T U B E D R I V E N P R O G R A M M A B L E G U I T A R P R E A M P 2 4 - B I T D S P USER'S MANUAL May be covered by one or more of the following: U.S. Patents #4538297, 4647876, 4696044, 4745309, 4881047, 4893099, 5124657, 5263091, 5268527, 5319713, 5333201, 5402498, 5493617 and 5638452. Other patents pending. Foreign patents pending.
Your VooDu Valve Online has been tested and complies with the following Standards and Directives as set forth by the European Union: Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Standard(s): EN55022, EN50082-1 This means that this product has been designed to meet stringent guidelines on how much RF energy it can emit, and that it should be immune from other sources of interference when properly used.
Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................. 1 2. Quick Setup ................................................................................................. 3 3. Front Panel .................................................................................................. 4 4. Rear Panel ................................................................................................... 6 5. Connections .........................
1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Voodu Valve™ Online! The Voodu Valve Online features presets created and uploaded by Rocktron users from all over the world to Rocktron's World Wide Web site. These presets can be easily updated from the "Patch Bay" at Rocktron's web page. In addition, you can also upload your own custom presets to share with other online users. For instructions on downloading and uploading Voodu Valve presets, please visit our web site at "http://www.
OPERATING PRECAUTIONS NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING. All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all operating instructions should be followed. Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through any openings.
2. Quick Setup SELECTING A PRESET STORING CHANGED PARAMETERS STEP 1 Turn the PRESET control to the desired preset. STEP 7 Press the STORE button to start the storing procedure. STEP 2 Press the RECALL button to call up the selected preset. STEP 8 If you wish to save the altered preset in the current preset location, press the STORE button a second time. CHANGING PRESET PARAMETERS STEP 3 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to the desired effect or utility function.
3. Front Panel 1 POWER switch 2 RECALL button This button is used to recall the displayed preset. 3 PRESET control This control scrolls through the successive presets. 4 CONFIG button/led The status of this button determines whether the Voodu Valve™ will display either the preset number and title or the configuration of the currently displayed preset. The configuration display indicates the effects that the displayed preset executes and, in most cases, the order in which they are executed.
PARAMETER ADJUST control This control is used to adjust a displayed parameter value. When the parameter is changed from its original value, the LED above the STORE button will light until either the new value is stored, a new preset is selected or the parameter is returned to its original value. 9 STORE button/led This button is used to store values into the Voodu Valve™ memory when altered. See "Storing Changed Preset Parameters" in Chapter 8 for more information on this procedure.
4. Rear Panel 1 BALANCED OUTPUT LEVEL control This control determines the output level at the XLR BALANCED OUTPUTS. Note that the balanced outputs pass the same signals as the unbalanced outputs, except that the levels are independently adjustable. 2 (L) BALANCED OUTPUT connector This balanced XLR connector provides the left balanced output of the Voodu Valve for direct use into a mixing console.
8 PHANTOM POWER jack This 2.5mm PIN jack offers the ability to power Rocktron MIDI foot controllers from a 7-pin MIDI cable which connects from the Rocktron MIDI foot controller to the MIDI IN jack on the rear panel of the Voodu Valve. This eliminates the need to find an AC outlet near where the footpedal would be placed during a performance, or the need to run an extension cord out to the footswitch.
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Using the Voodu Valve™ direct into a mixing console 9
6. Operating Format The Voodu Valve provides 254 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 254 presets can be called up at any time via the front panel PRESET control (used to select a preset) and RECALL button (used to call up the selected preset), or by a remote MIDI footswitch. The root of each preset’s sound is its configuration . The configuration determines both the effects available for a given preset and the order in which those effects are executed.
Voodu Valve Functions and Parameter Descriptions Each Voodu Valve preset is divided up into individual blocks called functions (such as "Mixer", "Reverb", etc.). Within each function of each configuration is a set of controls which allow you to manipulate various aspects of that function. These controls are called parameters. It is the setting of each of the parameters which determines the overall sound of each preset.
GLOBAL Function The first function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all presets (i.e. the settings stored for these parameters are the same for all presets). The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these Global parameters: OUTPUT The OUTPUT parameter determines whether the output of the Voodu Valve is a stereo (left and right) signal or two mono signals.
MIXER Function The next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters are included in all presets—regardless of which configuration is currently recalled—although the parameter values stored in this function are only for the currently recalled preset. This digital mixer allows you to control most signal levels pertaining to each preset’s configuration and stores these levels for each preset.
HIGH GAIN Function The HIGH GAIN function is only accessible in configurations which display "H-GAIN" in the configuration title. The preamp stage in these configurations is set up to provide high gain levels for maximum sustain and distortion. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these High Gain parameters: TUBE GAIN The TUBE GAIN parameter sets the amount of drive at the input of the tube stage. GAIN The GAIN parameter determines the gain value in the distortion stage.
LOW GAIN Function The LOW GAIN function is only accessible in configurations which display "L-GAIN" in the configuration title. The preamp stage in these configurations provides four distortion types, and can also be used for clean tones. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these Low Gain parameters: 16 TUBE GAIN The TUBE GAIN parameter sets the amount of drive at the input of the tube stage. GAIN The GAIN parameter determines the gain value in the distortion stage.
HUSH® Function The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets—regardless of the configuration currently recalled. HUSH is Hush Systems’ patented single-ended noise reduction system. The HUSH system contained in the Voodu Valve, though modeled after the latest analog HUSH design, is a fully digital implementation achieved through Digital Signal Processing (DSP). The low level expander of the HUSH system operates like an electronic volume control.
PRE EQ (EXPERT) Function The PRE EQ (EXPERT) function is available in all presets—regardless of which configuration is currently recalled. This function allows you to shape the tone prior to the distortion stage. Considerable tone variations can be achieved by modifying these pre-distort EQ parameters.
POST EQ (EXPERT) Function The POST EQ (EXPERT) function is available in all presets—regardless of which configuration is currently recalled. This function allows you shape the tone after it has passed through the distortion stage. These post-distortion EQ parameters have a more dramatic effect on the overall tone than the pre-distortion parameters.
COMPRESSOR Function The COMPRESSOR function is available only in configurations which display "LGAIN" in the configuration title. This function allows you to compress the signal prior to the distortion stage. Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using clean tones, and also to increase sustain when using distorted tones.
SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function The SPEAKER SIMULATOR function is included in all presets and provides a realistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet for applications involving connecting the Voodu Valve directly to a mixing board, recording system or other full range system. When a preset is recalled which has the Speaker Simulator on for either the left channel or both channels, the front panel SPKR SIM LED will light.
WAH-WAH Function The WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" in the configuration title. The Voodu Valve has an internal wah-wah which allows for an expression pedal to be used as a wah-wah pedal through continous control changes. Use of this feature eliminates the need to run long audio cables out to a conventional wah-wah pedal.
PHASER Function The PHASER function is available only in configurations displaying "PHAS" in the configuration title. Phase shifting involves splitting the input signal into two signals, then shifting the phase of different frequencies of one signal and mixing it back with the original signal. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these PHASER parameters: PHASER I/O The PHASER I/O parameter determines whether the Phaser is active for the current preset.
FLANGER Function The FLANGER function is available only in configurations displaying "FLAN" in the configuration title. Flanging involves splitting the input signal into at least two individual delayed signals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), then modulating these delayed signals so that, when summed back with the direct signal, phase cancellations will occur at some frequencies while peaks in the response will occur at others.
TREMOLO Function The TREMOLO function is available only in configurations displaying “TREM” in the configuration title. The Tremolo effect continuously varies the volume of the signal. The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access these TREMOLO parameters: TREMOLO The TREMOLO I/O parameter determines whether the Tremolo is active or bypassed for the current preset. LOCATION The LOCATION parameter determines whether the Tremolo is located Pre-Reverb or Post-Reverb.
PITCH SHIFT Function The PITCH function is available only in configurations displaying “PSHF” in the configuration title. Pitch Shifting is used to change the pitch of the input signal to produce a harmony note based on the input signal. The harmony voice may be of any fixed interval—up to one octave above the input signal to two octaves below—and is selected in 20-cent increments. Fine adjustment can be made in one cent (1/100th semitone) increments.
PITCH SHIFT INTERVALS PARAMETER CORRESPONDING VALUE INTERVAL +1200 +1100 +1000 +900 +800 +700 +600 +500 +400 +300 +200 +100 0 -100 -200 -300 -400 -500 -600 -700 -800 -900 -1000 -1100 -1200 -1300 -1400 -1500 -1600 -1700 -1800 -1900 -2000 -2100 -2200 -2300 -2400 one octave Major 7th minor 7th Major 6th minor 6th perfect 5th diminished 5th perfect 4th Major 3rd minor 3rd Major 2nd minor 2nd Unison Major 7th minor 7th Major 6th minor 6th perfect 5th diminished 5th perfect 4th Major 3rd minor 3rd Major 2nd mino
CHORUS Function The CHORUS function is available only in configurations displaying “CRS” in the configuration title. The Chorus effect in the Voodu Valvedddd is produced by using two delayed signals (Voice 1 and Voice 2), detuning these delayed signals (slightly changing their pitch), then modulating the detune effect so that the amount of pitch detune is constantly varying.
PAN 2 The PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or right channel. DEPTH 2 The DEPTH 2 parameter adjusts the amount of modulation of the Voice 2 signal. A lower depth setting will produce a more subtle detune effect, while a higher setting will produce a more extreme detuning of Voice 2. RATE 2 The RATE 2 parameter determines the sweep speed (or the speed at which Voice 2 is modulated).
DELAY Function The DELAY function is available in all presets. Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usually expressed in milliseconds) following the input signal. The Voodu Valve™ provides two discrete delays (Delay 1 and Delay 2), each of which has its own parameters to determine its particular characteristics.
SOURCE 2 The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 input will be the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chain or the direct signal (DIR). DLY HF DAMP The DELAY HIGH FREQUENCY DAMPING parameter controls the amount of high frequency content in the delayed and regenerated signals. Higher amounts of damping will result in less high frequency information in the delayed signal.
REVERB Function The REVERB function is available in all presets. Reverb is a multitude of echos spaced so close together that, to the human ear, seem as a single continuous sound. These echos gradually decrease in intensity until they are ultimately absorbed by the boundaries and obstacles within a room.
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H-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter list 34 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10 dB to +30 dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (De
H-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB CHORUS CHORUS (Chorus In/Out Status) LEVEL 1 (Voice 1 Level) PAN 1 (Voice 1 Panning) DEPTH 1 (Voice 1 Modulation Depth) RATE 1 (Voic
H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration 36
H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter list FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Si
H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) 38 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB FLANGER FLANGER (Flanger In/Out Status) LEVEL 1 (Voice 1 Level) PAN 1 (Voice 1 Panning) DEPTH 1 (Voice 1 Modulation Depth) RAT
H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration 39
H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter list 40 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Del
H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15 B to +15dB TREMOLO TREMOLO (Tremolo In/Out Status) LOCATION (Pre or Post Reverb Location) DEPTH (Modulation Depth) RATE (Modulation Rate) SHAP
H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration 42
H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter list FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Si
H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) 44 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB PITCH SHIFT PITCH SHIFT (Pitch Shift In/Out Status) LEVEL (Pitch Shift Signal Level) PAN (Pitch Shift Signal Panning) PITCH (P
WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 45
WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list 46 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Dela
WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB WAH-WAH WAH-WAH (Wah-Wah In/Out Status) WAH FREQ (Wah Frequency Select) Out, In 310Hz to 2.
PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 48
PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Si
PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) 50 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB PHASER PHASER (Phaser In/Out Status) DEPTH (Amount of Modulation) RATE (Rate of Modulation) RESONANCE (Amount of Feedback) STA
L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Configuration 51
L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter list 52 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Dela
L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE
L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration 54
L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter list FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Si
L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) 56 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP R
L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration 57
L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter list 58 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Del
L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEAS
L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration 60
L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter list FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Si
L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) 62 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP R
WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 63
WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list 64 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Dela
WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP RELEASE
PHASE, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration 66
PHAS, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) GLOBAL OUTPUT (Output Level) SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Lock) HUSH OFFSET MUTE Stereo, Mono Unlock, Lock Off, Lock L, Lock B -10dB to +30dB Off, On MIXER VOLUME (Volume Level) LEFT OUT LVL (Left Channel Output Level) RIGHT OUT LVL (Right Channel Output Level) MIX (Direct/Effect Mix Level) DIR PAN (Direct Signal Panning) DELAY LVL (Delay Si
PHAS, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd) 68 FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE (via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST control) SPEAKER SIM SPKR SIM (Speaker Simulator Status) SPKR TYPE (Speaker Type) MIC POSITION (Microphone Position) REACTANCE (Reactance Level) Off, Left, Both 15, 12, 10, 8, Full -15dB to +15dB -15dB to +15dB COMPRESSOR COMPRESSOR (Compressor In/Out) COMP THRESH (Compressor Threshold Level) COMP ATTACK (Compressor Attack Time) COMP R
8. Operating the Voodu Valve Selecting a preset 2 Step 1 1 Turn the PRESET control to the desired preset you wish to recall. The display will flash the selected preset number and title and "PRESS RECALL FOR" alternately. 29 PRESET TITLE Step 2 Ö PRESS RECALL FOR Press the RECALL button to recall the preset you have selected.
Changing preset parameters 4 Step 1 3 2 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to select the function heading which contains the parameter(s) you wish to change. **** REVERB **** Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to the specific parameter you wish to change. REV DECAY Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to alter the parameter value. The LED above the STORE button will light, indicating that the preset has had a parameter altered from its stored value.
Storing changed preset parameters 2 Step 1 1,3,4 While viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the store procedure. The display will now alternate between the destination preset number and title and "STORE AT PRESET". 29 PRESET TITLE Step 2 Ö STORE AT PRESET Turn the PRESET control to select the desired preset number to store the new parameter values into. (If you wish to store the new parameter values into the current preset number, this step is not necessary.
Step 4 After the parameter values have been stored, the Voodu Valve will display "COPY TITLE TOO?". This message is displayed only when storing into a new preset number and allows you to copy the title from the altered preset into the new preset location. To copy the title from the altered preset, press the STORE button a third time and the display will again flash "STORED".
Selecting a configuration 5 Step 1 3 4,6 2 1 To select a new configuration, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until the Voodu Valve displays "CONFIG SELECT". CONFIG SELECT Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control clockwise to display the current configuration. H-GAIN,CRS,DLY,REV Step 3 Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the desired configuration. (The STORE LED will light when the parameter is altered.
Step 5 Turn the PRESET control to select the preset you wish to store the new configuration into. (If you want to store the selected configuration into the current preset, skip this step.) 86 PRESET TITLE Step 6 Ö STORE AT PRESET Press the STORE button a second time to store the selected configuration into the selected preset. The Voodu Valve will display "STORED" briefly.
Editing a preset title 3 Step 1 5 2,4 1 To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until the Voodu Valve displays "TITLE EDIT". ** TITLE EDIT ** Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control clockwise to initiate the Title Edit mode. Turning this control will also select the character location to be edited. A flashing decimal will follow the character currently selected. 57 P.
Step 5 After all the characters have been edited as needed, press the STORE button to save the new title memory. The Voodu Valve will flash "STORED" briefly. STORED Note: The STORE button must be pressed to save the new title. Exiting the Title Edit function before pressing the STORE button will erase any editing that was done in Title Edit. Also, after flashing "STORED", the Voodu Valve will remain in the Title Edit mode.
Controller Assignments The Controller Assignment function allows for specific Voodu Valve adjustable parameters to be mapped (or assigned) to a MIDI controller for real-time control by an expression pedal. The Controller Assignment option also lets you store an upper and lower parameter value limit which the controller cannot exceed.
Step 3 Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the controller number to be assigned to the PARA 1 parameter. Any number from 0 to 120 may be selected, as well as OFF (will not respond to MIDI control changes). Match the number selected for this parameter with the controller number on the MIDI transmitter. NUMB 1 Step 4 7 After selecting the desired controller number, press the STORE button to save the number for the NUMB 1 parameter. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display.
Step 8 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to display the Upper Limit parameter (for PARA1). ULIM C1 Step 9 XXX Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to choose the highest value that the parameter is not to exceed through MIDI control changes. ULIM C1 Step 10 -2 After selecting a value for the upper limit, press the STORE button to save it. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display.
Tap Delay The Voodu Valve allows you to change the current delay time settings for the Delay 1 and Delay 2 parameters while you are playing by connecting a momentary footswitch to the rear panel FOOTSWITCH jack. When the Footswitch function is activated, tapping the footswitch will change the current delay time based on the amount of time that passes between taps. The Voodu Valve will detect the amount of time between any two taps that are less than one second apart (i.e.
The Footswitch TYPE parameter setting is global (i.e. the same for all presets). Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the footswitch type that you will be using (normally "OPEN" or "CLOSED"). TYPE Step 4 NORM CLOSED Press the STORE button to save the altered Footswitch Type setting. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display. STORED Step 5 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to one step further clockwise to access the current status for "DELAY 1".
Step 9 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to change the current DELAY 2 status. DELAY 2 Step 10 NONE Press the STORE button to save the altered Delay 2 setting. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display. STORED The DELAY 1 and DELAY 2 parameters can be stored differently for each preset.
Program Changes Program Changes allow for different MIDI program numbers to be assigned to Voodu Valve preset numbers. For example, MIDI program #58 can be mapped to Voodu Valve preset #34. Then, when program #58 is selected from a MIDI transmitting device (such as a Rocktron All Access™ foot controller), preset #34 will be recalled on the Voodu Valve™. The Program Changes Map table is shipped from Rocktron at a one-to-one correspondance (i.e.
Step 5 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to display the current Program Changes mapping assignments. MAP Step 6 XXX TO XXX The number on the left of the display is the MIDI program number (or the number sent via a MIDI footswitch or other MIDI transmitter). Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to select the MIDI program number to map to a preset.
MIDI Channels The Voodu Valve can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices, as well as transmit MIDI program changes to other MIDI-based equipment when a preset is recalled on the Voodu Valve via the front panel RECALL button. The MIDI Channels function allows you to select the MIDI channels that the Voodu Valve will receive and transmit MIDI information on. 3,6 Step 1 4,7 2,5 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until the Voodu Valve displays "MIDI CHANNELS".
Step 6 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the channel that the Voodu Valve will transmit a MIDI program change on. You may select channels 1-16 or OFF (will not transmit a MIDI program change). TRANS CHANL Step 6 Press the STORE button to save the new MIDI Transmit channel. "STORED" will flash briefly on the display.
MIDI Dump/Load Any or all of the Voodu Valve presets may be dumped to a sequencer or another Voodu Valve via system exclusive messages. The information exchanged when performing a MIDI Dump consists of parameter values, title characters and controller assignment/limit information. When dumping a single preset into another Voodu Valve, the dumped preset may be loaded into any preset location on the receiving Voodu Valve.
Step 4 Turn the PRESET control on the transmitting Voodu Valve to the preset that is to be dumped into the receiving Voodu Valve. As the PRESET control is turned, the preset number will be displayed in the first three characters of the display. 32 PR DUMP/LOAD TRANSMITTING VOODU VALVE Step 5 Use the PRESET control on the receiving Voodu Valve to select the preset location to store the received preset.
To dump a single Voodu Valve preset into a sequencer: Step 1 Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting Voodu Valve to the MIDI IN on the receiving sequencer. Step 2 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT controls on the transmitting Voodu Valve until "MIDI DUMP/ LOAD" is displayed. MIDI DUMP/LOAD TRANSMITTING VOODU VALVE Step 3 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control on the transmitting Voodu Valve until "BULK DUMP/LOAD" is displayed.
Step 5 Press the STORE button on the Voodu Valve to initiate the data dump. As the Voodu Valve performs the dump, it will display "XXX DUMPED" - where "XXX" = the number of the data string currently transmitting (i.e. strings 1-254 are presets, titles, controller information and 2tap delay information; string 255 contains program mapping information; and string 256 contains miscellaneous information. Contact Rocktron Corporation for information on how to receive a detailed MIDI spec).
To reload user data from a sequencer: Step 1 Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting sequencer to the MIDI IN on the receiving Voodu Valve. IMPORTANT: Do not allow a looping connection from the MIDI OUT/THRU of the receiving Voodu Valve back to the MIDI IN of the transmitting sequencer. Step 2 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT controls on both the receiving Voodu Valve until "MIDI DUMP/LOAD" is displayed.
If errors occur during transmission, the unit will display "RECEIVE ERROR" for transmission errors and "XMEM ERROR" for internal hardware errors. Errors occurring in transmission does not indicate that all of the received data is corrupted. Only the transmission string where the error occurred is corrupted. ¬ When receiving a Bulk Load, it is important that the data loaded to the Voodu Valve is not transmitted faster than it was originally dumped from the Voodu Valve.
Factory Restore The Factory Restore function allows you to restore altered Voodu Valve presets to their original condition as shipped from the factory. Either the entire Voodu Valve memory can be restored, a single preset can be restored to any preset location, or the controller information alone can be restored. Restoring a single factory preset: 3 Step 1 4 5 2 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE".
Step 5 Press the STORE button to begin restoring the selected preset into the selected location. After the process is completed, the display should read "ERRORS 0". This represents the number of bytes that the Voodu Valve found did not initialize properly. Any number of errors other than "0" means that the Voodu Valve may not have initialized properly and the process should be repeated.
Restoring a single factory preset: !! CAUTION !! This procedure will permanently erase all user presets (1-254) and replace them with the original factory presets. If you have altered and stored presets which you do not want to erase, do not perform the following procedure. 3 Step 1 4 2 1 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise to "FACTORY RESTORE". FACTORY RESTORE Step 2 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control two steps clockwise to "ALL RESTORE 0".
Step 4 Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase all current Voodu Valve presets, replacing them with the original factory presets. The Voodu Valve will display "INITIALIZING" as the Voodu Valve memory is restored. INITIALIZING After the All Restore process is completed, the display should read "ERRORS 0". This is the number of bytes that the Voodu Valve found that did not initialize properly.
Selecting a Power On Preset The Voodu Valve allows you to store a Power On preset which will always be recalled when the unit is turned on. 2 Step 1 1 3 Turn the PRESET control to the preset number you wish to be recalled each time the unit is turned on. PRESS RECALL FOR Step 2 Ö 34 PRESET TITLE Recall the selected preset by pressing the RECALL button. 34 PRESET TITLE Step 3 Press the STORE button while viewing the preset number and title to save it as the Power On preset.
Using the Voodu Valve with a Rocktron All Access™ in REMOTE mode A Rocktron All Access™ MIDI footswitch can act as a dedicated remote control for the Voodu Valve—allowing direct access to specific Voodu Valve features and parameters from the footswitch at any time. Step 1 To use an All Access™ footswitch as a dedicated remote, connect the MIDI OUT of the All Access to the REMOTE jack of the Voodu Valve using a 7-pin MIDI cable, as shown below.
Step 3 Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise to "REMOTE CONTROL". REMOTE CONTROL Step 4 Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to display "REMOTE". REMOTE Step 5 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select "ON". REMOTE Step 6 ON If the Voodu Valve titles are to be displayed on the All Access, turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to "TITLE XFER".
When operating in Remote mode with a Voodu Valve, switches 1-10 act as normal preset switches, while switches 1115 each perform a special function. Switch 11 switches in or out the first effect of the current configuration (not including HUSH®). This can be either chorus, flange, tremolo, pitch shift, wah or phase shift. Switch 12 switches in or out the delay effect. Switch 13 switches in or out the reverb effect.
9. Appendix ERROR MESSAGES Message Possible Reason Corrective Action MEMORY ERROR CODE BYTE IS NOT CORRECT IN EEPROM MEMORY. MAKE SURE EEPROM IS TIGHT IN SOCKET. MAKE SURE WITHIN CORRECT OPERATING TEMPERATURE. DUMP ERROR RECEIVE ERROR MIDI INFORMATION IS BEING RECEIVED AT THE MIDI IN AT THE SAME INFORMATION IS BEING DUMPED. DISCONNECT MIDI CORD AT MIDI IN OF TRANSMlTTING VOODU VALVE. MIDI SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE INFORMATION WAS NOT RECEIVED CORRECTLY. BULK LOAD WAS TRANSMITTED TOO FAST.
MIDI IMPLEMENTATION Voodu Valve Online Date: June 30, 1997 Version: 1.
TECHNICAL DATA INPUT IMPEDANCE MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL INPUT JACK OUTPUT IMPEDANCE MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL OUTPUT JACKS 470K Ω +20dBu 1/4" mono less than 150Ω +20dBu 1/4" unbalanced Left and Right. Left jack can drive stereo headphones of 600Ω or more (AKG studio phones, for example). XLR balanced Left and Right. TUBE REPLACEMENT 12AX7 MIDI IN 7-pin DIN MIDI THRU/OUT 5-pin DIN POWER REQUIREMENTS DIMENSIONS 9VAC/3.
