Manwal tal-Utent tal-Magna tad-Drums tal-Pedala Looper FLAMMA FF20

Introduzzjoni

The FLAMMA FF20 Looper Pedal Drum Machine is a versatile tool for musicians, combining a high-capacity looper with a comprehensive drum machine. This manual provides detailed instructions for setup, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and longevity of your device.

Figure 1: FLAMMA FF20 Looper Pedal Drum Machine (Mint Green)

Karatteristiċi Ewlenin

• Dual Footswitch Stereo Looper Pedal: Intuitive control for record, overdub, play, stop, and loop switching.
• 300 Minutes Recording & 100 Loop Memory Slots: Store high-quality stereo loops for extended creative sessions.
• Built-In Drum Machine: Features 220 grooves from 11 drum styles for versatile backing tracks.
• 2-Inch Full-Color Screen: Displays loop status, recording time, BPM, drum patterns, and menu settings clearly.
• Time Stretch, Auto Record & Performance Tools: Adjust playback speed without affecting pitch, automatic recording upon first note, One-Shot mode, Fade Out, and Tap Tempo.
• USB File Transfer & Headphone Out: Easily import/export WAV files and practice silently.

Figure 2: Recording Capacity and Drum Grooves

Figure 3: 2-Inch Full-Color Screen in action

Gwida tal-Panew tal-Kontroll

The FLAMMA FF20 features intuitive controls for seamless operation. Below is a guide to the main controls and their functions.

Figure 4: Detailed Control Panel Layout

1. LOOPER Volume Knob:

Adjusts looper playback volume. Center is original level. Max: +6dB, Min: mute.

2. MENU Encoder:

Navigate menus and adjust values. Long press to save loop.

3. 2" Screen:

Displays system status and controls.

4. AUTO REC Button:

Toggles auto-record mode. Light on = active. Hold and turn MENU to set trigger sensitivity.

5. TAP Button:

Tap to set tempo (flashing = current BPM). Hold to open BPM menu, or hold + turn MENU to adjust BPM.

6. DRUM Button:

Short press to standby/activate drum machine. Starts with loop recording. Hold to edit drum style, tempo, and volume.

7. Left Footswitch:

Short press: Record / Play / Overdub. Long press: Undo / Redo. Press both switches to change slot (↓).

8. Right Footswitch:

Tap tempo (when empty). Short press: Stop. Long press: Clear. Long press + MENU: Delete all. Press both to change slot (↑).

Gwida ta 'Input/Output

The FF20 offers various input and output options for flexible connectivity.

Figure 5: Detailed Input/Output Ports

9. Input tal-Enerġija:

9V DC (≥300mA), center-negative. Use the original adapter for best noise performance.

10. Left Input:

1/4" mono input. Use for left channel (or mono input).

11. Right Input:

1/4" mono input for right channel in stereo setup.

12. Left Output:

1/4" mono output. Use for left channel (or mono output).

13. Right Output:

1/4" mono output for right channel in stereo setup.

14. TELEFONiċi:

1/8" (3.5mm) headphone out, TRS.

15. USB-C:

Connect to computer for loop data transfer and firmware updates.

Setup

Before using your FLAMMA FF20, ensure it is properly set up.

1. Konnessjoni tal-Enerġija: Connect the included 9V DC power adapter to the Power Input (9) on the pedal.
2. Konnessjoni tal-Istrument: Connect your guitar or bass to the Left Input (10) for mono operation. For stereo, connect to both Left (10) and Right (11) Inputs.
3. Amplifier/Audio System Connection: Connect the Left Output (12) to your amplifier or audio interface. For stereo output, connect both Left (12) and Right (13) Outputs.
4. Headphones (Mhux obbligatorju): For silent practice, plug your 1/8" (3.5mm) headphones into the PHONES (14) jack.
5. Konnessjoni USB (Mhux obbligatorja): Connect the USB-C (15) port to your computer for file transfer and firmware updates using the provided cable.

Figure 6: Mono Connection Diagram

Figure 7: Stereo Connection Diagram

Istruzzjonijiet Operattivi

Learn how to use the core functions of your FF20 pedal.

Looping

1. Ibda Reġistrazzjoni: Press the Left Footswitch (7) once to begin recording your loop. The screen will show a red recording indicator.
2. Stop Recording/Start Playback: Press the Left Footswitch (7) again to stop recording and immediately start playback of your loop. The indicator will turn green.
3. Overdub: While the loop is playing, press the Left Footswitch (7) again to enter overdub mode (yellow indicator). Play new parts, then press the Left Footswitch (7) to exit overdub and continue playback.
4. Ħoll/Redo: Long press the Left Footswitch (7) to undo the last recorded layer. Long press again to redo it.
5. Waqqaf il-Daqq: Press the Right Footswitch (8) once to stop the loop.
6. Ċar Loop: While the loop is stopped, long press the Right Footswitch (8) to clear the current loop.
7. Adjust Looper Volume: Use the LOOPER Volume Knob (1) to adjust the playback volume of your loops.

Magna tad-Drum

1. Attiva l-Magna tad-Drums: Short press the DRUM Button (6) to activate the drum machine. It will start playing when you begin recording a loop.
2. Change Drum Style/Pattern: Long press the DRUM Button (6) to enter the drum menu. Use the MENU Encoder (2) to select different genres and patterns.
3. Adjust Drum Volume: In the drum menu, use the MENU Encoder (2) to adjust the drum level.
4. Tektek Tempo: Use the TAP Button (5) to set the tempo of the drum machine.

Saving and Loading Loops

1. Select Loop Slot: Use the MENU Encoder (2) to scroll through the 100 available loop slots (No.00 to No.99).
2. Save Loop: Once you have a loop recorded that you wish to save, long press the MENU Encoder (2). The screen will confirm