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Thank you for purchasing vPed. We trust that the device can fully satisfy you, offering more and more satisfaction over time. Please

read this guide about the main features and functionality in order to fully take advantage of its potential.

Introduction

vPed has been developed with the objective of using plug-ins in VST and VSTi formats (owned by "Steinberg Media Technologies

GmbH" ©) in live performances. Plug-in in this format are characterized by an awesome range of effects and virtual instruments

available, usually used only on DAW systems.

vPed already includes pre-installed VST/VSTi plugins, but the goal is to allow the user to make use of the wide availability of VST

plugins downloaded from the web (free or purchased). A vPed user can have fun creating numerous sound situations, easily recalled

during live performance. For this reason, using vPed, you don’t have to do anything but think about your music.

vPed retains a large dynamic range, and has a latency of only 3-4 mS, unrecognized by most users. Note that the latency could also

be increased by some plug-ins.

vPed allows you to load and assign 4 + 4 footswitches, for a total of 8 VST and / or VSTi plugins. Note that you can choose how all

effects are activated: in the additive mode all the plug-ins are active at the same time; in the exclusive mode , when one effect is

enabled,the previous is automatically turned off. This mode is useful in the VST that includes both effects and guitar amplifier, and

thus provides a complete set of sounds and effects in the same plug-in. (e.g. TH2© / KUASSA © / Audiffex FreeAmp © / Plektron © etc.).

The first 4 foot switches from the left, are characterized by a blue color, allowing you to simply activate or deactivate an effect.

However, the foot switches can also take editing functions depending on the displayed screen. In management operations or deep

editings, a mouse(included)can be helpful though not essential. It's also possible to connect a computer keyboard (not included), not

essential but useful for procedures of certain plugin installations, or for entries registering a purchased product.

vPed can be attractive for guitar/bass and keyboard players as well as singers, and in any case for those who need to use plugins in

VST / VSTi formats in live performances:

Guitar/Bass players operation modes:

 As an 8 effects pedal board, connecting audio output to your amplifier.

 As a standalone unit to be connected to a P.A. line input (mono or stereo), using VST plug-ins and Sfx including simulator amp

+ cab at the end of the effects chain

Keyboard players operation modes:

 As a VST host for live operation, with the ability to upload up to 8 VSTi /VST Sfx controllable by a connected MIDI keyboard

(not included).

Singers operation modes:

 As a VST host for live utilization, by loading for example preamps specifically for vocals, and effect chain to your liking

(compressors, reverbs, delays, pitch correctors etc.).

Summary of content (14 pages)

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By Features and user manual rel.1 Thank you for purchasing vPed. We trust that the device can fully satisfy you, offering more and more satisfaction over time. Please read this guide about the main features and functionality in order to fully take advantage of its potential. Introduction vPed has been developed with the objective of using plug-ins in VST and VSTi formats (owned by "Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH" ©) in live performances.
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More available features  Allows you to load up to 8 plug-ins, shown in 2 pages, switched on / off in real time, using 4 traditional foot switches. Each effect can thus be activated / deactivated via a foot switch for each specific effect.
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Right side panel. Audio connections and footswitches inputs On the right side of vPed there are several audio connectors. In/Out and control connectors description is shown on the front panel to ease use. 1 2 8 3 4 5 6 7 1) Guitar / Bass input sensitivity selector. "HI" is preferred for connecting instruments with passive “single coil” pickup and "LOW" is more suitable for humbuker pickups or, any instruments with built-in pre-amplification. 2) ¼” jack input, for guitar/bass.
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Displays the second group of plugins assigned in positions from 5 to 8 Pressing down for at least one second the footswitch "PAGE / ENTER", you will access the screen where several functions are available : 1 2 3 4 5 6 Scroll, with the help of the pedal buttons corresponding arrows on the bottom left, the various panes, and press "PAGE / ENTER" to enter in the corresponding panel.
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The top displays the graphical part of the individual loaded plugins, making the identification easier Name of the loaded plugin Adjusting the input source based on the used inputs (Jack / XLR). In a normal chain of effects, the input comes from the previous output effect (PREVIOUS), however it's possible to manage different audio sources, for example in case you want to use simultaneously effects for guitar, keyboard and/or voice.
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A backup can only be restored on the same device. At the end of a backup, the device will shut down and restart automatically. If you want to rename a backup file previously executed, it is recommended not to insert spaces in the new name. “RESTORE DATA” To restore data previously saved through “BACKUP DATA” function. Connect the USB device in which data was saved and then activate the function.
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NOTE: In the "EFFECT INSTALLER" and confirm installation screens, is still available the "BROWSE" option, which allows to navigate in a section containing system files more in-depth than the one displayed by entering "BROWSE" from the installation screen. Improper modifications may degrade or in any way impede the proper functioning of vPed. Should it be necessary access to this section it's highly recommended to apply changes with caution and knowledge of the facts by applying changes to this section.
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The plugin is now available in the selected slot within the board. Above the name of the program is a detail that informs the user about the request for resources by the plugin. If the VIRTUAL LED were to become red, it is possible that the request of resources is greater than that available with the possibility of running into problems in the audio. Note that you can load the same plugin 2 or more times, adjacent or not, in the same board.
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To assign a plugin parameter to an external or internal controller (Expression pedal / Switch / vSwitch / Value dial): By using left / right arrows, select the parameter to be assigned and take action on it by turning the knob PAGE. The graphics of the plugin will show the real-time value for the parameter, which will be stored (but remember to save the board, especially when loading another).
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If the expression pedal reacts in reverse, so the minimum value is set with pedal up, reverse adjusting values. Consequently, the "Min" will correspond to the maximum value and "Max" to the minimum value. If you notice that the pedal does not cover the entire range of values, proceed as follows: With the pedal connected, move the box minimum ("Min") and put the pedal to the position of minimum value. Do the same for the maximum value ("Max").
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EXTRA In screen where you select the plugins to load, by pressing buttons corresponding to the arrows you can also display the plugin list sorted "By Vendor", and still more to the right, display the "EXTRA" list: This screen proposes the assignment of:  vSwitch 1/2/3/4: 4 virtual pedal controls assignable to an available slot of a board.
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 In case of usage of sounds libraries, you can copy these, or other items necessary for the proper functioning of a plugin, into vPed. The operation of copying elements or whole directories, is accomplished simply in the installation panel. With the help of the mouse, select the item you want to copy and drag it to the bottom, in the desired location. In case of large items (e.g.
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Plektronfx Guitar Amp 2.0 FE – VST (Guitar amp with cab sim + sfx) WTComp – VST (Compressor) Guitar Amp 2.1 – VST DEMO (Guitar amp with cab sim + sfx) Sinusweb FreeverbToo – VST (Reverb) PeakComp2Mono – VST (Mono compressor) SuperWave p8 –VSTi – (synthetizer) Stylophone – VSTi (stylophone simulator) Syncersoft < www.syncersoft.
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vPed’s standard pakage includes: vPed with SSD8G - 2GRam Power supply 1 USB Mouse Warranty documentation TECH DATA ►Audio Inputs: Jack ¼°: Hi impedance with Hi/Low sensitivity switch XLR: Low Impedance. 12V Phantom Powered ►Audio Outputs Jack ¼°: Pseudo balanced XLR: Pseudo balanced Phones: Low impedance 1V rms ►Accept up to 4 analog expression pedals and 2/4 mono/stereo switches ►Video Output: High-Defnition Multimedia Interface HDCP compliant.