tempo 100 300 BPM
23 BoostGnD Preamp, boost gain: distortion range 8 25 dB
24 BoostGnO Preamp: boost gain: overdrive range -6 8 dB
25 Cmp_sens Compressor, sensitivity 0 100 %
26 Cmp_Attk Compressor, attack 83 3 ms
27 DistTone Distortion, tone 23.8 65 %
28 Volume#0 Stereo output level, wide range 1.5 100 %
29 Volume#1 Stereo output level, middle range 9.8 100 %
30 Volume#2 Stereo output level, narrow range 18.4 100 %
31 Volume#3 Stereo output level, ultra narrow range 37.2 100 %
32 Chrs_dep Chorus, depth 0 100 %
33 Chrs_wet Chorus, wet/dry ratio 0 100 %

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8.9 FAVOURITE PRESETS
Accessing favourite presets – 2-levels and 3-levels favourite access modes
Pedalino allows you to access the 18 favourite presets of your PedalPro in
two different ways: using two levels of pressure (LEVEL 1 and LEVEL 3) or three
levels of pressure (LEVEL 1,LEVEL 2 and LEVEL 3).
Working with two levels of pressure (2-levels favourite access mode)
When working with two levels of pressure, the 18 favourite presets are split into
3 banks. Bank A is favourites 01 to 06. Bank B is favourites 07 to 12. Bank C is
favourites 13 to 18.
Using just three pads (−[14], LOAD [15] and +[16]) pressed to reach the ap-
propriate level, LEVEL 1 or LEVEL 3, you can access 6 of your favourite presets
(on each bank) in just one tap, without the need to select and load the
preset (see Table I).
Working with three levels of pressure (3-levels favourite access mode)
When working with three levels of pressure, the 18 favourite presets are split
into 2 banks. Bank A is favourites 01 to 09. Bank B is favourites 10 to 18.
Using just three pads (−[14], LOAD [15] and +[16]) pressed to the appro-
priate LEVEL 1 to LEVEL 3, this mode allows you to access 9 of your favourite
presets (on each bank) in just one tap, without the need to select and load
the preset (see Table I).
Whichever mode you choose for accessing your favourite presets using your
Pedalino, just reorder the favourite presets of your PedalPro in the order that
best suits your gig, and enjoy ultra-fast preset switching.
Switching between two and three levels of pressure
Your Pedalino is set to use three levels of pressure when you turn it on for the
first time.
• To switch to using two levels of pressure, press the MENU key [10] until the
top line of the display reads ‘Favourites pref.’
Parameter name Description Range Unit
34 Ch_tempo Chorus, tempo 40 320 BPM
35 Vibe_dep Vibe, depth 0 100 %
36 Flng_reg Flanger, regen 0 100 %
37 Flng_dep Flanger, depth 0 100 %
38 Flng_man Flanger, manual 0 100 %
39 Flng_wet Flanger, wet/dry ratio 0 100 %
40 Fl_tempo Flanger, tempo 28 160 BPM
41 Dely_wet Delay, wet/dry ratio 0 50 %
42 Dely_fbk Delay, feedback 0 100 %
43 Detu_dep Detuner, depth 0 18.4 %
44 Dly_time Delay, time 100 43 ms
45 FS_tempo Stereo filters, tempo 80 240 BPM
46 Fsynch_th Filters, HumanSynch (HSynch) threshold 0 100 %
47 Vw i-yoh Auto vowel filters F1+F2 (F1 is displayed) 370 723 Hz
48 Vw i-yah Auto vowel filters F1+F2 (F1 is displayed) 370 885 Hz
49 Vw oo-wa Auto vowel filters F1+F2 (F1 is displayed) 425 1115 Hz
50 F1_user@ Filter F1, manual range user def user def Hz
51 F2_user@ Filter F2, manual range user def user def Hz
52 F_tempo@ Stereo filters, tempo user def user def BPM
53 Tre_dep@ Tremolo or panner, depth user def user def %
54 TrTempo@ Tremolo or panner, tempo user def user def BPM
55 PhTempo@ Phaser, tempo user def user def BPM
56 ChrsWet@ Chorus, wet/dry ratio user def user def %
57 ChTempo@ Chorus, tempo user def user def BPM
58 FlngWet@ Flanger, wet/dry ratio user def user def %
59 FlngReg@ Flanger, regen user def user def %
60 FlTempo@ Flanger, tempo user def user def BPM
61 Dly_wet@ Delay, wet/dry ratio user def user def %
62 Dly_fbk@ Delay, feedback user def user def %
64 DlyTime@ Delay, time user def user def ms
65 BoostGn@ Preamp, boost gain user def user def dB
66 Volume#@ Stereo output level user def user def %
67 MIDICC11 MIDI CC11 expression 0 127

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• Press the SET key [11]to access the menu’s configuration options.
The top line of the display will now show the current favourite preset access
mode. In the example shown here, the default 3-levels mode is selected.
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• Use the + key [8] or the - key [9] to switch between 3-levels and 2-levels
favourite access modes.
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Once the favourite preset access mode you want to use is shown on the top
line of the display, the Pedalino is also configured to operate accordingly.
• Simply press the EXIT key [12] to return to Play Mode.
8.9.1 Switching between favourite preset banks
• To access your favourite presets, press the Favourites switch [4]. The cor-
responding LED will light up. The Pedalino is now in favourite mode.
• Once the Pedalino is set to work in either 2-levels mode or 3-levels mode,
you can switch between banks by pressing the pad BYPASS/MUTE [13] to
LEVEL 2.
The letter A, B or C on screen denotes the bank of the favourite preset cur-
rently selected (see examples below).
8.9.2 Selecting favourite presets
The table below shows the association between favourite presets and the
pads −[14], LOAD [15], and +[16], in both 2-levels and 3-levels favourite
access modes, when the levels of pressure shown in the table are applied to
the pads.
2-levels / Bank A Pad - LOAD Pad +
LEVEL 1 Fav. 01 Fav. 02 Fav. 03
LEVEL 3 Fav. 04 Fav. 05 Fav. 06
2-levels / Bank B Pad - LOAD Pad +
LEVEL 1 Fav. 07 Fav. 08 Fav. 09
LEVEL 3 Fav. 10 Fav. 11 Fav. 12
2-levels / Bank C Pad - LOAD Pad +
LEVEL 1 Fav. 13 Fav. 14 Fav. 15
LEVEL 3 Fav. 16 Fav. 17 Fav. 18
3-levels / Bank A Pad - LOAD Pad +
LEVEL 1 Fav. 01 Fav. 02 Fav. 03
LEVEL 2 Fav. 04 Fav. 05 Fav. 06
LEVEL 3 Fav. 07 Fav. 08 Fav. 09
3-levels / Bank B Pad - LOAD Pad +
LEVEL 1 Fav. 10 Fav. 11 Fav. 12
LEVEL 2 Fav. 13 Fav. 14 Fav. 15
LEVEL 3 Fav. 16 Fav. 17 Fav. 18
TABLE I - Correspondence between pads, pressure levels and favourite presets in
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01ØVarymuC pmo.A
The letter Aindicates you are working with bank A. You will also notice that
the preset number is only two characters long instead of the usual three. This
is an indication that you are working with favourite presets.
If you now press on LOAD pad [15] to LEVEL 3, favourite preset 05 will be di-
rectly loaded (see Table I) and the display will show:
05ØDynaDriv.A e
Examples: 2-levels favourite access mode
If your Pedalino is set to work in 2-levels mode and bank A is selected, by
pressing pad −[14] to LEVEL 1, favourite preset 01 will be loaded directly and
will be immediately available to play. The display of your Pedalino will show:
With the favourite preset bank switched to bank C, by pressing pad −[14] to
LEVEL 1, favourite preset 10 will be loaded and available to play. The display
of your Pedalino will show:
By pressing on pad LOAD [15] to LEVEL 3, favourite preset 17 will now be di-
rectly loaded, and the display will show:
13ØJazzRoom.C Æ
17ØVibeTrem.C Ö
01ØVarymuC pmo.A
Once again, the letter Aindicates the selected favourite bank.
If you now press on LOAD pad [15] to LEVEL 3, favourite preset 08 will be
loaded (see Table I) and the display will show:
08ØSustComp.A
Examples: 3-levels favourite access mode
When your Pedalino is set to work in 3-levels mode and bank A is selected,
by pressing pad −[14] to LEVEL 1, favourite preset 01 will be loaded, like in
the prevoius example. The display of your Pedalino will show:
With the favourite preset bank switched to bank B, by pressing pad −[14] to
LEVEL 1, favourite preset 10 will be loaded and available to play. The display
of your Pedalino will show:
By pressing on pad +[16] to LEVEL 3, favourite preset 18 will now be loaded,
and the display will show:
10ØTubeDist.B 1
18ØDelayAtt.B Ö

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8.10 TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTING PEDALINO
While using the Pedalino to control the PedalPro, all the controls on the
PedalPro are purposely deactivated.
However should you need to quickly access the PedalPro’s controls (for
instance, to modify a preset), you can do so by simply pressing the ADES ON/
OFF switch [3].
Disconnected
The ADES connection will be interrupted, as indicated by the associated LED
turning off, and the PedalPro display will revert to normal operating mode.
The display of the Pedalino will now show the status of the unit as ‘Discon-
nected’, to remind you that the ADES connection with the PedalPro is no
longer active.
To re-establish the ADES connection and use the Pedalino again to control
the PedalPro, just press the ADES ON/OFF switch [3] and the corresponding
LED will light up.
8.11 CHANGING AND CUSTOMISING THRESHOLDS
Pedalino comes with two factory-defined sets of thresholds (global thresh-
olds) which determine the degree of force that must be applied to each
control pad in order to reach the three levels that control the various func-
tions (see section 8.1). The two factory-defined sets are ‘soft’ and ‘hard’.
The ‘soft’ set requires the least amount of force to reach the different levels,
ad pr efer encP e
• Press the SET key [11] to enter the ‘Pad preference’ menu. Page 1 of 3 of
the menu shows the set of thresholds currently in use, in this case, ‘soft’.
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• Use the + key [8] and the – key [9] to switch between the ‘soft’ and
‘hard’ predefined thresholds.
as indicated by the LEDs, and is designed for those who want more sensitive
pads, or for use when playing sitting. The ‘hard’ set requires the most force,
and is designed for people who prefer less sensitive pads, or for use when
playing in a standing position.
If you want more control over the responsiveness of your Pedalino, you can
customise the sets of thresholds to better suit the amount force you want to
apply. You can do this either by adjusting the global threshold sets and thus
the thresholds of all four pads at once, or adjusting individual pad thresholds.
8.11.1 Switching between the predefined thresholds
The first time you turn on the Pedalino, the ‘soft’ set will be loaded.
• To switch the threshold configuration from ‘soft’ to ‘hard’ and vice versa,
press the MENU key [10] until the top line of the display reads ‘Pad Prefer-
ence’