Source-audio Soundblox 2 OFD Guitar microModeler User Manual

USER’S GUIDESA227OVERDRIVE FUZZ DISTORTIONGUITAR | microMODELER

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

Controls: Buttons | 11TONE SHAPE There are three selectable EQ shapes: TREBLE, MID, and BASS. This control works in conjunction with the TONE knob.

12 | Controls: FootswitchesCONTROLS: FOOTSWITCHESThere are two footswitches on the OFD. The left footswitch corresponds to preset 1 and the right foo

Effect Types | 13EFFECT TYPESHere are some brief descriptions of the effects included in the Soundblox 2 OFD microModeler. TUBE DRIVETUBE DRIVE off

14 | Effect TypesPOWER STAGEPOWER STAGE provides a tone similar to the Fulltone OCD®. It’s a ver-satile effect that falls somewhere between tube over

Effect Types | 15BENDERBased on the MK II Tone Bender®, the BENDER effect provides the thick, heavily saturated fuzz synonymous with Yardbirds era

EXTERNAL CONTROLOne of the Core Features of the Soundblox 2 line of effects is the MULTI-FUNCTION Input. The MULTI-FUNCTION input is an intelligent co

External Control | 17to control any individual knob parameter. • MIDI: MIDI control mode. Select this mode to enable MIDI I/O through the Soundb

18 | External Controlrapidly.Note: Different control assignments can be used for each preset. Don’t forget to save your settings!MORPHINGThe MULTI-FU

External Control | 19MIDI CONTROLThe Soundblox 2 OFD microModeler can be controlled via general MIDI messages. In order to use the MIDI functionali

2 | Welcome WELCOMEThank you for purchasing the Soundblox 2 OFD Guitar microModeler. The OFD packs a comprehensive collection of new and vintage ove

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™Most effect pedals offer either true or buffered bypass. Soundblox 2 ped-als offer Universal Bypass, which al

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 OFD Guitar microModeler

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 PALETTEFeaturing 12 different overdrive, fuzz, and distortion tones.COMPACT DESIGNCompact, rugged, cast-aluminum

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. N

Quick Start | 5 • VOICE (C): a gradual timbre adjustment affecting the overall character of each distortion • TONE (D): cuts or boosts the sele

6 | Connections CONNECTIONSGUITAR IN (A): Connect your guitar or other instrument here using a standard mono ¼" cable.GUITAR OUT (B): Connect t

Controls: Knobs | 7CONTROLS: KNOBSEFFECT (A) (not labeled)The effect knob selects which overdrive, fuzz, or distortion type will be used. For infor

8 | Controls: Knobs DRIVE (B)The DRIVE knob adjusts the amount of gain applied to the signal. Dial down the drive for a cleaner, more articulate ton

Controls: Knobs | 9OUTPUT (D)Adjusts the output level of the effect. This is useful for setting the level of the effect compared to the bypass sign