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Please also retain your receipt as proof of purchase otherwise your product may be disqualified from the manufacturer’s or distributor’s warranty. Thank you for purchasing the KAOSS PAD mini- KP Dynamic Effect Processor. For trouble-free enjoyment of the mini-KP’s fullest potential, please read this manual carefully and use the mini-KP only as directed. Parts of the mini-KP PROGRAM/BPM knob PEAK indicator Display LINE IN jacks LINE OUT jacks DC jack VOLUME PHONES jack Touch pad HOLD button HOLD indicator ON/STANDBY switch MEMORY B button MEMORY A button TAP/BPM button Replacing the batteries The display will indicate “Lo” when the batteries are running low. Please replace the batteries as soon as possible. You must turn off the power switch before replacing the batteries. The included batteries are provided so that you can verify that the unit operates correctly, and may have a shorter lifespan than expected. Use only alkaline batteries. If the batteries become unusable, remove them immediately. You should also remove the batteries if you won't be using the unit for an extended time. 1. On the bottom panel, slide the battery case cover in the direction of the arrow to open it. 2. Install four AA batteries. Make sure that the batteries are inserted in the correct polarity (+, -). 3. Close the battery case cover. Turning the power on/off Turning the power on Set the ON/STANDBY switch to the ON position; this turns the power on. Turning the power off Set the ON/STANDBY switch to the STANDBY position; this will turn the power off. If you’re using the mini-KP on battery power, don’t forget to turn the power off when you are done using it. Connection setting Hold down the MEMORY A button and press the B button. Use the PROG/VALUE knob to select “dir” (direct) or “snd” (send). Choose the “dir” setting if you are connecting an instrument or audio device directly to the mini- KP (as in the diagram above). Choose the “snd” setting if the mini-KP will be connected to the effect send and return jacks of your mixer or other device. To return to the normal play mode, once again hold down the MEMORY A button and press the B button. The mini-KP will also return to the normal play mode (program selection state) after about three seconds if no additional setting operations are performed. This setting will be remembered even when the power is turned off. About the input level The PEAK indicator will light red if the input signal level is too high. In this case, reduce the output volume of the device that's connected to the mini-KP. Use the VOLUME knob on the front to adjust the headphone volume. Operation Operating the touch pad You can control the sound by rubbing or tapping your finger on the touch pad. Each axis (X, Y) will provide realtime control of a different effect parameter. Hold Hold ger was still on the touch pad, and at the same location as when you pressed the HOLD button. Selecting an effect program Turn the PROG/VALUE knob to select an effect program 00–99. FX RELEASE setting Hold down the MEMORY B button and press the TAP button, and then use the PROG/VALUE knob to select “r.On” (FX Release On) or “r.OF” (FX Release Off). To return to the normal play mode, once again hold down the MEMORY B button and press the TAP button. The mini-KP will also return to the normal play mode (program selection state) after about three seconds if no additional setting operations are performed.This setting will be remembered even when the power is turned off. What is FX RELEASE? With FX RELEASE, the moment you take your hand off the touch pad, a delay effect synchronized to the current BPM will be applied, and will then gradually diminish.This allows you to make smoother transitions and avoid the abrupt change from a hard-edge effect back to the original —and unaffected— signal. Adjusting the effect depth Hold down the MEMORY A button and press the TAP button, and then use the PROG/VALUE knob to set the effect depth. To return to the normal play mode, once again hold down the MEMORY A button and press the TAP button. The mini-KP will also return to the normal play mode (program selection state) after about fifteen seconds if no additional setting operations are performed. Using the MEMORY A/B buttons Each of the MEMORY A/B buttons be used to store an effect program, the effect depth, the HOLD button on/off status and the held position on the touch pad.Then you can simply press the MEMORY A or B button to instantly recall the stored settings. Storing the current settings to a MEMORY button Select the program that you want to store, and adjust the effect depth. If you want to store the Hold state, press the HOLD button to turn it on. The position at which you last touched the pad will be stored as the held position on the touch pad. Hold down one of the MEMORY buttons (A or B) and press the HOLD button; the current settings will be stored to that MEMORY button. Setting the BPM When you press the TAP button, the current BPM setting ...