User guide

PitchFactor User Guide System Mode

The notion of using an On/Off control source like an Aux Switch to control a variable

parameter bears some explanation. Consider a variable parameter like Intensity.

After you’ve selected a Parameter Control Knob, you can set two values for the parameter; a

minimum value [MIN VAL] and a maximum value [MAX VAL]. Each time the assigned switch

is pressed, the parameter value instantly toggles between the minimum and maximum value.

When a Parameter Control Knob designator is displayed (KB0… KB9), pressing the Left

Footswitch will display [MIN VAL]. Turn the associated Parameter Control Knob to set the

minimum value. For example, if KB0 was selected, turn the Intensity Control Knob to set the

minimum value. The Billboard displays the knob value while you’re turning the parameter

knob and times out to display the selected [MIN VAL] when the knob is idle.

Push the Left Footswitch again to set the maximum value for the selected Parameter Control

Knob. The Billboard will display [MAX VAL]. Turn the associated parameter knob to adjust the

maximum value. The Billboard displays the knob value while you’re turning the parameter

knob and times out to display the selected [MAX VAL] when the knob is idle.

The parameters controlled in this mode are system-wide and will apply to all Effects and

Presets. For example, you could assign an Aux Switch to Delay A (KB4) with [MIN VAL] set to

20 mSec and [MAX VAL] set to 200 mSec. Pressing the switch will toggle between these two

delay settings. If another Effect or Preset is chosen, the Aux Switch will affect the parameter

controlled by KB4 for the currently loaded effect.

Note: When a Preset is loaded, the switches assume the MIN VAL for the assigned

parameters. Pressing the switch for the first time after a Preset load, will toggle the parameter

to MAX VAL.

Note: While it is possible to assign more than one external controller to any parameter, doing

so is likely to cause confusion and is not recommended.

To Setup the External Control Source

Press the Right Footswitch to select one of three Aux Switches. There are two ways to select

the Aux Switch - Manual Select or Learn Mode.