Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine Instruction Manual

1. Муқаддима

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. Маълумот оид ба бехатарӣ

• Таъмини нерӯ: 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.
• Об ва намӣ: Do not expose the unit to water or excessive moisture. This can cause electric shock or fire.
• Вентилятсия: Вентилятсияи дурусти атрофи дастгоҳро таъмин кунед. Сӯрохиҳои вентилятсияро набандед.
• Тозакунӣ: Дастгоҳро бо матои мулоим ва хушк тоза кунед. Моеъҳои тозакунанда ё аэрозолҳоро истифода набаред.
• Хизматрасонӣ: Худатон кӯшиш накунед, ки ба дастгоҳ хидмат расонад. Ҳама хидматрасониро ба кормандони соҳибихтисос муроҷиат кунед.

3. Мундариҷаи баста

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

• Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine pedal
• 9V DC Power Supply (specific to region)
• Сими USB
• Дастури оғози зуд (ин дастур дастурҳои муфассалро дар бар мегирад)

4. Маҳсулот ба охир расидview ва Назоратҳо

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

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

Назорати панели боло:

• REC LEVEL: Adjusts the input gain for the echo signal. Higher settings introduce more saturation.
• буриши паст: Filters out low frequencies from the echo repeats.
• MECHANICS: Controls the mechanical integrity of the virtual echo machine, affecting wow, flutter, and other imperfections.
• пӯшед: Simulates the degradation of the magnetic medium, adding warmth and character to the repeats.
• Гузариш TYPE: Selects between Drum, Tape, and Studio echo engines.
• SPEED Switch: Adjusts the playback speed of the echo, affecting delay time (Half, Normal, Double).
• ТАКРОР: Controls the number of echo repeats.
• Дараҷаи ЭХО: Adjusts the overall volume of the echo repeats.
• БАҲОР: 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).

Калидҳои пой:

• 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).

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

Пайвастҳои панели пушти:

• 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.
• EXP: 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. Танзимот

5.1 Пайвастшавии барқ

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 on the rear panel.
3. Манбаи барқро ба розеткаи мувофиқи деворӣ пайваст кунед.

5.2 Пайвастҳои аудио

The Volante supports both mono and stereo operation.

• Mono Setup: Асбоби худро ба LEFT IN пайваст кунед. БЕРУН МОНД Jack ба шумо ampлифтер ё педали навбатӣ.
• Танзимоти стерео: Connect your stereo source (e.g., another stereo pedal, synth) to the LEFT IN ва RIGHT IN jacks. Connect the БЕРУН МОНД ва ДУРУСТ jacks to your stereo ampтанзимоти лифт ё интерфейси аудио.
• Сатҳи вуруд: -ро истифода баред INST/LINE switch to match your input signal level. Set to INST for guitar/bass, and САТР 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 IN ва MIDI OUT 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. Дастурҳои истифодабарӣ

6.1 Амалиёти асосӣ

1. Engage the Effect: -ро пахш кунед ON footswitch to activate the delay effect. The LED above the footswitch will illuminate.
2. Select Echo Type: -ро истифода баред TYPE switch to choose between Drum, Tape, or Studio echo.
3. Adjust Delay Time: The delay time is primarily controlled by the ТАП footswitch. Tap it two or more times to set the tempo. The СУРЪАТ switch (Half, Normal, Double) further divides or multiplies the tapped tempo.
4. Control Repeats: гардонед ТАКРОР МЕКУНАД knob to increase or decrease the number of echo repetitions.
5. Set Echo Level: -ро истифода баред ДАРАЧАИ ЭХО knob to blend the wet (effected) signal with your dry signal.
6. Add Spring Reverb: танзим кунед БАХОР 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.
• буриши паст: 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.
• Фосила: Дар ФОСИЛА switch alters the rhythmic relationship between the four virtual playback heads.
  • Ҳатто: Heads are equally spaced.
  • Triplet: Creates triplet-based rhythms.
  • Golden: Asymmetrical spacing for unique rhythmic patterns.
  • Нуқра: 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: -ро нигоҳ доред ТАП footswitch for approximately 1 second until the LED above it flashes. This enters Sound on Sound mode.
2. Сабт: The looper automatically starts recording when engaged. Play your phrase.
3. Аз ҳад зиёд: After the initial loop is recorded, the looper automatically enters overdub mode. Play additional layers.
4. Қатъ/Тоза: -ро пахш кунед ON footswitch to stop playback. Hold the ON footswitch to clear the loop.
5. Таваққуф: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the ДӮСТдошта footswitch to pause the loop.
6. Пайвастшавӣ: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the ТАП footswitch to splice the loop, creating a new loop point.
7. Баръакс: While the loop is playing, hold the ON footswitch to reverse the loop playback.

6.4 Пешакӣ

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

• Нигоҳ доштани танзимоти пешакӣ: Once you have dialed in your desired sound, press and hold the ДӮСТдошта footswitch until its LED flashes, then release. Your current settings are now saved to the Favorite preset.
• Ба ёд овардани танзимоти пешакӣ: -ро пахш кунед ДӮСТдошта footswitch to instantly recall your saved preset.
• Шарҳ: The Volante supports up to 300 presets via MIDI, but only one "Favorite" preset is directly accessible via the footswitch.

7. Хусусиятҳои пешрафта

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.
• Тағйир додани барнома (PC): Access up to 300 presets using MIDI Program Change messages.
• MIDI Clock Sync: Synchronize the delay tempo with external MIDI clock sources.
• Refer to the full MIDI Implementation Chart available on the Strymon webсайт барои маълумоти муфассал.

8. Нигоҳдорӣ

• Тозакунӣ: Wipe the pedal with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and grime. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Нигоҳдорӣ: Педалро дар ҷои хунук ва хушк дур аз нури бевоситаи офтоб ва ҳарорати аз ҳад зиёд ҳангоми истифода нашуда нигоҳ доред.
• Навсозии нармафзор: 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. Баррасии мушкилот

10. Мушаххасоти

11. Кафолат ва дастгирӣ

11.1 Маълумот дар бораи кафолат

Strymon products are designed and built to high standards. For detailed warranty information, including coverage period and terms, please refer to the official Strymon webба сомона муроҷиат кунед ё бо дастгирии муштариёни онҳо тамос гиред. Барои даъвоҳои кафолат далели хариди худро нигоҳ доред.

11.2 Дастгирии муштариён

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 webсайт.

Strymon Webсайт: www.strymon.net