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BUTTON COMBOS

SHIFT + KNOB = secondary function in silver
SHIFT + FX MODE = TAP tempo
FX MODE = next FX MODE
FX MODE + SHIFT = previous FX MODE
FX MODE + AMOUNT = mod. attenuation for FX MODE input
SHIFT + FX MODE >5s = adv. settings (input behavior etc.)

BASTL INSTRUMENTS KASTLE 2

Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - INSTRUMENTSBastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - INSTRUMENTS 2

Well met, apprentice! In this guide we shall summon the mighty FX WIZARD!
Art thou ready?

  1. POWER SOURCE
    Plug in a USB-C cable or insert 3x AA batteries. Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - POWER SOURCE
  2. CONNECTIONS
    Connect your chosen signal to AUDIO▼ and your headphones, mixer, or speakers to AUDIO▲. Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - CONNECTIONS
  3. POWER UP
    Flip the POWER switch to the right. Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - POWER UP
  4. INPUT GAIN
    Hold SHIFT and turn the TIME MOD knob to set the INPUT gain.Follow the light indicator – avoid the RED! Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - INPUT GAIN! Silver labels are active when holding the SHIFT button.
  5. OUTPUT VOLUME
    Hold SHIFT and turn the TIMEknob to adjust the output VOLUME . Can You Hear Me?Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - OUTPUT VOLUME
  6. MEET THE WIZARD
    Press the FX MODE button to switch effects. Explore the effects by turning the White Rabbit knobs. Use the map on the first page.  Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - MEET THE WIZARD
  7. TIME FOR MAGIC!
    Start patching: connect some outputs to inputs. This is what they look like: Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - TIME FOR MAGICMost sets of 3 points in a row are connected. Use any of them.
    Feel free to experiment – NOTHING CAN BREAK!
    Knobs without rabbits control modulation and take effect only when you start patching.
  8. CLOCK SYNC
    Use SYNC▼ to synchronise with external clock. The FX Wizard will follow. To be the leader, use the SYNC▲ out. Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - CLOCK SYNC
  9. TEMPO
    To set the tempo, hold SHIFT and turn the TEMPO knob.
    To tap the tempo, hold SHIFT and press TAP a few times.
    If using SYNC▼ in, the TEMPO knob sets the tempo multiplier/divider.

To trully master the ways of FX MAGIC, learn the ways of modulation!
MODULATION MAGIC

Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - MODULATION MAGIC

Use MOD to adjust the amount of FEEDBACK modulation. The same goes for TIME and LFO.

Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - MODULATION MAGIC 2

TIP: Use CV to switch between FX modes!
Press FX MODE and turn AMOUNT to adjust the amount of FX MODE modulation.

FILTER & STEREO

Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - FILTER

Use FILTER to make your sound:
brighter – HP (highpass) cuts bass,
darker – LP (lowpass) cuts treble.
Use STEREO to make the sound W I D E R!

LFO

Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device - LFO

LFO generates cycling triangle and pulse waveforms. Adjust the speed with the LFO knob:
to the right for free running,
to the left to sync with the tempo.

Documents / Resources

Bastl Kastle 2 FX Wizard Patchable Stereo Multi Effects Device [pdf] Instruction Manual
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