User Manual for Donner Pocket Go Guitar Pedal

Quick guide from the manual

The Donner Pocket Go is a portable, multi-functional guitar and bass effector. It features 21 editable presets, 6 customizable effect modules, and a built-in battery providing up to 7 hours of playtime. The device supports Bluetooth for music playback, a tuner function, and acts as an audio interface for recording via USB/OTG. Users can download official software for PC or mobile to edit presets, swap sounds, and import IR files.

Device Overview

Rear Panel:

• Power switch: Turns the device on/off.
• IN: Input for guitar/bass signal.
• Volume Knob: Controls output volume (does not affect BT or USB input volume).
• Charging indicator: Red during charging, changes color when fully charged.
• USB jack: For charging, data transmission, and OTG recording.
• Headphone Output: For monitoring.
• OUT: Output for speaker or mixer.

Front Panel:

• Wireless BT Indicator Light: Shows Bluetooth status.
• Footswitches A, B, C: Used to toggle presets on/off (bypass mode when off).

Operation and Indicators

Presets are organized into 7 banks (5 guitar, 2 bass), with 3 presets per bank. Colors indicate the bank group.

• Bank Switching: Simultaneously short press Footswitches A+B for Bank-, or B+C for Bank+. Lights flash slowly during selection; press any switch to confirm.
• Tuner Function: Hold Footswitches B+C for 2 seconds to enable. The standard frequency is 440Hz (adjustable in software).
• Low Battery: Indicated by fast flashing of a footswitch light.

Software and Connectivity

The software allows for deep editing of the 6 effect modules. The Loopback function, enabled by default, mixes computer/mobile audio with the instrument signal for recording. Disable this in the software if you wish to record only the instrument signal via the IN jack.

Effect Modules

The signal chain consists of 6 customizable modules:

• FX: Noise Gate, Boost, Compressor.
• AMP: 20 preamp models (1-15 guitar, 16-20 bass).
• MOD: Modulation effects (Chorus, Phaser, Tremolo, Flanger, Vibrato, Univibe, Autofilter).
• DLY: Delay effects (Analog, Ducking, dTape, Dual, Lofi).
• REV: Reverb effects (Room, Hall, Swell, Spring, Shimmer, Cloud).
• CAB: 20 IR cabinet simulations (1-15 guitar, 16-20 bass).

Technical Specifications

• Input/Output: 1/4" mono TS.
• Sample Rate: 44.1kHz/24bit.
• Battery: 1450mAh, 3.7V, ~7 hours life.
• Dimensions: 165 x 60 x 40 mm.
• Weight: ~325g.

Safety Instructions

• Keep the device away from water, heat sources, direct sunlight, and magnetic fields.
• Use only a dry or slightly damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use solvents or chemicals.
• Do not drop the device or subject it to excessive force.
• Ensure the device is switched off before connecting or disconnecting cables.