Chromadeck

Welcome to the Chromadeck Guide, this page covers the basic features of the Chromadeck.

On the front of the Chromadeck are three navigation buttons, and a small power switch.

On the notched left side of the Chromadeck is a USB-C Port for charging and PC connectivity. On the opposite notch is the Chromalink Port.

The Chromalink is the primary accessory of the Chromadeck that enables updating and programming the Duo from a PC.

Please follow the Chomadeck Update Guide before using the Chromalink!

With an updated Chromadeck the Duo Chromalink Guide will explain how to get started using the Chromalink with a Duo.

Alternatively, continue reading to learn how to use the Chromadeck as a mode storage bank or mode transfer utility.

Basic Usage

When the Chromadeck is not connected to the PC it can be used just like any other Vortex Device, it can play modes and offers the same menus as other devices.

When the Chromadeck is first powered on it will display a rainbow gradient around it’s leds, this is the one special part about a Chromadeck that no other device has known as Profile Selection.

Profile Selection

  • When powered on, the Chromadeck will always begin with profile selection.
  • The Chromadeck has 10 profiles, each with 14 mode slots.

Buttons

  • First use the left and right navigation buttons to highlight a profile, and the middle button to select it.
  • Short click the left and right navigation buttons to cycle through the 14 modes slots of the select profile.
  • Navigate to a mode then hold the navigation button until the lights flash white to open the menus.

Once the menus are open, use short clicks to cycle through the following menu options, long click to enter a menu.

Randomizer
Mode Sharing
Color Select
Pattern Select
Global Brightness
Factory Reset

Mode Storage

The Chromadeck can be used to store a large number of modes in an organized collection.

Mode Transfers

The Chromadeck also acts as a mode transfer utility, offering all forms of mode transfer for Vortex Device it can be used to facility a mode transfer between devices that previously were not supported. For example a Duo mode could be transferred to a Vortex Orbit using the Chromadeck.

Next Steps

If you have any questions or need further assistance, check out the Support Page.

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