Next Step Slammi - Guitar effects pedal Electro Harmonix - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Foot-controlled polyphonic pitch-shifter/harmony pedal
Power Supply	9V battery (internal) or optional 9VDC adapter (negative center, at least 50mA)
Current Draw	24 mA
Input Impedance	2 MΩ
Output Impedance	780 Ω
Bypass Type	Buffered bypass
Controls	MAX BEND (11-position thumbwheel), BEND (push button up/down), DRY VOL (thumbwheel), CALIBRATE button
Pitch Shift Range	Detune, 1 step, Major 2nd, Major 3rd, Perfect 4th, Perfect 5th, Major 6th, Minor 7th, 1 octave, 2 octaves, 3 octaves/dive
Calibration	Yes, allows toe or heel position to be max bend
Effect Activation	Tip pedal forward past flat position (25% travel) to toggle effect/buffered bypass
LED Indicator	EHX logo lights in effect mode; off in bypass
Input Jack	Accepts 1/4" instrument cable; disconnecting extends battery life
Output Jack	1/4" output to amplifier
Battery Access	Battery door under toe area, secured with large screw
Warranty	1 year from purchase (original purchaser, authorized retailer)
Cleaning	Wipe with a dry cloth; avoid moisture and solvents
Safety	Use only specified power adapter; do not expose to rain or moisture
Spare Parts & Repairability	Contact EHX customer service for service or parts; see warranty info
Compliance	FCC Class B

Frequently Asked Questions - Next Step Slammi Electro Harmonix

How do I power the Slammi?

You can power the Slammi with a 9V battery (internal) or an optional 9VDC AC adapter with negative center and at least 50mA current. The adapter must be plugged into the power jack on the same side as the OUTPUT jack.

How do I calibrate the Slammi?

To calibrate: press the CALIBRATE button once when the pedal is flat (toe down) to save toe position, then rock to heel and hold, press CALIBRATE again. To reverse sweep, start with heel down and save, then tilt to toe and save. The LED blinks during calibration.

How do I switch between bypass and effect mode?

Tilt the pedal forward (toe direction) past the flat position by about 25% of total travel. The pedal must return to flat before toggling again. The EHX logo lights in effect mode and turns off in bypass.

What does the MAX BEND control do?

MAX BEND is an 11-way thumbwheel that selects the maximum pitch shift interval when the pedal is fully tilted. Settings range from Detune (0) to 3 Octaves/Dive (10). The BEND button chooses direction (up or down).

How do I change the battery?

Locate the battery door under the toe area of the foot plate. Remove the large black screw, disconnect the old battery, connect a new 9V battery (wired connector), insert into the battery holder clip, and replace the door and screw.

Can I reverse the sweep direction?

Yes, during calibration you can choose whether max bend occurs in toe-down or heel-down position. Follow the calibration procedure for 'HEEL POSITION = MAX BEND' to reverse the sweep.

What is the current draw of the Slammi?

The Slammi draws 24 mA of current.

What type of power adapter is required?

A 9 Volt AC adapter with negative center and outer positive ring, capable of delivering at least 50 mA. The optional EHX adapter is 9.6DC-200BI (9.6V DC/200mA).

How does the DRY VOL control work?

DRY VOL mixes the dry (unaffected) signal with the effect signal. Turning it up allows you to hear your original pitch alongside the shifted pitch, enabling harmony or detune effects.

What is the warranty period?

Electro-Harmonix provides a one-year warranty from date of purchase for defects in materials or workmanship. It applies only to original purchasers from authorized retailers. Register online within 10 days.

USER MANUAL Next Step Slammi Electro Harmonix

Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix Slammi, a foot controlled polyphonic pitch-shifter/harmony pedal. The Slammi smoothly sweeps the pitch of the guitar signal either up or down without using any moving parts, it does not use a potentiometer, optics or magnetism. The result is a responsive pedal that allows precise control over a clean, glitch free, polyphonic pitch-shifting algorithm. To top it off the Slammi can create harmonized intervals by mixing your dry signal with the effect using the adjustable DRY VOL control.

GETTING STARTED

Plug your guitar into the INPUT jack; connect your amp to the OUTPUT jack. Tilt the Slammi forward to light the EHX logo in the center of the pedal. Your Slammi is ready to go! Please note: as long as a plug is inserted into the INPUT jack, a drain is placed on the 9V battery inside the Slammi. It is recommended that you disconnect the INPUT jack when the Slammi is not in use to extend battery life.

MAX BEND Control

The Max Bend control, located on the input side of the Slammi, acts as an 11-way switch selecting the maximum bend or maximum interval of chromatic transposition. The chart below shows where each maximum bend setting is located on the thumbwheel, the odd numbers are not actually on the control:

0	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Detune	12 Step	Major2nd	Major3rd	Perfect4th	Perfect5th	Major6th	Minor7th	1Oct	2Oct	3Oct/Dive

BEND Push Button

The Bend button, next to the MAX BEND thumbwheel, selects whether the pitch is shifted up or down relative to the original pitch. If the button is out, the pitch will be shifted UP; likewise if the button is in, the pitch is shifted DOWN.DRY VOL Control The Dry Volume (DRY VOL) thumbwheel, next to the INPUT jack, controls the volume of your dry signal, mixing it with the effect signal. This enables you to harmonize with your original pitch while at a fixed interval or when you bend notes. A detuned effect can be made when MAX BEND is set to 0 and DRY VOL is above 0.

CALIBRATION

To ensure the Slammi responds to its full sweep range, it may be necessary to calibrate the sweep of the Slammi when it is used on a different surface since its last use. It is particularly important to calibrate if the Slammi is used on a slanted surface. We recommend calibrating the Slammi after unwrapping it from its packaging, during your first use of the pedal. The Slammi is unique compared to other Next Step pedals in that it can be calibrated so maximum effect is either in the toe-down position or heel-down position, allowing you to reverse the pedal's sweep direction.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE - TOE POSITION = MAX BEND (factory default)

1. Place the pedal on the surface where it will be used.
2. Ensure the Slammi pedal is sitting flat on the surface then press and release the CALIBRATE button once; the EHX logo begins to blink indicating the toe position has been saved.
3. While the EHX logo continues to blink, rock the pedal all the way back to the extreme heel position and hold it there.
4. Press and release the CALIBRATE button once more.
5. The EHX logo will stop blinking to indicate the heel position has been saved.

CALIBRATION PROCEDURE - HEEL POSITION = MAX BEND

1. Place the pedal on the surface where it will be used.
2. Rotate the Slammi back to the heel position and hold it there while you press and release the CALIBRATE button once; the EHX logo begins to blink indicating the heel position has been saved.
3. While the EHX logo blinks, tilt the pedal forward to the toe position allowing the pedal to sit flat on the surface.
4. Press and release the CALIBRATE button once more.
5. The EHX logo will stop blinking to indicate the toe position has been saved.

If you accidentally press the CALIBRATE button and the EHX logo blinks, do not press CALIBRATE again. After approximately 7 seconds, the Slammi will stop blinking and ignore the button press.

Please Note: to reduce the total sweep range of the Slammi, when calibrating, move the Slammi up a little when pressing the button to save the toe position o move the Slammi forward a bit when pressing the button to save the heel position.

ENTERING/EXITING BYPASS

Switch between buffered bypass and effect mode by tipping the Slammi forward, in the toe direction, past the flat position of the Slammi. You do not need to tip the Slammi all the way forward; 25% of the total forward travel will do it. The Slammi needs to return to its flat position before you can switch between bypass and effect mode again.

When the Slammi is in effect mode, the EHX logo in the center of the pedal will light up. In bypass mode, the logo does not light.

POWER

Plugging into the INPUT jack activates power from the internal 9 Volt battery. The input cable should be removed when the unit is not in use to avoid running down the battery. If an AC Adapter is used, the Slammi will be powered up as long as the AC Adapter is correctly plugged in.

The Slammi's power jack is located on the same side as the OUTPUT jack. A 9 Volt AC Adapter capable of delivering at least 50 mA of current is required to power the Slammi. The inner ring of the 9 Volt AC Adapter must be negative, the outer ring positive. The optional 9V power supply from Electro-Harmonix is 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Boss ^® & Ibanez ^® ) 9.6 Volts DC/200mA. The unit's battery may be left in or taken out when the AC Adapter is in use. The actual current draw of the Slammi is 24 mA.

CHANGING THE BATTERY

1. Locate the battery door at the front of the Slammi, under the toe area of the foot plate.
2. Remove the large black screw that holds the battery door to the case, most coins or larger slotted screwdrivers can be used to remove this screw.
3. Connect your new 9V battery to the wired battery connector.
4. Insert the 9V battery into the battery holder clip on the battery door so that the wired connector is on the same side of the hole in the battery door.
5. Place the battery door back into its window, in the case of the Slammi and re-install the screw.

NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS

• Slammi has buffered bypass.
• The input impedance presented at the INPUT Jack is 2MΩ. The output impedance at the OUTPUT Jack is 780Ω.
  • The current draw of the Slammi is 24 mA.

- WARRANTY INFORMATION -

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. Repaired or replaced units will then be warranted for the unexpired portion of the original warranty term.

If you should need to return your unit for service within the warranty period, please contact the appropriate office listed below. Customers outside the regions listed below, please contact EHX Customer Service for information on warranty repairs at [e-mail] or [phone]. USA and Canadian customers: please obtain a Return Authorization Number (RA#) from EHX Customer Service before returning your product. Include with your returned unit: a written description of the problem as well as your name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and RA#; and a copy of your receipt clearly showing the purchase date.

United States & Canada

EHX CUSTOMER SERVICE

ELECTRO-HARMONIX

c/o NEW SENSOR CORP.

47-50 33RD STREET

LONG ISLAND CITY, NY 11101

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Europe

JOHN WILLIAMS

ELECTRO-HARMONIX UK

13 CWMDONKIN TERRACE

SWANSEA SA2 0RQ

UNITED KINGDOM

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This warranty gives a purchaser specific legal rights. A purchaser may have even greater rights depending upon the laws of the jurisdiction within which the product was purchased.

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- FCC COMPLIANCE -

This device complies with part 15 of the 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. If the device is not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications and void the user's authority to guarantee the equipment.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.