Free The Tone FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y Owner's manual

Brand: Free The Tone

Model: FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y

Type: Owner's manual

Free The Tone FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y provides many possibilities for sound manipulation both in studio and live performances. Equipped with a tap tempo function and an expression pedal input, it allows for precise control over delay time. Additionally, the Rec & Repeat function enables phrase recording and looping, while the BPM Analyzer estimates the tempo of an input signal, making it easier to dial in the desired delay time.

FT-2Y/FLIGHT TIME

DIGITAL DELAY

Ver 1.2

OWNERʼS MANUAL

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Thank you for choosing a Free The Tone product.

In order to take full advantage of the features and performance it provides, please read this owner’s

manual thoroughly, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.

Table of Contents

Controls and Indicators ................................................................................ . 4

Front Panel ............................................................................................. 4

Rear Panel ...................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .......... 6

Side Panel .............................................................................................. 6

Basic Operations and How to Use Each Function .................................................... 7

Storing Changes in a Preset .......................................................................... 7

Recalling a Preset ...................................................................................... 7

Selecting Delay Units .................................................................................. 8

Adjusting Delay Tempo (1) ............................................................................. 8

Adjusting Delay Tempo (2) - Tap Function ........... ................................................ 9

Adjusting Delay Tempo (3) - MIDI clock ........... ................................................ 9

Setting Delay Length as Note Duration (Subdivision) .. .. ........................................... 9

Adjusting Delay Volume ............................................................................... 9

Adjusting Feedback Amount......................................................................... 10

Adjusting Output Volume............................................................................. 10

Adjusting Delay Timber ............................................................................... 10

Hold Function ......................................................................................... 11

Modulation Function .................................................................................. 11

Offset Function ........................................................................................ 11

BPM Analyzer Function .............................................................................. 12

Rec & Repeat Function .............................................................................. . 12 Handling Precautions

• Never connect or disconnect plugs to/from the input/output terminals on the unit when the

external device that drives speakers is powered. Doing so can cause noises and damage the

speakers.

• Avoid applying excessive force to the footswitches, tact switches, and phone jacks on the unit.

• If the unit malfunctions or behaves erratically, cease operation at once and contact your local

dealer or Free The Tone directly.

Useful Features.......................................................................................... 13

Setting to Retain Delay Sound (Trail Function) .................................................... . 13

Tap-Preferred Mode .................................................................................. 13

Swapping Switch Functions ........................................................................ . 13

MIDI Setups ............................................................................................. 14

Setting up MIDI Receiving Channel ............................................................... .. 14

Transmitting Data to/from an External Device ........................................................ 14

Updating Firmware...................................................................................... 14

Initializing ................................................................................................ 14

Factory Presets ......................................................................................... 15

MIDI Speciﬁcations and Parameters ................................................................. . 16

Product Speciﬁcations ............................................................................... .. 17

Safety Precautions ...................................................................................... 18

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Controls and Indicators

Front Panel

DELAY/FEEDBACK/OUT switch & display

PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch & display

Pressing this switch repeatedly illuminates the LEDs in

the order of DELAY - FEEDBACK - OUT and the display

content changes accordingly.

Adjusting delay volume  p.9

Adjusting feedback amount  p.10

Adjusting output volume  p.10

Recalling a preset  p.7

Setting up MIDI receiving channel  p.14

When the switch is turned on, the LED next to it illuminates.

Activate this switch if you wish to remain the delay sound

when turning off the delay effect.

This setting can be stored in each preset.

Setting to remain delay sound  p.13

TRAIL switch

Press this switch to enable the Rec & Repeat function.

The LED next to the switch illuminates when the function is

enabled.

Rec & Repeat function  p.12

REC & REPEAT switch

Press this switch to invert the phase of the delay sound.

When enabled, the LED next to the switch illuminates and

the phase of the delay sound is inverted. This setting can

be stored in each preset.

DELAY PHASE switch Pressed to turn on/off the delay effect. When on,

the LED above the switch illuminates. Press this

switch to stop recording or playback when the

Rec & Repeat function is enabled.

Rec & Repeat function  p.12

ON/OFF-STOP switch Pressed to enable the BPM Analyzer function. When

enabled, the LED next to the switch illuminates. The

microphone is used to capture your performance sound

for BPM analysis when the BPM Analyzer function is

enabled.

BPM Analyzer function  p.12

BPM ANALYZER switch & microphone Pressed to enter the tempo by tapping.

Adjusting delay tempo (Tap function)  p.9

When the Rec & Repeat function is enabled, this

switch is pressed to play the recorded phrase.

Rec & Repeat function  p.12

You can recall a preset in many ways.

Recalling a preset  p.7

TAP-PLAY/hold (PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch

Used to increase or decrease a

parameter value in each setting.

INC/+: Increases the parameter value.

DEC/–: Decreases the parameter value.

INC/+ and DEC/– switches

Pressed when storing a setting or

conﬁrming parameters.

SAVE and ENTER switches

By pressing this switch, the BPM

and msec LEDs illuminate alternately

and the display content changes

accordingly.

Selecting delay unit  p.8

BPM/msec switch & display

Pressing this switch repeatedly illuminates the LEDs in the

order of LPF - HPF - RATE - DEPTH and the display content

changes accordingly. This switch is used when changing

delay sound timber or activating a modulation effect.

Adjusting delay timber  p.10

Modulation function  p.11

FILTER/MODULATION switch & display

By pressing this switch, the SUBDIVISION

and OFFSET LEDs illuminate alternately and

the display content changes accordingly.

Setting delay length as note duration  p.9

Offset function  p.11

SUBDIVISION/OFFSET switch & display

When the PRESET LED is lit, the display shows the

number (User preset region = Nos. 01–90 and factory

preset region = Nos. 91–99.) for the preset currently

recalled.

Press the [PRESET/CHANNEL (hold)] switch to make the

display blink, and then press and hold the

[PRESET/CHANNEL

(hold)]

switch to turn on the CHANNEL (hold) LED and

display the MIDI receiving channel.

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Rear Panel

Storing Changes in a Preset

Recalling a Preset

Side Panel

Basic Operations and How to Use Each Function

Selects whether to output the

incoming original sound (dry sound)

or not.

ON: The original sound (dry sound)

is muted and only the effect sound

(delay sound) is output.

OFF: Both the original sound (dry

sound) and effect sound (delay

sound) are output.

External terminal for the

Hold and Rec functions

(when REC & REPEAT is

turned ON). Connect an

unlatch (momentary) type

switch.

Hold function  p.11

Rec & Repeat function 

p.12

KILL DRY switch POWER DC 9-12V IN Terminal

HOLD(REC) terminal

INPUT terminal

Used to connect to an ampliﬁer, mixer,

etc.

OUTPUT terminal

Recalling a preset p.7

Sending data to external device p.14

Receiving data from external device p.14

MIDI IN & OUT/THRU terminals

This switch is used to select the FLIGHT TIME’s input level based on

the output level of the device connected to the INPUT terminal.

To connect an instrument level device, set the switch to the rear side

(closer to the I/O terminals).

To connect a line level device, set the switch to the front side.

Use a small ﬂat-blade screwdriver to slide the switch.

INPUT LEVEL select switch

1. Press the SAVE switch after changing the parameter settings.

2. The BPM/msec display ﬂashes [toXX] (XX: preset number indicated).

3. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to change the number shown in the BPM/msec display to the preset number in

which you wish to store the data.

4. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

To cancel the save operation, press the SAVE switch again.

When a preset parameter is being changed, the dot in the last digit of the preset number illuminates. This dot goes out when the data

is stored in the preset.

NOTE

Since preset nos. 91–99 are reserved as the factory preset area, it is impossible to store user presets in this area.

The FLIGHT TIME provides various ways to recall a preset.

Recalling a Preset with INC/+ or DEC/– switch

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to ﬂash the display.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to select the preset number from which you wish to recall the data and press the

ENTER switch.

Recalling a Preset with TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch

Recalling Preset 1 * Only when the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch is used for the Tap function.

1. Press and hold down the

currently displayed.

TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch for 3.5 seconds to ﬂash the preset number

2. At the moment when the ﬂashing stops, the preset is switched to Preset 1.

Toggling between Presets 1 and 2 * Only when the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch is used for the Tap function.

1. Recall Preset 1 or 2.

2. Press and hold down the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch for 3.5 seconds to ﬂash the preset number

3. At the moment when the ﬂashing stops, Preset 1 (2) is switched to Preset 2 (1).

For connecting a guitar, another

musical

instrument, or

effects unit. By

implementing

Free The Tone’s

original HTS

(Holistic Tonal

Solution) circuit,

sound texture is

kept the same

whether the

effect is turned

on or off.

Press and hold down the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch for two seconds to ﬂash the preset number

display.

Press the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch to increment the preset number and press the ON/OFF-

STOP switch to decrement. Select the desired preset number. display.

Press and hold down the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch for two seconds to conﬁrm the preset

number.

Used to connect an external MIDI device

to send/receive MIDI signals. The FLIGHT

TIME’s presets can be switched from an

external MIDI controller. This terminal can

also be used to transfer FLIGHT TIME’s

preset data between an external PC or

an another FLIGHT TIME.

An AC-DC adapter that outputs 9–12V DC

can be used. Be sure to confirm that the

AC adaptor has the center negative (–)

type pin assignment. Requires at least

400mA of available current.

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Adjusting Delay Tempo (2) - Tap Function

Adjusting Delay Tempo (3) - MIDI clock

Setting Delay Length as Note Duration (Subdivision)

Adjusting Delay Volume

Swapping Presets 1 and 2 Instantly in Instant Preset mode

1. While holding down the ENTER switch, press the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL>PS1/PS2) switch for two seconds.

2. The BPM/msec display shows [PS1.2.].

3. Release both the switches to complete.

NOTE

To return to the previous operation mode, press the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch while holding down the ENTER

switch. Release both the switches when the BPM/msec display shows [TAP].

NOTE

When the Instant Preset Switching function is enabled, the footswitch connected to the HOLD terminal executes the

Tap function. Also note that the Trail and Rec & Repeat functions are disabled.

Recalling Preset by MIDI Signal from External Device

When receiving a MIDI signal containing a program change number from an external MIDI device, the FLIGHT TIME

iswitches ts presets. You need to set the FLIGHT TIME’s MIDI channel to the same MIDI channel as the program change

number sending device.

Setting up MIDI receiving channel p.14

Selecting Delay Units

Adjusting Delay Tempo (1)

The FLIGHT TIME can select delay units in BPM or msec.

1. Press the BPM/msec switch to turn on the BPM or msec LED.

2. Press the ENTER switch.

NOTE

BPM: Beat Per Minute. Used to show the tempo of performance indicated by the number of quarter notes (crotchets) counted in one

minute (60 seconds). Since a BMP value can be set down to the tenths place, it is possible to specify tempo accurately.

ex) If = 120, then 1 BPM is 500ms. 60 seconds ÷ 120 (BPM) = 0.5 (s) = 500ms

msec: Short for millisecond. 1 millisecond equals to one thousandth second.

ex) 100 msec equals to 0.1 seconds. Delay time can be set from 1msec to 9999msec (about 10 seconds).

NOTE

The range of BPM that can be set with the [IN C / +, DEC /-] switch is 30-300 BPM.

With INC/DEC switches

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to ﬂash the preset number.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the BPM/msec switch to turn on the BPM or msec LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

With TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch two times to adjust the parameter.

4. Press the SAVE switch.

5. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

1. Press the

Tempos can be synchronized by receiving a MIDI clock from an external MIDI device.

PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the SUBDIVISION/OFFSET switch to turn on the SUBDIVISION LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

By handling a quarter note as the reference tempo, delay time can be set by the duration of a note. The default value is quarter

note (crochet). You can select from: Whole note [Semibreve] (1), Half note [Minim] (2), Dotted Quarter note (4.), Triplet in four (43),

Quarter note [Crochet] (4), Dotted Eighth note (8.), Triplet in two (23), Eighth note [Quaver] (8), Triplet in one (13), and Sixteenth note

[Demiquaver] (16). If the Dotted Quarter or Dotted Eighth note is selected, then the dot LED (DOTTED) in the ﬁrst digit illuminates.

N.B.) When the time display unit is “msec,” the delay time is automatically calculated and displayed accordingly. The display will not

change when the time display unit is “BPM.”

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the DELAY/FEEDBACK/OUT switch to turn on the DELAY LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

In Instant Preset mode, Presets 1 and 2 are swapped instantly by pressing the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL

> PS1/PS2) switch.

When the user presses the TAP-PLAY/hold (PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch two times, the Tap function calculates the BPM by the

time interval between the 1st and 2nd presses.

The tap-entered tempo is recognized as a quarter note and the BPM is calculated from its duration.

The same applies when the TAP tempo is input from a MIDI control change number or an external foot switch.

The range of TAP tempo input is 30-600 BPM, but if a Tap-entered tempo is set higher than 300 BPM, the display shows "...".

Valid only in Tap-Preferred mode. In Preset-Preferred mode (factory setting), the tempo information will not be changed even if the

BPM value or the delay time stored in the recalled preset is recalled and the MIDI clock is being received. By simultaneously

holding down both the ON/OFF-STOP switch and TAP-PLAY/hold(PS1/PS2) switch for 3 seconds, Tap-Preferred mode (the

display shows TAP) and Preset-Preferred mode (the display shows Prst ) are toggled. When HOLD or REC&REPEAT is used, the

tempo information will not be changed even if the MIDI clock is being received in Tap-Preferred mode.

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Hold Function

Modulation Function

Oﬀset Function

Adjusting Feedback Amount

Adjusting Output Volume

Adjusting Delay Timber

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the DELAY/FEEDBACK/OUT switch to turn on the FEEDBACK LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

CAUTION

Please pay attention to the volume since an excessive feedback setting can damage your speakers.

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the DELAY/FEEDBACK/OUT to turn on the OUT LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

When the display shows “70,” the FLIGHT TIME is set to the unity level at which the signal is output as the same level as the received level.

When set to show “99,” a +3dB boost can be obtained.

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the FILTER/MODULATION switch to turn on the LPF or HPF LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

LPF (low-pass ﬁlter): When the LPF LED is turned on, the display shows the LPF frequency. The unit for the displayed value is kHz.

Example: If “16” is shown, then a 16kHz low-pass ﬁlter is activated (frequencies higher than 16kHz will be cut). A low-pass ﬁlter can

attain a warm delay sound like that obtained with a tape echo machine.

HPF (high-pass ﬁlter): When the HPF LED is turned on, the display shows the HPF frequency. The unit for the displayed value is 10Hz.

Example: If “20” is shown, then a 200Hz high-pass ﬁlter is activated (frequencies lower than 200Hz will be cut). By applying this

ﬁlter to the lower frequencies, you can have settings that will not loose the edge of phrases.

Connect an unlatch (momentary) type switch to the HOLD(REC) terminal on the FLIGHT TIME’s rear panel.

By pressing this switch, the delay sound being held is output.

NOTE

The FLIGHT TIME’s Hold function is unique: it will output the delay sound being held even though that effect is turned off.

Also you can play along with the delay sound being held.

The FLIGHT TIME can apply a modulation effect to the delay sound to make it more spacious.

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the ENTER

switch.

3. Press the FILTER/MODULATION switch to turn on the RATE or DEPTH LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

By increasing the RATE value, the modulation speed is increased. Variable range is 0–99. Usually the waveform used when applying

a modulation starts from the positive (+) side. You can ﬂip this waveform so that it starts from the negative (–) side: press the DEC/–

switch when you are setting a value so that the DOWN dot at the lower right side of the FILTER/MODULATION display illuminates.

By increasing the DEPTH value, the modulation is applied more deeply (strongly).

The FLIGHT TIME’s delay time can be offset in the range of ±99ms for each preset.

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the SUBDIVISION/OFFSET switch to turn on the OFFSET LED.

4. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to adjust the parameter and press the ENTER switch.

5. Press the SAVE switch.

6. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

NOTE

A shorter delay time can result in a speedy, vigorous delay sound and a longer delay time can make a spacious and expressive delay

sound.

This amount can be set in the range of 0–9.9. “1.1” denotes 110%. Since a feedback setting higher than 100% is possible, you can

create a feedback effect that increases the delay sound volume at each repeat. If a feedback value over 91% is set, then a 50Hz

high-pass ﬁlter is automatically applied.

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Useful Features

BPM Analyzer Function

Setting to Retain Delay Sound (Trail function)

Tap-Preferred Mode

Swapping Switch Functions

Rec & Repeat Function

The tempo of the actual performance picked up by the microphone on the FLIGHT TIME is analyzed in

realtime within the ±20% of the tempo (BPM) information being set and the BPM is automatically adjusted

in about ﬁve- to ten-second intervals to change the delay time.

This function records and repeats the incoming signal. Connect a footswitch to the HOLD(REC) terminal

on the rear panel and use it as a REC footswitch.

1. Connect an external switch (momentary/unlatch type) to the HOLD(REC) terminal. (This switch is referred to as the

REC switch.)

2. Press the REC & REPEAT switch to turn on its LED.

3. Press and hold down the REC switch for about three seconds.

4. The TIME display ﬂashes [REC].

5. Press the REC switch to start recording.

6. Press the TAP-PLAY switch to stop recording. A repeat playback of the just recorded sound starts instantly.

7. By pressing the TAP-PLAY switch during the repeat playback, the playback starts from the beginning of the

recording.

8. To stop recording or playback, press the ON/OFF-STOP switch.

9. To exit from Rec & Repeat mode and return to usual mode, press and hold down the REC switch fro about three

seconds.

NOTE

The preset delay effect will be applied to both the recorded repeat sound and the sound played along with the repeated sound. You

can record the input for 20 seconds. (Only one phrase can be recorded; recording cannot be layered.) This setting can be stored in

each preset. When the Rec & Repeat function is enabled, the Hold function is disabled.

NOTE

Rec & Repeat Flowchart

Connect an unlatch (momentary) type footswitch

to the HOLD(REC) terminal on the rear panel.

HOLD (REC)

switch

HOLD (REC)

switch

TAP-PLAY

switch

ON/OFF-STOP

switch

HOLD (REC)

switch

HOLD (REC)

switch

ON/OFF-STOP

switch

Press & hold down the

HOLD (REC) switch for

three seconds to put

the machine in Record

Standby mode.

[REC] ﬂashes.

Press the HOLD (REC)

switch to start recording.

[REC] illuminates steadily.

Press the TAP-PLAY

switch to stop recording

and start playback.

[PLAY] illuminates.

Press the ON/OFF-STOP

switch to stop recording.

[STOP] illuminates.

Press the HOLD (REC)

switch to start recording.

[REC] illuminates.

Press the ON/OFF-STOP

switch to stop playback.

[STOP] illuminates.

Press & hold down

the HOLD (REC)

switch for three

seconds to exit from

Rec & Repeat mode

to usual mode.

You can select whether to retain the delay sound (ON) or not (OFF) when you turn off the delay effect.

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the preset number ﬂash.

2. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to show the preset number in which you wish to store the data and press the

ENTER switch.

3. Press the TRAIL switch to turn on or off the TRAIL LED.

4. Press the SAVE switch.

5. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the save operation and store the data in the preset.

In Tap-preferred mode, the preset is recalled by applying the tempo information lastly entered via the

footswitch. Even if presets are switched after entering a tempo by tapping, the tempo information

remains the same.

1. Press and hold down both the

seconds.

ON/OFF-STOP and TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switches for three

2. Release the switches when the TIME display shows [TAP].

NOTE

In Preset-Preferred mode (factory default), the BPM value and delay time stored in the recalled preset are recalled.

The above-mentioned operation toggles between Tap-preferred mode and Preset-preferred mode.

You can swap the functions of the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch and a switch connected

to the HOLD(REC) terminal.

1. Connect an external switch (momentary/unlatch type) to the HOLD(REC) terminal. (This switch is referred to as the

REC switch.)

2. Press and hold down both the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) and REC switches for three seconds.

3. Release the switches when the TIME display shows [HOLD].

NOTE

The above-mentioned operation swaps the functions. When the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch is set to act as the REC

switch, the TIME display shows [HOLD].

When the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) switch is set to the TAP-PLAY/hold(PS SEL > PS1/PS2) function (factory default), the

TIME display shows [TAP].

If the BPM of the tap-entered tempo information differs more than ±20% from that of the actual performance, then there is no automatic

adjustment of delay time.

The realtime BPM analyzer may not be able to recognize the BPM for performances with irregular meters, performances by orchestra or

piano, etc.

The analysis range of the BPM analyzer is 30-300 BPM.

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Factory PresetsMIDI Setups

Transmitting Data to/from an External Device

Updating Firmware

Initializing

Setting up MIDI Receiving Channel

Upon receiving a program change number included in a MIDI signal from an external MIDI device, the

FLIGHT TIME switches presets instantly.

1. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to make the PRESET/CHANNEL display ﬂash.

2. Press and hold down the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch until the CHANNEL LED illuminates.

3. Press the INC/+ or DEC/– switch to select the desired receiving MIDI channel.

4. Press the ENTER switch to conﬁrm the MIDI receiving channel.

5. Press the PRESET/CHANNEL(hold) switch to turn on the PRESET LED and return the PRESET/CHANNEL

display to show the preset number.

NOTE

Receiving channels can be set to Omni mode (factory default) in which channels 1–16 and all channels will receive the data. When in

Omni mode, the display shows [AL].

The FLIGHT TIME can save or recall preset contents to/from a personal computer. For connection and

setup procedures, please conﬁrm with the product or support page of the Free The Tone website.

The FLIGHT TIME can update its ﬁrmware. For the latest ﬁrmware or connection and setup procedures,

please conﬁrm with the product or support page of the Free The Tone website.

Follow the steps below to clear all of the presets and reset your FLIGHT TIME to the default status at the

shipment from the factory.

1. Apply the power to the FLIGHT TIME while holding down the SAVE and ENTER switches.

2. The BPM/msec display shows the ﬁrmware version number.

3. Release the SAVE and ENTER switches.

4. When the BPM/msec display shows [INT], then the initializing is completed.

The FLIGHT TIME has nine factory presets assigned preset numbers from 91 to 99. It is impossible to

overwrite this region. Note that parameters in preset nos. 91–99 are duplicated in preset nos. 1–9.

These preset nos. 1–9 can be edited and overwritten.

Preset Contents

PRESET 91 (1): Modulation delay 1 Spacious modulation delay with modulation effects.

PRESET 92 (2): Modulation delay 2 Warm modulation delay by utilizing high-pass and low-pass ﬁlters.

PRESET 93 (3): Modulation delay 3 Beautiful delay with weak modulation and low-pass ﬁlter settings.

PRESET 94 (4): Dotted eighth note delay Delay with 346ms (BPM = 129.9) delay time and the SUBDIVISION set to

Dotted Eighth note.

PRESET 95 (5): Short delay 1 Short delay used in Rockabilly, etc.

PRESET 96 (6): Short delay 2 Delay imitating an echo effect with very short delay time.

PRESET 97 (7): Helicopter sound (for Hold function) By triggering the Hold function, the pitch of the sound being held will

change a lot and slowly.

PRESET 98 (8): Machine gun sound (for Hold function) By triggering the Hold function, the 89ms duration sound will be repeated.

PRESET 99 (9): Siren sound (for Hold function) By triggering the Hold function, the pitch of the sound being held will

change a lot and quickly.

NOTE

To try and use the presets for the Hold function (preset nos. 97–99), connect an external switch (momentary/unlatch type) to the

HOLD terminal on the rear panel.

Preset Parameters

PRESET 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99

BPM 162.6 162.6 127.7 129.9 164.8 300 – – –

TIME 369 369 470 346 91 50 76 89 91

DELAY LEVEL 33 33 46 50 50 45 55 60 60

FEEDBACK 40 50 20 32 37 40 0 0 0

OUT LEVEL 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70

LPF OFF 12 14 14 12 12 22 22 22

HPF OFF 6 0FF 10 5 5 5 5 5

RATE 17 19 4 24 3 OFF 4 (.4 dot) OFF 75

DEPTH 20 20 7 10 3 OFF 99 OFF 99

SUBDIVISION 4 4 4 8 (.8 dot) 16 16 4 4 4

OFFSET 0000.500000

TRAIL OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

REC & REPEAT OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

DELAY PHASE OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

BPM ANALYZER OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

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Product SpeciﬁcationsMIDI Speciﬁcations and Parameters

• Number of presets: User presets = 90, Factory presets = 9, Total = 99

• Input impedance: min. 500kΩ

• Output load impedance: min. 1kΩ

• Maximum input level: INST +2dBu / LINE +13dBu

• Terminals: 3 x standard 1/4” phone jacks (INPUT, OUTPUT, HOLD), 1 x 9-12V DC input jack (AC adapter

jack), 2 x DIN 5-pin connectors (MIDI IN, OUT/THRU)

• Power supply: 9-12V DC center negative polarity

• Current consumption: approx. 400mA

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 146 x 120.5 x 57mm (including protuberances such as jacks, etc.)

• Weight (excluding AC adapter): approx. 560g (excluding accessories)

• Accessories: Warranty Card, Quick Start Guide, Safety Precautions, rubber feet x 4

Speciﬁcations and appearance subject to change without notice.

Controls MIDI CC numbers Value Range

Delay Level 81 0–99

Feedback (0–99) 82 0–99

Feedback (1.1–9.9) 83 11–99

Output Level 84 10–99

LPF 21

off = 0, 22kHz = 22, 20kHz = 20, 18kHz = 18, 16kHz = 16, 14kHz = 14,

13kHz = 13, 12kHz = 12, 11kHz = 11, 10kHz = 10, 9kHz = 9, 8kHz = 8,

7kHz = 7, 6kHz = 6, 5kHz = 5, 4kHz = 4, 3kHz = 3, 2kHz = 2, 1kHz = 1

HPF 22

off = 0, 20Hz = 2, 40Hz = 4, 50Hz = 5, 60Hz = 6, 80Hz = 8,

100Hz = 10, 120Hz = 12, 140Hz = 14, 160Hz = 16, 180Hz = 18,

200Hz = 20, 250Hz = 25, 300Hz = 30, 400Hz = 40, 500Hz = 50,

600Hz = 60, 700Hz = 70, 800Hz = 80, 900Hz = 90, 1kHz = 99

Rate-Up 31 off = 0, 1–99

Rate-Down 34 off = 0, 1–99

Depth 33 off = 0, 1–99

Subdivision 41

Whole note = 1, Half note = 2, Dotted Quarter note = 3, Triplet in four = 4,

Quarter note = 5, Dotted Eighth note = 6, Triplet in two = 7, Eighth note = 8,

Triplet in one = 9, Sixteenth note = 10

Offset (+)42 0–99

Offset (–)43 0–99

Trail 51 off = 0, on = 127

Rec & Repeat Mode 52 off = 0, on = 127

BPM Analyzer 53 off = 0, on = 127

Delay Phase 54 off = 0, on = 127

Effect On/Off 61 off = 0, on = 127

Tap 62 on = 127

Hold63 off = 0, on = 127

Play 71 127

Rec 72 127

Stop 73 127

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Caution

Do not use or store the unit in environments where it

will be exposed to:

Extreme temperatures (direct rays of the sun, heat

sources such as radiators or stoves.)

High humidity or moisture.

Excessive dust or sand.

Excessive vibration or shock.

Whenever leaving the unit unattended for long

periods, be sure to unplug the AC adapter from the

power source to avoid creating a ﬁre hazard.

Take care not to drop the unit, and do not subject it

to excessive pressure or weight.

Do not press the switches on the unit with a bare

foot, or unexpected injury may result.

Do not use solvents (such as benzine, paint thinner)

on the unit, since these may dull the ﬁnish or damage

the surface.

Warning

Never try to disassemble, or modify the unit.

Stop using the unit if you notice smoke or a strange

odor coming from it and unplug the AC adapter from

the outlet.

Never try to repair the unit or replace parts unless so

instructed by the user’s manual. For other repair or

parts replacement contact your local dealer or Free

The Tone.

Never unplug the AC adapter while your hands are

wet.

Do not apply too much pressure or tension or place

a heavy object on the power cord. Doing so may

damage the power cord and create a danger of ﬁre

or electrical shock.

Turn off the unit and unplug the AC adapter from the

outlet and contact your local dealer or Free The Tone

for repair in the case of any of the following:

The power cord is damaged.

Foreign objects (coins, pins, etc.) or liquid enter

the unit.

The unit gets wet from rain or other liquid.

The unit is out of order.

Be careful of heat radiation from the unit.

Never cover the AC adapter with cloth or other

objects. Built-up heat can deform the case or cause

a ﬁre hazard.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Precautions are identiﬁed by the two types of symbols below:

Caution

This symbol indicates that a risk of serious personal

injury or material damage may result if precautions are

ignored.

Warning

This symbol indicates that a risk of death or serious

personal injury may result if precautions are ignored.

Be sure to read these precautions and the user’s manual before using this product.

Support/Service

Contact the following for support and/or repair service.

e-mail address: overseas@freethetone.com

Free The Tone FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y Owner's manual

Free The Tone FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y Owner's manual

Free The Tone FLIGHT TIME FT-2Y Owner's manual

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