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User Manual for Flamma FS01 Drum Machine & Phrase Loop Pedal
Quick guide for the Flamma FS01 Drum Machine & Phrase Loop Pedal. Learn how to use the looper, drum machine, and mix modes, plus view technical specifications and rhythm patterns.
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Quick Guide from the Manual
The Flamma FS01 is a combined drum machine and phrase loop pedal. To ensure proper operation, always use a 9V DC, 300mA, center-negative power supply. It is recommended to place the FS01 as the last pedal in your effects chain to avoid affecting other pedals. You can use the looper and drum machine independently or simultaneously.
Device Layout
The pedal features several controls and connections:
- DC 9V: Power input (9V DC, center negative).
- INPUT L (MONO) / R: 1/4" mono unbalanced input jacks.
- OUTPUT L (MONO) / R: 1/4" mono unbalanced output jacks.
- LOOPER Knob: Adjusts the recording volume level of the looper.
- DRUM Knob: Adjusts the volume level of the drum machine.
- GENRE / PATTERN Knobs: Used to select the drum machine style and rhythm variation.
- TAP Button: Sets the tempo for the drum machine.
- Footswitch: Controls looper and drum machine functions.
Operating Modes
Looper Mode
In this mode, only the looper is active.
- REC: Press the footswitch once to start recording (LED turns RED).
- PLAYBACK: Press the footswitch again to stop recording and start playback (LED turns BLUE).
- DUB: While in playback, press the footswitch to record an additional layer (LED turns RED).
- UNDO/REDO: Press and hold the footswitch during playback to undo/redo the last layer.
- STOP: Double press the footswitch to stop playback. Press and hold to delete the current loop session.
Drum Machine Mode
In this mode, only the drum machine is active.
- Select the desired style and rhythm using the GENRE and PATTERN knobs.
- Set the tempo by pressing the TAP button in time.
- Press the footswitch to activate/deactivate the drum machine.
L+D Mode (Mix Mode)
The looper and drum machine can be used simultaneously.
- Select the drum type using GENRE and PATTERN knobs.
- Set the tempo using the TAP button.
- Press the footswitch to activate L+D mode. A count-in will play, followed by the drum machine and looper recording.
- Tempo cannot be changed during play in this mode.
Technical Specifications
- Input Impedance: 4.7M ohms
- Output Impedance: 100 ohms
- Power Supply: 9V DC, 300mA (center negative)
- Dimensions: 86.6 x 125 x 60 mm
- Weight: 0.371 kg
Practical help
Common problems
Pedal does not power on
Ensure you are using a 9V DC, 300mA, center-negative power adapter.
Interference with other pedals
Place the FS01 as the last pedal in your pedalboard or effects chain.
Cannot change tempo during L+D mode
The tempo of the drum machine cannot be changed during play in L+D mode; set it before activating.
Before use
- Verify power supply is 9V DC, 300mA, center negative.
- Connect instrument to INPUT-L (MONO) for mono setups.
- Set the drum machine groove before selecting looper mode for recording.
- Ensure the pedal is placed at the end of the effects chain.
Specs in practice
- Input Impedance
- 4.7M ohms, suitable for standard guitar pickups.
- Power Supply
- Requires 9V DC, 300mA, center negative polarity.
Images and diagrams
- 01: DC 9V power input.
- 02/03: Input jacks for instruments.
- 04/05: Output jacks for amplifiers.
- 06: Looper volume control.
- 08: Drum machine volume control.
Model compatibility
- Recommended to be placed as the last pedal in the effects chain.
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