User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Welcome
- Overview
- Quick Start
- Connections
- Basic Fuzz Operation
- Effect Types
- Controls
- Preset Storage and Recall
- Universal Bypass TM
- Stacking and Parallel Processing “Inside the Box”
- Stereo Routing
- Parametric EQ
- Low Cut Filter
- LoRetain
- Voice Control
- Noise Gate
- External Control
- Neuro App
- Specifications
- Troubleshooting
- Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I change the routing mode for my pedal without changing anything about the sounds?
- What kind of instruments can I connect to the Kingmaker’s inputs?
- Can I power the Kingmaker directly over USB, without using the 9 Volt supply?
- When connecting the Kingmaker to a recording interface or mixer, should I used a Lo-Z (microphone) or Hi-Z (line / instrument) input?
- Why doesn’t the Kingmaker respond to MIDI messages being sent to it?
- How do I enable extended effect types via MIDI?
- Rubber Feet
- Waste Disposal Notes
- Warranty
- Version History
SA245 Kingmaker Fuzz User’s Guide 13
settings (drive, level, EQ, noise gate). This routing option is designated as MONO IN/OUT WITH
CASCADING CHANNELS in the Neuro App.
Parallel Processing
Another common way to create new and interesting distortion sounds is to split the guitar signal, run
it to two independent pedals in parallel, and then combine (mix) the results. Often, one path will
have a relatively low gain and the other will have high gain. This approach can combine high gain
power and sustain with low gain clarity, definition, and articulation. The right balance can make
parallel processing very effective. Usually this approach requires a lot of hardware: two distortion
pedals, a splitter, and a mixer. The Kingmaker, however, can do it all internally. Each circuit has its
own clean and drive level controls, which allow for very fine balancing between the two sounds.
There are two parallel processing routing options available in the Neuro App: MONO IN STEREO PROCESS
MONO OUT and MONO IN STEREO PROCESS STEREO OUT.
Series / Parallel Hybrid
By selecting the MONO IN/OUT WITH CASCADING CHANNELS routing option and bringing up the clean mix
level on channel B, it’s possible to create a series/parallel hybrid sound, as shown in the image
below:
Stereo Routing
The Kingmaker works great as a mono Fuzz effect, but its stereo inputs and outputs also make it a
true stereo effect as well as a flexible signal router. It can act as a stereo splitter, merger, or true
stereo effect, and it can also be set up in a number of other unique signal routing modes. By default,
the Kingmaker works in true stereo mode (INPUT 1 goes to OUTPUT 1, and INPUT 2 goes to OUTPUT 2). To
configure a different stereo routing mode, use the Neuro App.
Stacking (Cascade)
A
1 1
B
EQ
A
EQ
B
From Guitar
To Amp
Parallel
1
1
A
EQ
A
B
EQ
B
From Guitar
To Amp
Series + Parallel Hybrid
A
1
1
B
EQ
A
EQ
B
From Guitar
To Amp