User Manual

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EXP/CV OUT Jack
The 8-STEP’s sequence is output through this jack. When connecting to the Expression
input on an external pedal or other device, normally you will want to connect the TRS cable
that came supplied with the 8-STEP to the 8-STEP’s EXP/CV jack. If you are connecting the
8-STEP to a CV input, use a standard ¼” mono/TS instrument cable instead, the same type
of cable you would plug into a guitar. When a TRS cable is plugged into the EXP/CV OUT
jack, the 8-STEP works as a replacement for a typical expression pedal with the following
connections: TIP = potentiometer wiper or output signal, RING = Toe position and
SLEEVE = Heel position. This is the standard polarity for the TRS plug of an expression
pedal that many in the industry follow including all EHX products as well as Boss
®
/Roland
®
,
Moog
®
, Nord
®
etc. Tip: To work properly with devices that accept 3.3V as their maximum,
such as Eventide
®
products, set DEPTH to 5.
EXP IN Jack
Connect an expression pedal with a TRS plug to this jack to control the following
parameters with your foot: RATE, DEPTH, GLIDE and SEQUENCE LENGTH. Additionally the
EXP IN jack can be connected to a CV source using a TS plug; the acceptable range for the
control voltage is 0V to 5V. Some suggested Expression Pedals: EHX Expression Pedal, M-
Audio
®
EX-P, Moog
®
EP-2, Roland
®
EV-5 or Boss
®
FV-500L. The polarity of the expression
pedal’s plug must have the Sleeve connected to the heel position (usually GND), Ring
connected to the toe position and the Tip connected to the wiper. The nominal expression
pedal impedance is 10k though most other values also work fine.
FC Jack
Connect the FC jack to the 8-STEP’s optional 8-STEP FOOT CONTROLLER to expand the
number of available presets from 10 to 100. Use a standard ¼” mono/TS instrument cable
to attach the 8-STEP main unit to its FOOT CONTROLLER. The 8-STEP FOOT CONTROLLER
not only expands the number of available presets from 10 to 100 but also allows for easier
access for loading and saving all of the presets. Another advantage to using the Foot
Controller is that the 8-STEP main unit does not need to enter PRESET mode in order to
load or save presets thus making preset editing and creation faster. Please Note: All 100
presets are saved inside the 8-STEP main unit, not inside the 8-STEP FOOT CONTROLLER.
The FOOT CONTROLLER acts like a remote.
MIDI IN Jack
Connect the MIDI output of your EHX
®
45000, drum machine, MIDI controller, keyboard,
computer or other MIDI device to the MIDI IN jack on the 8-STEP. See the MIDI section
near the end of this manual for in-depth descriptions of the 8-STEP’s MIDI capabilities.
9V Power Jack
Plug the output of the 8-STEP PROGRAM’s supplied AC Adapter into the 9V power jack
located at the top of the 8-STEP. The 8-STEP requires 9 - 9.6VDC at 100mA with a center
negative plug. The 8-STEP accepts most BOSS
®
style AC Adapters.