The Happy Nerding FX AID XL is a compact stereo multi-effects unit based on the Spin FV-1, allowing you to load a large number of custom-programmed effects. It features four banks, each containing eight effects, with 32 effects pre-installed. Additionally, you can use the FX AID Editor App to select and install effects from a library of well over 100 original effects . Up to four of your favorite programs and control settings can be saved as presets.
The XL version of 6HP has a dedicated CV input for all three controls and a sample rate CV input that can be assigned to other controls. There is no difference in the effects and sound quality that can be used between the XL version and the normal version.
6HP's compact interface has 3 effect parameter controls and Dry / Wet balance control with dedicated CV input, buttons and LEDs used for effect selection and mode switching, CV input and sample rate corresponding to each effect parameter. Equipped with CV input and stereo input / output.The content of the effect parameters will vary depending on the selected effect.
In FX AID XL, the sample rate CV (SRR CV) can be assigned not only to the sample rate but also to the control of effect parameters. CV assignments, presets, and last used effects are remembered and retained after a power cycle.
During normal operation, the upper LED indicates the selected bank, and the lower LED indicates the position in the bank.Use the two buttons to select an effect.Use the right button to select the next effect and the left button to select the previous effect (Method 2).There is also another selection method to select the bank with the left button and the effect in the bank with the right button (Method 1).To move to this selection method, press the left button for 2 seconds. Method 10 is when all the upper tiers of the LED are lit, and method 2 is when all the lower tiers are lit.Press the left button to switch, then press and hold the left button for 1 seconds to return to normal operation mode.
To save a set of your favorite effects and CV assignments as a preset, press and hold the right button and hold it down when the LED goes out.In the meantime, hold down the left button to switch the save destination, and release the right button to save the preset.To recall a preset, press and release the right button for 2 seconds, then hold down the right button to switch presets.Press the left button to return.
To set the control destination for the SRR input, press and hold the left button for 2 seconds, then press the right button and select the control destination from the four LEDs. The four LEDs correspond to controls 4, 4, 1,2,3 and sample rates from the left, respectively.By default, it is assigned to the sample rate.
FX AID XL allows users to re-flash their selected Happy Nerding effects in any order. Access the FX AID Editor App to build a list of desired effects, then click the "Get Firmware" button within the app to download the firmware as a WAV file. Over 130 effects can be selected within the app. In addition to creating firmware, the app allows you to output a simple PDF manual for selected effects via "Get Memo," and save and recall selected effect lists as banks. Furthermore, the standalone version, downloadable via "Download," allows you to load custom/free Spin programs into modules (though this is not supported).
The procedure for reflashing the downloaded wav file is as follows.
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