Another fun way to use this trem is to set up patterns that accentuate different parts of an arpeggiated performance. You can predictably cause the pattern to start exactly where you want it in the performance by stomping on the switch at the right moment, because the unit starts in time and always starts at the beginning of the sequence.

For very choppy sounds, turn up only step number 1 and turn all others off. If the “spd” control doesn’t go fast enough, switching the pattern switch to “4” will double the rate. For patterns that play over a 3/4 time signature, you might set the switch to “6”. The switch lets you limit the total number of steps to 4, 6, or 8. This way you can make faster and/or shorter patterns.

For a kind of “volume swell” effect, set the sequencer controls so that the first one just barely lets any sound through, and each successive one gets louder until the last one goes full volume.
 

ADJUSTMENTS/BATTERY CHANGE:
Inside the pedal (under the bottom plate) is the battery compartment and a trim pot that can be used to set the maximum volume of the trem. Remember that as it gets louder, the headroom goes down, causing distortion inside the pedal as well as possibly overloading other effects and your amp, which in some cases could be a good thing. Factory start point is about 11:00. The volume goes up as you turn it counter-clockwise, just like the other controls. Maximum volume is quite loud, so you might want to monitor it as you turn it. Like the SHO control, the volume will be scratchy as the trim pot is turned, but that is normal.

When changing the battery, take care to slide the shield board back between the main circuit board and the jacks if it becomes dislodged. Be careful to hold the knobs nice and straight while tightening on the lid, which holds the boards and battery in place.