Vertex Boost User guide

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PRODUCT MANUAL

The Vertex Boost is expertly crafted to be a clean boost, buffer,

and volume pedal in one. The Boost is designed to leave your

tone unchanged, while boosting the level of your signal. The

Boost also features an ultra-linear buffer to condition your line

with ZERO tonal coloration, even with dozens of pedals in your

chain. Additionally, you have total volume control by connecting

the Boost with any EXP pedal or Volume Pedal (with insert cable

adapter shown below) and adjusting your volume as you would

with a volume pedal.

SPECIFICATIONS

Controls Level (unity gain to +16dB)

Connections Input, Output, EXP, DC Input

Dimensions

Power Connector 2.1mm barrel (center negative)

Input Impendance

DC Voltage 8.0-9.6V (*9.8V MAX)

Current Consumption 16mA

Output Impendance

EXP Function An expression pedal of any impendance with a 1/4” TRS (stereo)

4.6” x 3.2” x 1.8”

1M ohm

100 ohms

cable can be used with the Vertex Boost

VERTEX BOOST OVERVIEW

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When the Boost is OFF, the EXP will function as a typical volume

pedal (sweeping from silent to unity gain). When the Boost is

ON, the EXP will control the boosted volume (sweeping from

silent to wherever the level knob is set). Since your guitar signal is

completely isolated from the EXP pedal, your tone remains open

and full-range, and most importantly, it feels like your plugged

straight into your amp.

Set Up Options

Example 1 - Vertex Boost as gain booster w/EXP

When the Boost is positioned after the guitar, before any other distortion or overdrive pedals the Boost will function as a gain booster. This means that if you stack the boost in combination with other overdrive or distortion pedals following it, it will not increase the output level of your signal, but rather add more gain/ distortion to your signal.

Example 2 - Vertex Boost as level booster w/EXP

When the Boost is positioned after distortion or overdrive devices, but before any time-based pedals (delay and/or reverb), the Boost will function as a level booster. This means that if you stack the boost in combination with other overdrive or distortion pedals before it, it will only add more volume level to your signal, and not change the tone of the pedals coming before it.

AMPLIFIER

HOW THE VERTEX BOOST WORKS

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DELAY CHORUS

DELAY CHORUS EXP BOOST OVERDRIVE/

OVERDRIVE/

DISTORTION

EXP BOOST

DISTORTION

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Set Up Options, cont.

Example 3 - Vertex Boost as a gain booster (no EXP)

Example 4 - Vertex Boost as level booster (no EXP)

When the Boost is positioned after distortion or overdrive devices, but before any time-based pedals (delay and/ or reverb), the Boost will function as a level booster. This means that if you stack the boost in combination with other overdrive or distortion pedals before it, it will only add more volume level to your signal, and not change the tone of the pedals coming before it.

AMPLIFIER

DELAY CHORUS BOOSTOVERDRIVE/

DELAY CHORUS BOOST OVERDRIVE/

DISTORTION

Example 5 - Vertex Boost in effects loop (no EXP)

When the Boost is positioned an ampliﬁer FX Loop it can be used as a master volume. This means that you can boost your signal without the risk of overdriving the preamp section of your ampliﬁer.

Example 6 - Vertex Boost in effects loop w/EXP

When the Boost is positioned an ampliﬁer FX Loop it can be used as a master volume. This means that you can boost your signal without the risk of overdriving the preamp section of your ampliﬁer.

FX LOOP RETURN

AMPLIFIER

BOOSTDELAYREVERB

FX LOOP

SEND

TO AMP

INPUT

CHORUS

OVERDRIVE/

DISTORTION

BOOSTDELAYREVERB

FX LOOP

SEND

TO AMP

INPUT

CHORUS

OVERDRIVE/

DISTORTION

EXP

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Example 1

When the DIP switches are positioned according to Example 1, the expression pedal (EXP) will function as the boosted volume control (volume pedal) when the Boost is switched ON and the LED is illuminated. When the Boost is bypassed (LED off), the EXP is removed from the audio path (True Bypass).

Example 2

When the DIP switches are positioned according to Example 2, the expression pedal (EXP) will control the boosted volume level when the Boost is switched ON and the LED is illuminated. When the Boost is bypassed (LED off), the EXP is a unity gain pedal.

Compatible Volume/EXP Pedals with Vertex Boost

Boss FV-30H (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Boss FV-30L (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Boss FV-50L (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Boss FV-50H (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Boss FV-500H (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)

Boss FV-500L (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)

Dunlop Volume X (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)

Dunlop Volume Pedal DVP1 (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Dunlop DVP1XL Volume Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Ernie Ball 25K Stereo Volume Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Ernie Ball 250K Mono Volume Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Ernie Ball VP JR 25K (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Ernie Ball VP JR 250K (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Korg XVP10 Stereo Volume/Expression Pedal (accepts TRS cable)

M-Audio EX-P Expression Pedal (hardwired TRS cable included)

Moog EP-3 Universal Expression Pedal (accepts TRS cable)

Morley M2 Passive Volume Guitar Effects Pedal (accepts “Y” insert cable)

Morley M2 Passive Expression Guitar Effects Pedal (accepts TRS cable)

Roland EV-5 (hardwired TRS cable included)

Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal (accepts TRS cable)

Visual Sound Visual Volume Pedal *in passive mode only* (accepts insert “Y” cable)

Vertex Mono Volume Pedal (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)

Vertex Stereo Volume Pedal (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)

Vertex Scott Henderson Volume Pedal (accepts insert “Y” cable or TRS cable)

CONNECTING THE VERTEX BOOST

Connecting to Expression Pedal (EXP)

TO EXP

TRS Cable (Stereo)

TO BOOST

Connecting to a Volume Pedal (EXP)

TRS (Stereo)

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TO BOOST

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TRS to TRS insert cable

VOLUME PEDAL

INPUT

TS (mono)

VOLUME PEDAL

OUTPUT