Hi there i have a bit of an issue about the VFS5 footswitch, in manual mode, channel 2 doesn't seem to scroll between the intervals of the pitch, i also made sure that the pitch effect isn't bypassed. can anyone tell me how this could be fixed? thanks

I did post an answer but will restart from scratch ...^^

So, to complete Voxman's answer:

Ok, in the VT's manual, it's said that the Ch2 of the footswitch can affect time or speed of an effect (delay, reverb, etc), but I've seen nowhere it's said it can change the pitch ... it refers to intervals of time, but not to harmonic intervals ...

Does the Ch2 change the pitch when you are not in manual mode?

Another possibility is that the saved pitch parameters will be recalled, if I understand, only if this effect is selected when being in manual mode; otherwise, the default ones will be recalled.
What is the default value for the mix parameter? Did you save your precedent changes with a not full dry mix?

The Edit1 knob position is the only one not reflecting the actual value taken in account when you are in manual mode; as the Edit 1 button corresponds to the mix, isn't it set to full dry sound (with no effect in the resulting sound, even if selected)?

(so the pitch interval could be changed by the Ch2 foot switch - if it's able to -, but with no audible result, as although the Edit 1 knob is set on a middle position, the actual mix value could be set on "full dry")

Maybe is it a feature that is not build on newer or older VT30?
Or maybe does it only work on the VT100, even if some people said it works on their VT30 (they may be confused about effects).

But let's try some things.

Before doing what is following, I would set the amp on manual mode, and then, even if the selection knob is already on "Pitch", I would turn it a bit then reset it on "Pitch".

1/ First, did you check the mix ?
(I would try with a clean sound, then set the selector on pitch, verfying I'm hearing the two sounds - if not, I would turn the mix Edit1 button until I hear both at the same time)

2/ Then, is the Tap knob changing the pitch? (at the amp panel)
(If the answer is "Yes", I would retry with the ch2 now)

On the video, they did insert some sequence, showing the selector being set to the pitch effect - I did notice the amp was on "Preset" mode, not on "Manual" mode - but as Dave Martone is later speaking about manual mode, maybe these pictures are just post-production mistakes. (the ch2 would change preset in this configuration, I think - but would have a try to be sure of that)

3/ Finaly, when you set the selection knob to the delay effect, is the ch2 switch changing the delay time? (You said it's ok above, but to be sure ...)
Try that and if it 's ok just change the selector to pitch shift, and retry.

Note:
The fact that you did some trials on VT50 and VT30 in a music shop would indicate:
- the footswitches had a problem
- all the amp you tried with had a problem
- the feature is not set on these amps (may be set on VT100 or not - features can be modified without notification, as always)
- you do some bad operation
if you can go to other music shops, let's have a try with their amps and their footswitches.

Maybe could some Vox people tell us if this feature should work or not with your amp ...?

Hi, thanks for the quick reply,
i did the following earlier today

1.Plugged in VFS5
2.Turned on amp
3.Click/select manual mode.
4.Select ''pitch'' effect
5.Made sure that i can hear the pitch changing when i click ''tap'' on the amp.
6.Made sure that effects isn't bypassed.
7.Stepped/clicked CH2 on the VFS5, unfortunately it still doesnt work...

I also did an amp factory reset before i did this btw.

The weird thing is, the CH2 works on other effects, its only the pitch thats having issues.
sockets are clean too.

i also have a feeling that maybe this feature doesnt work on the VTs that were produced later than the older ones? i can only speculate but bottomline is that its quite confusing and actualy getting frustrating, i hope this issue will be cleared though.

cheers

What do you mean in your 6. operation by "made sure the effect is not bypassed" ?

You should do nothing at all between your 5. and 7. operations.
If you hear the pitch shifting at the 5., the effect is not by-passed, that"s enough to be sure of that.

As a test, I would add:

Re-do exactly your 7 operations as you described above (except for the 6 . point)

8. select Delay effect (don't touch any other thing, but just the selector)
9. stepped/cliked CH2 on the footswitch to see if it works, if it makes sound changes ...

And if it's ok:

10. select pitch shifter (don't touch anything other)
11. click several times on the CH2.
12. if nothing happens, just turn a bit the "Edit 1 button" to a middle position, and retry CH2. Don't touch anything else than this "Edit 1" knob and then the CH2.

It may be possible too that your shop received a bad serie of amps and/or footswitches - try to compare serial numbers ...?

But it may be possible too that you do something wrong ...?

P.S.: I don't know if the pitch shift operates in "circles", i.e. when you are on the higher pitch shift, if tapping again on the button make it go back to the lower pich shift and so on ...?

Or is it "linear", and so tapping again should change nothing when you are already on the higher pitch shift it can handles?
(if so, you should exchange your 5. and 7. operations order for a new test starting from scratch - power off the amp, then light it on and re-test - just check with the eyes at the 5. operation that the by-pass is not lighted and touch nothing)

What I mean is to try it in the same process, without changing anytihng (so very strictly respecting the operations order given above).

For example, checking the by-pass by operating it is not good as you may reset some parameter - you should just eventually check with eyes and ears ... and test the 12 operations from scratch. (amp powered off, then on just before begining the serie of test operations).

So:
1.Plugg in VFS5
2.Turn on amp
3.Click/select manual mode.
4.Select ''pitch'' effect
5.Make sure that i can hear the pitch changing when i click ''tap'' on the amp.
6.Make sure that effects isn't bypassed ONLY with the eyes (by-pass led not lighted).
7.Stepp/click CH2 on the VFS5
8. select Delay effect (don't touch any other thing, but just the selector)
9. stepp/click CH2 on the footswitch to see if it works, if it makes sound changes ...
10. select pitch shifter (don't touch anything other)
11. click several times on the CH2.
12. if nothing happens, just turn a bit the "Edit 1 button" to a middle position, and retry CH2. Don't touch anything else than this "Edit 1" knob and then the CH2.

Eventually after that, operate the by-pass knob and try again in both positions (led on and off) the tap button and the CH2 to see if that make some sound changes, and if the led is not out of order.

Make sure the pitch shifter is operating in circle, so that when you are on the higher pitch shift with the tap button, it will go back to the lower pitch shift, and then "climb" again with other tap button operations.

Then start from a low pitch shift and try the CH2 from this position.

So, that could be the case ... anyone from Vox again ... ?

(And maybe you should ask to your distibutor ... insisting until you've got an aswer)

Please tell us too if you obtain some information ...

You're a very patient and kind guy.