Line 6 Dr. Distorto User Manual

Pilot’s Handbook for Dr. Distorto

Pilotenhandbuch für Dr. Distorto

Manuel de pilotage pour Dr. Distorto

Pilotenhandboek voor Dr. Distorto

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Otto Filter, Roto-Machine, Space Chorus, Tap Tremolo, Über Metal and Verbzilla are

CAUTION

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

trademarks of Line 6, Inc.

The exclamation point within a triangle means, “Caution!” Please read the information next to all caution signs.

The lightning symbol within a triangle means, “Electrical caution!” It indicates the presence of information about operating voltage and potential risks of electrical shock.

You should read these Important Safety Instructions.

Keep these instructions in a safe place.

Before using your ToneCore, carefully read the applicable items of these operating instructions and the safety suggestions.

1. Obey all warnings on the pedal and in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook.

2. Connect optional power supply only to AC power outlets rated 100-120V or 200-240V 47-63Hz (see indications on optional power supply).

3. Do not perform service operations beyond those described in the ToneCore Pilot's Handbook. Service is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as:

• power-supply cord or plug is damaged

• liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus

• the unit has been exposed to rain or moisture

• the unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant way

• the unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged.

4. Do not place near heat sources, such as radiators, heat registers, or appliances which produce heat. .

5. Guard against objects or liquids entering the enclosure. Do not use or place unit near water.

6. Unplug the power supply when not in use for extended periods of time. Unplug the power supply during lightning storms.

7. Clean only with a damp cloth.

8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9. Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or damage. Always be sure to practice “safe listening.”

Dr. Distorto Pilot’s Handbook

Output your ToneCore to

your amplifer, or route it

through another pedal.

DRIVE

LEVEL

SCOOP

BASS MID TREBLE

GATE

•

METAL

PULVERIZE

INSANE

OFF • 1

LEVEL

TONE

RISE FALL BLEND

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

GATE

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

OFF • MILD

FEEDBACK CONTROL

Connect your guitar

using a standard

cable.

DRIVE

•

CLAMP

SPEED DEPTH PEAK SHAPE

OFF

TAP TEMPO:

OPTO

TAP LIGHTLY

•

BIAS

PAN

You can, of

course,

feed your

ToneCore

with another

effect pedal instead of a

guitar.

Greetings and salutations! Thank you for inviting the Line 6 Dr. Distorto distortion pedal into your life.

Effect On-Off / Power Indicator Light

The Power Indicator Light on your ToneCore uses two colors to indicate the pedal’s state:

•Light not lit – Effect is bypassed (off)

•GREEN – Effect is engaged (on)

•RED (flashing) – Batteries should be replaced

This low power indication will override all other states.

Connections and Power Indicator Light

In Jack

Here’s where it all begins. Use a standard guitar cable to connect your guitar, or the output of another effect to use in combination with your ToneCore. Like most

pedals, inserting a plug into this jack will turn on the power to your ToneCore. Disconnect the plug from this jack when the ToneCore is not being used.

Out Jack

Use a standard guitar cable to connect to the input of a guitar amp, or the input of another effect that will feed your amp.

Power Jack

Connect an optional ToneCore-compatible Line 6 power supply like the DC-1, and you'll never need a 9-volt battery again!

Foot Switch

Stomp on this to turn Dr. Distorto’s effect sound processing on and off.

Dr. Distorto Pilot’s Handbook

LEVEL

RISE FALL BLEND

TONE

DRIVE

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

FEEDBACK CONTROL

GATE

OFF • MILD

•

CLAMP

Level

This sets the output level. Higher levels will hit the amp or effect fed by the Dr. Distorto with more signal level, giving you more volume. If the level is high enough, it may also cause more distortion to be created within the receiving amp or pedal.

Tone

The TONE knob allows you to smoothly morph from a fuzz distortion tone (counter clockwise) to a classic drive tone (clockwise) using only one dial. Be sure to experiment with other voicings at in-between settings.

Drive

The drive knob controls the amount of distortion created within your Dr. Distorto. You may want to use the Gate to tame unwanted noise, especially when you've got the Drive set high.

FEEDBACK CONTROL

RISE

Adjusts the amount time it takes the feed-backer to begin sustaining a tone.

FALL

Adjusts the amount time it takes the feed-backer to stop sustaining a tone.

BLEND

Adjusts the volume of the feed-backer's sustained tone.

Fdbk Switch

SUSTAIN – provides a sustained tone that will be in unison with any single note played.

OCT – provides a sustained tone that is one octave above any single note played.

OFF – disables the feedback portion of the pedal, leaving , leaving RISE, FALL and BLEND nonfunctional.

Controls

Gate Switch

OFF – Disables the Gate. MILD – A soft and mild noise gate, self-adjusting to your current Drive knob setting (cool, huh?). CLAMP – A heavy, fast-clamping gate. Great for those aggressive metal chords and palm muting.

NOTE: If you'd like to use Dr. Distorto's feedback / sustainer section with your favorite distortion pedal no problem. Just turn the DRIVE control all the way down (fully counterclockwise) and plug in your favorite Overdrive, Distortion, Fuzz or just plane drive pedal after Dr. Distorto. Experiment with the RISE, FALL, and BLEND settings to get the preferred amount of feedback in your signal.

Battery Access Instructions

1) Depress pedal fully.

While holding pedal,

2) squeeze both sides of hinge as shown.

Squeezing hinge,

3) raise pedal to reveal battery.

Power Supply

Connect an optional Line 6 DC-1 power supply and you'll never need a 9-volt battery again! It is also compatible with most popular 9 Volt DC stomp boxes. Using the power supply will disconnect the battery.

Battery Access Instructions

POWER REQUIREMENTS

Min Nominal Max

Supply Voltage 6 VDC 9.6 VDC 16 VDC

Supply Current @ 9.6 VDC 40mADC 60mADC 100mADC

Power @ 9.6VDC 0.4 Watt 0.6 Watt 1 Watt

Example Tones

LEVEL

TONE

DRIVE

LEVEL

TONE

DRIVE

LEVEL

TONE

DRIVE

RISE FALL BLEND

FEEDBACK CONTROL

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

Clean Feedback Effect

Use this setting to get feedback when playing with a clean tone. It also works great if you put your favorite overdrive after Dr. Distorto for different tones with feedback.

GATE

OFF • MILD

•

CLAMP

RISE FALL BLEND

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

FEEDBACK CONTROL

Overdrive with Feedback

This preset allows you to play normally, bringing in the octave overtone between performance passages when a single note is held.

GATE

OFF • MILD

•

CLAMP

RISE FALL BLEND

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

FEEDBACK CONTROL

Supa-Sustain

This setting is for fullbore fuzzed out sustain!

GATE

OFF • MILD

•

CLAMP

LEVEL

TONE

DRIVE

LEVEL

TONE

DRIVE

Your Tone Settings

LEVEL

TONE

DRIVE

RISE FALL BLEND

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

FEEDBACK CONTROL

GATE

OFF • MILD

Mark the knob and switch settings for your favorite tones above.Mark the knob and switch settings for your favorite tones above.

•

CLAMP

RISE FALL BLEND

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

FEEDBACK CONTROL

GATE

OFF • MILD

•

CLAMP

RISE FALL BLEND

DR. DISTORTO

FDBK

•

OFF

SUSTAIN • OCT

FEEDBACK CONTROL

GATE

OFF • MILD

•

CLAMP

Line 6, ToneCore, Dr. Distorto, Constrictor, Crunchtone, Echo Park, Liqua-Flange,

Otto Filter, Roto-Machine, Space Chorus, Tap Tremolo, Über Metal und Verbzilla

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