Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine Instruction Manual

1. Fampidirana

The Strymon Volante is a magnetic echo machine designed to deliver a wide range of vintage delay effects. It features three distinct echo engines: Drum echo, Tape echo, and Reel-to-Reel studio echo, along with a Sound on Sound looper mode and an onboard spring reverb. This pedal is suitable for electric and acoustic guitars, synthesizers, vocals, and keyboards, offering extensive control over delay parameters and sonic characteristics.

2. Information momba ny fiarovana

• Herin'aratra: Use only the specified 9V DC power supply with the correct polarity. Using an incorrect power supply can damage the unit and void the warranty.
• Rano sy hamandoana: Do not expose the unit to water or excessive moisture. This can cause electric shock or fire.
• rivotra: Hamarino tsara ny rivotra manodidina ny fitaovana. Aza sakanana ny fisokafan'ny rivotra.
• Fanadiovana: Diovy amin'ny lamba malefaka sy maina ny fitaovana. Aza mampiasa ranoka fanadiovana na aerosol.
• Serivisy: Aza manandrana manamboatra ilay fitaovana. Alefaso amin'ny mpiasan'ny serivisy mahafeno fepetra ny serivisy rehetra.

3. Ny votoatin'ny fonosana

Upon opening the box, verify that the following items are included:

• Strymon Volante Magnetic Echo Machine pedal
• 9V DC Power Supply (specific to region)
• USB Cable
• Torolàlana fanombohana haingana (ity boky torolalana ity dia manome toromarika amin'ny antsipiriany)

4. Vokatra mihoatraview ary Controls

The Volante pedal features a comprehensive set of controls for shaping your echo sounds. Familiarize yourself with the layout below.

Sary 4.1: Top view of the Strymon Volante pedal, showing all knobs, switches, and footswitches.

Fanaraha-maso ambony tontonana:

• REC LEVEL: Adjusts the input gain for the echo signal. Higher settings introduce more saturation.
• TAPAKA ambany: Filters out low frequencies from the echo repeats.
• MECHANICS: Controls the mechanical integrity of the virtual echo machine, affecting wow, flutter, and other imperfections.
• MIAFAKA: Simulates the degradation of the magnetic medium, adding warmth and character to the repeats.
• TYPE Switch: Selects between Drum, Tape, and Studio echo engines.
• SPEED Switch: Adjusts the playback speed of the echo, affecting delay time (Half, Normal, Double).
• MIVERINA: Controls the number of echo repeats.
• LEVEL AKO: Adjusts the overall volume of the echo repeats.
• Lohataona: Controls the level of the onboard spring reverb.
• TIME Playback/Feedback LEDs (1-4): Indicate active playback and feedback heads.
• SPACING Switch: Adjusts the spacing between the virtual playback heads (Even, Triplet, Golden, Silver).

Famindrana tongotra:

• ON (Left Footswitch): Toggles the effect on/off. Hold for Reverse.
• FAVORITE (Middle Footswitch): Recalls a saved preset. Hold for Pause (in Sound on Sound mode).
• TAP (Right Footswitch): Taps in the delay tempo. Hold for Splice (in Sound on Sound mode).

Sary 4.2: Rear panel connections of the Strymon Volante, including audio inputs/outputs, expression pedal, USB, MIDI, and power input.

Rear Panel Connections:

• INST/LINE Switch: Selects input level for instrument or line level signals.
• LEFT IN / RIGHT IN: Mono or stereo audio inputs.
• LEFT OUT / RIGHT OUT: Stereo audio outputs.
• EXP: Expression pedal input for real-time control of parameters.
• USB: USB connection for firmware updates and MIDI control.
• MIDI IN / MIDI OUT: Standard MIDI connections for advanced control and synchronization.
• 9VDC: Power input for the included 9V DC power supply.

5. Fametrahana

5.1 Fampifandraisana herinaratra

1. Ensure the Volante is switched off (if applicable) and all audio connections are made before connecting power.
2. Connect the included 9V DC power supply to the 9VDC input on the rear panel.
3. Plug the power supply into a suitable wall outlet.

5.2 Fifandraisana Audio

The Volante supports both mono and stereo operation.

• Fametrahana Mono: Ampifandraiso ny fitaovanao amin'ny MIDITRA ANKAVIA jack. Ampifandraiso ny NIALA jack ho anao amplifier na pedal manaraka.
• Fametrahana stereo: Connect your stereo source (e.g., another stereo pedal, synth) to the MIDITRA ANKAVIA SY MIDITRA HATRANY jacks. Ampifandraiso ny NIALA SY MIVOAKA jacks amin'ny stereo-nao amplifier setup or audio interface.
• Ambaratonga fidirana: Ampiasao ny INST/LINE switch to match your input signal level. Set to INST for guitar/bass, and -dalana, for synthesizers or effects loops.

5.3 MIDI and USB Connections (Optional)

• MIDI: Connect MIDI cables from your MIDI controller or interface to the MIDI IN SY MIDI OUT jacks for advanced control, preset changes, and synchronization.
• USB: Connect a USB cable from the Volante to your computer for firmware updates and MIDI over USB functionality.

6. Torolàlana miasa

6.1 Fampandehanana fototra

1. Engage the Effect: Tsindrio ny ON footswitch to activate the delay effect. The LED above the footswitch will illuminate.
2. Select Echo Type: Ampiasao ny TYPE switch to choose between Drum, Tape, or Studio echo.
3. Adjust Delay Time: The delay time is primarily controlled by the paompy footswitch. Tap it two or more times to set the tempo. The HAINGANA switch (Half, Normal, Double) further divides or multiplies the tapped tempo.
4. Control Repeats: Avereno ny averin'i knob to increase or decrease the number of echo repetitions.
5. Set Echo Level: Ampiasao ny ECHO LEVEL knob to blend the wet (effected) signal with your dry signal.
6. Add Spring Reverb: Ahitsio ny LOHATONY knob to introduce the onboard spring reverb.

6.2 Shaping the Echo Tone

• REC LEVEL: For clean echoes, keep this knob lower. Increase it to introduce natural saturation and soft clipping characteristic of magnetic media.
• TAPAKA ambany: Use this to remove muddy low frequencies from your repeats, making them clearer and less intrusive.
• MECHANICS & WEAR: These knobs allow you to dial in the imperfections and character of vintage echo machines. Experiment with them to achieve desired vintage textures.
• SPACING: ny Heba switch alters the rhythmic relationship between the four virtual playback heads.
  • Na dia: Heads are equally spaced.
  • Triplet: Creates triplet-based rhythms.
  • Golden: Asymmetrical spacing for unique rhythmic patterns.
  • Volafotsy: Another asymmetrical spacing option.

6.3 Sound on Sound Looper Mode

The Volante features a mono Sound on Sound looper mode, inspired by classic tape looping techniques.

1. Engage Looper: Tazony ny paompy footswitch for approximately 1 second until the LED above it flashes. This enters Sound on Sound mode.
2. Record: The looper automatically starts recording when engaged. Play your phrase.
3. Overdub: After the initial loop is recorded, the looper automatically enters overdub mode. Play additional layers.
4. Atsaharo/fafao: Tsindrio ny ON footswitch to stop playback. Hold the ON footswitch to clear the loop.
5. fiatoana: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the toerana tena footswitch to pause the loop.
6. Splice: In Sound on Sound mode, hold the paompy footswitch to splice the loop, creating a new loop point.
7. Mivadika: While the loop is playing, hold the ON footswitch to reverse the loop playback.

6.4 presets

The Volante allows you to save and recall your favorite settings.

• Mitahiry preset: Once you have dialed in your desired sound, press and hold the toerana tena footswitch until its LED flashes, then release. Your current settings are now saved to the Favorite preset.
• Fahatsiarovana ny Preset iray: Tsindrio ny toerana tena footswitch to instantly recall your saved preset.
• Fanamarihana: The Volante supports up to 300 presets via MIDI, but only one "Favorite" preset is directly accessible via the footswitch.

7. Endri-javatra mandroso

7.1 Expression Pedal Control

Connect a standard expression pedal to the EXP jack to control various parameters in real-time. The specific parameter controlled can be configured via secondary functions or MIDI.

7.2 MIDI Implementation

The Volante offers extensive MIDI control for integration into complex setups.

• MIDI Control Change (CC): Most knobs and switches can be controlled via MIDI CC messages.
• Fanovana fandaharana (PC): Access up to 300 presets using MIDI Program Change messages.
• MIDI Clock Sync: Synchronize the delay tempo with external MIDI clock sources.
• Refer to the full MIDI Implementation Chart available on the Strymon webtranokala hahazoana fampahalalana amin'ny antsipiriany.

8. Fikojakojana

• Fanadiovana: Wipe the pedal with a soft, dry cloth to remove dust and grime. Avoid abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• fitahirizana: Tehirizo ao amin'ny toerana mangatsiaka sy maina ny pedal, lavitry ny tara-masoandro mivantana sy ny mari-pana tafahoatra rehefa tsy ampiasaina.
• Fanavaozana ny mikirao praogramanao: Periodically check the Strymon website for firmware updates. Updates can introduce new features or improve performance. Use the USB connection and the Strymon Updater software to perform updates.

9. Famahana olana

10. Famaritana

11. Warranty sy fanohanana

11.1 Fampahalalana momba ny fiantohana

Strymon products are designed and built to high standards. For detailed warranty information, including coverage period and terms, please refer to the official Strymon webtranonkala na mifandraisa amin'ny serivisy ho an'ny mpanjifany. Tazomy ny porofon'ny fividiananao ho an'ny fangatahana fiantohana.

11.2 Fanohanana ny mpanjifa

If you encounter any issues not covered in this manual or require further assistance, please visit the official Strymon support page or contact their customer service team. You can typically find contact information and FAQs on the Strymon website.

Strymon Webtranokala: www.strymon.net