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SA245 Kingmaker Fuzz User’s Guide 19
Third party passive expression pedals can be used as well, as long as they have a TRS (Tip Ring Sleeve)
plug with power on the tip, expression (the wiper of the potentiometer) on the ring, and ground on
the sleeve, as seen in the diagram below.
Expression pedals with TS (Tip Sleeve) plugs will not work correctly with the Kingmaker.
The resistance of the expression pedal does not matter. The Kingmaker will automatically adjust itself
to the range of the expression pedal when it is configured.
Most expression pedals use a ¼” plug, but the Kingmaker’s CONTROL PORT is 3.5 mm. To make the
connection, a simple TRS plug converter (1/4” to 3.5 mm) can be used.
Note that although the CONTROL INPUT expects a 4-contact TRRS plug, most 3
rd
party expression pedals
use a 3-contact TRS plug. This is OK – using a simple 3-contact TRS plug converter, the expression
pedal’s output will be connected to the Kingmaker’s CONTROL INPUT and the extra contact is ignored.
Configuring the Expression Pedal
It is easier than ever to set up expression control using the Kingmaker’s new calibration and mapping
method. When the expression pedal is connected to the Kingmaker, follow these simple steps to
calibrate it and map it to control different effect parameters.
1. Press the CONTROL INPUT button to turn on Control Input mode. The CONTROL LED should be lit
green.
2. Press and hold the CONTROL INPUT button until the CONTROL LED begins to blink slowly
(approximately one blink per second).
3. Move the expression pedal over the range of motion you would like to use to control the
Kingmaker. If you would like to use the expression pedal’s full range of motion, then make
sure to move the pedal all the way from its minimum position to its maximum position.
Ground Power
Y Exp X Exp
Ground Power
Expression