Quick Start Guide

(EN) Step 1: Controls
PLETHORA X5 Controls
(1) EFFECT encoder knob. In EDIT
Mode, this knob can be used
to scroll through the list of
eects available in the product.
Pressing the knob assigns the
selected eect to the currently
active footswitch. In PLAY Mode,
this knob has no function.
(2) LCD DISPLAYS. In PLAY mode,
the displays show which eects
are currently loaded and active
for each of the corresponding
footswitches. In EDIT mode,
the displays show the eect,
TonePrint, and knob settings for
the selected eect slot.
(3) PLAY/EDIT knob toggles between
PLAY and EDIT modes.
(4) FOOTSWITCH buttons. In EDIT
mode, pressing a footswitch
selects that footswitch for
editing. In PLAY mode, pressing
a footswitch turns the eect
on and o for each matching
eect slot (1 thru 5). For some
eects, the footswitch has
additional functions, such as
MASH expression control or a tap
tempo input.
(5) INDICATOR LEDS show the eect
on/o status.
(6) PARAMETER knobs. In EDIT mode,
the PARAMETER knobs can be used
to adjust specic eect parameters
for the selected eect slot. In PLAY
mode, each knob can be assigned
to control any parameter for quick,
on-the-y adjustment.
(7) BOARD switch toggles between
the virtual pedal boards that
each contain customizable
arrangements of up to 5 eects.
(8) TONEPRINT encoder knob. In EDIT
mode, this knob can be used to
scroll through the list of available
TonePrints for the selected eect.
Pressing the knob assigns the
selected TonePrint to the currently
active footswitch. In PLAY mode,
the knob has no function.
(9) INPUT (MONO/STEREO)
connections accept standard ¼" TS
connectors. Stereo inputs use both
connections, while mono inputs
only use the ¼" MONO jack.
(10) OUTPUT (MONO/STEREO)
connections send eected audio
with standard ¼" TS connectors.
Stereo outputs use both
connections, while mono outputs
only use the ¼" MONO jack.
(11) INSERT (SEND/RETURN)
connections can be used to
incorporate external eects pedals
or rack units into the PLETHORA
X5 internal signal chain by using
unbalanced cables with ¼" TS
connectors.
(12) EXP connection can be used to
connect external expression
pedals with a ¼" TRS connector.
(13) DC INPUT connects the included
external power supply (9 V DC,
>600 mA). Please use only TC
Electronic external power supplies.
(14) USB input connects to a computer
for connection to the TonePrint
App, and for rmware updates.
(15) MIDI IN/THRU jacks allow you
to control footswitches and
board selection via external
MIDI controllers.
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