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bASS

ENvELOPE

fILTER

uSERS GuIDE

Thank you for purchasing a Soundblox

Bass Envelope Filter. The Bass Enve-

lope Filter is a highly exible envelope

lter effect specially optimized for the

bass guitar. With 21 lter types and

a variety of control options, the Bass

Envelope Filter can create a wide

range of envelope lter sounds from

traditional lter effects to unique

advanced lter sounds.

Enjoy!

The Source Audio team

• DIvERSE SOuND PALETTE

Featuring 21 types of envelope lter

and phaser effects.

• fLEXIbLE ENvELOPE cONTROL

A highly bass-optimized envelope

follower with multiple sweep and

speed control options.

• MODERN DESIGN

A thoughtfully designed box which

features rugged construction and

sleek looks.

• STATE-Of-THE-ART DSP

Our proprietary 56-bit Digital Signal

Processor, the

SA601, and crystal

clear

24-bit converters.

• MOTION cONTROL

All Soundblox pedals are “Hot Hand

Ready” and can be used with any Hot

Hand motion sensor to extend the

capabilities of the unit.

• AcTIvE ANALOG bYPASS

Bypass is fully routed around the DSP

and active input ensures zero signal

degradation.

SA126

fEATuRES

The Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter

is a new type of envelope lter effect.

The unit features multiple lter types

ranging from classic to modern

and beyond which are all controlled

by a exible envelope follower. An

envelope follower is an algorithm

that responds to the amplitude (or

volume) of the incoming signal and

creates a control signal based on the

input level. This control signal is used

to “move” or modulate the lter to

create a wah-like effect. Additionally,

the lter effects can be controlled

by a Hot Hand Motion Sensor. Either

a wired or wireless sensor can be

plugged into the sensor input on

the back panel. When a sensor is

plugged in, the unit goes into “Hot

Hand Mode” and the controls take on

slightly different functions. Also, the

calibrate feature is intended for use

with the “Hot Hand Mode” only.

HOT HAND

READY

While the primary function of the

Bass Envelope Filter is as a stand-

alone effect pedal you also have the

option of exploring some additional

functions by plugging in a Hot Hand

sensor. When a sensor is plugged in

the unit goes into Hot Hand mode.

In Hot Hand mode, the controls take

on some secondary functions. These

are shown by the white text beneath

main label of the knobs.

Hot Hand Basics

The Hot Hand motion sensors are

sold separately and come in either

wired or wireless versions. Both will

work with the Bass Envelope Filter.

Additionally, the SENSOR IN jack

will be compatible with any future

Source Audio sensors.

The Hot Hand ring contains an

accelerometer that responds to

acceleration and is not based on any

type of proximity to the guitar. By

moving your hand or by changing the

position of your hand you can modu-

late the effect. For a good description

of Hot Hand Theory, download the

Hot Hand Motion Controlled Wah

Filters manual. It is available at

www.sourceaudio.net. Keep in mind

that the Bass Envelope Filter can only

use the x-axis of the ring sensor.

uSE WITH

HOT HAND

Depth

In Hot Hand mode, the

SWEEP

RANGE knob becomes the depth of

the effect based on the sensor input.

It can alternatively be thought of as a

gain control for the Hot Hand signal.

Increasing the depth will cause the

lter to move more based on smaller

motions of the sensor. Decreasing the

depth will decrease the movement

of the lter. In Hot Hand mode, the

depth increases turning the knob to

the left or right except that in the ‘+’

region the motion of the lter will be

from low to high and in the ‘-‘ region

the lter will move from high to low.

This effectively inverts the Hot Hand

signals.

Motion Control

The

SPEED control becomes the

MOTION control in Hot Hand mode

and is used to smooth out the input

from the sensor by ltering out fast

changes in the signals. The amount

of smoothing is controlled by the

knob. Turning the knob towards

FLAIL

provides the most amount of smooth-

ing and the effect will now only react

to large, slow motions of the sensor.

This is useful when you only want the

effect to respond to large, deliber-

ate motions. Turning the knob all

the way to

PICK sets the smoothing

at a minimum. This means that fast

changes in the sensor signal will be

applied to the effect. The motions

created from normal picking will be

enough to move the lter. This may

cause the sound to be too “jittery”,

in which case, turn the knob towards

STRUM and FLAIL to get the desired

response. The

STRUM setting is a

nice compromise that allows some

moderately fast motions through

without being too jittery.

Calibration

The Bass Envelope Filter has a

calibration feature which is only used

in Hot Hand mode. However, calibra-

tion is not required before use. The

calibration feature allows you to set

the midpoint of the lter sweep for

any position of your hand. Depending

on your playing style, you may nd it

useful to try some different calibra-

tion positions. The most common use

of calibration is setting your resting

hand position on the guitar to be the

midpoint of the lter sweep. Calibra-

tion can also be useful if you are

putting the sensor on a headband or

other alternate locations.

To perform a calibration

• Turn the EFFECT knob to the

CALIBRATE position.

• Hold the sensor in the desired

position.

• While holding the sensor steady,

press the

ON/OFF footswitch and

wait for 1 second.

• Turn the EFFECT knob away from

calibrate to use your new calibra-

tion setting. Note: Calibration

settings will be saved between

power cycles.

If you have trouble with calibration

and need to get back to the default

setting, place the sensor on a at,

level surface with the blue LED facing

down and run the calibration proce-

dure again.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Source Audio, LLC (hereinafter “Source

Audio”) warrants that your new Source Audio

Soundblox Effects Pedal, when purchased

at an authorized Source Audio dealer in the

United States of America (“USA”), shall be

free from defects in materials and workman-

ship under normal use for a period of one

(1) year from the date of purchase by the

original purchaser. This Limited Warranty

does not extend to the batteries which are

purchased as is. Please contact your dealer

for information on warranty and service

outside of the USA.

Under this Limited Warranty, Source Audio’s

sole obligation and the purchaser’s sole rem-

edy shall be repair, replacement, or upgrade,

at Source Audio’s sole discretion, of any

product that, if properly used and maintained,

proves to be defective upon inspection by

Source Audio. Source Audio reserves the right

to update any unit returned for repair and to

change or to improve the design of the prod-

uct at any time without notice. Source Audio

reserves the right to use reconditioned parts

and assemblies as warranty replacements for

authorized repairs. Any product repaired, re-

placed, or upgraded pursuant to this Limited

Warranty will be warranted for the remainder

of the original warranty period.

This Limited Warranty is extended to the origi-

nal retail purchaser. This Limited Warranty

can be transferred to anyone who may subse-

quently purchase this product provided that

such transfer is made within the applicable

warranty period and Source Audio is provided

with all of the following information: (i) all

warranty registration information (as set forth

on the registration card) for the new owner,

(ii) proof of the transfer, within thirty (30) days

of the transfer, and (iii) a photocopy of the

original sales receipt. Warranty coverage shall

be determined by Source Audio in its sole

discretion. This is your sole warranty. Source

Audio does not authorize any third party,

including any dealer or sales representative,

to assume any liability on behalf of Source

Audio or to make any warranty on behalf of

Source Audio.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Source Audio may, at its option, require proof

of the original purchase date in the form of

a dated copy of original authorized dealer’s

invoice or sales receipt. Service and repairs

of Source Audio products are to be performed

only at the Source Audio factory or a Source

Audio authorized service center. Prior to ser-

vice or repair under this Limited Warranty, the

purchaser must request from Source Audio a

return authorization, which is available at:

Source Audio LLC

120 Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801

(781) 932-8080 or at www.sourceaudio.net.

Unauthorized service, repair, or modication

will void this Limited Warranty.

DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY

DO NOT OPEN THE EFFECTS PEDAL UNDER ANY

CIRCUMSTANCE. THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY

WARRANTY GIVEN BY SOURCE AUDIO AND IS IN

LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED

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UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS

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EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE PUR-

CHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT

LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR

BUSINESS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR

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Audio shall not be liable for damages or loss

resulting from the negligent or intentional

acts of the shipper or its contracted afliates.

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