TC-Helicon Mic Mechanic - Quick Start Guide

www.tc-helicon.com/mic-mechanic
TC-Helicon's Mic Mechanic gives you a complete vocal toolbox in a compact, easy-to-use pedal. This quick start video will get you up and running within minutes of arriving at your gig, and show you a couple of the hidden features of this indispensable vocal pedal.

[@tchelicon]

Hi, this video is meant as a fun and snappy video manual for people who have just bought the Mic Mechanic or want to know more about how to hook it up and use it live. The Shure mic takes a leave, because obviously we want to show off OUR mic, which - apart from being able to control the Mic Mechanic via the button on it - also is tailored specifically for singers (not instruments) and our effects pedals. :-)

[@gimyoungsoyoung]

this video was made 11 years ago.. wow.. what a clean and neat video!

[@jonathanpotts404]

This is the first demo I've seen that explains the feedback control. That was a concern for me. Nice job. I'm sold.

[@ftwoodycocks]

This is exactly what I've been looking for! I've been a concert sound engineer for years & now play guitar in a band. I've been wanting to control the lead vocalist's effects, like using an effects rack at the front-of-house mixing console. I thought a stompbox that is easily adjustable and versatile would work great, but couldn't find anything. This pedal is pretty unique. It does seem like it's designed from a soundman point of view, but has simple controls for quick adjustments.

[@paultasker5293]

I've been using a Mic Mechanic with saxophone for a couple of months. I use an AKG 519 mic so always have phantom power. I generally use 50-60% medium 'club' reverb but sometimes delay and the bigger hall reverb combined. The 'tone' button is always on and you can hear subtle compression which is what I wanted as well. All in all it's great, does what it's supposed to do. Since I started using it i've had lots of people saying 'the sax sounds great'. Enough said!

[@StuartWood1965]

:-) thanks for the entertainment as well as the informative lesson on setting up the Mic Mechanic .... the little tip on the amount of echo repeats was just what I needed :-)

[@tchelicon]

Awesome!

[@neobx2]

Thank you TC Helicon for my free MP75 with Mic control its an impressive vocal Mic n we can control the Mic mechanic from the MP75

[@tchelicon]

Hey thanks neobx2! I totally did forget to mention the Mic-Control button. Thanks for letting people know what to do :)

[@DavidTaubner]

Excellent presentation. Gotta get me that device! Loved the t shirt bit at the end.

[@ScottStieg]

I'm glad I hung around for the shirt explanation. Good review too.

[@tchelicon]

HI hypnosiscenter, It provides 24V phantom. That covers lots of condensers, but some mics won't work without 48V, so you'd have to check your mic's requirements.

[@nick08alex]

Best demo EVER. Hands down

[@neobx2]

Dude that was a great demo,does it have a battery compartment or it only works with AC power

[@tecnicacantomodernoriccardo]

Hello any way to calibrate the TONE BUTTON? i mean to choose the amounto od compression or the Eq? I see in the tc Helicon T1 there is the best regulation of tone, compression. Is there a way to regulate it on the Mic Mechanics? Or should I add a Tc T1 after the Mic Mechanics? I like the reverb, delay and pitch correction of the Mic Mechanic but I would like to have more control on the compressione and tone. Thanks for a reply!

[@simoncino83]

Wonderful presentation!

[@BaukeGNL]

Which reverb sounds better, the mic mechanic or the R1? When using a Shure super 55 Deluxe? Both seem to be great but i'm having trouble to decide ... It's about the same question as Joaco asked but my equipment is quite good.

[@tchelicon]

Hiya neobx2, It only runs on AC (well, DC via the AC adapter). Having a battery is a cool idea for our smaller products for sure!

[@CDK11]

Hi TC Helion. I've got this pedal but find that I'm getting a lot of feedback when I turn up my mic. Should I take the gain down on my desk completely and just use the preamp dial on the side of the pedal?

[@larrychannah4142]

Love the TC Helicon Harmony Singer 2 Question - Tried running my Warm u87 though it and it of course it needs fantom power . I added 40db after but harmony wouldn't work Would adding 40 db before work ?

[@chatolars]

hi, great device. My question: can I use this as a send/return effect through a mixer?... so I can aply the effect separately to several mics (in different tracks in the mixer)? IN this case, does this unit accept line level signals (1/4" plug cables) to do that, or should I use a "Y" cable with two XLR ends and one 1/4" end? Cheers.

[@tchelicon]

You can use it as a send/return, but you can only use Reverb/Echo. Both Tone and Pitch Correction require a monophonic signal to work correctly.

[@SlikkTim]

So that mean the button on the 75 can also control tap tempo ? This is crazy powerful ! On a second note, if I understand correctly, the tone is always on, and the switch controls the reverb, delay and autotune, right ? If that's the case that's the best pedal effect for a hiphop MC who can sing too, cause it could go from the "singin" tpainish voice preset to the normal talk/rap preset just from the mic button, right ?

[@tchelicon]

Heya youyankagin, The +48 of Phantom power would be more than enough voltage to run any of our products, but it's the current that's the issue. Phantom provides very VERY little current and we can't drive any of our devices with it. You'd need to be able to send between 400ma and 1A for our various products. Cheers!

[@wkrqjq1896]

Hi. I have question about the Mic Mechanic 1 power requirement. Whats the actual required current? Im thinking about running it with external battery. I saw a thread saying it uses 5.6W when it need 12V 4A..? Shouldnt it be like 12v x 0.4mA to become 5.6W??

[@Mariakhin]

when it will be in stores? Really looking forward to buy it!

[@RookieAlert]

Brilliant, I didn't know there was that there was much to the Mic Mechanic. Time to get tweakin' ;D

[@Changtent]

Nice straight forward video, thanks.

[@juanbbien]

A very good explanation

[@brent1279]

the tone effect.... does that stay on at all times or is that turned on/off by the footswitch (or the the mic switch, however its setup) ide like to see it stay on with the ability to add the reverb/echo on top of that

[@estigia]

This clip has been so helpful than you!!! I 'm a drummer who does backing vocal as well as lead vocals on two cover tunes and this pedal can help me alot with the effects I'm looking for.

[@DrummingFuzz]

Very helpful and entertaining! thank a lot! :)

[@demonbell8258]

Best demo ever!

[@boorad1ey]

Do I really need a mixer for a live show (im doing a lil skatepark gig) im wondering if I just could use a regular audio interface (ie focusrite Scarlett/ m audio) would it work 🧐

[@boorad1ey]

Do I really need a mixer for a live show (im doing a lil skatepark gig) im wondering if I just could use a regular audio interface (ie focusrite Scarlett/ m audio) would it work

[@MrBRANDBERG]

Thank you;-) can I use mechanic to connect another reverb pedal to it and sing or play instruments through the other reverb ?(not mechanic) in other words i'm looking for something that i can interconnected so i can sing and play flutes.My set up is lucas nano 600 with mixer build in but it does not have any effect, and i really want good reverb so i can perform live on my bamboo flutes. I want supernatural reverb but also need mic preamp to connect mic so I can play?.I KNOW MY EXPLANATION is not very clear, it is bit of science fiction for me ;-) Anybody can give me any advice please? thank you so much

[@hypnosiscenternyc]

Does it apply phantom power? I'd like to try it with some antique ribbon mics. What do you think? I have a Shure SM33.

[@jimgravesus]

So funny he explained the t shirt. I kept looking at it going "dafuq?"

[@tchelicon]

I had to give the explanation to the cashier in a grocery store lineup one time. It was pretty funny. ;)

[@neobx2]

Craig I love the pedal,our singer uses in ears and he hears all the effects any way or idea how to by pass this If its possible, needs another channel

[@alyibarra1661]

Hi TC! Just wanna ask, how to get rid the feedback?

[@michaelbeeministries2020]

Hi, can I turn on the phantom power on the mixer when the mic mechanic 2 is plugged into the mixer at the same time?

[@thekaratesuit]

used this for first time at rehearsal tonight. i'm the guitarist who controls it for our lead singer, just for delays mostly. the delay worked well, tap tempo doesn't have to be held down for too long to engage tap mode. u can either re-hold down, or just leave it for 1/2 secs and it'll go back to normal on/off mode. tone button resulted in hi-freq feedback, pitch correction resulted in one or two unsavoury artifacts too. both got turned off and we just used the pleasant, clear delay -- 7.8/10

[@malloryorszulak5142]

Thank you! The only thing I wish. Is that it could presave a setting. And switch between a couple of presaved settings.

[@tchelicon]

You can hear a cool A/B version of the "Tone" button by watching our video "Introducing VoiceTone Mic Mechanic - by TC-Helicon" . Watch it all the way to the end for the full effect.

[@cameronmoore7675]

You getting the power cord at 1:10 was priceless! Informative _and_ entertaining!

[@miguelangelvacaheredia8230]

good video. I just bought de mic mechanic 2.... I plug it and I had an AWFUL BUZZ noise.... how I fix this problem???.... is it requiered to have balanced cables for the IN and the Out ?.Thanks

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

How about -10dbv mixingboards and +4dbv mixingboards? Will the pedal work in both cases? Just only setup the level on the side of the pedal? There is no plate in this pedal right? You can add that with what pedal?

[@hearsageordie]

Hi TC-Helicon "waves" I have the create xt. which is a nice bit of kit. I only really use the reverb and the tone with it. However I'm wanting a Echo effect, I am a where that you do the "E1" however I only want one pedal. I just wanted to ask before I went and bought a Mic Mechanic. Am I right in thinking that this is very similar to the create xt, for my needs? with me not using the fx or the umod? please reply...thanks

[@tchelicon]

Hi hearsageordie, Mic Mechanic does offer Echo, but it's mutually exclusive with the Reverb. You can't run them both at the same time. If that's ok with you, and you're ok with just the 1/4note and Slap styles Mic Mechanic could be great and simple for your application.

[@cray56]

Just got one. So the USB is not audio into the computer?

[@youyankagin]

I never said anything about using a mic on phantom, but rather - does the pedal run on phantom power? Other quality products in stomp-box format run on phantom power and are used live and it is a very useful feature. Why have adaptors and extra mains plugs on stage when you have 48volts available down the XLR lead? Now that would have been a good selling point. And what are you talking about when you say you can't use a mic on phantom power live?

[@calebsequence]

I'm worried about one thing: If you set the Mic gain at a certain level and need to turn the mixer level lower to balance volume, will the volume go down when you hit the foot-switch? or will the Mic gain stay the same and the foot-switch will only turn the effects on the pedal on and off?

[@tchelicon]

No, the input gain is relative to the output gain. What you're doing is pre-amping the signal before it goes into our Tone, Reverb/Echo and pitch correction. We author our effects to not add/remove very much signal level when on or off. You should get the same level with the effects on or off once the gain is set. You want to see mostly green/yellow LED activity, just not red (clipping).

[@tvalla]

@@tchelicon thank for your anwser

[@JosephBlack]

I don't needthis product.. but I keep coming back for an awesome video :D

[@benitezkebab]

Hi Tc helicon.. i am thinking of getting this pedal for some sound reinforcment. I already have a tc helicon Voiceworks effect rack but it can be a little confusing to use at times when using it at different venues. I am the front person for a melodic death metal band.. so yeah u guessed it im a cookie monster vox type of guy (amon amarth etc) i just need some compression and a little reverb... Can u then dial in more or less bass mids and treb on the mixer with this pedal>??

[@tchelicon]

+Joe Oblique Tone has one setting and auto-adapts, so you might want to try with it on and off. Combining it with some low EQ at the board might give you the bottom end that we typically remove for clarity.

[@jeroenjanssen5162]

Hi TC. I own the T1. Is the tone switch on the Mechanic the same thing as the T1 with both knobs at noon? thanks, Jeroen

[@tchelicon]

+Jeroen Janssen Yep, that's it. There's a less bright option on Mic Mechanic also, which is like the same-named Tone style from the Play series. I think on T1 it'd be like turning the shape knob down a bit but I don't know if there's a 100% similar setting on T1.

[@recoveringbaptist2023]

Can you use a condenser mic? I have a headphone condenser mic.

[@thelolguy007]

Is it the same pitch correction that’s in the Performer VG?

[@pandemic7]

Good vid. I just bought a mic mechanic 2. Are the fundamentals the same? Thanks.

[@tchelicon]

Yep! We've separated the controls for Reverb and Echo, added battery power, and made it 9V, but otherwise the Mic Mechanic 2 is the same!

[@russellcrea9701]

Can this be used with a wireless mic? Any tips?

[@nahzrat]

Is it possible to have the delay punch in only at certain times or is it on the entire time until you manually switch the knob? I'd want reverb constant during a performance, but only want delay at specific points in a song, but it doesn't seem like that's possible with this, unless I misunderstood something somewhere.

[@richardkay2000]

No. You'd have to use the reverb on your PA, and then punch in the pedal delay as needed. Ideally, delay should precede reverb.

[@joaquinactisdanna9304]

Hi, I cant decide between the r1 and the mic mechanic, I just want really good reverbs, but the mic mechanic offers a lot of staff that the r1 dont, my equipment is not that good, so the question is if the difference between reverbs its that much and if the mic mechanic does better with bad mics, thnks

[@tchelicon]

Joaco Actis Danna The reverb in the R1 isn't the same algorithm as MM. I'd go for MM.

[@TheBarnaway]

Hello: I am writing here to see if some kind soul can help me, since I am quite desperate with the subject: I have a TC Helicon mic mechanic, well, I go to their website, I download the firmware and it doesn't recognize it, it only recognizes an old update from 2014, there is no way to update it, (unless I'm doing something wrong, which I doubt) since in its day I updated it without problem, but now the echo selection only does 3 repetitions that are barely noticeable when there is music in between. Thank you very much in advance, greetings.

[@Frankonfivestring]

..the button on the tc 75...what does that turn on/off on the mic mechanic? thanks

[@mantraspsyche6077]

I use this pedal all the time and I love it, but I was wondering if it was possible to edit the effect, for example if I'm using hall reverb + echo, and I wanna have a lot of reverb, but the volume of the echo not as loud? That's the only thing that's really missing for me, even though I can make do with how it is!

[@tchelicon]

Unfortunately there isn't an ability to mix the level of Echo and Reverb within the pedal. Sorry about that!

[@mantraspsyche6077]

if it was possible to add this function in any way (like: hold the tone button and control the balance with the pitch), It'd make this pedal the ideal answer to all situation. But maybe I'm just dreaming ;)

[@robfriedrich2822]

I have a Duplicator and Critical Mass too, but think, Mike Mechanic is the most universal, because I need some enhancing the sound plus Echo/Reverb. The new version has mic level output - but this is helpful to me. So I can put it in the mic input of a Bose L1 compact or a LD Systems MAUI. And when I need line level I have 3 Voicetone T1.

[@robfriedrich2822]

Possibly I buy a second Mic Mechanic

[@STeebs001]

Great video Craig, can you expand on the rest of the effects (quickly) or give a quick demo of them (the other video also shows hall and delay). Sings .... And it all started with a Big Bang .. Hey (feedback up) Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey.

[@arnamthedarkthoughts7224]

I've had to stop using my helicon voicelive touch 2 live at gigs with my Radiohead tribute band, as sound engineers mostly aren't happy about it because they can't get my voice into the mix as they intend to. I think that either they're using the wrong techniques in regarding how to get the best out of the device, or that the device isn't designed for bands, but more solo singers or duos? Anyway, I wonder if this pedal is more likely to cause me less problems, ie will sound engineers have an issue with it? Is it simple for them to process so that I control my delay and reverb, yet still have plenty of power?

[@christyamar]

What's the difference between this one and mic 2? why doesn't it come with adapter?

[@TheGrahamSituation]

Hello! I noticed the Mic Mechanic provides phantom power for my condenser mics, would it harm other microphones that can't handle PP? Thanks!

[@tchelicon]

+TheGrahamSituation It won't do any harm to a dynamic mic. In fact we use phantom for our Mic Control signals on our MP-75 mic, so it's just fine.

[@pedropollo6095]

Can you use any kind of microphone with this device?

[@christyamar]

mine doesn't have the level thing on the side... so im assuming its the 2? this is kind of confusing.. why make 2??

[@goodbragpro]

perfect review!!!!

[@Stevefozz]

I'm just about to order this, from the demos that I've seen so far it appears that when you use the setting to mix both reverb and delay at the same time that the delays are very overpowering. Is there a way of winding back the delay effect when using it with a reverb ? Also when you turn off the foot switch on the peddle does it turn of the pitch control as well as the effect ? Thanks for any reply.

[@tchelicon]

Hi Steve, You can control Delay Feedback but not overall delay level. It's tied together with the reverb. When you turn the foot switch off, the Reverb/Delay and Correction turn off but Tone stays on. That way your mic sound is preserved when you talk to the audience, but the effects aren't there.

[@Stevefozz]

+TC-Helicon Thanks for the reply, I've been reading the manual and it all seems straight forward enough. Mine arrives on Friday can't wait to take it for a test run.

[@tchelicon]

Nice! Let us know if you like it. :)

[@metalvocalhd9683]

I would like to know if the microphone still works with the pedal deactivated because I sing in a metal band with an sm58 and I only want to activate it in the moments that I use the clean voice only

[@PhillipAlcock]

Yes.

[@jonathanouellet5193]

Can i plug 2 mics in this with a split xlr and send to console with 1 ? will it bring down the effect having more than 1 mic in ?

[@kiskadar69]

+Jonathan Ouellet See "TC-Helicon - Multiple Mic Inputs for a Vocal Effects Processor" on KZbin.

[@likelions17]

Does the tone button (compression, EQ & De-essing) stay active when you turn off the effects. Or does everything turn off when you turn off the effects?

[@robfriedrich2822]

Tone button can set on and off separately, because it's something, that you also need for anouncements.

[@Zhorellski]

Does it have a 9v battery option?

[@BASSMANVLOGS]

hey idk if anyone will see this, but how can i use this with a wireless microphone system to a simple PA Sytstem

[@OnlyLoveCanLimitUs]

Can I plug my guitar into the mic input?

[@ronrobbins2737]

Hi, can this also be used as outboard gear once a normal dry vocal track is recorded? In other words, can the pitch correct, tone, be used to improve the vocal I already recorded with its own track before mixing? thanks!

[@tchelicon]

Ron Robbins Sure can! Just come out of your interface and into the MM's input (watch gain staging) and then run back into your interface with the processed signal. Though, if it were me in the studio, I'd record with Tone and Correction right through the MM and then use a plugin in the DAW for verb/echo. It's just easier to manipulate things on the fly with the effects when working in the DAW. If you "print" the effects from the MM, you have less flexibility.

[@ronrobbins2737]

Will try, thanks!!

[@ralphditchburn1456]

would i set up a harmony pedal after the mic mechanic effect box? if i wanted a bit oh harmony to go with my reverb and pitch correction?

[@tchelicon]

+ralph ditchburn Hmm. Ideally, you want Tone --> Correction --> Harmony --> Reverb. Since MM does the Tone --> Correction --> Reverb you'd have to put the Harmony before the MM in order to not have the lead voice with reverb going into the harmony algorithm. That said, you can't use pitch correction in the MM if you have harmony going before it because we can't process a multi-voice signal for correction. I'd maybe look at making the jump to something like a VoiceLive Play, Play Acoustic etc. if you want to expand to the other effects. You could either give your MM to another band member or sell it. The Play series is about the same or less than the cost of a MM and another harmony pedal, so it's not a huge leap.

[@ralphditchburn1456]

Thks. I look into it

[@AlpineEnt]

I just purchased the Mic Mechanic, mostly for the TONE, to take out the mud from my mic. However, I noticed the mic is now super sensitive, and picks up way more sounds. Even handling noise is way worse. is that normal? is there any way to avoid or reduce that? Thanks

[@tchelicon]

AlpineEnt Compression can enhance lower level noises. Make sure you've set the mic gain so that you see green/yellow on the LED as much as possible when you're singing. Then, it's not uncommon to have to turn down your PA's input trim to its own optimal levels. Remember if you're using Tone that you need to turn off any EQ or other effects at the PA side.

[@BrettEvan]

does it come with a power supply cord

[@smileychess]

I'm curious about something exactly like this but with fewer features (lower cost). The purpose would be for recording speaking videos for KZbin or live streaming, where I just need a voice echo sometimes (think something like an entertainment podcast). Is there something like that on the market?

[@tchelicon]

+casperghosty If you're only after Echo I'd look at the E1 VoiceTone Single. www.tc-helicon.com/en/products/voicetone-e1/

[@smileychess]

Okay good, thanks for the quick response. Great video by the way. Your personality is top-tier for a video like this.

[@rr88821]

Does it work with condenser microphone ?

[@yourskyuree2821]

Where did u put the other cable?mixer?

[@youyankagin]

Does it run on phantom? I'd be interested in this pedal if it did, but it probably does not.

[@joecslsc]

haha cheers :) i found it on amazon aswell, its on order!!!, also mic mechanic is pretty cool :)

[@reneegregoric6835]

Mine doesn't have a gain knob and the light stays on red. Anyone know a fix for that? It worked fine before but just started doing this lately.

[@tdadler]

Can I use a 3 way xlr splitter to split mic output (after the MM box) to send the signal to both PA and also to my power monitor? Thank you.

[@tchelicon]

t Adler Sure. After you're out of MM, it's basically a line level signal that you can split to anywhere you like. Course, you'll need to be mindful of ground loops etc. throughout the rest of the system.

[@tdadler]

Thank you very much.

[@Saciachrid]

I've been trying to find something like this for days, something that makes echos, reverb, hopefully robot, ghosty, or demon whatever sounds live. But the thing that's making me irritated is that none of these support USB mics (or at least I don't think they do.) Do you know if this one does? If not, know of any such device that does all things I listed that supports USBs?

[@tchelicon]

No, we don't have any products that support USB mics. Our gear is mostly designed for XLR connections since those are typically used in stage/pro applications. It is something we're exploring for future products, since more people are using USB mics for informal/small studio setups at home and with mobile devices like iPads etc.

[@showreelediting6324]

can anyone show me how to set this up with a cordless wireless mic please with the helicon and receiver etc it's so confusing. I dont want all the wires. Can anyone help

[@tchelicon]

Hi Mariakhin, It's making its way to stores now, so each individual retailer will have a different schedule for availability. We're thinking that by August most retailers will have them ready for sale.

[@valwolve]

Can I connect tc helicon mic mechanic to helicon voicelive?

[@vibesnme]

You can use any Dynamic mic with the Mic Mechanic. It kinda sounded like you had to use the TC Helicon mic.

[@djraptorx]

This guy is awesome

[@libuazkowdiar5584]

How we arrange looping in voices live

[@neobx2]

thanks 4 quick reply, am a roadie n those dc adapter cables r fragile a battery compartment 4 back up is something to considered 4 next generation MM i have top of the line wireless mic n in ears n am on my 2nd set of adapters about to buy a 3rd. anyway all u say in this video about soundman is true they never get the effects right or got lame excuses. i been posting comments on tc site n videos about something like the mic mechanic just reverb echo delay wet dry so am.getting this pedal asap

[@craigo5030]

Hahahahahah the tee explanation, I wish more vids wasn’t as serious and ‘professional’ while still offering a good video

[@TheWeddingDJSimpsonville]

I am using my mic mechanic on the lead singer at my church before sending to a Yam Ls-9. I don't need reverb or delay. I just want tone and pitch correction. Obviously the tone button must be pressed for tone but does the stomp button need to be pressed for pitch correction? If I do then my guys get delay in their ears.

[@tchelicon]

+The Wedding DJ & SC Party DJ Just to clarify, when you say "delay" are you meaning echo or latency? If it's echo, then yeah, it'd be because of the effect being active. When the switch is turned off, but you've only tapped it not held it for "talk mode" then Pitch Correction will be ON. Correction only turns off when you press/hold the switch to get into "talk". Then, just Tone is active.

[@TheWeddingDJSimpsonville]

That answered my question and is what I thought TC-Helicon ... Thanks. I am using a Yamaha ls-9 and I put the mic mechanic in before one of the vocal channels to give a singer a little help staying in tune. The problem is by putting the mic mechanic pre mixer the output goes to his avions as well and my singer is getting the delay and reverb in his ears. I need to figure out how to install it on a digital board as an aux. Would be easy on an old analog but welcome to the digital world with 100 layers. Thanks again.

[@onemancoverband1987]

my neumann tlm 107 dont work whit mm2, phantom is 24? Why did you not put 48, Now what too do?

[@tchelicon]

You can use an external power supply for the phantom before going into the MM. It won't harm it. I'm not an engineer so I'm not sure exactly why the 24V choice was made. I can guess that on the newer pedals it'd have an effect on battery life to use 48V.

[@Ianspiegel]

Yes. Once you press the tone button it will stay on until you press it again.

[@louisesaid9183]

You need to do a new version for the battery powered Mic Mechanic. My Mic Mechanic has No gain control and thefirst of the triad buttons is labelled differently-ie Tape, Digi, Slap. What's that supposed to mean. I couldn't find it in your manual either.