r attack pedal MXR M307 Layers Pedal – Alto Music

The MXR Layers Pedal blooms with rich, organic sustain that imbues every strum and pluck with resonance and depth—pull off chord voicings you never thought possible, compose transcendent melodies, orchestrate harmonic ensembles, create lively stereo pads, and more—all from a standard MXR housing.

USE A KEYBOARD SUSTAIN PEDAL OR OTHER EXTERNAL SWITCH TO TRIGGER LAYERS

A keyboard sustain pedal or other external switch can be used to trigger layers instead of the built-in footswitch if the built-in footswitch is inaccessible (e.g. during desktop use) or a different tactile response is desired. First, set the CTR switch to its TAP/EXP (left) position. Next, run
a standard instrument cable from the external pedal/ switch to the MXR Layers Pedal’s CTR jack. Note that the external pedal/switch must be a normally-open discrete switch and not a continuous TRS switch.

USE AN EXPRESSION PEDAL TO BLEND BETWEEN TWO SETTING CONFIGURATIONS

An expression pedal such as the DVP5 Volume (X)TM8 Pedal can be used to toggle and sweep between two different setting configurations. First, set the CTR switch to its TAP/EXP (left) position. Next, run a TRS cable from the expression pedal to Layers Pedal’s CTR jack. Set rocker to its heel-down position. Adjust knobs, and set mode buttons as desired. Move rocker to its toe-down position. Adjust knobs and mode buttons as desired to a different setting configuration. Moving the rocker back and forth will transition smoothly between the sounds created by the two settings.
Note that SINGLE button Advanced Settings are expression controllable while SUB OCT button Advanced Settings are not (see Advanced Settings).

STEREO INPUT

To operate in Stereo Input mode, remove the MXR Layers Pedal’s bottom plate, locate the MONO/STEREO input switch, and set it to the STEREO (left) position. It is recommended to also enable Stereo Output when
using the Stereo Input feature.

STEREO OUTPUT

To operate in Stereo Output mode, run a TRS splitter cable from the Layers Pedal’s OUTPUT jack to your chosen inputs, and set the CTR switch to its TAP/EXP (left) position. Next, press and hold the SUB OCT button, and rotate the DECAY knob fully clockwise to select Stereo Output mode. Center LEDs will flash to confirm. To change back to Mono Output mode, follow the same steps, and rotate the DECAY knob counterclockwise. With Stereo Output enabled, the three layers will be panned left, center, and right, represented visually by the layers LED positions. When modulation is enabled (see Advanced Settings), it is possible to auto pan the layers across the stereo field.

DRY/WET SPLIT

The MXR Layers Pedal can split its dry and wet signals
to run each signal into its own effect chain or to operate within a dry/wet stereo rig. First, set the CTR switch to its AUDIO (right) position. Run the wet signal from the OUT jack and the dry signal from the CTR jack to your chosen inputs. Note: Stereo Input and Stereo Output modes must be disabled for Dry/Wet Split mode to work properly.