Sound Sculpture SWITCHBLADE ET Manuel utilisateur

SWITCHBLADE ET

OWNER’S MANUAL

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Switchblade ET. You now own a member of the most advanced effect switching

systems available. The Switchblade ET has a wealth of features that will take time to learn. To get you up and running as

quickly as possible, we’ll start things off by giving you 3 examples to try out at the beginning of this document which will get

you oriented as quickly as possible. After that, the best way to learn how to use the unit is simply to read about how each menu

works.

FEATURES ________________________________________________________________________ 4

USES ______________________________________________________________________________ 4

LAYOUT ___________________________________________________________________________ 5

QUICK START______________________________________________________________________ 6

GEAR SETUP _____________________________________________________________________________________ 6

SWITCHBLADE SETUP ____________________________________________________________________________ 6

PRESET PROGRAMMING __________________________________________________________________________ 7

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT USING THE SWITCHBLADE _________________________ 8

CONTROLLING THE SWITCHBLADE ________________________________________________________________ 8

SMART INSERT ___________________________________________________________________________________ 8

CONTROL RELAYS (FOOTSWITCH SIMULATORS)____________________________________________________ 8

PRESET NORMALIZING: ___________________________________________________________________________ 9

CONTINUOUS CONTROL USING MIDI OR EXPRESSION PEDALS _______________________________________ 9

USING THE SWITCHBLADE TO CONTROL OTHER MIDI DEVICES ______________________________________ 9

VU METER LED AND BARGRAPH DISPLAY_________________________________________________________ 10

AUTOSWEEP ____________________________________________________________________________________ 10

THE MENUS ______________________________________________________________________ 10

THE PLAY, PROGRAM SELECT, AND VU MENUS _____________________________________ 11

THE PLAY MENU ________________________________________________________________________________ 11

THE VU METER MENU ___________________________________________________________________________ 12

THE PROGRAMMING TREE SELECTION MENU______________________________________________________ 12

THE PRESET MENU GROUP________________________________________________________ 13

PRESET NAME MENU:____________________________________________________________________________ 13

THE PATCHING MENU: ___________________________________________________________________________ 13

REVIEW MENU:__________________________________________________________________________________ 14

THE MIDI OUT PROGRAM CHANGE MENU _________________________________________________________ 14

THE MIDI OUT CONTROL CHANGE MENU__________________________________________________________ 15

RELAY STATES__________________________________________________________________________________ 16

THE AUTOSWEEP MENU _________________________________________________________________________ 16

THE IO/MIDI MENU GROUP________________________________________________________ 17

THE INPUT-OUTPUT NAMING MENU: ______________________________________________________________ 17

THE INPUT-OUTPUT LEVELS SETTING MENU ______________________________________________________ 18

SMART INSERT MENU: ___________________________________________________________________________ 18

MIDI CHANNEL ASSIGNMENT MENU: _____________________________________________________________ 19

MIDI OUT ASSIGNMENT MENU: ___________________________________________________________________ 20

RETRANSMIT MENU:_____________________________________________________________________________ 20

THE "MORE" MENU GROUP _______________________________________________________ 20

FOOTSWITCH ASSIGN MENU:_____________________________________________________________________ 21

PRESET MANAGER MENU:________________________________________________________________________ 22

PRESET SWITCH TIME MENU _____________________________________________________________________ 23

RELAY TYPE MENU: _____________________________________________________________________________ 23

DISPLAY MENU: _________________________________________________________________________________ 24

THE COPY MENU:________________________________________________________________________________ 24

EXPRESSION PEDAL CALIBRATION MENU: ________________________________________________________ 24

FRONT PANEL OUT GROUND MENU: ______________________________________________________________ 25

FOOTSWITCH SCHEMATIC ________________________________________________________ 26

SYSTEM EXCLUSIVE OPERATION ___________________________________________________26

FEATURE CHANGES FROM PREVIOUS SWITCHBLADE MODELS ______________________27

FRONT PANEL LED ARRAY _______________________________________________________________27

IN PLAY MODE __________________________________________________________________________________ 27

VU METER MENU (FROM PLAY MODE)_____________________________________________________________ 27

WHILE IN THE PATCHING MENU __________________________________________________________________ 27

REVIEW MENU __________________________________________________________________________________ 27

INPUT AND OUTPUT LINE/INSTRUMENT TRIM SETTINGS __________________________________28

INPUT TRIM _____________________________________________________________________________________ 28

OUTPUT TRIM ___________________________________________________________________________________ 28

FULLY INSTRUMENT LEVEL SETUP _______________________________________________________________ 28

HOW LINE AND INSTRUMENT DEVICES WORK TOGETHER IN A PRESET ______________________________ 28

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS_______________________________________________________________________ 28

ADDITIONAL NEW FEATURES_____________________________________________________________29

FRONT PANEL AUDIO JACKS______________________________________________________________________ 29

EXPRESSION PEDAL INPUTS ______________________________________________________________________ 29

8 SIMULTANEOUS CONTROLLERS ALLOWED ______________________________________________________ 29

FOOTSWITCH INPUT _____________________________________________________________________________ 29

FOOTSWITCH SIMULATOR JACKS _________________________________________________________________ 29

ADDITIONAL CC AND PROGRAM MESSAGES _______________________________________________________ 29

3 LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS (LFO) __________________________________________________________ 29

USB PORT _______________________________________________________________________________________ 29

FRONT PANEL MIDI JACK_________________________________________________________________________ 29

ABILITY TO MONITOR BOTH INPUT AND OUTPUT VU _______________________________________________ 29

EXPANDED SYSEX COMMAND SET ________________________________________________________________ 30

INTERNAL ENHANCEMENTS______________________________________________________________________ 30

ADDITIONAL HINTS ______________________________________________________________________30

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS _______________________________________________________________30

MIDI CONTROL CHANGE AND PROGRAM CHANGE MESSAGES________________________31

FEATURES

The Switchblade ET is packed with features not available with any other switching system on the market.

•All analog audio path with superb audio quality and silent preset changes

•Top quality buffers on each input and each output to overcome cable and effect deficiencies.

•Ability to route effects in series (in any order), in parallel, or in complex series/parallel combinations and save in a preset.

Changing presets changes all the wiring in a virtual instance.

•Presets can include selecting different instruments or, if using with several amps, turning on different amp combinations.

•Also, in a preset you can include setting levels at every input to output connection (not just inputs or outputs) giving you the

power to mix effects together for the most beautiful tones.

•Assign up to 8 controllers (such as expression pedals) to any connections in a preset for volume swelling or crossfading

effects.

•Controllers can include 2 direct expression pedal inputs, MIDI Control Change messages from a MIDI foot controller for

example, or 3 built in Autosweeps (Low Frequency Oscillators or LFOs)

•Control the switching of the channel and reverb on your amp either with a preset or directly using MIDI using the 6 internal

contact closure relays

•Control preset changes and other functions using a MIDI controller or a simple mechanical footswitch

•A footswitch can be set to scroll through presets, select presets randomly using a Preset Manager function, boost/cut gains,

tap tempo the Autosweeps, toggle the amp channel/reverb relay functions, transmit up to 4 on/off Control Change messages

to external effects, or normalize preset levels.

•Use the Switchblade as a MIDI controller to transmit Program Change, on/off Control Change, and continuous Control

Change messages to additional MIDI devices.

•Use Control Change on/off messages (instant access switches) to intelligently remove and re-inset effects, instruments, and

amps within a preset using the Smart Insert feature.

•Monitor each input and output level using the VU meter function.

•Easily copy presets to other preset locations

•Remote operation through USB or a standard MIDI computer interface

USES

The Switchblade ET was designed around a versatile open architecture that allows an imaginative array of different ways to

create simple or complex systems expanding your rig in ways you never dreamed. As you familiarize yourself with the

Switchblade you may find yourself asking "Can I do this?" and chances are, now you can. Below are some examples to get you

started. This is by no means an exhaustive list.

•Create presets that wire effects together in different ways then switch between presets to do A/B comparisons to find out

whether an effect sounds best before or after another effect or in parallel instead of series.

•Connect any number of amps to your system and switch between them or combine them, setting the levels going to each

amp independently. Changing presets changes your amp selections and levels.

•Connect any number of instruments and select between them by changing presets or using instant access switches, or select

several instruments simultaneously to allow several musicians to share effects

•Add a microphone preamp to the system to share your effects among your vocals and instruments.

•Use the Smart insert feature to select instruments, amps, and effects for unprecedented control when using looping devices

to create multiple layers of effects and vocals.

•Use an expression pedal to increase the drive on the input of an overdrive (from any start gain to any end gain) while

simultaneously lowering the output level (between any other start and end gain) to increase overdrive while decreasing the

output level at the same time. Do the same thing with a delay to increase your delay presence as the volume decreases.

•Connect a dry bypass in parallel with any effect or group of effects to change the wet/dry ratio under preset or expression

pedal control.

•Connect the output of a delay to several effects in series and connect the output of that series back into the delay input to

create effect buildup with each echo.

•Use the 3 available Autosweeps (LFOs) to cross fade between separate networks of effects for a super tremolo type sound

with a changing tone during each sweep cycle. Each Autosweep can be set to its own time offering up to 3 tremolos which

can be placed anywhere in the effect network.

•Combine magnetic/piezo/and MIDI synth signals from your guitar on a preset or continuous basis.

•Use the Autosweep One Shot Switch to change presets automatically at the end of a single sweep to endlessly splice

together presets for massive dynamic sound changes.

LAYOUT

MIDI IN/OUT/THRU: This is an alternate MIDI IN jack for convenience and works the same as the MIDI IN on the back panel. Using a

special connector, you can also tap off of the MIDI OUT/THRU function for special purposes. Phantom power is supplied on this jack as well.

USB PORT: Standard USB type A connector to connect to a computer or iPad.

DISPLAY: Displays various menus for different modes.

VU LEDS (FOR INPUTS AND OUTPUTS): Top row shows the signal levels of inputs 1-16. Bottom row shows outputs 1-16. The LEDs

glow green in proportion to the strength of the signals. Overload conditions are indicated with red.

PANEL SWITCHES: The MENU switch moves the display to the next menu. CURSOR moves the cursor around a menu. The UP/DOWN

switches increment/decrement presets and parameters in each menu.

STATUS LEDS: The green PLAY LED lights whenever the unit is in the normal operation menu during playing. The red PROG LED lights

if the unit is in any of the programming menus. The blue DATA LED blinks whenever a recognized MIDI command is received (a Program

message or Control Change message over the correct MIDI channel).

AUDIO INPUTS 1-3: These inputs can be used instead of inputs 1-3 on the back panel for easy connection to instruments.

AUDIO INPUTS 1-16: These inputs connect to your instruments, effects, or other audio sources.

AUDIO OUTPUTS 1-16: These outputs connect to your amplifiers, effects, or other audio destinations.

CONTROL RELAYS 1-6: These 3 TRS outputs are used to connect to the footswitch inputs on your amp to control the channel or reverb on

your amp.

EXPRESSION INPUTS 1 & 2: These 2 TRS (tip-ring-sleeve) inputs are used to connect up to 2 expression pedals to control the gains

throughout your preset network in real time for volume swelling and panning.

FOOTSWITCH INPUT: This TRS input accepts a common triple momentary footswitch to control the Switchblade if not using MIDI for

control. May be used in addition to MIDI.

MIDI IN CONNECTOR: Standard MIDI IN connector to connect to the MIDI out on a MIDI foot controller or other MIDI device. This is a

7-pin connector to allow for phantom powering.

MIDI OUT/THRU CONNECTOR: Passes MIDI data from the MIDI in connector to the next MIDI device in your effect chain. If the

Switchblade is transmitting its own data, it will momentarily change to a MIDI OUT but always merges with any incoming data, so no MIDI is

lost.

PHANTOM POWER JACK: This jack connects directly to pins 6 and 7 of both front and rear MIDI IN connectors and can be

connected to any user supplied power source to supply phantom power to appropriate MIDI foot controllers through the MIDI IN

jack. The supply that comes with the MIDI controller is typically used here.

POWER INPUT: 100-240VAC 20W standard IEC type power connector.

QUICK START

To get you up and running as quickly as possible follow the steps in this section which describe connecting your gear (GEAR

SETUP), doing some initial Switchblade setup (SWITCHBLADE SETUP), and finally programming a preset to hear sound

(PRESET PROGRAMMING) It's assumed you are using a MIDI foot controller to select presets on the Switchblade. Only

basic instructions are given here to get you started. For more advanced control details see the individual menu descriptions.

GEAR SETUP

1. Connect your instruments and effect outputs into any of the INPUT jacks and connect your amps and effect inputs to any of

the OUTUT jacks. It makes no difference where you connect your effects, instruments, and amps as this is all sorted out

when you give names to the inputs and outputs. For example, if you have 2 guitars and 3 amps, you can connect your

guitars into inputs 2 and 5, your amps into 3, 4, and 8 and a mono effect into input 1 and output 7 with no effect on sound or

operation. For esthetic reasons, or depending on where your cables are laid out in your rack, you may find it logical or

convenient to connect your instruments and amps into like numbered inputs and outputs (such as input 1, 2 and output 1, 2,

3) and your mono effects into like numbered inputs and outputs (like input 4 and output 4), but again, you don't have to. For

stereo effects, you will need to use 2 inputs and 2 outputs, (or 1 output and 2 inputs for mono in/stereo out effects) and

again, any inputs or outputs will do.

2. Set the input levels and output levels on your effects that have such controls to the mid points or set them so the input to

output signal ratio is approximately unity gain (what goes in is the same level as what comes out). The reason for this is so

you won't get excessive gain buildup when putting effects in series.

1. If you are using a MIDI foot controller to select presets on the Switchblade, then plug the controller’s MIDI OUT into the

Switchblade’s MIDI IN. Be sure to transmit the messages on the same MIDI channel as the Switchblade. The MIDI

channel of the Switchblade is set to channel 1 when shipped but can be changed using the MIDI Channel menu in the

IO/MIDI group.

SWITCHBLADE SETUP

NOTE: You must create names for all inputs and outputs you have connected to gear using the IN/OUT NAMING menu as

programming a preset depends on having the inputs and outputs named.

1. When the Switchblade powers up, the green "PLAY" indicator should be on. If it is not, press the MENU switch until it is.

This is play mode, used when you are (..um) playing.

2. Press the MENU switch once to enter the programming group selection menu (PROGRAMMING GROUP).

3. Press the CURSOR switch so the cursor (underscore) is under "IO/MIDI".

4. Press the MENU switch again to move to the input/output configuration menu (INPUT OUTUT CONFIG)

5. Each input and output that is used should be set to either LINE or INST (instrument) level to match the connected device.

Guitars, amps, and guitar stomp boxes and rack effects with instrument inputs and outputs should be set to INST. Rack

effects that have line level inputs and outputs should have those outputs and inputs on the Switchblade set to LINE.

6. Press the MENU switch again to move to the Input/Output Naming menu (IN/OUT NAMES). All connections in a preset

are made using names to keep your life easy.

7. The cursor will be under IN 1 when entering this menu. If you have something connected to this input, then move the cursor

to the lower left corner and use the UP and DOWN buttons to scroll through letters, numbers, and symbols to give a name to

this input. For example, GUITAR if you have a guitar connected to input 1 or OD if you have an output from your

overdrive pedal connected to this input. Names can be up to 8 characters long.

8. Move the cursor back under IN 1 and press UP to get to the next input number in which you have something connected.

Give names to all inputs where you have a device or instrument connected and leave any unconnected inputs blanked out.

9. When all used inputs are named move the cursor under IN x again and press UP until you reach OUT 1. Go through all the

output numbers and name all outputs that are connected to devices. Leave any unused outputs blank. For example, AMP 1,

AMP 2, OD, and so on.

10. NOTE: When naming a connected mono effect, it's easiest if you just give the input and output the same name, such as

DELAY for the input name and DELAY for the output name. Avoid the temptation of using names such as DELYIN and

DELAYOUT thinking this will make your life easier, it will not.

11. NOTE: If using stereo effect devices, give each of the 2 inputs and 2 outputs a different name, such as FX LEFT and FX

RIGHT (for both the inputs and outputs). If the effect has a mono input and stereo output then using 3 names is appropriate

such as FXL, FXR, and FX for the 2 inputs to the Switchblade and the 1 output from the Switchblade.

12. NOTE: When any OUT number is showing, the lower right corner will display FINLOUT> NO. This can be ignored for

now but is related to the use of the preset normalizing or boost feature where you can adjust the overall levels of each preset

with respect to each other or to boost/cut levels during a performance.

PRESET PROGRAMMING

For this section, 2 example presets will be programmed. Preset 1 will wire two effects in series and preset 2 will wire 2 effects in

parallel. One guitar and one amp will be used.

PRESET 1

1. If not in the play mode (green LED lit), repeatedly press the MENU button until you are. Once in play mode select preset 1

using the UP/DOIT or DOWN switch while the cursor is under the preset number.

2. Press the MENU switch to enter the Programming Group Selection Menu, leave the cursor where it is to enter the Preset

group, and press the MENU switch again to move directly to the Preset Naming menu (PRESET NAME).

3. Using the UP, DOWN, and CURSOR buttons, create a name for your preset.

4. Press MENU to get to the Preset Patching Menu. This menu is where all connections in a preset are made and other than the

Preset Naming Menu may be the only other preset programming menu you may need to use.

5. If not already there move the cursor to the upper left corner. This is the "source" area and using the UP/DOWN buttons you

can scroll through all the available named inputs. This is the reason you named the inputs and outputs in the setup menu

group (no need to memorize input/output numbers). Scroll through the names until you reach the name of your instrument

(such as GUITAR). This will be the start of your audio signal path.

6. Move the cursor to the upper right corner. This is the "destination" area, and this area displays all the outputs that are

named. For this preset of 2 effects in series, scroll until you reach the name of an effect you have attached. For this

example, we'll use FX2.

7. Now that we have the source (guitar) and the first place the guitar goes to (FX2), move the cursor down to the lower left

corner. This is the "gain" area and will display OFF which means there is no connection between these 2 devices. Press and

hold the UP button until the gain says "0dB" which is the gain of a straight wire. (no gain, no loss).

8. Now that you have 1 connection made, we need to make another connection from FX2 to FX1 to put these two effects in

series. Repeat steps 5-7 but put FX2 in the upper left "source" area and FX1 in the upper right "destination area". This

creates a second connection between the first effect in the series and the second effect just as if you were to connect the two

with a cable.

9. Finally, we need to make one more connection from the second effect to the amp. Repeat steps 5-7 again, but this time put

FX1 (the second effect) in the source area and AMP (or whatever you named your amplifier) in the destination area.

10. Your preset is complete and while still in this menu, you can play your instrument and hear it through your two effects in

series. You have created 3 connections placing the effects like this: GUITAR->FX2->FX1->AMP and this would be the

same as if you simply connected your guitar to these 2 effects and amp without the use of the Switchblade.

11. Press the MENU switch several times until the green LED lights and you are back in play mode.

PRESET 2

1. Press the UP button while in play mode to select preset 2, then press then repeat steps 1-7 above, but this time create 4

connections. This will split the guitar signal and drive the 2 effects and mix the outputs of the 2 effects together to send

off to the amp. This puts the 2 effects in parallel. To create this preset, make the 4 connections listed here:

a. GUITAR to FX1 and set the gain to 0dB

b. GUITAR to FX2 (0dB)

c. FX1 to AMP (0dB)

d. FX2 to AMP (0dB)

2. Now is a good time to learn about the REVIEW menu. This is a convenient menu located inside the Preset Patching

Menu and is a great way to review all the connections you have made to be sure you have made the connections

correctly. To access this menu, you must be in the Preset Patching Menu, then press and hold the CURSOR button and

a similar menu with the word REVIEW displayed. Use the UP (or DOWN) button to go through all the connections in

this preset and you will see the 4 connections listed in step 1. If you see a mistake, stop at this point and press the

CURSOR button again to exit this menu and take you to the source/destination where you made the mistake.

3. Press the MENU button to get back to play mode (green LED).

4. While in play mode, use the UP and DOWN button to go back and forth between preset 1 and preset 2 to hear the two

presets you have created.

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT USING THE SWITCHBLADE

Now that you've programmed two presets you have a great start in knowing how the Switchblade operates on a basic level.

Using just the Preset Naming Menu and the Preset Patching Menu, you can create presets to wire up your effects and set the gain

levels at all the connections. This may be all you need if your use only requires you to select certain effects, wire them up, set

the levels, and play. If this is the case, you can stop reading now. HOWEVER, you will never know how much more you can

do unless you read on.

In this section you will learn more about the features available to you and which menus you must learn to use to take advantage

of these features. Later in the document you will be introduced to each menu in detail so you can begin using these features.

You may not need to use all the menus but becoming proficient at using the ones you need will be to your advantage.

CONTROLLING THE SWITCHBLADE

The Switchblade can be controlled using any or all of the following:

1. Front Panel: Use the UP and DOWN switches while in play mode to sequentially scroll through the presets.

2. MIDI Foot Controller: Presets are selected randomly by transmitting Program Change messages from your foot controller.

Additionally if switches on your foot controller can be assigned Control Change messages in an on/off fashion then you can

also remove and re-insert specific effects, instruments, and amps from a particular preset using the Smart Insert feature of

the Switchblade. And lastly, if your foot controller has expression pedal inputs, you can use these to sweep the gains of up

to 8 separate groups of connections within any preset.

3. Footswitch: If a triple momentary footswitch is connected to the Switchblade, then a number of general functions can be

performed. See the "FOOTSWITCH ASSIGN" menu for a detailed description of these functions.

4. Computer Control Using the MIDI Ports: Using the free BladeEdit editor program, the Switchblade can be programmed

from your computer. Using any popular sequencer program, you can select presets and sweep gains using Program and

Control Change messages sent from your sequencer.

5. USB Port: The Switchblade is USB ready for programming and controlling the Switchblade if and when USB editors

become available.

SMART INSERT

For MIDI foot controllers that allow Control Change on/off messages to be assigned to switches (instant access switches), the

Smart Insert feature takes advantage of these switches to remove and re-insert (in the same location) effects that are programmed

into a preset. This feature works intelligently by examining the effect wiring in a preset, and rerouting connections as effects are

removed to keep the signal pathways intact. Additional strengths include considerations for delays and reverbs to allow for

signal trail off when an effect is removed. This feature can also be used to selectively turn on and off individual instruments and

amps without having to change presets which is useful for musicians that use looping devices to layer instruments and voices or

for the musician who wants to have instant control over which amps to turn on in a preset.

CONTROL RELAYS (FOOTSWITCH SIMULATORS)

The Control Relays are 6 relays connected between the tip and ring of 3 - 1/4" jacks and the ground of the jack to replace the

footswitches that normally connects to the channel and reverb control common on most amps. For amps that have a dual

footswitch connecting to a single TRS (stereo) jack, a stereo cable can be used to connect a relay output jack to the amp control

input. For amps that have 2 inputs, one for the channel and one for the reverb, an insert cable can be used instead to separate the

stereo jack into 2 mono jacks, or you can use 2 standard (TS) instrument cables and use two of the relays’ jacks.

A preset can be programmed to set the state of each of the 6 relays whenever that preset is selected so your amp state follows the

preset selection. The relays can also be set to not change during preset change but instead change state only in response to

Control Change on/off messages from a MIDI foot controller's instant access switches if the user wishes direct real time control

over these functions. In that case, the Control Change Numbers used for the relays are fixed and are listed in the Appendix at the

end of this document. Set your instant access switches to transmit these Control Change Numbers to control the relays directly.

PRESET NORMALIZING:

This feature allows the user to instantly change the overall volume of a preset so that it matches the levels of other presets.

Using this feature instantly re-programs the preset memory on the fly without having to enter any programming menu. This

feature is activated using the footswitch manager menu. This feature will not change the “mix” of the preset, but rather only its

overall level and does this by only changing the gain of any and all connections that are connected to what the user considers the

"final" output which might be an amp or PA system or other device that receives the final output signal. These particular outputs

are selected in the Input Output Naming Menu.

For convenience, while in the play mode (green LED lit), and the footswitch menu area displaying "LEVEL" a gain value in dB

is displayed. This shows the currently set value of the "final" output connection within this preset that has the highest gain. The

gain of the any output cannot go above 0dB so use this indication to determine if you have reached the maximum gain allowed.

By pressing either switch on the footswitch this value will increment or decrement by 1dB.

CONTINUOUS CONTROL USING MIDI OR EXPRESSION PEDALS

A preset consists of connections connecting instruments, amps, and effects. These connections can individually be set to a fixed

gain (from -48dB to 0dB) or to 1 of 13 available controllers (8 at a time can be used in a preset). If assigned to a controller,

when that controller changes, the gain of the assigned connection will sweep its gain between two values set by the user for that

connection. Several connections can be assigned to a single controller if you wish to control whole groups of connections using

a smaller number of controller pedals. In addition, either a Volume type curve or a Pan type curve can be assigned individually

to connection. These curves are useful when using the controllers to swell the sound (a volume pedal type action) or to pan the

signal between two amps or to crossfade between effects.

The 13 controllers are MIDI CC controllers 1-8, the 3 Autosweeps (which the Switchblade calls A, B, or C), and the Expression

pedal 1 and 2 connected to the expression pedal jacks.

In the Preset Patching Menu, a connection (a source and destination) can be assigned a fixed gain as was demonstrated in the

preset programming example described earlier, but a connection can also be assigned 2 gains, called the "start" and the "end"

gain instead of just a single fixed gain. In this case, one of the 13 available controllers would be assigned to this single

connection. When this controller moves from the back position to the forward position (or sweeps in the case of the Autosweep),

then gain of this connection will sweep between the start and the end gain. Since the start and end gain can be any value, the

connection is "scalable" meaning it can be set to change its gain just a little, (for example between -9dB and -6dB) or a lot (for

example between OFF and 0dB), and even the slope can be set to the opposite slope, where the start gain is higher in value than

the end gain meaning the gain will decrease when the pedal is moved forward. This is useful when cross fading between effects

or panning between amps.

It is allowed to assign the same controller to any number of connections within a preset, each with different start and end gains.

In this way, a single controller can be used to sweep the gains of several connections at once. An example of where this might

be used is a preset with several effects in parallel with all of the connection from those effects connected to a single amp. By

assigning a single controller to all of these connections, the levels from all of the effect outputs will sweep together changing the

overall volume with just one controller.

If two effects are in parallel going to a single amp, a single controller can be assigned to the 2 connections going to the amp but

one of the connections can be programmed with an opposite slope. In this case when the controller is moved, cross fading

between the 2 effects will take place.

Another example is having a single effect such as an overdrive pedal in a preset where a controller is assigned to both the input

to the effect and the output of the effect but with opposite slopes assigned to each connection. As the output level of the

overdrive decreases the input drive to the overdrive increases giving you more distortion as the overall level of the effect goes

down which makes for a very controlled overdrive sound.

USING THE SWITCHBLADE TO CONTROL OTHER MIDI DEVICES

The Switchblade can be used to transmit a burst of Program Change Commands and Control Change messages and to allow the

expression pedals (if connected) or up to 4 on/off type CC messages to be transmitted whenever a preset is selected on the

Switchblade. This is useful if you have a MIDI foot controller that is only capable of transmitting a single Program Change

Command or if you are not using a MIDI foot controller but selecting presets using the panel buttons or a footswitch. It is also

useful as an alternative to having your foot controller transmit all the MIDI messages as this feature is very easy to use and may

be less cumbersome than programming a burst into your foot controller.

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