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UNIVERSAL BYPASS

™

Another added feature in the Soundblox 2 line is Universal Bypass. In

other effects pedals, both traditional bypass methods have pros and

cons associated with them. Active analog bypass (or buffered) provides

a consistent input impedance so that if the input is susceptible (like a

guitar pickup) to variations in input impedance there won’t be any notice-

able change in tone. Buffered bypass is typically quieter and less prone

to clicks and pops. True bypass has the beneﬁt of providing a dedicated

hardwire bypass signal path; however, it can cause clicks/pops and

typically requires a mechanically complex 3P3T (3-pole, 3-throw) switch.

Relay-based true bypass is a better option but can also cause tonal

variations since the input impedance can vary when the effect is engaged

vs. bypassed.

Ideally, the ﬁrst pedal in a signal chain should be a buffered input fol-

lowed by true bypass in the rest of the signal chain.

The Soundblox 2 line introduces Universal Bypass™ as the solution to this

problem. Each Soundblox 2 pedal can be conﬁgured to either buffered or

relay-based true bypass modes, depending on what is needed in a pedal

signal chain.

By default, the Soundblox 2 Multiwave is set to use the relay-based true

bypass. To switch to buffered bypass press and hold the right footswitch

when powering up the pedal. Continue to hold the footswitch until the

footswitch LED blink slowly 3 times. The pedal is now in buffered bypass.

To switch back to true bypass, repeat the same process with the left

footswitch.

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