Vintage Revolution Peddalino PE002B User manual

PedalinoTM Owner’s Manual
firmware rev. 5.00
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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.
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.
• Virtual board for turning your Pedalino into a clean, smart pedalboard.
• Integrated cable strain relief mechanism for trouble-free operation.
Introduction

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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.
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.
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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 Ped-
alino™ Foot Controller. Everything should be included and in perfect working
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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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.
3.3 DISPOSAL
* Accessing a website via a hyperlink requires an internet connection.
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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 Temporarily disconnecting Pedalino p.9
8 HOW TO USE YOUR PEDALINO p.10
8.1 Operating the Multi-level Pads p.10
8.2 Browsing mode p.10
8.3 Favourite mode p.11
8.3.1 Switching between Favourite Preset Banks p.12
8.3.2 Selecting Favourite Presets p.12
8.4 Virtual Board mode p.13
8.4.1 Assigning effect to a pad of the virtual board p.13
8.4.2 Assigning midi program change to pads of the virtual board p.14
8.4.3 Expression pedal functions p.15
8.4.4 Reset virtual board changes p.15
8.4.5 Operating with the virtual board p.15
8.5 Functions of the control Pad p.17
8.5.1 Bypassing PedalPro p.17
8.5.2 Customising Bypass Mode p.17
8.5.3 Tuner/Mute Functions p.18
8.5.4 Switching banks in favourite mode p.19
8.5.5 Enter and exit Virtual Board p.19
8.6 Functions of the Expression Pedal p.19
8.6.1 Using an Expression Pedal p.19
8.6.2 Using Tap Tempo p.20
8.6.3 User-Defined Parameter Ranges p.21
ADES - AN IN-DEPTH LOOK p.22
8.7 Adjusting PedalPro’s Effects On-the-Fly p.23
8.7.1 Adjusting Parameters On-the-Fly p.23
8.8 PEDALINO PREFERENCES p.24
8.8.1 Favourite preferences p.24
8.8.2 Changing and Customising Thresholds p.24
8.8.3 Switching between the Predefined Thresholds p.25
8.8.4 Customising the Global Thresholds p.25
8.8.5 Customising individual Pad’s Thresholds p.26
8.8.6 Protecting PedalPro’s Presets p.28
8.8.7 Re-initialising the Pedalino p.28
9 FIRMWARE UPGRADES & EXTRAS p.29
9.1 Installing New Firmware p.29
9.2 Optional Extras p.29
10 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS p.30
11 PEDALINO MENU STRUCTURE p.31
11.1 On-Stage Quick Access Guide p.31
11.2 Full Menu Overview p.32
APPENDIX p.33
A List of Compatible Expression Pedals p.33
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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-
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 8.3, on page 11.
15. Load pad - In browse mode, press to load the new preset.
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 8.3, on page 11.
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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.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
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 <?>.
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.
* Please check the VR website  for system requirements and the latest PedalManager release.
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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.
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:
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 Ped-
alino 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:
Play: 0Ç00
* ADES ON *
P srePhu a er
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:
Play: 0Ç00
* ADES ON *
P srePhu a er
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:
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:
Wah=10
008ØCryBaby Ö
0.0
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 22, 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.
Setup Guide
7.3 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. You can also disconnect from the PedalPro by using the key
Exit. To re-establish the ADES connection and use the Pedalino again to con-
trol the PedalPro, just press the ADES ON/OFF switch [3] and the correspond-
ing LED will light up.
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How to Use Your Pedalino
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 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
‘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 8.2.2 – Changing and Customising
Thresholds (p.24).
The multilevels pads are translated in different commands depending on the
following operational modes: browsing, favourite, virtual board.
8.2 BROWSING MODE
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 8.3, on page 11.
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.
• 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.
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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 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 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.’
av urite prF eo s f.
• 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.
Fav=3 lleve /11s
• Use the + key [8] or the - key [9] to switch between 3-levels and 2-levels
favourite access modes.
Fav=2 lleve /11s
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.
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8.3.1 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).
8.3.2 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
2-levels and 3-levels favourite access modes.
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

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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
8.4 VIRTUAL BOARD MODE
The virtual board mode transforms your Pedalino into a pedal board allowing
the user to switch on/off effects or group of effects, to assign specific function
of the expression pedal and to send midi program changes.
There are four editable virtual boards (Rock, Blus, Fusn and Funk) which oper-
ates globally on the different presets.
Each preset is assigned to one the four available virtual boards from the
PedalPro. The virtual board Rock is assigned by default to all presets. To
change the virtual board type (refer to section 10.2.3, PedalPro’s user
manual).
Entering in virtual board mode:
• From a loaded preset either in browsing or favourite modes press and hold
the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13] to LEVEL 2 for about 2 seconds.
The display will temporarily (1 sec.) visualize the virtual board name and than
the full preset layout.
If the preset has the Compressor and Delay on, the display will point out as
following:
Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dl
8.4.1 Assigning effect to a pad of the virtual board
At the first pressure level of the virtual board mode, the Pedalino’s four pads
are used to activate and deactivate individual effects or group of effects.
• To assign an effect or a grouped of effects to a pad, press Menu Key (10)
to enter in the assign page. The display shows on the top line the selected
virtual board (eg. Rock) while the bottom line shows the pad you wish to
assign. The pad are numbered from left to right. Therefore the Pad=1 cor-
respond to the Pad Bypass/Mute while the Pad=4 correspond to Pad+
• To select a different Pad use the + Key (8) and the - Key (9).
Define VB=Rock
Assign PAD=2
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• Press Set Key (11) to enter in the editing page of the selected Pad.
. . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . .
_
From this page, you can assign to a specific pad one or more effects.
• Use the + Key (8) and the - Key (9) to navigate through the effect chain
and the Set Key (11) to toggle a specific effect (refer to the effect posi-
tion diagram).
Cp Fi1 Bo Pr Ex
T Vo Ph Ch Dl Ax
Compressor(Cp)
Wah/Filters(Fi1=Filter 1, Fi2=Filter2, F12= Filter 1+2 etc)
Boost(Bo)
Preamp(Pr) External /Ex(Ex)
Tremolo(T), Panner(T)
Volume(Vo)
Chours(Ch), Chorus+Vibe(CV), Flanger(Fl)
Delay(Dl)
Aux/Dsp(Vo)
Eect’s position and routing
Phaser(Ph)
• If you wish, repeat the last two points for the other pads and return to
the main page by pressing the Exit. The virtual board settings are au-
tomatically stored in the Pedalino and the virtual board is ready to be
used.
When the Pedalino enters into virtual board mode, it retrieves automatically
the corresponding routing based on the preset definition (see above Effect
position and routing).
If a preset is an empty one, the default routings are loaded as shown in the
previous figure. In virtual board mode Pad 1 is always assigned to Lead 1
If Lead 1 is engaged any changes on Compressor, Boost, Preamp, External
generated by toggling VB pads will not be effective. In fact Lead 1 is defined
as a sub list of parameters of a specific preset on which Compressor, Boost,
Preamp, External, Amp switching settings are defined.
Lead1 takes priority over any current setting on the sub list of parameters.
Wah, Filters, Modulation, Delay, DSP/AUX, Volume are not affected by Lead
changes.
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By using the virtual board you can activate and deactivate different effects
and therefore change the preset chain. If you wish to restore the preset
chain as originally defined, you can hold and press the Pad3 to Level 3 for
about 2 sec.
8.4.3 Expression pedal functions
By using anyone of four pads at the pressure LEVEL 3, you can assign the four
different functions for the expression pedal:
Pad 1 (Bypass)= Tap tempo via expression pedal
Pad 2 (-)=Turn On/Off the Wah
Pad 3 (Load)= Assign the ADES parameter to expression pedal
Pad 4 (+) =Turn On/Off the Volume pedal
The function of the expression pedal is identified on the display by the under-
line char _ below an effect or note (tap tempo) as explained in 8.4.5
Each time you change the function of the expression pedal, the underline
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LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
PAD1 PAD2 PAD3 PAD4
Not used Not used Not used
On/Off
Lead 1
On/Off
selected
effect/s
On/Off
selected
effect/s
On/Off
selected
effect/s
Enter/Exit
from Virtual
Board Mode
Tap Tempo Wah Effect Expression
parameter
Volume
Control
When you select the Tap Tempo (Pad1, Level3), a light note will appear on
the left corner of the display:
Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Á
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
_
When you select Pad2 at Level 3, the expression pedal turn into a wah pedal.
8.4.5 Operating with the virtual board
Once you enter the virtual board mode, you can use the pressure pads to
activate/deactivate effects or to change the function of the expression
pedal.
The following table gives you an overview of the pad commands at different
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Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
_
.
Wah
If you select the ADES parameter (Pad3, Level 3) the blinking underline will be
positioned below the effect that contains the ADES parameter as assigned
by the preset definition.
In the following screenshot the ADES parameter is assigned the depth of the
Chorus.
Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . .
_
.
CH
If you wish to activate the volume pedal and change the volume via the
expression pedal use Pad4 at Level 3.
The display now look like this:
Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . ..
CH
Vo
_
Virtual board in practice.
Lets start with a preset defined by the following effects: Compressor , Filter F2
(route type: 03), and Flanger. The ADES parameter is assigned to the Flanger_
Wet.
Furthermore the virtual board rock was previously set as following:
Pad 1= On/Off Lead 1
Pad 2= On/Off Filters
Pad 3= On/Off Flanger
Pad 4= On/Off Delay
When you enter the virtual board Rock from browsing or favourite mode the
display will look like:
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Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
_
.
Fl
Fi2
At this point you wish to set Tempo of the flanger.
• Press PAD1 to Level 3 (the underlined note will appear to confirm that the
expression pedal is used to set the Tap Tempo).
Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
_Fl
Fi2
Á
Now you wish to turn on the Wah.
• Press PAD2 to Level 3.
You will notice that the Fi2 will be replaced by the string Wah and while the
Tap Tempo continues to flash the expression pedal is turned to a Wah Pedal.
Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
_
.
Fl
Wah
Now you might want to turn off the Flanger and activate the Delay.
• Press PAD3 to Level 1 and PAD4 to Level 1.
Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
_
.
Dl
Wah
As you see from the display, the expression pedal is still controlling the Wah.
If you desire to restore the preset prior to the use of the virtual board,
• Press PAD3 and hold Level3 for more then 2 sec.
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Cp
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . .
_
.
Fl
Fi2
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8.5 FUNCTION OF THE CONTROL PAD
The control pad (first pad on your left) can perform different functions based
on the operating mode.
8.5.2 Customising Bypass Mode
This new feature gives you the possibility to set the Bypass Mode in two dif-
ferent ways: standard and prst 000. When the Bypass Mode is set on stand-
ard, everytime you activate the Bypass Mode you get a dry sound without
effects.
The bypassing function is replaced by the effect/s defined in preset 000
which the user consider as being his basic sound (CLN->clean sound).
Since the preset 000 is fully editable, you can create the clean channel as
you wish, and recall it instantaneously with the bypass pad. In this configura-
tion the expression’s parameter is not adjustable via Expression Pedal since
the bypass is used as well for setting or removing TAP Tempo.
• With the Pedalino in browse mode, press MENU key (10) until the top line
of the display reads ‘Bypass/Clean’.
Bypass/Clean
• Press the SET key [11] to access the configuration page.
Byp=standard 1/1
• To set the Bypass parameter on standard or prst 000 , use the + key [8] or
the – key [9].
• Press EXIT key [12] twice to automatically save your settings and to return
to browse mode or favourite mode.
8.5.1 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.
LEVEL 1
LEVEL 2
LEVEL 3
Browsing Favourite Virtual
mode mode board
Switching banks
/
Enter Vir. Board
Exit Virtual
Board
Bypass Effects
Switch
Enter Virtual
Board
Tuner Tap Tempo
Bypass
Tuner
NOTE: When you are using the expression pedal to control either the Wah or
Volume effects (engaged by pad2 level 3 or pad4 level 3 respectively), and
you are switching to a different function for the expression pedal (using pad1
level 3 or pad3 level 3), the PedalPRo will freeze the wah or volume effect
to the value set with the expression pedal at the moment of switching to
the new expression pedal function. This way you will get either a static wah
or a new master volume, while using the expression pad for the other func-
tions corrisponding to pads 1 and 3. To disengage these, switch off the wah
or volume effects the same way they are engaged: select pad2 level 3 to
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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 o allow
you to quietly tune your guitar.
Turning the tuner mode off
• To get out of tuner mode, press the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13] to LEVEL 3.
8.5.3 Tuner/Mute Functions
Pedalino Foot Controller allows you to access and control the chormatic
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.
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* See the PedalPro Owner’s Manual for more details on the tuner (available on VR website ).
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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.
8.5.4 Switching banks in favourite mode
In favourite mode the control pad at Level 2 is used to switch among banks.
For more information on this matter refer to chapter 8.3 page 11.
8.5.5 Enter and exit Virtual board
To enter or exit the virtual board mode press and hold the control pad at the
Level 2 for more than 2 sec.
8.6 FUNCTIONS OF THE EXPRESSION PEDAL
The expression Pedal can be used either to control an analogue parameter
or to set the Tap Tempo.
8.6.1 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 (page 33) if the expression pedal is to work
correctly. 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:
Wah=10
008ØCryBaby Ö
0.0
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’.
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.
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.
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8.6.2 Using Tap Tempo
Tap Tempo allows you to set the tempo to one or all the time-based effects
(modulation and delay) by using an Expression Pedal according to the defini-
tion of the Assign parameter (See page 50 of the PedalPro’s manual).
Assign Expression pedal to the Tap Tempo
• If you are in Browsing or Favourite mode press the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13]
to LEVEL 1 to enter in the Bypass Mode or press the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13]
to LEVEL 3 if you are in the Virtual Board Mode.
Setting Tap Tempo
• Rock the expression pedal to toe position four times and the PedalPro
will average the four beats into the new Tempo. If the averaged Tempo
is within the range 60BPM to 300 BPM, the LED’s Tempo will flash at the set
Tempo.
• Your Tap Tempo is now switched On and you will notice that the LED’s
Tempo above the Pedalino’s display starts to blink at the same tempo
you tapped in.
• Remove the Bypass to play with your new Tap tempo setting by pressing
the BY-PASS/MUTE pad [13] to LEVEL 1.
Resetting the Tap Tempo
• Assign the Expression pedal to the Tap Tempo as described above.
• Sweep your Expression pedal from heel to toe position and hold for
about 2 seconds. You notice that the LED’s Tempo will stop blinking. As re-
sult the Tap Tempo is reset to the tempo as originally stored in the preset.
• Press the BYPASS/MUTE pad [13] to LEVEL 1 to return at your Preset if you
are in Browsing or Favorite mode.
Keep in mind that the Tap Tempo operates in a range between 60
to 300 BPM for the modulation effects and between 98 to 300 BPM
for the Delay. If you tap in a lower tempo than 98 but above 60 BPM,
your Delay’s Tempo will be set automatically to 98 BPM. As result
your LED’s Tempo and your Delay’s Tempo will be out of sync to
each other.
TIPS & TRICKS - TAP TEMPO
• You can also control your Tap Tempo on the fly without entering in the
Bypass Mode as long as your Preset is not using the expression pedal
to control an Expression parameter (ExprCtrl=none from the PedalPro’s
ADES page 48 of the PedalPro’s manual).
• Your Pedalino’s display may appear like the one below and the top
line (Tap->Ex.pedal) confirms that your Tap Tempo is ready to be used:
TAP-ØEx. pedal
011ØChrs CE1
[ ]
Tempo
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