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disengage this mode. When Bypass is pressed in Preset mode, all engines are bypassed. When Bypass is
engaged while editing an engine, only the current engine is bypassed. For more information on bypassing
separate engines, see the end of the tutorial that starts on page 15.
. SMART METER LEDS
/ NUMERICAL DISPLAY (PRESET / VALUE) WINDOW
NOTE: The rest of the LEDs on the front panel show the status of other Quadra/FX parameters. Consult the tutorials
starting on page 15 for a thorough explanation of the Quadra/FX's operation.
SPECIAL KEY COMBINATIONS:
Restoring Presets to Original Factory Settings
The Quadra/FX can overwrite all stored presets with original factory settings. The process is called a Factory
Reset.
IMPORTANT: Only do this if you want to restore all of the settings to their factory values; it erases all
customized presets.
for a bypassed engine and
The six LEDs of the Smart Meter serve two purposes: to show selected MIDI
parameters (use the text on the left) and to show the level of signal entering
the Quadra/FX (use the text on the right). MIDI information is only displayed
when the MIDI button is pressed (see MIDI button , above). At all other times,
the Smart Meter displays the input signal level for either the current engine
(while editing) or all engines combined (when in Preset mode).
To optimize the levels entering the Quadra/FX, watch the +6 LED. If it is
constantly lit, the digital processor is getting too much input level and may clip;
turn down the signal going to the Quadra/FX. For maximum dynamic range,
the Smart Meter LEDs should be lit most of the time, with the +6 LED briefly
flashing on transients (high-energy bursts, such as loud snare drum hits).
The Display shows 3 alphanumeric characters that correspond to the preset
currently in use or an edited parameter's value.
for a bypassed preset. Press Bypass again to
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