User guide

PitchFactor User Guide Bypass
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Bypass
It’s important to select the PitchFactor Bypass function that works best with your setup.
PitchFactor gives you the choice of Bypass type – DSP Bypass or Relay Bypass or DSP+FX
Bypass. PitchFactor’s default Bypass setting is DSP Bypass.
DSP Bypass
When set to [DSP] Bypass, bypassing sends the audio at the DSP’s inputs directly to the
outputs without any effects processing. This type of bypassing works well in most situations,
and protects against gain and tone change when bypassed.
Relay Bypass/True Bypass
Some guitar players prefer a “true bypass” in which the pedal’s electronics are completely
disconnected from the signal path. When [RELAY] Bypass is selected PitchFactor uses relays to
“hard wire” your inputs to your outputs. (In fact, whenever PitchFactor’s power is off, the
relays are disabled and PitchFactor’s electronics are completely bypassed.)
Relay Bypass is not a good choice however if PitchFactor’s input is your guitar and you’ve
connected PitchFactor’s output directly to a non-instrument level input device or have
connected to your amp over a long cable. Non-instrument inputs are often low impedance
(typically <10K ohm) and will load the guitar output and change its tone. DSP Bypass allows
PitchFactor to act as a buffer, providing a low impedance output (500 ohm) capable of
driving any device input or cable length.
Note: Relay Bypass should not be used if the Input/Output Lvl switches are set opposite to
one another. Specifically, if the Input Lvl switch is set for GUITAR and the Output Lvl switch is
set to LINE or the Input Lvl switch is set for LINE and the Output Lvl switch is set to AMP,
PitchFactor will not have unity gain. In this case, using Relay Bypass will result in a level
change whenever you Bypass PitchFactor.
DSP+FX Bypass
When [DSP+FX] is selected, Bypass sends the audio at the DSP’s inputs directly to the outputs
with the decaying ‘tail’ of the current effect mixed in.
Selecting Bypass Type
The Bypass mode is selected in System Mode under [BYPASS]. [DSP] is the default. Here’s how
to change it:
1) Press and hold the Encoder and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a few
seconds to enter System Mode. Release the Encoder.
2) Turn the Encoder until [BYPASS] is displayed.
3) Momentarily press the Encoder.
4) Turn the Encoder until [BYP TYP] is displayed.
5) Momentarily press the Encoder.
6) Turn the Encoder to select [DSP] or [RELAY] or [DSP+FX].
7) Press and hold the Encoder and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a few
seconds to exit System Mode.
Note: Using MIDI Program Change to control Bypass - MIDI Program Change is typically used
to load a preset but it can also be programmed to directly control the unit’s BYPASS setting.
See the System Mode [MIDI] section for details.