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Selecting Patches
Bank switching
Banks A, b, C, d, E, F are available
PATCH PATCH
DOWN UP
Patch switching
24 patches are available
BANK F
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK E
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
The 24 patches can be easily selected by pressing the patch pedals. The right patch pedal switches to the next patch and the left patch pedal switches to the previous patch.
In the initial condition, the 508 is set up so that the patch pedals select patches continuously, but you can also set up the unit so that patches are switched only within a certain bank of four patches. [For details, see section 9 Patch Switching (Application: Bank Hold ON).]
Banks are selected with the VALUE +/- keys. Press the VALUE+ key to select the next bank, and the VALUE- key to select the previous bank.
For example, to switch from Patch 2, Bank A to Patch 3, Bank C, the patch pedal would have to be pressed nine times. Instead, you can press the VALUE+ key twice to switch to Bank C, and then press the patch pedal (UP) just once to select Patch 3.
BANK UP
BANK DOWN
Bank/patch switching when Bank Hold is off (initial setting)
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK d
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK C
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK b
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
BANK A
PATCH 1
PATCH 2
PATCH 3
PATCH 4
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Using the Bypass/Tuner Mode
The effects of the 508 can be turned off (bypassed) temporarily, so that only the original sound of the instrument is heard. In this mode, the
Bypass mode
Pressing both patch pedals simultaneously activates the Bypass mode.
Pressing the EDIT key and the STORE key simultaneously for more than one second in Play mode will allow you to select whether or not to activate the tuning function in Bypass mode. When you change the setting, the display will show"tunEr oFF" (tuning function off) or "tunEr on" (tuning function on) according to the setting.
CalibrationSelect reference pitch for
* The reference pitch (A) can be adjusted in the range from 435 to 445 Hz. When the BANK key is pressed in Bypass/Tuner mode, this is shown as "35" to "45" on the display for a second. Adjust to the suitable value. At
The bypass function is invoked by pressing the left and right
Press both patch pedals simultaneously.
pedals together To cancel the Bypass/Tuner mode, just press one of the patch pedals.
To cancel the Bypass mode,
simply press one of the patch pedals. The unit then reverts to the previously selected patch.
Currently selected patch is displayed
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Tuner mode
The 508 is initially set so that the
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When the tuning function is active, the parameter cursor LEDs serve as tuning meter, designed to enhance tuning precision during fine adjustments.
Turning tuning function off
If you do not want to activate the tuning function in Bypass
mode, press the STORE and EDIT keys simultaneously for Pitch is too high Correctly tuned Pitch is too low more than one second in Play mode. The tuning function will be turned off, and this setting will be stored even when the power is turned off. When you turn the function off, the display will show "tunEr oFF" (tuning function off).
To turn the tuning function on, press the same keys simultaneously again. The display will show "tunEr on" (tuning function on).
NOTE: Please note that the tuning function may not operate properly if other effect modules between the guitar and the 508 are on.