Rocktron VooDu Valve User Manual

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78 PHANTOM POWER jackThis 2.5mm PIN jack offers the ability to power Rocktron MIDI foot controllersfrom a 7-pin MIDI cable which connects from the Roc

98Using the Voodu Valve with a Rocktron All Access™ in REMOTE modeA Rocktron All Access™ MIDI footswitch can act as a dedicated remote control for the

99Step 3Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise to "REMOTE CONTROL".REMOTE CONTROLStep 4Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockw

100Upon proper setup and connection of the units, the All Access will provide the functions shown above.When operating in Remote mode with a Voodu Val

1019. AppendixMessageMEMORY ERRORDUMP ERRORRECEIVE ERRORXMEM ERRORLOAD ERRORSPossible ReasonCODE BYTE IS NOT CORRECT INEEPROM MEMORY.MIDI INFORMATION

102Date: June 30, 1997 Version: 1.0FUNCTIONDEFAULTCHANGEDDEFAULTMESSAGESALTEREDTRUE VOICENOTE ONNOTE OFFKEY'SCHANNELTRUE NUMBERSONG POSITIONSONG

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85. ConnectionsUsing the Voodu Valve™ with a stereo power amp and guitar cabinets

9Using the Voodu Valve™ direct into a mixing console

11The Voodu Valve provides 254 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 254 presetscan be called up at any time via the front panel PRESET control (us

12Voodu Valve Functions and Parameter DescriptionsEach Voodu Valve preset is divided up into individual blocks called functions (suchas "Mixer&qu

13GLOBAL FunctionThe first function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is the Globalfunction. The parameters provided in this functio

14MIXER FunctionThe next function displayed after turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is the Mixerfunction. The Mixer function parameters are included

15HIGH GAIN FunctionThe HIGH GAIN function is only accessible in configurations which display "H-GAIN"in the configuration title. The preamp

16LOW GAIN FunctionThe LOW GAIN function is only accessible in configurations which display "L-GAIN"in the configuration title. The preamp s

17The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets—regardless of the configurationcurrently recalled.HUSH is Hush Systems’ patented single-ended noise

Your VooDu Valve Online has been tested and complies with the following Standards andDirectives as set forth by the European Union:Council Directive(s

18PRE EQ (EXPERT) FunctionThe PRE EQ (EXPERT) function is available in all presets—regardless of whichconfiguration is currently recalled.This functio

19The POST EQ (EXPERT) function is available in all presets—regardless of whichconfiguration is currently recalled.This function allows you shape the

20COMPRESSOR FunctionThe COMPRESSOR function is available only in configurations which display "L-GAIN" in the configuration title.This func

21The SPEAKER SIMULATOR function is included in all presets and provides arealistic approximation of a miked speaker cabinet for applications involvin

22The WAH-WAH function is available only in configurations which display "WAH" inthe configuration title.The Voodu Valve has an internal wah

23PHASER FunctionThe PHASER I/O parameter determines whether the Phaser is active forthe current preset.The DEPTH parameter determines the modulation

24The FLANGER function is available only in configurations displaying "FLAN" in theconfiguration title.Flanging involves splitting the input

25TREMOLO FunctionThe TREMOLO function is available only in configurations displaying “TREM” in theconfiguration title.The Tremolo effect continuously

26PITCH SHIFT FunctionThe PITCH function is available only in configurations displaying “PSHF” in theconfiguration title.Pitch Shifting is used to cha

27CORRESPONDINGINTERVALone octaveMajor 7thminor 7thMajor 6thminor 6thperfect 5thdiminished 5thperfect 4thMajor 3rdminor 3rdMajor 2ndminor 2ndUnisonMaj

Contents1. Introduction ... 12. Quick Setup ...

28The CHORUS function is available only in configurations displaying “CRS” in theconfiguration title.The Chorus effect in the Voodu Valvedddd is produ

29PAN 2DEPTH 2RATE 2DELAY 2The PAN 2 parameter allows you to pan Voice 2 to the left or rightchannel.The DEPTH 2 parameter adjusts the amount of modul

30The DELAY function is available in all presets.Delay is a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed time (usuallyexpressed in mill

31The SOURCE 2 parameter is used to select whether the Source 2 inputwill be the VOICE 2 output from the previous effect in the signal chainor the dir

32REVERB FunctionThe REVERB function is available in all presets.Reverb is a multitude of echos spaced so close together that, to the human ear, seema

337. Voodu Valve ConfigurationsH-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Configuration

34H-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

35H-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PAR

36H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration

37H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

11. IntroductionCongratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Voodu Valve™ Online!The Voodu Valve Online features presets created and uploaded by R

38H-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

39H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration

40H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

41H-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

42H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration

43H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

44H-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

45WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration

46WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

47WAH, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PAR

2OPERATING PRECAUTIONSNOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDEYEARS OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.A

48PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration

49PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

50PHAS, H-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

51L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Configuration

52L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

53L-GAIN, CRS, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PAR

54L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Configuration

55L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

56L-GAIN, FLAN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

57L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Configuration

32. Quick SetupSTORING CHANGED PARAMETERSSTEP 7 Press the STORE button to start the storingprocedure.STEP 8 If you wish to save the altered preset in

58L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

59L-GAIN, TREM, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

60L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Configuration

61L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

62L-GAIN, PSHF, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

63WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration

64WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

65WAH, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PAR

66PHASE, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Configuration

67PHAS, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter listFUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PARAMETER ADJUST

43. Front Panel1 POWER switch2 RECALL buttonThis button is used to recall the displayed preset.3 PRESET controlThis control scrolls through the succes

68PHAS, L-GAIN, DLY, REV Parameter list (cont'd)FUNCTION PARAMETER LIST RANGE(via FUNCTION SELECT control) (via PARAMETER SELECT control) (via PA

698. Operating the Voodu ValveStep 2Step 1ÖTurn the PRESET control to the desired preset you wish to recall. The display will flash theselected prese

70Step 3Step 4Step 1Step 2Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to select the function heading which contains theparameter(s) you wish to change.Turn the P

71Step 1Step 2Step 3ÖÖWhile viewing a function or parameter title, press the STORE button to start the store proce-dure. The display will now alternat

72Step 4ÖAfter the parameter values have been stored, the Voodu Valve will display "COPY TITLETOO?". This message is displayed only when sto

73Step 2Step 3Step 4ÖTo select a new configuration, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until theVoodu Valve displays "CONFIG SELECT"

74Step 5Step 6ÖPress the STORE button a second time to store the selected configuration into the selectedpreset. The Voodu Valve will display "ST

75Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4To begin the Title Edit function, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until theVoodu Valve displays "TITLE EDIT&

76Step 5After all the characters have been edited as needed, press the STORE button to save the newtitle memory. The Voodu Valve will flash "STOR

77Step 1Step 23,6,9,12 4,7,10,13 2,5,8,11 1Controller AssignmentsThe Controller Assignment function allows for specific Voodu Valve adjustable paramet

58 PARAMETER ADJUST controlThis control is used to adjust a displayed parameter value. When the parameteris changed from its original value, the LED a

78Step 4Step 5Step 6 Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to scroll through the available parameters for thecurrent configuration.Turn the PARAMETER SELE

79Step 8Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to display the Upper Limitparameter (for PARA1). ULIM C1 XXXStep 9Use the PARAME

80Step 1Step 2Tap DelayThe Voodu Valve allows you to change the current delay time settings for the Delay 1 and Delay 2 parameterswhile you are playin

81Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 7Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to one step further clockwise to access the currentstatus for "DELAY 1".Th

82Step 10Step 9Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to change the current DELAY 2 status.Press the STORE button to save the altered Delay 2 setting. &quo

83Program ChangesStep 1To access MIDI Program Mapping, turn the FUNCTION SELECT control clockwise until theVoodu Valve™ displays "PROGRAM CHANGES

84Step 5Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control one step clockwise to display the current ProgramChanges mapping assignments. MAP XXX TO XXXStep 6Th

85MIDI ChannelsThe Voodu Valve can receive MIDI commands from other MIDI transmitting devices, as well as transmit MIDIprogram changes to other MIDI-b

86Step 6Turn the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the channel that the Voodu Valve willtransmit a MIDI program change on. You may select channels 1-

87MIDI Dump/LoadAny or all of the Voodu Valve presets may be dumped to a sequencer or another Voodu Valve via systemexclusive messages. The informatio

64. Rear Panel1 BALANCED OUTPUT LEVEL controlThis control determines the output level at the XLR BALANCED OUTPUTS.Note that the balanced outputs pass

88Step 4Turn the PRESET control on the transmitting Voodu Valve to the preset that is to be dumpedinto the receiving Voodu Valve. As the PRESET contro

89To dump a single Voodu Valve preset into a sequencer:Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting Voodu Valve to theMIDI IN o

90Step 5Press the STORE button on the Voodu Valve to initiate the data dump. As the Voodu Valveperforms the dump, it will display "XXX DUMPED&quo

91To reload user data from a sequencer:Connect a standard MIDI cable from the MIDI OUT of the transmitting sequencer to theMIDI IN on the receiving Vo

92If errors occur during transmission, the unit will display "RECEIVE ERROR" for transmissionerrors and "XMEM ERROR" for internal

93Factory RestoreThe Factory Restore function allows you to restore altered Voodu Valve presets to their original condition asshipped from the factory

94Step 5Press the STORE button to begin restoring the selected preset into the selected location. Afterthe process is completed, the display should re

95Restoring a single factory preset:!! WARNING !!Pressing the STORE button at this time will permanently erase alluser presets and replace them with t

96Step 4Press the STORE button at this time to initiate the All Restore procedure and erase all currentVoodu Valve presets, replacing them with the or

97Step 1Step 2Step 33ÖSelecting a Power On PresetRecall the selected preset by pressing the RECALL button.Press the STORE button while viewing the pre