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Setting up the Stomp Classic
The Peterson Stomp Classic can be set up in three ways by means of a three position switch to the left of the XLR jack socket. TM
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Mode 1 ±
100%True Bypass
In this position, the instrument signal flows through the tuner circuits only when muted by the stomp switch to enable silent tuning. When the tuner is bypassed or unmuted, both the input and the output are physically disconnected from the tuner circuit and the tuner is switched off. This allows the instrument signal to flow freely from input to output without any physical or electronic contacW ZLWK WKH WXQHU¶V LQWHUQDO circuits.
Mode 2 ± Tuner Monitor
Owners Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the Peterson Stomp Classic. Please take the time to read through this manual and use the tuner/DI as directed.
Power
Your new Stomp Classic pedal tuner is powered by a 9V battery. To change or access the battery, open the battery door by pushing the latch (18) and carefully remove the battery. For best results always use a high quality Alkaline battery. A battery indicator icon appears when power is getting low. Alternately, use a regulated 9VDC adapter connected to the Stomp Classic¶V '& ,QSXW jack. Please observe the correct polarity and output capacity of your adapter, if unsure, contact us:
In this position, the tuner and DI are active at all times but can both be muted to enable silent tuning. When unmuted, the tuner screen remains on and can still monitor the tuning. The built-in Active DI produces a balanced signal at the XLR socket in addition to the regular XQEDODQFHG VLJQDO DW WKH ó³ MDFN VRFNHW output. This feature is suited to acoustic guitarists and electric and acoustic bassists, enabling simultaneous connection to an acoustic combo/bass amplifier and/or mixing console/recorder. (OHFWULF JXLWDU SOD\HUV FDQ ³WDS³ WKH ', VLJQDO XVLQJ DQ ;/5 WR ó³ DGDSWHU WR SRZHU D second amp, or record a dry signal for later processing.
Mode 3 ± Active DI
WARNING: USING A WALL TRANSFORMER WITH THE INCORRECT POLARITY OR VOLTAGE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE TUNER!!
Functions
Getting Started
For normal operation, the tuner can be used out of the box;; no special adjustment is needed to use with anything from a 10 string bass to an electric mandolin. After installing the battery, simply activate the Stomp Classic by inserting a guitar cable into the input jack of the tuner, then connect the tuner output jack to the input of an amplifier. Use the Stomp Footswitch (2 WRPXWHWKHLQVWUXPHQW¶VVLJQDO and proceed to tune. The display will scroll counter-clockwise to indicate a flat note and clockwise to indicate a sharp note. When finished, use the stomp switch to return to playing.
Reading the Virtual Strobe Display
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Pedalboard Lug Mute Switch & Battery Compartment Parameter - Button Menu Button Signal Output Socket USB Input Socket Mute Lamp Pedalboard Lug Active DI Attenuation Selector Active DI XLR Output Socket True Bypass/DI Selector Switch Pedalboard Lug Strobe Screen Signal Input Socket Program Button Parameter + Button Pedalboard Lug Battery Release Latch
If you are new to strobe tuners, you will notice that they are much more sensitive and accurate than your previous tuner. YRX¶OOQHHG WRDGMXVW\RXU³WRXFK³ZKHQ\RXSOXFNDVWULQJ to tune. Initially, instead of a plectrum, use your finger or thumb to gently pluck the string or simply reduce the volume of your instrument, until you become accustomed to tuning accurately.
Customizing your Classic Stomp
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Unlike other tuners which offer no alternative to Equal Temperament, Peterson Tuners contain many choices of ³Sweetness³, in other words, several degrees of harmony or consonance. The Sweetener feature is exclusive to Peterson Tuners.
LC6: C6 settings for Lap Steel DBO: Pure Major 3rds for open A, D and G tunings for Dobro®** & slide guitar DBH: Half-Tempered major 3rds for Open A, D and G tunings for Dobro® & slide guitar VLN: Perfect 5ths for 4 and 5 String electric violin. BJO: Sweetened tuning for Electric Banjo MAN: Sweetened tuning for Electric Mandolin. BSn:Bass notes are displayed as string numbers, supports 4 & 5 string basses in standard tuning BEADG=54321 GTn: Guitar notes are displayed as string numbers, supports 5,6 & 7 string guitars in standard tuning BEADGBE = 7654321 *Buzz Feiten Tuning System® is a registered trademark of Buzz Feiten Design. **Dobro is a registered trademark of Gibson Guitar Corp.
Drop Tuning (Transposed Tuning)
Press the M (Menu) button until the Drop/Capo Tuning parameter flashes on and off.
Choosing a Preset Sweetener Press the M (Menu) button until the Sweetener logo flashes on and off.
Use the plus (+) or minus (-) buttons to choose a drop...
Use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons to choose a Sweetener.
In this position, the Classic Stomp is transformed into a muteable DI with the tuner screen becoming active only when the pedal is muted. Your Peterson Stomp Classic is shipped in this default mode.
Strobe Newbie?
