MXR M231 Tap Compact Footswitch Pedal Instructions
- June 5, 2024
- MXR
Table of Contents
MXR M231 Tap Compact Footswitch Pedal
Specifications
- Product Name: MXR Split + Tap (M231)
- Website: jimdunlop.com/m231
Features
- FOOTSWITCH sets tempo of time-based effects or acts as toggle switch for effect parameters
- LEFT jack sends/receives left channel signal
- RIGHT jack sends/receives right channel signal
- TRS jack sends/receives TRS signal
- TAP jack sends control signal for tap tempo and toggle switching
- Internal switches control tip/ring grounding configuration for TAP jack
Operation
Split TRS Signal to Mono L/R Paths
To split a stereo signal into left/right paths, connect the TRS output of your
stereo device to the MXR Split + Tap’s TRS input jack using a TRS cable. Next,
run two standard instrument cables from the MXR Split + Tap’s LEFT and RIGHT
output jacks to the inputs of your mono devices.
Combine L/R Signals into TRS Path
To combine left and right signal paths into a single TRS path, connect the
outputs of your mono devices to the MXR Split + Tap’s LEFT and RIGHT jacks
using standard instrument cables. Next, connect a TRS cable from the MXR Split
- Tap’s TRS jack to your stereo device’s TRS input jack.
Control the Tempo of Time-Based Effects
To use the MXR Split + Tap’s footswitch to control the tempo of a time-based
effect unit, connect a standard instrument cable or TRS cable from the MXR
Split + Tap’s TAP jack to the relevant jack on your effect unit.
Toggle Effect Parameters
To use the MXR Split + Tap’s footswitch to toggle the parameters of an effects
unit, connect a standard instrument cable from the TAP jack to the relevant
jack on your effect unit.
Tip/Ring Grounding Configuration for Tap Jack
The MXR Split + Tap is factory-set to work with the MXR Joshua Ambient Echo.
Check your pedal’s user manual to see its tip/ring cable requirements. To
adjust the MXR Split + Tap’s tip/ring setup, remove bottom plate to access
internal switches. See diagram for switch configurations.
DIAGRAM A
Factory setting for use with MXR Joshua Ambient Echo is SWITCH 3 UP (Tip to
Ground).
FAQ
Q: How do I adjust the tip/ring setup for the MXR Split + Tap?
A: Remove the bottom plate to access internal switches and refer to the diagram for switch configurations. By default, SWITCH 3 should be UP (Tip to Ground) for use with MXR Joshua Ambient Echo.