Electro-Harmonix Pico Pitch Fork Pitch Shifter Pedal User Manual

Introducció

The Electro-Harmonix Pico Pitch Fork is a compact pitch shifter pedal designed to offer a wide range of pitch manipulation options for musical instruments. This manual provides detailed instructions for its setup, operation, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance.

Figura 1: Davant view of the Electro-Harmonix Pico Pitch Fork pedal, showcasinel seu disseny compacte i la disposició de control.

Característiques

• 30 distinct pitch shift options for versatile sound manipulation.
• Three operational modes: Up, Down, and Dual.
• Adjustable wet/dry blend control for output mix.
• Volume control for overall output level.
• Sweep control for adjustable pitch bend sweep time, enabling automatic whammy effects.
• Footswitch with Latching and Momentary modes for flexible effect engagement.
• Compact Pico chassis design for pedalboard efficiency.

Controls i Funcions

The Pico Pitch Fork features intuitive controls for precise pitch manipulation. Refer to the diagram below for control identification.

Figura 2: Pico Pitch Fork Control Layout. This image illustrates the pedal's top panel with labels pointing to each control knob and button, including VOL, BLEND, SWEEP, SHIFT, and MODE.

• Botó MODE: This button selects between the three primary pitch-shifting modes:
  • Amunt: Shifts the pitch upwards.
  • Avall: Shifts the pitch downwards.
  • dual: Combines an upward and a downward pitch shift simultaneously, creating harmonic effects.
  

  Figura 3: MODE Button Function. This image highlights the MODE button on the pedal, indicating its role in selecting pitch shift directions.

• VOL (Volum) Botó: Ajusta el volum de sortida general del pedal. Gireu en sentit horari per augmentar el volum i en sentit antihorari per disminuir-lo.
• Manilla BLEND: Controls the mix between the dry (unaffected) signal and the wet (pitch-shifted) signal.
  • Fully counter-clockwise: 100% dry signal.
  • Fully clockwise: 100% wet signal.
  • Mid-position: Equal mix of dry and wet signals.
• SWEEP Knob: Sets the time it takes for the pitch bend to sweep when the footswitch is engaged or disengaged in Momentary mode. This creates automatic whammy effects.
• SHIFT Knob: Selects the pitch-shift interval. The pedal offers 10 distinct intervals. Rotate the knob to choose the desired interval.
• Interruptor de peu: Engages or bypasses the effect. It operates in two modes:
  • Mode de bloqueig: Press once to turn the effect on, press again to turn it off.
  • Mode momentani: The effect is active only while the footswitch is held down. Releasing the footswitch bypasses the effect.
  

  Figura 4: Footswitch Modes. This image explains the two operational modes of the footswitch: Latching for continuous effect and Momentary for temporary bursts.

Configuració

1. Connexió d'alimentació: Connect a 9V DC power adapter (center-negative) to the power input jack on the rear of the pedal. Ensure the power supply meets the specified voltage i requisits de polaritat.
   

   Figura 5: Power Input. This image displays the rear of the pedal, highlighting the power input jack for connecting a 9V DC adapter.
2. Connexió d'entrada: Connect your instrument (e.g., guitar) to the INPUT jack on the right side of the pedal using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
3. Connexió de sortida: Connecteu la presa OUTPUT del costat esquerre del pedal al vostre amplificador o el següent pedal de la cadena de senyals utilitzant un cable d'instrument estàndard de 1/4 de polzada.
4. Configuració inicial: Before powering on, set the VOL and BLEND knobs to a mid-position. Set the SHIFT knob to a desired interval and the SWEEP knob to a moderate setting.

Modes de funcionament

The Pico Pitch Fork offers three distinct pitch-shifting modes, selected via the MODE button:

• Mode amunt: In this mode, the pedal shifts the input signal's pitch upwards by the interval selected with the SHIFT knob. This can be used for creating higher harmonies or octave-up effects.
• Mode avall: This mode shifts the input signal's pitch downwards by the interval selected with the SHIFT knob. Useful for creating lower harmonies or octave-down effects.
• Mode dual: Dual mode simultaneously shifts the pitch both upwards and downwards, creating rich, layered harmonic textures. The specific intervals for the up and down shifts are pre-paired to be musically complementary.

Experiment with the BLEND knob in each mode to find the desired mix of your original signal and the pitch-shifted effect.

Especificacions

Manteniment

• Neteja: Feu servir un drap suau i sec per netejar l'exterior del pedal. Eviteu productes de neteja o dissolvents abrasius.
• Emmagatzematge: Guardeu el pedal en un lloc sec, allunyat de temperatures i humitat extremes.
• Font d'alimentació: Always use a regulated 9V DC center-negative power supply. Incorrect power can damage the unit and void the warranty.
• Connexions: Assegureu-vos que tots els cables estiguin connectats correctament per evitar pèrdues de senyal o un funcionament intermitent.

Resolució de problemes

• Sense so:
  • Comproveu totes les connexions dels cables (instrument, ampvidador, poder).
  • Assegureu-vos que la font d'alimentació estigui connectada correctament i que funcioni.
  • Verify the VOL knob is not set to minimum.
  • Bypass the pedal to check if the issue is with the pedal or other equipment.
• Efecte no atractiu:
  • Confirm the footswitch is pressed correctly.
  • If in Momentary mode, ensure the footswitch is held down.
  • Check the BLEND knob; if set to 100% dry, no effect will be heard.
• Soroll/bruix no desitjat:
  • Ensure you are using a high-quality, regulated power supply.
  • Comproveu si hi ha cables defectuosos.
  • Try isolating the pedal from other pedals or power sources to identify interference.

Garantia i Suport

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Electro-Harmonix weblloc web o contacteu directament amb el servei d'atenció al client. Conserveu el rebut de compra com a comprovant de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.

Electro-Harmonix Official Weblloc: www.ehx.com