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Owner's Manual for Flamma FC01 Drum Machine & Phrase Loop Pedal
Quick guide for the Flamma FC01 pedal, covering looper and drum machine operation, modes, rhythm selection, and technical specifications.
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
The Flamma FC01 is a compact pedal combining a looper and a drum machine. It allows for independent or simultaneous use of both modules. Key operations include selecting modes (Looper, Drum, or L+D), recording loops, and selecting drum grooves with tap tempo control.
Top panel controls
- Footswitch: Controls recording, playback, dubbing, and stopping.
- Tap Tempo: Press repeatedly to set the drum machine tempo.
- Rhythm Style Selector: Choose from 16 drum grooves.
- Looper Level: Adjusts looper playback volume.
- Drum Level: Adjusts drum machine volume.
- Mode Switch: Selects between Looper, Drum, or L+D (Loop & Drum) modes.
Looper mode
In Looper mode, the pedal functions as a standalone looper with four states:
- Record: Press the footswitch once to start recording; press again to stop and begin playback.
- Play: Continuous playback of the recorded loop.
- Dub: Press the footswitch during playback to record an additional layer. Press again to return to playback.
- Undo/Redo: Press and hold the footswitch to undo or redo the last recorded DUB layer.
- Stop: Double press the footswitch to stop playback. Press and hold to delete the current loop session.
Drum mode and Loop & Drum mode
In Drum mode, only the drum machine is active. In L+D mode, both functions work simultaneously. To use the drum machine, select the mode, choose a rhythm style, set the tempo using the Tap Tempo button, and toggle the machine on/off with the footswitch. In L+D mode, the pedal provides a single bar of metronome clicks before recording begins to ensure timing.
Specifications
- Max recording time: 20 minutes
- Sampling rate: 44.1kHz / 16bit
- Power requirements: 9V DC, 210mA (center pin negative)
- Dimensions: 47mm x 83mm x 52mm
- Weight: 153g
Practical help
Common problems
Looper not recording in time with rhythm
In L+D mode, the pedal provides a single bar of metronome clicks; ensure you begin recording after these clicks.
Device not powering on or malfunctioning
Ensure you are using a 9V DC power supply with at least 210mA current. Incorrect power supply may cause damage.
Loop session needs to be cleared
Press and hold the footswitch to permanently delete the current loop session from the pedal's memory.
Before use
- Ensure the power supply is 9V DC and provides at least 210mA.
- Use a 6.35mm mono jack cable for input and output connections.
- Check that the device is not installed near heat sources or water.
- Verify the mode switch is set to the desired operation (Looper, Drum, or L+D).
Specs in practice
- Sampling rate
- 44.1kHz at 16bit, standard CD-quality audio resolution for the looper.
- Input Impedance
- 1M ohm, suitable for standard electric instrument signals.
- Power requirements
- Requires 9V DC, 210mA, center pin negative polarity.
Images and diagrams
- The top panel features a central rhythm selector knob surrounded by 16 groove options.
- The mode switch is located centrally to toggle between Looper, Drum, and L+D modes.
- Input and output jacks are located on the sides of the pedal for instrument and amplifier connection.
Model compatibility
- Requires 9V DC 210mA center pin negative power source.
- Compatible with instruments using 6.35mm (1/4 inch) mono jack cables.
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