Fractal FC-6 - PEDALS & SWITCHES

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3 SETTING UP
WHAT IS TRS? “TRS” stands for TIP-RING-SLEEVE and describes an endplug
or jack with three insulated contacts. Normal guitar cables are
TS (Tip-Sleeve) since they lack the ring which serves as a third
contact. The illustration at right shows both types.
Tip Sleeve
FIRST
SWIT
CH
FC EXT
SW
ITCH
JACK
SECOND
SWIT
CH
Ring
TIP
RING
PEDALS & SWITCHES
CONNECT AND CALIBRATE EXPRESSION PEDALS
Each FC Controller supports up to four expression pedals connected at the rear panel PEDAL jacks using
TRS-to-TRS cables. The Fractal Audio Systems EV pedal is perfect for this application, with true linear
response, smooth action and a long throw. (Third party pedals rated 10—100KΩ may also work.)
 Page to the Remote page of the FC Controllers menu under SETUP.
 If you have more than one FC controller connected, select the desired Target FC unit using the A knob.
 Ensure that Pedal Type is set to “CONTINUOUS” for the desired pedal (1–4).
 Navigate to the Pedal Calibration function for the desired Pedal and press the ENTER button.
 Follow the on-screen instructions to perform calibration. Watch the on-screen slider, which
shows the reading of the pedal as you move it. The slider should move over a large portion of
the range. Many brands of pedal will not reach the top, but all should reach the bottom.
 Press ENTER when nished.
CONNECT A SWITCH AT A PEDAL JACK...
Instead of a pedal, you can alternately connect a single switch at any Pedal jack. Follow the instructions
above and simply set Type to “MOMENTARY” or “LATCHING” based on what you’re connecting and how
you want it to work. (If you’re not sure, check with the switch manufacturer or try both settings to see
which works better.) Calibration is not required. You can use a normal guitar cable (TS) for switches.
CONNECT EXTERNAL SWITCHES
Each external switch jack on the FC can host one or two external switches
of any type. Switches require no conguration or calibration.
For a single switch, use a normal guitar cable.
For two switches, use a ¼” TRS-to-dual ¼” TS “Y-cable” (aka an “insert cable”) where the tip
side is used for the rst switch and the ring side or the second, as illustrated below:
Tip Sleeve
Ring
TRS
Tip Sleeve
TS