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Electro-Harmonix Super Switcher User Manual

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Congratulations on your purchase of the Super Switcher, a full-featured
programmable effects hub that is capable of controlling your entire rig. The
Super Switcher is able to handle jobs as simple as an effects loop switcher or as
complex as a programmable effects loop preset designer. The Super Switcher
can send tap tempo to other pedals, includes two general purpose control
outputs, and features MIDI input and output allowing automated control over
just about any MIDI device for nearly endless possibilities. Scratch the surface of
tone shaping with the Super Switcher and achieve studio style effects
programming that cannot be accomplished with traditional pedal set ups. No
more tap dancing!
WARNING: Your Super Switcher comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-
200BI power supply. The Super Switcher requires 150mA at 9VDC with a center
negative plug. Use of the wrong adapter or a plug with the wrong polarity may damage
your Super Switcher and void the warranty. Do not exceed 10.5VDC on the power plug.
Power supplies rated for less than 150mA will cause the Super Switcher to act unreliably.
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EATURES
 Programmable pedal switcher
 Mechanical relay switching for true bypass signal paths
 8 FX loops (6 mono & 2 stereo)
 16 Banks of 8 presets each
 Pedalboard controller with MIDI In and Out
 1 hardwired insert loop between FX loops 5 and 6
 2 Instant Access Modes allowing direct control over FX loops
 Stereo output boost
 Onboard Tap Tempo with TAP output
 Tuner output
 2 general-purpose control footswitches
SUPER SWITCHER
Programmable Effects Hub
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  • Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of the Super Switcher, a full-featured programmable effects hub that is capable of controlling your entire rig. The Super Switcher is able to handle jobs as simple as an effects loop switcher or as complex as a programmable effects loop preset designer. The Super Switcher...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Notes and Specifications Controls and Connections Ins, Outs, Sends and Returns Illuminated Buttons Footswitches and LEDs Boost and Value Knobs Preset Mode Instant Access Mode Control Functions MIDI Control MIDI Receive Message Tables Setup Menu Restoring Factory Settings Warranty Information and Compliance OTES AND PECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 3: Controls And Connections

    ONTROLS AND ONNECTIONS - INS, OUTS, SENDS AND RETURNS - The Super Switcher has eight switchable effects loops, an insert loop, mono input and stereo outputs. Mono Input: Connect your guitar or instrument to the IN jack. Stereo Outputs: Connect your amp(s), other effects pedals or mixer to the OUT L and OUT R jacks.

  • Page 4: Illuminated Buttons

    OUT L and OUT R. The hardwired Insert Loop between Loops 5 & 6 is still active, even in master bypass. - ILLUMINATED BUTTONS - There are 10 illuminated buttons on the Super Switcher: L1-8, PC & CC. L1-8 (Loop1 – Loop8): ...

  • Page 5: Boost And Value Knobs

    The VALUE knob is a rotary encoder with a push button. This knob continuously turns in either direction. VALUE is used to navigate and edit the Super Switcher’s menus.  VALUE can be used to edit the BPM of the Super Switcher, change banks, navigate menus and change settings.

  • Page 6: Preset Mode

    The display will also stop blinking if you return to the current bank without activating a new preset. EDITING/SAVING PRESETS The Super Switcher automatically saves any edits that are made to the current preset. Presets are saved at the time you press footswitch 1-8. Whether you disengage the current preset or directly engage a different preset, any edits will be saved to the preset that was being worked on.

  • Page 7: Instant Access Mode

    ENTERING INSTANT ACCESS MODE 1: When a preset is active, pressing the PRESET footswitch will turn off the PRESET LED and the Super Switcher will enter Instant Access Mode. The Character display will read . The LEDs for footswitches 1-8 will change to mirror the illuminated buttons.

  • Page 8: Control Functions

    UNCTIONS BOOST The Super Switcher has a clean boost function that is placed after loop 8 at the output of the signal chain. The boost is stereo—using the boost function will not collapse a stereo signal to mono. The boost function can be turned on and off at any time by pressing the BOOST footswitch.

  • Page 9: Midi Control

    The Super Switcher can send MIDI Control Change (CC) messages—aka continuous controller messages—with preset changes. For each preset, the Super Switcher can send one full CC message. The Super Switcher can send the message on any one channel or OMNI.
  • Page 10 • Press and hold VALUE to exit CC message edit. MIDI RECEIVE The Super Switcher can be controlled by other MIDI devices. See SETUP MENU. Global values for MIDI receive channel, MIDI thru and MIDI clock ON/OFF are available in SETUP.

  • Page 11: Midi Receive Message Tables

    PC RECEIVE MESSAGES: PC Number Preset 01.1 01.2 01.3 … … 02.1 02.2 … … 16.7 16.8 CC RECEIVE MESSAGES: CC Number Function Loop 1 Loop 2 Loop 3 Loop 4 Loop 5 Loop 6 Loop 7 Loop 8 Boost Tuner Control 1 Control 2...

  • Page 12: Setup Menu

    ETUP GLOBAL SETTINGS The Super Switcher has many global settings that help to maximize flexibility. Access the Global Settings menu by doing the following: ACCESS AND NAVIGATE GLOBAL SETTINGS MENU:  Make sure you are in Preset mode. The display should not show .
  • Page 13 • Press and release VALUE to go back. Turn VALUE to show MIDI RECEIVE CHANNEL SETTING ( • The setting controls the channel on which the Super Switcher receives MIDI messages. • Press and release VALUE and the character display will show Turn VALUE to select the MIDI receive channel between for omni.
  • Page 14 The value can be fine-tuned by turning VALUE, or by pressing the TAP footswitch two or more times at the required tempo. If the Super Switcher is receiving MIDI Clock, the displayed BPM value represents the received MIDI Clock tempo.

  • Page 15: Restoring Factory Settings

    4. Release the two Control footswitches. 5. Press the BOOST footswitch and the character display will read 6. Press the BANK DOWN footswitch. The Super Switcher will restore to factory settings and the character display will read 7. Unplug power from the Super Switcher and reapply power to perform a power cycle.

  • Page 16: Warranty Information And Compliance

    NFORMATION Please register online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer.

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