USB Audio Interface/MIDI Controller + Modeling Software User Manual
StealthPedal CS ™ PLEASE NOTE StealthPedal™ and AmpliTube® are trademarks or registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia.
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StealthPedal CS ™ Table of Contents I Contents 3 II License Agreement 4 Chapter 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 Introduction Package Contents StealthPedal Package Components How to Use StealthPedal Safely Electromagnetic Compatibility Declaration of Conformity Limited Warranty Chapter 2 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.7 2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11 2.
StealthPedal CS ™ License Agreement END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR IK MULTIMEDIA PRODUCT Please read this document carefully before breaking the seal on the media package. This agreement licenses the enclosed software to you and contains warranty and liability disclaimers. By breaking the seal on the media envelope, you are confirming to have taken notice of terms and conditions of this agreement and you acknowledge your acceptance of the software as well as your acceptance of the terms of this agreement.
StealthPedal CS ™ and license(s) accompany the carrier and (b) the party transferring the media does not retain a copy of the media. 5) UPGRADES If the “IK Multimedia Product” is labeled or otherwise identified by IK Multimedia as an “upgrade”, you must be properly licensed to use a product identified by IK Multimedia as being eligible for the upgrade in order to use the “IK Multimedia Product”.
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StealthPedal CS ™ Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing StealthPedal™. StealthPedal is the first USB-powered guitar audio interface/software controller in a compact wah-style pedal, allowing users to record, play and control the included “Powered by Amplitube” software, or any other MIDI controllable software, with the same feel and ease of use as a traditional guitar pedal.
StealthPedal CS ™ 1.3 How to Use StealthPedal Safely • Avoid using the StealthPedal in the following locations to prevent possible damage: in extremely cold or hot locations or locations exposed to high humidity or excessive dust. • Do not apply excessive force to jacks, switches and volume knob. • Care should be taken that objects do not fall on the enclosure and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure. • Never open the case and tamper with the internal circuits. No serviceable parts inside.
StealthPedal CS ™ authority to operate this equipment. This equipment requires shielded interface cables in order to meet FCC class B Limit. For Canada NOTICE: This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations ICES-003. AVIS: Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. 1.
StealthPedal CS ™ During the 90 days period from the date of purchase, IK Multimedia will repair or replace this product at its sole discretion free of charge for PARTS and LABOR. After the initial 90 days period, IK Multimedia will repair or replace the PARTS free of charge, but there will be a charge for LABOR (fees to be determined according to the problem’s characteristics).
StealthPedal CS ™ 3) Ship the product as instructed to one of the addresses below (Do NOT send the product to your dealer), including the Product Return Form (included in this envelope) and a copy of your proof of purchase. Europe IK Multimedia Production Srl Via dell’Industria, 46 41122 Modena ITALY Phone: +39 059 285496 Fax: +39 059 2861671 US, Canada, Central and South America IK Multimedia US, LLC 1153 Sawgrass Corporate Pkwy.
StealthPedal CS ™ Unjustified complaints In the event of unjustified complaints, (no fault can be determined, apparent user error), we will return the product subject to a service charge. Packaging Ship the product in its original packaging. If it is not possible, please use sufficiently sturdy and well-padded packaging material. Due to the delicate nature of electronic components, it is suggested to restrict the movement of the product as much as possible.
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StealthPedal CS ™ Chapter 2 Getting Started With StealthPedal 2.1 StealthPedal Layout and Connections 1) Expression Control: this is the main continuous control available with your StealthPedal. It can be configured to control any of the parameters of AmpliTube models or to send standard MIDI control changes to any software. 2) Built-in Switch: configurable switch placed under SteathPedal Expression rocker.
StealthPedal CS ™ 2.2 StealthPedal Software Installation Introduction StealthPedal system is a Hardware/Software combination. In order to use StealthPedal either live or in the studio you will need a Mac or PC computer (check Installation and Authorization manual for system requirements). You need to install on your computer all software included with StealthPedal to get the best possible user experience.
StealthPedal CS ™ figure 2.2 Mac OS® X: 1. DO NOT connect the StealthPedal to the computer yet. 2. Insert the Installer CD into your computer drive. 3. Double click the file named ‘Install AmpliTube’ to install, register and authorize the AmpliTube software. 4. Double click the file named ‘Install StealthPedal MIDI Control’ to install the StealthPedal MIDI Control software. 5. No drivers are needed for the Mac; Simply connect StealthPedal to an available USB port. 6.
StealthPedal CS ™ 2.7 StealthPedal Power On Check StealthPedal is a USB Bus-Powered Device, and therefore needs no external power supply. StealthPedal has no Power switch, it powers up as soon as it is connected to the computer USB port. The red LED indicator on the side of your StealthPedal (figure 2.3) will light up during device power up and operating system boot. The green LED (figure 2.4) will light up when the initialization will be completed, to indicate that your SteathPedal is ready to use.
StealthPedal CS ™ 2.8 The StealthPedal System Structure This section explains how the StealthPedal system is structured and how its components interact with each other. The StealthPedal system consists of the following components: • StealthPedal USB Floor controller and audio interface. • Mac or PC host computer (see Installation and Authorization Manual for system requirements). • AmpliTube software installed on the Mac or PC computer. • StealthPedal MIDI Control application.
StealthPedal CS ™ 2.9 Windows Control Panel In order to open the Control Panel (figure 2.5), click on the “StealthPedal icon” located in the Windows tray, (please check the Windows taskbar, usually located at the bottom next to the clock). Control Panel description: ASIO Buffer Size: sets the StealthPedal’s input/output latency. The smaller the buffer size value is, the faster the response. IMPORTANT: too small a buffer size may introduce audio pop and click noises or CPU overload.
StealthPedal CS ™ 2.10 Mac Control Panel On the Mac you can conveniently control your StealthPedal from the “Sound” System Preferences. Open the “Audio MIDI Setup” (Applications > Utilities) and select the StealthPedal device to adjust the its audio settings and parameters (figure 2.6). figure 2.6 Control Panel description: Audio Input Volume: these sliders set the input gain for inputs 1 and 2 (L and R).
StealthPedal CS ™ 2.11 StealthPedal Control Assignment StealthPedal has five controls (continuous ones and switches) that can be assigned to parameters on your preferred applications (figure 2.7 and 2.8): • StealthPedal Expression • StealthPedal Switch • StealthPedal Volume • Optional Switch (One and Two) • Optional Expression figure 2.7 figure 2.8 To assign these controls, please refer to the following User Manuals: • For “Powered By AmpliTube Products”: AmpliTube User Manual.
StealthPedal CS ™ 2.12 Playing StealthPedal For The First Time With AmpliTube Now that you have completed installing and connecting StealthPedal, and all required software is installed, let’s play! Plug in StealthPedal, go to your applications (or programs) menu and launch “AmpliTube”. Open AmpliTube Audio MIDI setup window (figure 2.9) and select StealthPedal as your audio interface, and you’ll be ready to go. figure 2.
StealthPedal CS ™ change these settings in AmpliTube standalone, select: Settings > Audio MIDI setup. If you experience audio pops or clicks while playing, try increasing the buffer-size value to the next higher step. If your computer is very powerful and the 144 or 128 value is working perfectly, you may even try setting this value to 96 (Windows only) or 64 (Mac only) for an even faster response.
StealthPedal CS ™ Chapter 3 Typical StealthPedal Setups and Connections The following paragraphs explain how to connect StealthPedal in most common live or studio situations. figure 3.
StealthPedal CS ™ 3.1 Using StealthPedal in a Home Studio Outputs With StealthPedal you can set up a home studio with quality comparable to many pro-quality studio environments. When playing in a home studio with StealthPedal, one usually will plug the unit into a pair of studio speakers, commonly referred to as “Studio Monitors” (figure 3.2). For best results it is advisable (when possible) to connect StealthPedal to your Studio Monitors with balanced 1/4” TRS cables.
StealthPedal CS ™ Inputs Connect your instruments here (figure 3.3). When you need to connect only one mono instrument (guitar, bass etc..) use input #1 (L). For optimum signal quality, please use high-quality cables. These are balanced high quality Hi-Z inputs that automatically switch to unbalanced when a 1/4” unbalanced cord is plugged, perfect for low-level unbalanced signals (like the one from an electric guitar or a bass, passive or active).
StealthPedal CS ™ 3.2 Using StealthPedal On-stage Direct to The PA System Outputs With StealthPedal you can play on-stage without heavy amps and cabinets, feeding your processed mono or stereo signal directly to the PA system (figure 3.4). StealthPedal’s balanced outputs are capable of driving long cables without noise (if the inputs on the receiving side are balanced).
StealthPedal CS ™ Inputs Connect your instruments here (figure 3.5). When you need to connect only one mono instrument (guitar, bass etc..) use input #1 (L). For optimum signal quality, please use high-quality cables. These are balanced high quality Hi-Z inputs that automatically switch to unbalanced when a 1/4” unbalanced cord is plugged, perfect for low-level unbalanced signals (like the one from an electric guitar or a bass, passive or active).
StealthPedal CS ™ 3.3 Using StealthPedal On-stage With One or More Guitar Cabinets Outputs With StealthPedal you can play live without amps and cabinets, but if you prefer using real guitar cabinets you can do that easily as well by using a mono (or stereo if you have two cabinets or a stereo one) power amp (figure 3.6). We recommend using a tube-based power amplifier designed specifically for guitar or bass as this will preserve the tone of AmpliTube better than solid-state power amplifiers.
StealthPedal CS ™ Inputs Connect your instruments here (figure 3.7). When you need to connect only one mono instrument (guitar, bass etc..) use input #1 (L). For optimum signal quality, please use high-quality cables. These are balanced high quality Hi-Z inputs that automatically switch to unbalanced when a 1/4” unbalanced cord is plugged, perfect for low-level unbalanced signals (like the one from an electric guitar or a bass, passive or active).
StealthPedal CS ™ 3.4 Connecting External Expression Pedal and Double Footswitch To extend StealthPedal control capabilities you can connect an External Expression Pedal and an External Dual Footswitch (figure 3.8). figure 3.
StealthPedal CS ™ External Expression Pedal You can connect an external Expression Pedal to the Expression Pedal 1/4” TRS Jack (figure 3.9). figure 3.9 Note: You may use a third-party Expression Pedal or the one available for purchase from IK Multimedia, made specifically for use with your StealthPedal (figure 3.10). figure 3.10 Be sure to use a 1/4” TRS cable (or “stereo” jack) when connecting the Expression Pedal to StealthPedal.
StealthPedal CS ™ External Dual Footswitch You can connect an external Dual Footswitch to the Dual Footswitch 1/4” TRS Jack (figure 3.11). figure 3.11 Note: You may use a third-party Dual Footswitch or two Single Footswitches, or the one available for purchase from IK Multimedia, made specifically for use with your StealthPedal (figure 3.12). figure 3.12 If you use the IK Multimedia Dual Footswitch you will just need a single, 1/4” TRS (or “stereo” jack) to connect the Dual Footswitch to SteahPedal.
StealthPedal CS ™ jack on StealthPedal. When connecting IK Multimedia Double Footswitch with a 1/4” TRS cable only output #1 has to be used as both switches signal is carried by this jack. Output #2 will remain unconnected. A conveniently short 1/4” TRS cable is included in the box with the Dual Footswitch you can purchase from IK Multimedia. If you use a third-party Dual Footswitch or two separated Footswitches please follow the StealthPedal TRS Dual Footswitch wiring (figure 3.11). figure 3.
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StealthPedal CS ™ Chapter 4 Technical Specifications GENERAL Sampling Rates Bit Depth Power Supply Power Consumption USB 1.1 Full Speed 48.0 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32.0 kHz 24-bit I/O USB self-powered 2.5W (500mA at 5V) maximum 2 In / 2 Out, 24-bit, 32kHz - 48kHz Audio Streams + Interface I/O INSTRUMENT INPUTS (2) Type High impedance, balanced, low noise preamp input Maximum Level Low Gain: +12.3dBu / 9.0Vpp, Bal. / Unbalanced (0dBFS, < 0.005% THD) High Gain: +0.4dBu / 2.3Vpp, Bal. / Unbalanced (0dBFS, < 0.
StealthPedal CS ™ HEADPHONES STEREO OUTPUT Maximum Level +13.0dBu (0dBFS, Volume at Max), < 0.001% THD, 1kΩ load Maximum Power 100mW (50mW / channel) Output Impedance 47Ω Frequency Response +/-0.1dB, 20Hz - 20kHz SNR 107dBA / 103dB RMS, 22kHz BW, +6dBV reference THD + N 600Ω load: 0.001%, 22kHz BW, 1kHz at +10.0dBV 33Ω load: 0.003%, 22kHz BW, 1kHz at +2.6dBV IMD 600Ω load: 0.002%, 250Hz/8.02kHz 4:1 at +10.0dBV 33Ω load: 0.007%, 250Hz/8.02kHz 4:1 at +2.6dBV Stereo Crosstalk -98dB (1kHz at +10.
StealthPedal™ and AmpliTube® are trademarks or registered trademarks property of IK Multimedia Production Srl. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners, which are in no way associated or affiliated with IK Multimedia. Product names are used solely for the purpose of identifying the specific products that were studied during IK Multimedia’s sound model development and for describing certain types of tones produced with IK Multimedia’s digital modeling technology.
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