Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine Instruction Manual

1. Pengenalan

The Strymon Volante is a magnetic echo machine designed to deliver a wide range of vintage delay effects. It features three distinct echo engines: Drum echo, Tape echo, and Reel-to-Reel studio echo, along with a Sound on Sound looper mode and an onboard spring reverb. This pedal is suitable for electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers, vocals, and keyboards, offering extensive control over delay parameters and sonic characteristics.

2. Maklumat Keselamatan

• Bekalan Kuasa: Use only the specified 9V DC power supply with the correct polarity. Using an incorrect power supply can damage the unit and void the warranty.
• Air dan Kelembapan: Do not expose the unit to water or excessive moisture. This can cause electric shock or fire.
• Pengudaraan: Pastikan pengudaraan yang betul di sekitar unit. Jangan halang bukaan pengudaraan.
• Pembersihan: Bersihkan unit dengan kain lembut dan kering. Jangan gunakan pembersih cecair atau aerosol.
• Servis: Jangan cuba servis unit sendiri. Rujuk semua servis kepada kakitangan perkhidmatan yang berkelayakan.

3. Kandungan Pakej

Upon opening the box, verify that the following items are included:

• Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine pedal
• 9V DC Power Supply (specific to region)
• Kabel USB
• Panduan Mula Pantas (manual ini menyediakan arahan terperinci)

4. Produk Lebihview dan Kawalan

The Volante pedal features a comprehensive set of controls for shaping your echo sounds. Familiarize yourself with the layout below.

Rajah 4.1: Atas view of the Strymon Volante pedal, showing all knobs, switches, and footswitches.

Kawalan Panel Atas:

• REC LEVEL: Adjusts the input gain for the echo signal. Higher settings introduce more saturation.
• POTONGAN RENDAH: Filters out low frequencies from the echo repeats.
• MECHANICS: Controls the mechanical integrity of the virtual echo machine, affecting wow, flutter, and other imperfections.
• PAKAI: Simulates the degradation of the magnetic medium, adding warmth and character to the repeats.
• Suis JENIS: Selects between Drum, Tape, and Studio echo engines.
• SPEED Switch: Adjusts the playback speed of the echo, affecting delay time (Half, Normal, Double).
• BERULANG: Controls the number of echo repeats.
• TAHAP ECHO: Adjusts the overall volume of the echo repeats.
• SPRING: Controls the level of the onboard spring reverb.
• TIME Playback/Feedback LEDs (1-4): Indicate active playback and feedback heads.
• SPACING Switch: Adjusts the spacing between the virtual playback heads (Even, Triplet, Golden, Silver).

Suis kaki:

• ON (Left Footswitch): Toggles the effect on/off. Hold for Reverse.
• FAVORITE (Middle Footswitch): Recalls a saved preset. Hold for Pause (in Sound on Sound mode).
• TAP (Right Footswitch): Taps in the delay tempo. Hold for Splice (in Sound on Sound mode).

Rajah 4.2: Rear panel connections of the Strymon Volante, including audio inputs/outputs, expression pedal, USB, MIDI, and power input.

Sambungan Panel Belakang:

• INST/LINE Switch: Selects input level for instrument or line level signals.
• LEFT IN / RIGHT IN: Mono or stereo audio inputs.
• LEFT OUT / RIGHT OUT: Stereo audio outputs.
• KECUALI: Expression pedal input for real-time control of parameters.
• USB: USB connection for firmware updates and MIDI control.
• MIDI IN / MIDI OUT: Standard MIDI connections for advanced control and synchronization.
• 9VDC: Power input for the included 9V DC power supply.

5. Persediaan

5.1 Sambungan Kuasa

1. Ensure the Volante is switched off (if applicable) and all audio connections are made before connecting power.
2. Connect the included 9V DC power supply to the 9VDC input pada panel belakang.
3. Pasangkan bekalan kuasa ke soket dinding yang sesuai.

5.2 Sambungan Audio

The Volante supports both mono and stereo operation.

• Persediaan Mono: Sambungkan instrumen anda ke LEFT IN jack. Connect the MENINGGALKAN jek kepada anda amppedal atau pedal seterusnya.
• Persediaan Stereo: Connect your stereo source (e.g., another stereo pedal, synth) to the LEFT IN dan RIGHT IN jacks. Connect the MENINGGALKAN dan TERUS KELUAR jacks to your stereo amplifier setup or audio interface.
• Tahap Input: Gunakan INST/LINE switch to match your input signal level. Set to INST for guitar/bass, and TALIAN for synthesizers or effects loops.

5.3 MIDI and USB Connections (Optional)

• MIDI: Connect MIDI cables from your MIDI controller or interface to the MIDI DALAM dan MIDI KELUAR jacks for advanced control, preset changes, and synchronization.
• USB: Connect a USB cable from the Volante to your computer for firmware updates and MIDI over USB functionality.

6. Arahan Operasi

6.1 Operasi Asas

1. Libatkan Kesannya: Tekan ke ON footswitch to activate the delay effect. The LED above the footswitch will illuminate.
2. Select Echo Type: Gunakan JENIS switch to choose between Drum, Tape, or Studio echo.
3. Adjust Delay Time: The delay time is primarily controlled by the TAP footswitch. Tap it two or more times to set the tempo. The LAJU switch (Half, Normal, Double) further divides or multiplies the tapped tempo.
4. Control Repeats: Pusingkan BERULANG knob to increase or decrease the number of echo repetitions.
5. Set Echo Level: Gunakan TAHAP GEMA knob to blend the wet (effected) signal with your dry signal.
6. Add Spring Reverb: Laraskan SPRING knob to introduce the onboard spring reverb.

6.2 Shaping the Echo Tone

• REC LEVEL: For clean echoes, keep this knob lower. Increase it to introduce natural saturation and soft clipping characteristic of magnetic media.
• POTONGAN RENDAH: Use this to remove muddy low frequencies from your repeats, making them clearer and less intrusive.
• MECHANICS & WEAR: These knobs allow you to dial in the imperfections and character of vintage echo machines. Experiment with them to achieve desired vintage textures.
• JARAK: The RUANG switch alters the rhythmic relationship between the four virtual playback heads.
  • Malah: Heads are equally spaced.
  • Triplet: Creates triplet-based rhythms.
  • Golden: Asymmetrical spacing for unique rhythmic patterns.
  • Perak: Another asymmetrical spacing option.

6.3 Sound on Sound Looper Mode

The Volante features a mono Sound on Sound looper mode, inspired by classic tape looping techniques.

1. Engage Looper: Pegang TAP footswitch for approximately 1 second until the LED above it flashes. This enters Sound on Sound mode.
2. Rekod: The looper automatically starts recording when engaged. Play your phrase.
3. Overdub: After the initial loop is recorded, the looper automatically enters overdub mode. Play additional layers.
4. Berhenti/Kosongkan: Tekan ke ON footswitch to stop playback. Hold the ON footswitch to clear the loop.
5. Jeda: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the FAVORIT footswitch to pause the loop.
6. sambung: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the TAP footswitch to splice the loop, creating a new loop point.
7. terbalik: While the loop is playing, hold the ON footswitch to reverse the loop playback.

6.4 Pratetap

The Volante allows you to save and recall your favorite settings.

• Menyimpan Pratetap: Once you have dialed in your desired sound, press and hold the FAVORIT footswitch until its LED flashes, then release. Your current settings are now saved to the Favorite preset.
• Mengimbas semula Pratetap: Tekan ke FAVORIT footswitch to instantly recall your saved preset.
• Nota: The Volante supports up to 300 presets via MIDI, but only one "Favorite" preset is directly accessible via the footswitch.

7. Ciri Lanjutan

7.1 Expression Pedal Control

Connect a standard expression pedal to the EXP jack to control various parameters in real-time. The specific parameter controlled can be configured via secondary functions or MIDI.

7.2 MIDI Implementation

The Volante offers extensive MIDI control for integration into complex setups.

• MIDI Control Change (CC): Most knobs and switches can be controlled via MIDI CC messages.
• Perubahan Program (PC): Access up to 300 presets using MIDI Program Change messages.
• Penyegerakan Jam MIDI: Synchronize the delay tempo with external MIDI clock sources.
• Refer to the full MIDI Implementation Chart available on the Strymon webtapak untuk maklumat terperinci.

8. Penyelenggaraan

• Pembersihan: Wipe the pedal with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and grime. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Storan: Simpan pedal di tempat yang sejuk dan kering, jauh daripada cahaya matahari langsung dan suhu yang melampau apabila tidak digunakan.
• Kemas kini Firmware: Periodically check the Strymon website for firmware updates. Updates can introduce new features or improve performance. Use the USB connection and the Strymon Updater software to perform updates.

9. Penyelesaian masalah

10. Spesifikasi

11. Waranti dan Sokongan

11.1 Maklumat Waranti

Strymon products are designed and built to high standards. For detailed warranty information, including coverage period and terms, please refer to the official Strymon weblaman web atau hubungi khidmat pelanggan mereka. Simpan bukti pembelian anda untuk tuntutan jaminan.

11.2 Sokongan Pelanggan

If you encounter any issues not covered in this manual or require further assistance, please visit the official Strymon support page or contact their customer service team. You can typically find contact information and FAQs on the Strymon webtapak.

Strymon Webtapak: www.strymon.net