Line 6 Roto-Machine User Manual

Pilot’s Handbook for Roto-Machine

Pilotenhandbuch für Roto-Machine

Manuel de pilotage pour Roto-Machine

Pilotenhandboek voor Roto-Machine

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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.”

Roto-Machine Pilot’s Handbook

Output your effects mono to

a standard amplifier, or to a

stereo setup.

Be sure to connect

your guitar to the

mono input jack on

your ToneCore.

SPEED

FAST

SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

DIRECT • AMP

FAST/SLOW:

TAP LIGHTLY

BLENDDRIVE

HORN DRUM

RAMP

•

FAST

MED

SLOW

Or, you can

TRAILS

feed the

stereo input

of your

ToneCore

MOD

•

TAPE

DIGITAL • ANALOG OFF

TIMEREPEATMIX

SWEEP

SWELL

DUCKING

SLAP

MULTI 1

MULTI 2

TAP TAP

PING PONG

REVERSE

NORMAL (TAP )

TAP TEMPO:

TAP LIGHTLY

•

with a mono

or stereo effect pedal instead of a

guitar.

Greetings and salutations! Thank you for inviting the Line 6 Roto-Machine pedal into your life.

Effect On-Off / Power Indicator Light

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

•GREEN (flashing)– Effect is engaged (on). Light is flashing to show the speed

•AMBER (flashing)– Effect is in bypass (off). Light is flashing to show the speed

•RED (flashing) – Batteries need replacing

This low power indication will override all other states.

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!

Connections and Power Indicator Light

In Jacks

Use a standard guitar cable to connect your guitar, or the output of another effect to use in combination with your ToneCore. If you’re feeding a mono signal to your Roto-Machine, use the MONO/L jack. Like most

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

Out Jacks

Use a standard guitar cable to connect to the inputs of a guitar amp, or the inputs of another effect that will feed your amp. For mono, use the MONO/L jack.

Foot Switch

Stomp on this to turn the effect sound processing on and off. See Dual Action Footswitch section to learn

how to change between fast and slow speeds with your feet.

Roto-Machine Pilot’s Handbook

SPEED

FAST SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

RAMP

FAST

•

MED

FAST/SLOW:

SOFT TAP

•

SLOW 145

DRIVE BLEND

DRUM HORN

FILTER

•

L16

122

SPEED CONTROLS

Fast

When fast is selected (via the tap pedal), the fast control allows you to specify how quickly you'd like the horn and drum to rotate. Speed increases as you turn the dial clockwise. This control has limited range so it will not overlap with the slow speed control.

Slow

When slow is selected (via the tap pedal), the slow control allows you to specify how slowly you'd like the horn and drum to rotate. Speed increases as you turn the dial clockwise. This control has limited range so it will not overlap with the fast speed control.

Drive

Drive controls the amount of overdrive in the tube amplifier stage of Roto-Machine. Rotate clockwise for that classic Leslie growl.

Controls

Blend

This controls the balance between the horn and drum of the Leslie. Clockwise rotation will increase the volume of the horn, while decreasing the volume of the drum.

Ramp Switch

Ramp controls how long it takes the speed of rotation to change between fast and slow settings.

Filter Switch

This selects which speaker cabinet model RotoMachine will sound like.

Dual Action Footswitch

To change between the two speeds of the RotoMachine, tap lightly on the top footswitch. Press hard on the footswitch to turn on/off the effect.

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

SPEED

FAST SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

RAMP

•

FAST

MED

DRIVE BLEND

FAST/SLOW:

SOFT TAP

•

SLOW 145

DRUM HORN

•

L16

FILTER

122

We don’t need no stinking B.A.D.G.E.

Here's a great rotating speaker setting… Check it out, then switch between fast and slow speeds. Then I told you 'bout our kid, now he's married to Mabel…

SPEED

FAST SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

RAMP

•

FAST

MED

DRIVE BLEND

FAST/SLOW:

SOFT TAP

•

SLOW 145

DRUM HORN

•

L16

FILTER

122

Hello... Roto

This setting uses the L16 filter to give a dark mellow rotory sound. Use it to comp expensive jazz chords! Tap the footswitch for a fast ramp up to a medium speed .

SPEED

FAST SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

RAMP

•

FAST

MED

DRIVE BLEND

FAST/SLOW:

SOFT TAP

•

SLOW 145

DRUM HORN

•

L16

FILTER

122

Grind and Spin!

Dail this setting up for some grinding rotation! Switch between the speeds for super slow spin and tasty fast woble.

Your Tone Settings

SPEED

FAST SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

RAMP

•

FAST

MED

SLOW 145

DRIVE BLEND

FAST/SLOW:

SOFT TAP

DRUM HORN

•

L16

SPEED

FAST SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

FILTER

122

RAMP

•

FAST

MED

DRIVE BLEND

FAST/SLOW:

SOFT TAP

•

SLOW 145

DRUM HORN

•

L16

FILTER

122

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

SPEED

FAST SLOW

ROTO-MACHINE

RAMP

•

FAST

MED

SLOW 145

DRIVE BLEND

FAST/SLOW:

SOFT TAP

DRUM HORN

•

L16

FILTER

122

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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