Source-audio Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion User Manual

MULTIWAVE BASS DISTORTIONUSER’S GUIDESA221

10 | Contols: Knobs CLEAN MIXThe CLEAN MIX knob controls the amount of dry, unaffected signal going to the output. The clean signal used in this co

Controls: Knobs | 11DISTORTION MIX This adjusts the overall level of the distorted signal. Along with the CLEAN MIX knob, it can be used to balance

12 | Controls: ButtonsCONTROLS: BUTTONSNOISE GATEThis control allows for quick adjustments to the noise gate threshold. Since distortion effects can

Controls: Footswitches | 13CONTROLS: FOOTSWITCHESThere are two footswitches on the Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion. The left footswitch corr

14 | Effect TypesEFFECT TYPESHere are some brief descriptions of the effects included in the Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion. The EFFECT knob s

Effect Types | 15MULTI BAND: FOLDBACK 4–9The use of foldback in these settings creates more extreme distortion sounds. The higher numbered effects

16 | External ControlEXTERNAL CONTROLOne of the new Core Features of the Soundblox 2 line of effects pedals is the addition of the Multi-Function In

External Control | 17Press the NOISE GATE button again while holding the TONE SHAPE button to resume normal Noise Gate adjustmentsCONTROL ASSIGNBo

18 | External ControlMORPHINGThe Multi-Function control input can be used to morph between the two presets. For example, let’s say preset 1 is saved

External Control | 19MIDI CONTROLThe Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass can be controlled via General MIDI messages. In order to use the MIDI functionality

2 | Welcome WELCOMEThank you for purchasing the Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion. The Soundblox 2 Multiwave is the newest incarnation of our o

20 | Use with Hot HandUSE WITH HOT HAND®All Soundblox pedals are compatible with our Hot Hand accessories. Hot Hand units consist of a ring mounted a

Universal Bypass | 21UNIVERSAL BYPASS™Another added feature in the Soundblox 2 line is Universal Bypass. In other effects pedals, both traditional

22 | Specifications Dimensions• L: 4.5 inches• W: 4.5 inches• H: 2.25 inches (including knobs)Weight• 1.00 lbs Power• 140mA @ 9V DC (max 180mA with

Warranty | 23LIMITED WARRANTYSource Audio, LLC (hereinafter “Source Audio”) warrants that your new Source Audio Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distorti

WARRANTY INFORMATIONSource Audio may, at its option, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of original authorized de

Overview | 3OVERVIEWDIVERSE SOUND PALETTE Featuring 23 varieties of our unique distortion algorithms with an added CLEAN BOOST mode.MULTIBAND PROCE

4 | Quick Start QUICK START1. POWER To power the unit, connect the included DC adapter power supply to the 9V DC jack on the back panel.

Quick Start | 53. BRIEF KNOB, FOOTSWITCH, AND BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS (see Controls section for more details) • CLEAN MIX: adjusts the amount of c

6 | Theory of OperationTHEORY OF OPERATIONThe Soundblox 2 Multiwave Bass Distortion provides some unique distortion sounds. In creating this effects

Theory of Operation | 7The shapes of the distortion curves are also different from standard distortions. Normally, as the input signal voltage rise

8 | Connections CONNECTIONSGUITAR IN: Connect your bass or other instrument here using a standard MONO ¼" cable.GUITAR OUT: Connect this to you

Controls: Knobs | 9CONTROLS: KNOBSEFFECT (not labeled) The effect knob selects which distortion type will be used. There are 23 effect positions (0