Fractal Audio FX8 - Modifier Example: Wah Pedal

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10 : MODIFIERS
Below you will nd a basic step-by-step tutorial on setting up the modier for a wah pedal.
For this example, we assume:
 A Wahwah block is in your preset (see page 24 for details on how to insert blocks).
 An expression pedal is connected to the PEDAL 1 jack (see page 16 for more on pedals).
 You have performed the pedal calibration routine (see page 16).
Here are the steps:
1. In Stompbox Mode, NAV to your WAH block, then press the EDIT button to show its edit menu.
On PAGE 1, select the
CONTROL parameter by slightly turning the C knob beneath the display.
Notice the Modier symbol beneath the on-screen knob?
2. Once the
CONTROL parameter is selected, press ENTER to show the MODIFIER screen.
3. On the MODIFIER screen, use VALUE to change the
SOURCE to External Controller 1 (“EXT 1”).
Note: EXT 1 defaults to PEDAL 1. (It can be remapped; see “External Controllers” on page 54)
4. Test. The wah should work when you move the pedal. You’ll also see the dot move on the graph.
5. Store the preset by pressing STORE, ENTER, ENTER.
In this example, a wah is controlled by an expression pedal. A pedal can be used to control other parameters
like whammy control, rotary speed, delay feedback, and many more.
There are also many dierent sources we could use instead of EXT1. Try an LFO for a modulating auto-wah,
or an envelope for some funky Mu-Tron action. You could even use an external MIDI device like an iPad or a
GuitarWing. If you’re intrigued, dig deeper into the pages which follow...
MODIFIER EXAMPLE: WAH PEDAL