Owner's Manual for Flamma FC11 Envelope Filter Pedal

Quick guide from the manual

The Flamma FC11 is a compact envelope filter/dynamic auto-wah pedal designed for both guitar and bass. It features a pure analog circuit. For best results, it is recommended to place the pedal before any overdrive or distortion pedals in your signal chain.

Setup Instruction

1. Connect a 9V DC (center negative) regulated power supply.
2. Connect your instrument to the input jack on the right side using an instrument cable.
3. Connect the output jack on the left side to your amplifier or other pedals.
4. Press the footswitch to engage the effect and adjust the knobs to shape your tone.

Panel Instructions

• True bypass footswitch: Engages or disengages the effect.
• SENSITIVITY: Adjusts the dynamic response to your pick attack. Clockwise increases sensitivity, making it easier to trigger the filter.
• TONE: Adjusts the overall frequency range. Clockwise provides a brighter tone; counter-clockwise is ideal for bass. When set to 0, it acts as a static frequency filter.
• DECAY: Controls the release and closing speed of the filter.
• Q: Adjusts the resonance of the wah effect. Higher settings (clockwise) create a narrower, more pronounced peak.

Suggested Settings

The manual provides starting points for various sounds including Funky, Vocal Sweep, Subtle Vowel, and Money For Nothin Filter. Note that the optimal sensitivity setting depends heavily on your specific instrument and pickups; a recommended starting position is 12 o'clock.

Specifications

• Power: 9V DC center negative, 20mA current draw.
• Input/Output: 1/4 inch mono audio jacks.
• Dimensions: 47mm (D) x 83mm (W) x 52mm (H).
• Weight: 153g.

It is highly recommended to use an isolated power supply to avoid unexpected noise caused by sharing power with other pedals.