SONICAKE Pocket Master Multi Effects Processor BT User Manual

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User Manual
For Firmware V1.0.1
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Contents
PANEL INTRODUCTION······················································2 MAIN MENU ········································································3 EFFECTS EDITING·······························································3
EFFECTS CHAIN EDITING MENU········································· 3 SAVE MENU ······································································4 SETTINGS ···········································································4 INPUT LEVEL·····································································5 USB ·················································································· 5 RESET ··············································································5 ABOUT ·············································································5 DRUM ·················································································6 SHUTDOWN ········································································6 TUNER ················································································ 7 LOOPER·············································································· 7 Using Pocket Master as an audio interface ··················· 7 Compatible Software ·······················································8 EFFECT LIST········································································9 Specifications ···································································16 Troubleshooting ·······························································17

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ATTENTION
Handling
· Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit, shut it off immediately. · Do not block any of the ventilation openings. · Keep away from heat sources. · Disconnect the unit during storms to prevent damage. · Operation of this unit within significant electromagnetic fields should be
avoided.
Connecting the power and input/output jacks
· Always turn OFF the power to the unit and all other equipment before
connecting or disconnecting any cables.
· Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the AC adapter
before moving the unit.
Cleaning
· Clean only with a dry cloth.
Alterations
· Do not open the unit. · Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. · Opening the chassis for any reason will void the manufacturer’s warranty.
Operation instructions for the power supply adapter
· Always use a DC5V. Use of an adapter other than that specified could
damage the unit or cause malfunction and pose a safety hazard.
· Pay attention to the voltage range requirements marked on the power supply
Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Malfunction
· If the unit should malfunction, disconnect the DC adapter and turn the power
OFF immediately. Then, disconnect all other connected cables.
· Prepare information including the model name, serial number, specific
symptoms related to the malfunction and contact SONICAKE support (support@sonicake.com).

PANEL INTRODUCTION 2

PANEL INTRODUCTION

Multi-Effects Processor BT
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VALUE/VOL

TUNER
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1. 1.77″ LCD color screen, to display preset information, battery level, BT
status, and other operational information
2. Hold to turn on the device or enter the option menu; turn or press the
knob to select or adjusts parameters
3. Press ” ” / ” ” to switch presets, switch effect modules and
various options In the main menu: Press ” ” + ” ” at the same time to turn on the TUNER; hold ” ” + ” ” at the same time to enter the loop menu In a non-main menu: Press ” ” + ” ” at the same time to return main menu

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4. 1/4″ (6.35mm) TS mono input for plugging in your instrument 5. 1/4″ (6.35mm) TRS stereo output for connect headphones, amps,
pedals, etc.

6. USB Type-C

to connect to a mobile phone or computer for

recording and firmware upgrade

7. USB Type-C for device power supply and charging

MAIN MENU 3

MAIN MENU

Hold VALUE/VOL turn on the device

After starting the machine, enter the main menu by default

Turn or press the knob to select or adjusts parameters

BT ON/OFF

Master volume

Battery level

Preset number and name

Effect chain

EFFECTS EDITING
EFFECTS CHAIN EDITING MENU
Press VALUE / VOL enter the menu, select Effects to enter the effect editing menu.

Press ” ” / ” ” to switch presets, switch effect modules and various options Turn or press VALUE/VOL knob to select or adjusts parameters Press ” ” + ” ” at the same time to return main menu

SETTINGS 4
SAVE MENU
Enter any preset, if after changing the preset, press the ” ” + ” ” as shown in the figure:
Select Cancel , return to the main menu Select OK, then enter the storage menu as shown in the figure:
Press ” ” + ” ” to select option, VALUE / VOL knob to edit. Select Save to save after the setup completes.
SETTINGS
Select Settings to enter the Global Settings menu.
Press ” ” / ” ” to switch presets, switch effect modules and various options Turn or press VALUE/VOL knob to select or adjusts parameters Press ” ” + ” ” at the same time to return main menu

INPUT LEVEL

SETTINGS 5
Input Level (Input gain) Ranging from-20dB to 20dB.

USB
FX REC (Effect recording volume): Adjust the volume of the effect audio recording, ranging from-20dB to 20dB. BT REC (BT recording volume): Adjust the volume of BT audio recording, ranging from-20dB to 20dB. Monitor (Recording sound volume): Adjust the volume of USB audio monitoring from-20dB to 20dB.
RESET

Selecting the “Continue” system performs the operation to restore the factory settings. This removes all previously edited presets and personalization settings to restore the device to its original factory state.
ABOUT
This menu is to check the firmware version.

DRUM
Select Drum to enter the Drum menu.

DRUM 6

TUNER 7
TUNER
In the main menu: Press ” ” + ” ” at the same time to turn on the TUNER.
LOOPER
In the main menu: Hold ” ” + ” ” at the same time to enter the loop menu.
Pressing ” ” starts recording, pressing it again starts playback, and pressing ” ” during playback starts overdubbing:
Pressing ” ” stops recording or playback, while holding it down clears all recorded phrases.
Using Pocket Master as an audio interface
When used as a USB audio interface, the Pocket Master will be recognized by the system as a 2-in/2-out USB device.

Compatible Software 8
Compatible Software
When you connect your Pocket Master with the Android/iOS/Windows/ Mac, you can use the free Pocket Master software to manage multiple functions, including adjusting tones, import/export patches, firmware upgrade, loading 3rd party IRs and more.
The Pocket Master software supports both Android/iOS/Windows/Mac platforms.
Please download the software at www.sonicake.com

EFFECT LIST 9

EFFECT LIST

FX Title Gate COMP 1 COMP 2 Touch Wah
Auto Wah
Boost A-Chorus B-Chorus

Description

Parameters

Based on famous ISP® DecimatorTM* noise gate pedal.

THRE: Controls the gate trigger level

FX1 & FX2

Based on the legendary RossTM Compressor*.

Sustain: Controls the compression amount VOL: Controls the effect output

Based on the Keeley® C4 4-knob compressor*.

Sustain: Controls the compression amount Attack: Controls how soon the compressor starts to process the signal VOL: Controls the effect output Clipping: Controls the input sensitivity

Sense: Controls the effect sensitivity

A wide range d envelope filter (a.k.a. touch wah). Control the wah sound by playing intensity.

Range: Controls the frequency range of the filter Q: Controls the sharpness of the filter Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Mode: Selects from two modes: Guitar/

Bass

Set the rate to make the wah sound work regularly. Providing a variable auto wah effect for both guitars and basses.

Depth: Controls the effect depth Rate: Controls the effect speed VOL: Controls the output level Low: Controls the bottom point of center frequency (low freq) High: Controls the top point of center frequency (high freq) Q: Controls the sharpness of the filter

Based on famous Xotic® EP Booster* pedal.

Gain: Controls the effect output/boost amount +3dB: Selects the minimum boost amount from 0dB (off) to +3dB (on) Bright: Selects the sound character from vintage (Bright off) to flat (Bright on)

Based on the legendary Arion® SCH-1 Stereo Chorus* pedal.
This vintage-voiced chorus model is based on the famous ensemble chorus unit that tuned for bass players.

Depth: Controls the chorus depth Rate: Controls the chorus speed Tone: Controls the effect tone

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FX Title Flanger Phaser Vibe Vibrato Tremolo Sine Trem Bias Trem
Octave
Pitch
Detune
Scream

Description

Parameters

Classic flanger effect, producing rich and natural flanger tone.

Depth: Controls the flanger depth Rate: Controls the flanger speed P.Delay: Controls the pre delay time F.Back: Controls the amount of feedback

Based on legendary MXR® M101 Phase 90*.

Rate: Controls the vibrato rate

Based on the legendary Voodoo Lab® Micro Vibe*.

Based on a BBD-based blue

vibrato pedal.

Depth: Controls the effect depth

Based on legendary

Rate: Controls the effect speed

Demeter® TRM-1 Tremulator*,

offering classical opto tremolo

sound.

Sine tremolo waveforms and super wide tonal range.

Depth: Controls the effect depth Rate: Controls the effect speed VOL: Controls the effect output

Bias tremolo waveforms and super wide tonal range.

Depth: Controls the effect depth Rate: Controls the effect speed VOL: Controls the effect output BiasAdjust the offset change of the waveform

Provides polyphonic octave effect.

Low: Controls the volume of lower octave (1 oct down) High: Controls the volume of higher octave (1 oct up) Dry: Controls the dry signal level

Polyphonic pitch shifter/ harmonizer.

High/Low Pitch: Controls the low/high pitch shifting range by semitones Dry: Controls the dry signal level H/L-VOL: Controls the low/high pitch volume

This is a detuning effect that combines a slightly shifted signal with the original signal to create a chorus-like tone.

Detune: Controls the detune amount from -50 to +50 cents Dry/Wet: Controls the dry/wet signal level

DRV

Based on legenary Ibanez® TS-808 Tube Screamer®*
overdrive pedal.

Gain: Controls the overdrive amount Tone: Controls the effect tone VOL: Controls the effect output

EFFECT LIST 11

FX Title

Description

Parameters

Butter OD

Based on the legendary

Gain: Controls the overdrive amount

2-knob yellow overdrive pedal. VOL: Controls the effect output

JP Dist

Based on a classic orange three-knob distortion pedal.

Gain: Controls the distortion amount Tone: Controls the effect tone VOL: Controls the effect output

Shark

Based on MI Audio® Crunch Box®* distortion pedal.

Gain: Controls the distortion amount Tone: Controls the effect tone VOL: Controls the effect output

Based on legendary ProCoTM Dark Mouse The Rat* distortion (early
LM308 OP-amp version).

Gain: Controls the distortion amount Filter: Controls the effect tone VOL: Controls the effect output

Grey Fuzz Red Fuzz

Based on the legendary Sola Sound® Tone Bender Mk II®* fuzz pedal the legend of the legends.
Based on legendary DallasArbiter® Fuzz Face®* fuzz pedal.

Fuzz: Controls the gain amount VOL: Controls the effect output

AMP

TWD Deluxe

Based on Fender® Tweed Deluxe*.

Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) Tone: Controls the effect tone VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain)

B-Man N

Based on Fender® `59 Bassman®* (Normal channel).

Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) PRES: Controls the effect headroom VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone

Dark Twin

Based on Fender® `65 Twin Reverb®*.

Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone Bright: Switches extra brightness on/off

Voks 30N

Based on VOX® AC30HW* (Normal channel).

Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Tone: Controls the effect tone Bright: Switches extra brightness on/off

Jazz 120

VOL: Controls the effect gain/output

Based on the legendary “Jazz Chorus” solid state combo.

amount Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone

Bright: Switches extra presence on/off

EFFECT LIST 12

FX Title Brit 45
Brit50 JP
Brit 800 B-Man B
Voks 30TB
Sol100OD DizzyVH Eng120 Halen51 Sol100LD CalifDualV CalifDualM EngPower

Description
Based on Marshall® JTM45* (Normal channel).
Based on Marshall® JTM50* with “Jump” connection.
Based on the legendary Marshall® JCM800*.
Based on Fender® `59 Bassman®* (Bright channel).
Based on VOX® AC30HW* (TB channel).
Based on Soldano® SLO100* (crunch channel). Based on the 3rd channel of the famous Diezel® VH4*. Based on famous ENGL® Savage 120 E610*. Based on Peavey® 5150®* (LEAD channel). Based on Soldano® SLO100* (Overdrive channel). Based on Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier®* (Vintage mode). Based on Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier®* (Modern mode). Based on the lead channel (Channel 4) of the famous ENGL® Powerball II E645/2* amp head.

Parameters
Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) PRES: Controls the effect headroom VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone
Gain 1/2: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) PRES: Controls the effect headroom VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone
Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) PRES: Controls the effect headroom VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone
Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) Tone: Controls the effect tone VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Treble: 2-band EQ that controls the effect tone Char: Selects from two sound characters: Cool (lower gain)/Hot (higher gain)
Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) PRES: Controls the effect headroom VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone

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FX Title

Description

Parameters

FlymanB1+ BogXT

Based on the famous”Brown Eye”UK-style boutique amp head (HBE channel).
The Bogner® XTC* red channel is known for its fiery high gain distortion and the main timbre.

Gain: Controls the gain amount (pre gain) PRES: Controls the effect headroom VOL: Controls the output volume (post gain) Bass/Middle/Treble: 3-band EQ that controls the effect tone

TWD 1×8

Vintage Fender® Champ* 1×8″ cabinet.

TWD-P 1×10

Vintage Fender® Princeton* 1×10″ cabinet.

Viblux 1×12

Vintage Fender® Vibrolux* 1×12″ cabinet.

Voks 1×12

Vintage VOX® AC15* 1×12″ cabinet.

TWD 2×12

A custom Fender® Tweed* 2×10″ cabinet.

Double 2×12

Vintage Fender® `65 Twin Reverb* 2×12″ cabinet.

Star 2×12 Jazz 2×12

Mesa/Boogie® Lonestar* 1×12″ cabinet.
Legendary “Jazz Chorus” 2×12″ cabinet.

VOL: Controls the output volume

BritGN 2×12 Marshall® 2550* 2×12″ cabinet.

Vintage Marshall® 4×12″ BritGN 4×12 cabinet with Celestion®
Greenback®* speakers.

Bog 4×12 Bogner®* 4×12″ cabinet.

Dizzy 4×12 Diezel®* 4×12″ cabinet.

Halen 4×12 Peavey® 6505* 4×12″ cabinet.

Sol 4×12

Soldano®* 4×12″ caninet.

Dual 4×12

Mesa/Boogie® Rectifier®* 4×12″ cabinet.

User IR 1~5 User IR.

GT EQ 1

5-Band Equalizer designed for guitars.

125Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz, 1.6kHz, 4kHz: Use the five bands above to control the EQ level. VOL: Controls the output level

GT EQ 2

5-Band Equalizer designed for guitars.

100Hz, 500Hz, 1kHz, 3kHz, 6kHz: Use the five bands above to control the EQ level. VOL: Controls the output level

EFFECT LIST 14

FX Title Bass EQ
Pure Slap Warm Mag Tube Reverse
Analog
Sweep
Ping Pong
Air
Room Hall Church

Description

Parameters

5-Band Equalizer designed for basses.

50Hz, 120Hz, 400Hz, 800Hz, 4.5kHz: Use the five bands above to control the EQ level. VOL: Controls the output level

DLY

Produce pure, precised delay sound.

Simulates the classic slapback echo effect.

Producing warm delay sound with analog feel.

Simulates solid-state tape echo sound.
Simulates tube-driven tape echo sound.
Producing a special delay effect with reversed feedback.

Mix: Controls the delay wet/dry signal ratio Time: Controls the delay time F.Back: Controls the amount of feedback

Reproduces the sound of a vintage 1980’s rack-mount delay machine with slightly samplereduced feedback.

Producing a delay effect with sweeping filter modulated repeats.

Mix: Controls the delay wet/dry signal ratio Time: Controls the delay time F.Back: Controls the amount of feedback S-Depth: Controls the sweep filter depth S-Rate: Controls the sweep filter speed

A ping-pong delay producing stereo feedbadk bounces back and forth between left and right channels.

Mix: Controls the delay wet/dry signal ratio Time: Controls the delay time F.Back: Controls the amount of feedback

RVB

An airy reverb effect with natural decays.

Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Decay: Controls the duration of reverb time Damp: Dampens the effect high frequency amount

Simulates the spaciousness of a room.

Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio

Simulates the spaciousness of Decay: Controls the duration of reverb

a performance hall.

time

Simulates the spaciousness of a church.

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FX Title

Description

Parameters

Plate 1

Simulates the sound character Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio

produced by a large plate

Decay: Controls the duration of reverb

reverberator.

time

Plate 2

Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio

Simulates the sound character Decay: Controls the duration of reverb

produced by a vintage plate time

reverberator.

Damp: Dampens the effect high

frequency amount

Spring Light

Simulates the sound character

produced by a vintage spring

reverberator.

Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio

Special-tuned reverb effect Decay: Controls the duration of reverb

with lush, bright decays.

time

Ocean

Special-tuned reverb effect with huge, deep decays.

Dream

Produces a modulated reverb effect that is lush and sweet.

Mix: Controls the wet/dry signal ratio Decay: Controls the duration of reverb time Damp: Dampens the effect high frequency amount Mod: Controls the effect modulation amount

*The manufacturers and product names mentioned above are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. The trademarks were used merely to identify the sound character of the products.

Specifications 16
Specifications
A/D/A Converter: 24-bit Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz SNR: 103dB Maximum Simultaneous Effects: 9 Preset Memory: 100 Presets Slots, 50 Factory Presets Analog Input Connections – Guitar Input: 1/4″ (6.35mm) Unbalanced (TS), 1M Analog Output Connections – Output (Headphone): 1/4″ (6.35mm) Stereo (TRS), 100 Digital Connections – USB 1/2 Port: USB 2.0 Type C Port USB Recording Specification – Sample Rate: 44.1kHz – Bit Depth: 16-bit Size and Weight – Dimensions: 103.5mm (W) x 85mm (D) x 28.5mm (H) – Unit Weight: 194g Power – Power Requirements: USB Type-C, DC 5V – Built-in lithium battery: 1000mAh

Troubleshooting 17
Troubleshooting
Device Won’t Turn On Make sure the power supply is properly connected and the device is switched on. Check if the power adapter is working properly. Check if you’re using the correct power adapter
No Sound Or Slight Sound Make sure your cables are connected properly. Make sure the volume knob is adjusted properly. When the expression pedal is used for volume control, check it’s position and volume settings. Check the effects module volume settings. Check the patch volume settings. Make sure your input device is not muted.
Noise Make sure your cables are connected properly. Check your instrument output jack. Check if you’re using the correct power adapter. If the noise is coming from your instrument, try using the noise reduction module to reduce it
Sound Problems Make sure your cables are connected properly. Check your instrument output jack. If you’re using an external expression pedal to control distortion or other similar parameters, check to see if the expression pedal is set up properly. Check your effects parameter setup. If effects are set to extremes, Pocket Master may have abnormal noise.

Documents / Resources

SONICAKE Pocket Master Multi Effects Processor BT [pdf] User Manual
Online_Manual_EN_Firmware_V1.0., Pocket Master Multi Effects Processor BT1, Pocket Master, Multi Effects Processor BT, Effects Processor BT, Processor BT

References

User Manual

Pocket Master Multi Effects Processor BT

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions:

PANEL INTRODUCTION:

MAIN MENU:

EFFECTS EDITING:

SETTINGS:

INPUT LEVEL SETTINGS:

FAQ:

Q: How do I connect the device for recording?

Q: Can I use headphones with this device?

Q: What should I do in case of a malfunction?

Documents / Resources

References

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