MOOER BLACK TRUCK Combined Effects Pedal Owner’s Manual

: June 7, 2024
: Mooer

Table of Contents

Precautions
Introduction
Main Features
Pedal Layout
Operation Modes
Effect Modules
Tap Tempo
Using The FX LOOP
Connections
Documents / Resources

BLACK TRUCK
Combined Effects Pedal
Owner’s Manual

Precautions

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE PROCEEDING

Power Supply
Use the correct AC outlet to connect the power adapter.
Use a power supply with a 9V DC 1A (1000mA) output otherwise, it will cause equipment damage, fire or other problems.
When unused or thunderstorms please unplug the power supply.
Connections
Before connecting the device or disconnecting it, be sure to turn off the power and other equipment, which will help to avoid malfunction and damage to other equipment. Also, make sure that all cables and power cords are disconnected before moving the unit.

Place the place
To prevent deformation, discoloration, and other serious damage, avoid the following:

Direct sunlight
Magnetic field
Dusty or unclean place
Strongly vibrating or shaking
Near heat source
High temperature and humidity
Humidity is large

Electrical interference
When using the unit, the radio and the TV may cause interference. Use the unit away from the radio and the TV.
Clean
Please use a dry, soft cloth to clean the unit. If necessary, wipe with a slightly moist cloth. Do not use rough clean powder, alcohol, paint thinner, wax, solvent, detergent, and chemical agents such as impregnated wipes.
Operating
Do not use brutal forces to use switches and control elements. Do not allow paper, metal, and other objects to fall into the machine. Be careful not to fall, do not subject it to shock and excessive pressure.
FCC certification
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Introduction

BLACK TRUCK combines 6 individual effects pedals, a high-precision tuner, an effects loop and a loop switcher. Bringing them all together into a single portable unit that’s built for the road.
Although incredibly versatile and useful as a tool for all styles of music, BLACK TRUCK has been designed primarily for hard rock and heavy metal musicians. ith this in mind, a carefully selected array of popular analog pedals from the MOOER MICRO SERIES make up the COMPRESSOR, OVERDRIVE and EQ modules.
A brand new “amp-like” analog HI-GAIN distortion has been developed speciﬁcally for this product which, in itself, covers a huge spectrum of tonal possibilities and a wide range of gain.
These analog modules are complemented well by a multi-modulation pedal and a digital ambiance engine, simply named SPACE. Which consists of a high-quality
digital delay and a stereo reverb. Both of these digital modules are fully controllable by the dedicated tap tempo control footswitch.
When used in conjunction with the integrated loop switcher, BLACK TRUCK can very easily be programmed to provide one-step presets.
Following a lot of feedback from the RED TRUCK, the independent volume control has been added to the cab simulated output so it can be used simultaneously with the main outputs.

Main Features

6 effects pedals built into 1 simple unit. Compressor, Overdrive, Distortion, EQ, modulation, Delay/Reverb
Full-featured controls for each effect
Built-in precision guitar tuner
Tap tempo synchronization
Integrated effects loop for connecting external pedals or 4 cable method connection with an ampliﬁer
Stereo outputs
Dedicated direct output with speaker simulation and independent volume control for connection to a mixing desk, computer or headphones
Includes a carry case for easy transportation

Pedal Layout

MOOER BLACK TRUCK Combined Effects Pedal

TAP – Press several times for tap tempo. Hold for Tuner
Footswitch 1 – SPACE (Delay/Reverb) on/off in LIVE mode. Preset 1 in PRESET mode
Footswitch 2 – MOD on/off in LIVE mode. Preset 2 in PRESET mode
Footswitch 3 – EQ on/off in LIVE mode. Preset 3 in PRESET mode
Footswitch 4 – HI GAIN (Distortion) on/off in LIVE mode. Preset 4 in PRESET mode
Footswitch 5- OD on/off in LIVE mode. Preset 5 in PRESET mode
DISPLAY SCREEN- Displays the current operation mode of BLACK TRUCK.Displays the tuner when activated

Operation Modes

BLACK TRUCK has two different operation modes. LIVE MODE and PRESET MODE To change operation mode, simultaneously press and release TAP + Footswitch 1
Live Mode
In this mode, BLACK TRUCK operates like a traditional pedalboard. Each footswitch will toggle its respective effects module on and off. The DISPLAY SCREEN will display when in Live Mode

Preset Mode
In this mode BLACK TRUCK operates like a pedalboard loop switcher. Each footswitch will recall a preset combination of which effect modules are on/off.
The DISPLAY SCREEN will display

when in Preset Mode.

To create a preset:
1. Ensure BLACK TRUCK is in LIVE MODE
2. Activate the effect modules you want to use in your preset
3. Press and hold the corresponding footswitch where you wish to save the preset for use in Preset mode
4. The Footswitch LED will ﬂash 3 times to conﬁrm that the preset has been saved to this footswitch
5. After you have saved your presets, put the BLACK TRUCK into the PRESET MODE and press any footswitch from 1-5 to recall it’s preset.
Note: Effect parameters can not be stored to the presets. Only the on/off state of each effect module will be stored.

Effect Modules

BLACK TRUCK has 6 stompbox-style effect modules and a built-in precision tuner.

MOOER BLACK TRUCK Combined- Effect Modules

1. COMP: Based on one of MOOER’s most popular and useful micro pedals. The Yellow Comp is an all analogue compressor that can provide all means of compression from subtle and transparent to squashed and bloomy.

ON/OFF: Switches the COMP effect on/ off
VOL : Adjusts the over-all volume output after the compression. This is very
useful to compensate for perceived volume drop or even to use the compressor
as a boost.
EQ: Adjusts the overall tone of the compressor. Clockwise is brighter, Counter
clockwise is darker
COMP: Simultaneously adjusts the compression ratio, threshold and release.

2. OD: A modiﬁed GREEN MILE circuit, the DRIVE module of Red truck is a warm and natural analog overdrive circuit with a distinct hump in the mids. At higher gain settings, it can emulate a vintage ampliﬁer being pushed into breakup. At lower gain settings it is perfect for pushing the HI-GAIN module for solos or as a warm boost for the guitar.

VOL: Adjusts the output level
GAIN: Adjusts the amount of overdrive
TONE: Adjusts the EQ. Clockwise is brighter, Counter clockwise is darker

3. HI-GAIN: Designed exclusively for the BLACK TRUCK, this analog distortion circuit delivers hi-gain amp like distortion which is perfect for all of your hard rock and metal needs.

VOL: Adjusts the overall output level
TONE: Adjusts the mid and treble frequencies. Clockwise is brighter and has more bite. Counter clockwise is warmer and has more mids.
TWEAK: Adjusts the low frequencies. Clockwise has tighter and more focused bbass response, Counter-clockwise has fatter warmer bass.
GATE: Noise gate on/off for reducing unwanted noise at higher gain settings
MID: Boosts/scoops the middle frequencies
GAIN: Adjusts the amount of distortion

4. EQ: An analog Equalizer based on the MOOER GRAPHIC G. The EQ has 5 adjustable frequencies ranging from 100Hz – 4Khz that can be boosted or attenuated +/- 18dB. When the frequency slider is set to O then no boost or attenuation of that particular frequency will occur. Up = Boost / Down = Attenuation.

LEVEL: Boosts/attenuates the output signal +/- 18dB
POST: Positions the EQ module after the HI-GAIN module in the signal chain.
PRE: Positions the EQ module before the HI-GAIN module in the signal chain.

5. MOD: A digital multi-modulation unit that brings together tremolo, phaser, and ﬂanger.

COLOUR : Phaser intensity / Tremolo waveform / Flanger intensity
RATE: Adjusts the modulation effects speed
RANGE: Phaser Depth / Tremolo mix / Flanger waveform delay Toggle switch: Selects the modulation effect type
Rhythm Knob: Adjusts the sub-division of the modulation effect in relation to the tap tempo.(X = random pattern)

6. SPACE: A high-quality digital delay and stereo reverb module.

MIX: Adjusts the wet/dry mix of the reverb
DECAY: Adjusts the length of the reverb decay time
LEVEL: Adjusts the volume of the delay repeats
FEEDBACK: Adjusts the number of delay repeats
TIME: Adjusts the time between delay repeats
TOGGLE SWITCH: Selects between DLY (Delay only), REV (Reverb only) and DLY+REV (Delay and Reverb)

TUNER: BLACK TRUCK has an accurate built-in guitar tuner. Press and hold the TAP foot switch to mute your output and activate the tuner. Press the TAP oot switch once to exit the tuner and un-mute your output.

Tap Tempo

TAP: Press and release this foot switch several times to create a Tap Tempo.
Tap tempo can control both the delay time and modulation rate simultaneously or either of these two effect modules independently. The light surrounding the AP footswitch will illuminate a different color to indicate what it is controlling. You can change the tap tempo function by pressing a combination of two-foot witches simultaneously. See below.
DLY + MOD = PURPLE (press foot switches 3 + 4)
DLY only = RED (press foot switches 1 + 2)
MOD only = BLUE (press foot switches 2 + 3)
By default, the tap tempo will control both the delay time and the modulation rate simultaneously. The TAP footswitch light will illuminate purple to indicate this.

Using The FX LOOP

BLACKTRUCK comes equipped with a serial effects loop. This sits between the EQ and MOD modules in the internal signal chain.
The FX LOOP can be used in many different ways…

MOOER BLACK TRUCK Combined-Using The FX LOOP

SEND: Can also be considered as EQ/HI-GAIN output
RETURN: Can also be considered as MOD input

-Add your favorite pedal or preamp to the chain –
This is an easy way to add an extra pedal into the BLACK TRUCK signal chain, in-between your EQ and MOD.
Connect SEND to the input of your favorite pedal. Connect the output of the pedal to the RETURN of BLACK TRUCK.
We like to use this with our Micro Preamp pedals for the ultimate in portable rigs.

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– 4 cable method –
If your ampliﬁer has it’s own effects loop you can connect BLACK TRUCK using the “4 cable method” which will put the drive modules in front of your mpliﬁers input and the MOD and SPACE modules into your ampliﬁers effects loop.

Connect your guitar to the input of BLACK TRUCK
Connect BLACK TRUCK SEND to your ampliﬁers input
Connect your ampliﬁers “effects send” to BLACK TRUCK RETURN
Connect the OUTPUT of BLACK TRUCK to the “effects return” of your ampliﬁer

MOOER BLACK TRUCK Combined- Connections

– WET DRY SETUP
This is an easy way to set up a black TRUCK with 2 ampliﬁers. One ampliﬁer with just the drive signal. The other ampliﬁerwith drive signal, modulation, delay, and reverb effects. his is a very popular tup method sed y professional guitarists to maintain astonishingly clear and articulate one’s while still having beautiful atmospheric facts or live shows. o, accomplish his setup u will also require n BY ox. We recommend he MOOER ABY mkII

Connect your guitar to the input of LACKTRUCK
Connect SEND of the BLACK TRUCK to the input of your ABY box
Connect one output of the ABY box to the input of ampliﬁer 1
Connect the other output of the ABY box to the RETURN of BLACK TRUCK
Connect the OUTPUT of BLACK TRUCK to the input of ampliﬁer 2

If you have a 3rd ampliﬁer you can use both stereo outputs of BLACK TRUCK to make a WET / DRY / WET setup taking full advantage of true stereo reverb, whilst maintaining an awesome clear guitar tone.

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Connections

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1. INPUT
Connect your instrument to this input using a standard 1/4” jack cable
2. FX LOOP
Refer to the ‘USING THE FX LOOP’ section of this manual for more details
3. OUTPUT
Connect to these outputs using standard 1/4” Jack cables
Connect to L only for mono output
Connect to L and R for true stereo output
4. PHONES
Connect to this output using a mono or stereo 1/4” jack cable
This provides an output with integrated speaker cabinet simulation for connecting headphones or Direct to your PA system or recording console. The phones output on BLACK TRUCK has an independent level control
5. DC IN Connect to a power supply with the following output specs: 9V DC 1A

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Technical Parameters
Input: 1/4″ audio jack cable (impedance 2MΩ)
Output: 1/4″ audio jack cable x2 (impedance 100Ω)
Headphones: 1/8″ stereo jack x1 (50Ω)
Power supply: 9V DC 1A (1000mA)
Size: 370 mm (D) X 96 mm (W) X 51 mm (H)
Weight: 1.23Kg
Attachment: Owner’s Manual ,Carry Case
*Disclaimer: Parameter update is subject to change without notice.