Valeton Dapper Dark User Manual

Dapper Dark is your ally from the dark side. This all-in-one
monster has everything you need. Please look over this
manual to help you get the most out of Dapper Dark.
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MODULES (IN ORDER OF SIGNAL FLOW)
TUNER
First in line is a big, bright, fast and accurate tuner so you can play confidently in tune.
Hold the BOOST module ON/OFF switch to enable the TUNER.
When this module is activated, Dapper Dark will be MUTED; tap any footswitch to
deactivate this module.
The note name appears on the screen (the dot on the bottom right of the screen
stands for “sharp”), and the pitch accuracy is indicated by the LEDs.
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CONNECTIONS
Getting started with Dapper Dark is easy!
Plug your guitar cable into the INPUT jack
and run another cable from the OUTPUT jack
to your amp/mixer/computer interface.
Here's how to use the I/O panel:
OWNER’S MANUAL
Pitch flat
In tune
Pitch sharp
Current note name
Sharp (”#”) symbol
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SIGNAL PATH
BOOST
INPUT
HIGAIN
CHORUS
FX LOOP
HOLD FOOTSWITCHBOOST
TUNER(MUTETUNING)
DELAY
AMPMIXER
CAB SIM ON CAB SIM OFF

Valeton Dapper Dark Specifications

General

True Bypass	Yes
Type	Multi-Effects Pedal
Input	1/4" mono
Output	1/4" mono
Power Supply	9V DC
Effects	Distortion, Overdrive
Controls	Gain, Tone, Level

Summary

Connections and Signal Path Overview

Product Connections

Instructions for connecting your guitar cable to the INPUT and OUTPUT jacks for amp, mixer, or computer interface.

Signal Path Explanation

Visual representation of the signal flow through the Dapper Dark modules: Input, Delay, Chorus, FX Loop, Higain, Boost, Mixer.

Dapper Dark Modules

Tuner Module

Description of the built-in tuner, activation via BOOST switch, muting, and display indicators for note name and accuracy.

Boost Module

Details on the one-knob BOOST for increasing sound level with up to +12dB gain, extra highs, and lows.

HiGain Module

Information on the high-gain distortion module with definitive lows, edgy highs, massive gain, 3-band EQ, and a noise gate.

Chorus Module

Explanation of the CHORUS module for thickening sound, with controls for rate and depth to enhance cleans or heavy riffs.

Delay Module

Description of the analog-voiced DELAY module for warm repeats, featuring a TAP footswitch and controls for mix, regen, and time.

Additional Functions and Specifications

FX Loop Functionality

Utilizing SEND and RETURN jacks to expand the pedalboard, positioning the FX LOOP between CHORUS and DELAY modules.

Cab Sim Functionality

Engaging CAB SIM for an amp cabinet sound for PA or direct recording, and disabling it for use with a traditional amp.

Product Specifications

Key technical details including power requirements, current consumption, dimensions, and weight of the Dapper Dark.