TC Electronic PLETHORA X3 User Manual

(EN) Step 2: BOARDS, PEDALS, TonePrints
PLETHORA X3 BOARDS, PEDALS, TonePrints
What is a TonePrint Pedalboard? PLETHORA X3 is a new kind of Multi-eects unit called a TONEPRINT PEDALBOARD.
The concept is very straightforward:
1. Create a BOARD.
2. Populate your BOARD with up to three PEDALS.
3. Select a TonePrint for each PEDAL.
BOARDS
A BOARD is a virtual pedalboard that consists of three PEDAL SLOTs. Each PEDAL SLOT can be populated with PEDALS, customized, and
then recalled as a preset (see Fig. 1, BOARDS).
PLETHORA X3 can store and recall up to 127 preset BOARDS.
PEDALS
A PEDAL is a virtual stompbox that you can place on your BOARD in one of the three PEDAL SLOTs (see Fig. 2, PEDALS).
PEDALS can be arranged in any order that you like on the BOARD, and playing with the order of PEDALS can yield very dierent sounds. In
PLETHORA X3, the available PEDALS include the full selection from our extensive TonePrint pedal range (Hall of Fame Reverb, Flashback
Delay, etc.), as well as some eects exclusive to PLETHORA X3, such as the Tape Deck Looper.
TonePrints
A TonePrint is like a preset for the selected PEDAL.
When loaded, the TonePrint tells the PEDAL what settings to use for all eect parameters and what the mappings are for each knob,
MASH footswitch, and so on (see Fig. 3, TonePrints).
Changing the TonePrint will completely transform the sound of the PEDAL (also see “More On TonePrints”).
Fig. 1, BOARDS
Fig. 2, PEDALS
Fig. 3, TonePrints
16 17Quick Start GuidePLETHORA X3

TC Electronic PLETHORA X3 Specifications

General

Type	Multi-effects pedal
Power Source	9V DC power supply (included)
Weight	2.2 lbs
Display	LCD
Manufacturer	TC Electronic
TonePrints	Yes
Looper	Yes, 40 seconds
Bluetooth	Yes
Bypass Switching	True Bypass, Buffered Bypass
Inputs	2 x 1/4"
Outputs	2 x 1/4"