Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine Instruction Manual

1. Вовед

The Strymon Volante is a magnetic echo machine designed to deliver a wide range of vintage delay effects. It features three distinct echo engines: Drum echo, Tape echo, and Reel-to-Reel studio echo, along with a Sound on Sound looper mode and an onboard spring reverb. This pedal is suitable for electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers, vocals, and keyboards, offering extensive control over delay parameters and sonic characteristics.

2. Информации за безбедност

• Напојување: Use only the specified 9V DC power supply with the correct polarity. Using an incorrect power supply can damage the unit and void the warranty.
• Вода и влага: Do not expose the unit to water or excessive moisture. This can cause electric shock or fire.
• Вентилација: Обезбедете соодветна вентилација околу уредот. Не ги блокирајте отворите за вентилација.
• Чистење: Чистете го уредот со мека, сува крпа. Не користете течни средства за чистење или аеросоли.
• Сервисирање: Не обидувајте се сами да го сервисирате уредот. Сите сервиси обратете се на квалификуван сервисер.

3. Содржина на пакетот

Upon opening the box, verify that the following items are included:

• Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine pedal
• 9V DC Power Supply (specific to region)
• USB кабел
• Водич за брз почеток (овој прирачник дава детални упатства)

4. Производот завршиview и Контроли

The Volante pedal features a comprehensive set of controls for shaping your echo sounds. Familiarize yourself with the layout below.

Слика 4.1: Врвот view of the Strymon Volante pedal, showing all knobs, switches, and footswitches.

Контроли на горниот панел:

• НИВО НА СНИМАЊЕ: Adjusts the input gain for the echo signal. Higher settings introduce more saturation.
• НИСКО ИСКЛУЧЕНО: Filters out low frequencies from the echo repeats.
• MECHANICS: Controls the mechanical integrity of the virtual echo machine, affecting wow, flutter, and other imperfections.
• НОСЕТЕ: Simulates the degradation of the magnetic medium, adding warmth and character to the repeats.
• Прекинувач TYPE: Selects between Drum, Tape, and Studio echo engines.
• Прекинувач за брзина: Adjusts the playback speed of the echo, affecting delay time (Half, Normal, Double).
• ПОВТОРУВА: Controls the number of echo repeats.
• НИВО НА ЕХО: Adjusts the overall volume of the echo repeats.
• ПРОЛЕТ: Controls the level of the onboard spring reverb.
• TIME Playback/Feedback LEDs (1-4): Indicate active playback and feedback heads.
• SPACING Switch: Adjusts the spacing between the virtual playback heads (Even, Triplet, Golden, Silver).

Прекинувачи за нозе:

• ON (Left Footswitch): Toggles the effect on/off. Hold for Reverse.
• FAVORITE (Middle Footswitch): Recalls a saved preset. Hold for Pause (in Sound on Sound mode).
• TAP (Right Footswitch): Taps in the delay tempo. Hold for Splice (in Sound on Sound mode).

Слика 4.2: Rear panel connections of the Strymon Volante, including audio inputs/outputs, expression pedal, USB, MIDI, and power input.

Врски на задниот панел:

• INST/LINE Switch: Selects input level for instrument or line level signals.
• LEFT IN / RIGHT IN: Mono or stereo audio inputs.
• LEFT OUT / RIGHT OUT: Stereo audio outputs.
• EXP: Expression pedal input for real-time control of parameters.
• USB: USB connection for firmware updates and MIDI control.
• MIDI IN / MIDI OUT: Standard MIDI connections for advanced control and synchronization.
• 9 VDC: Power input for the included 9V DC power supply.

5. Поставување

5.1 Поврзување за напојување

1. Ensure the Volante is switched off (if applicable) and all audio connections are made before connecting power.
2. Поврзете го вклученото напојување од 9V DC со 9 VDC влез на задниот панел.
3. Plug the power supply into a suitable wall outlet.

5.2 Аудио врски

The Volante supports both mono and stereo operation.

• Mono Setup: Поврзете го вашиот инструмент со LEFT IN приклучок. Поврзете го ИЗОСТАВЕН џек на вашиот ampлифирач или следна педала.
• Стерео поставување: Connect your stereo source (e.g., another stereo pedal, synth) to the LEFT IN и RIGHT IN jacks. Connect the ИЗОСТАВЕН и ПРАВО ИЗЛЕЗ jacks to your stereo amplifier setup or audio interface.
• Ниво на внесување: Користете го INST/LINE switch to match your input signal level. Set to ИНСТ for guitar/bass, and ЛИНИЈА for synthesizers or effects loops.

5.3 MIDI and USB Connections (Optional)

• MIDI: Connect MIDI cables from your MIDI controller or interface to the MIDI IN и MIDI OUT jacks for advanced control, preset changes, and synchronization.
• USB: Connect a USB cable from the Volante to your computer for firmware updates and MIDI over USB functionality.

6. Упатства за работа

6.1 Основно работење

1. Вклучете го ефектот: Притиснете го ON footswitch to activate the delay effect. The LED above the footswitch will illuminate.
2. Select Echo Type: Користете го ТИП switch to choose between Drum, Tape, or Studio echo.
3. Adjust Delay Time: The delay time is primarily controlled by the ТАП footswitch. Tap it two or more times to set the tempo. The БРЗИНА switch (Half, Normal, Double) further divides or multiplies the tapped tempo.
4. Control Repeats: Свртете го ПОВТОРУВА knob to increase or decrease the number of echo repetitions.
5. Set Echo Level: Користете го ЕХО НИВО knob to blend the wet (effected) signal with your dry signal.
6. Add Spring Reverb: Прилагодете го ПРОЛЕТ knob to introduce the onboard spring reverb.

6.2 Shaping the Echo Tone

• НИВО НА СНИМАЊЕ: For clean echoes, keep this knob lower. Increase it to introduce natural saturation and soft clipping characteristic of magnetic media.
• НИСКО ИСКЛУЧЕНО: Use this to remove muddy low frequencies from your repeats, making them clearer and less intrusive.
• MECHANICS & WEAR: These knobs allow you to dial in the imperfections and character of vintage echo machines. Experiment with them to achieve desired vintage textures.
• ПРОСТОР: На ПРОСТОРИЈА switch alters the rhythmic relationship between the four virtual playback heads.
  • Дури и: Heads are equally spaced.
  • Triplet: Creates triplet-based rhythms.
  • Golden: Asymmetrical spacing for unique rhythmic patterns.
  • Сребро: Another asymmetrical spacing option.

6.3 Sound on Sound Looper Mode

The Volante features a mono Sound on Sound looper mode, inspired by classic tape looping techniques.

1. Engage Looper: Држете го ТАП footswitch for approximately 1 second until the LED above it flashes. This enters Sound on Sound mode.
2. Запис: The looper automatically starts recording when engaged. Play your phrase.
3. Предолго: After the initial loop is recorded, the looper automatically enters overdub mode. Play additional layers.
4. Стоп/Избриши: Притиснете го ON footswitch to stop playback. Hold the ON footswitch to clear the loop.
5. Пауза: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the ОМИЛЕН footswitch to pause the loop.
6. Спојување: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the ТАП footswitch to splice the loop, creating a new loop point.
7. Обратно: While the loop is playing, hold the ON footswitch to reverse the loop playback.

6.4 мемории

The Volante allows you to save and recall your favorite settings.

• Зачувување на претходно поставено: Once you have dialed in your desired sound, press and hold the ОМИЛЕН footswitch until its LED flashes, then release. Your current settings are now saved to the Favorite preset.
• Повикување на претходно поставена вредност: Притиснете го ОМИЛЕН footswitch to instantly recall your saved preset.
• Забелешка: The Volante supports up to 300 presets via MIDI, but only one "Favorite" preset is directly accessible via the footswitch.

7. Напредни карактеристики

7.1 Expression Pedal Control

Connect a standard expression pedal to the EXP jack to control various parameters in real-time. The specific parameter controlled can be configured via secondary functions or MIDI.

7.2 MIDI Implementation

The Volante offers extensive MIDI control for integration into complex setups.

• MIDI Control Change (CC): Most knobs and switches can be controlled via MIDI CC messages.
• Промена на програма (компјутер): Access up to 300 presets using MIDI Program Change messages.
• MIDI Clock Sync: Synchronize the delay tempo with external MIDI clock sources.
• Refer to the full MIDI Implementation Chart available on the Strymon webсајт за детални информации.

8. Одржување

• Чистење: Wipe the pedal with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and grime. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Складирање: Чувајте ја педалата на ладно и суво место, подалеку од директна сончева светлина и екстремни температури кога не е во употреба.
• Ажурирања на фирмверот: Periodically check the Strymon website for firmware updates. Updates can introduce new features or improve performance. Use the USB connection and the Strymon Updater software to perform updates.

9 Смена на проблеми

10. Спецификации

11. Гаранција и поддршка

11.1 Информации за гаранцијата

Strymon products are designed and built to high standards. For detailed warranty information, including coverage period and terms, please refer to the official Strymon webстраницата или контактирајте ја нивната корисничка поддршка. Зачувајте го доказот за купување за гаранциски барања.

11.2 Поддршка за корисници

If you encounter any issues not covered in this manual or require further assistance, please visit the official Strymon support page or contact their customer service team. You can typically find contact information and FAQs on the Strymon webсајт.

Strymon Webсајт: www.strymon.net