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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE SA226...
  • Page 2 It also works with all of our Hot Hand© Effect Controllers or the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal. The Quick Start guide will help you with the basics. For more in-depth information about the Soundblox 2 Orbital Modulator, move on to the following sections. Enjoy! -The Source Audio team If possible, dispose of the device at a recycling center.
  • Page 3 UNIVERSAL BYPASS™: Select either analog buffered or relay-based True Bypass. 2 USER PRESETS: Easy-to-program user presets recallable via two footswitches. MULTI-FUNCTION INPUT: A multi-purpose control input for use with Hot Hand, the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal, or MIDI. Overview | 3...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    To power the unit, connect the included DC adapter power supply to the 9V jack (A) on the back panel. Note: Using a non-Source Audio supply could damage the unit. Please be very cautious when using 3rd party power supplies.
  • Page 5 Adjusts the parameter selected by the OPTION SELECT • OPTION (C): button. Adjusts the rate of the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), the • SPEED (D): attack/decay rate of the envelope follower, or the smoothing of Hot Hand. Selects between sine LFO, square LFO, or envelope •...
  • Page 6 • Source Audio Soundblox 2 MIDI Adapter • MULTI-FUNCTION OUT (D) (optional): Use a Source Audio daisy-chain cable to connect this jack to the sensor/multi-function input of another Soundblox pedal. 9V DC (D): Connects to the included 9 Volt DC power supply.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS: KNOBS EFFECT (A) (not labeled) The EFFECT knob selects which effect type will be used. For information on the individual settings, see the Effect Types section. RESONATOR RES 1 ORBITAL SHADOW RES 2 MODULA TOR THRU DEPTH SPEED ZERO VIBE FLANGER PHASER...
  • Page 8 DEPTH Knob (A) The DEPTH knob adjusts the range of the modulating signals. OPTION Knob (B) The OPTION knob controls six different parameters. Press the OPTION SELECT button (C) (located just above the OPTION knob) to cycle through all six choices. The selected parameter is indicated by the three red/ green LEDs.
  • Page 9 DELAY/FREQ FEEDBACK Press button to VOLUME select option TREMOLO OPTION SELECT (HOLD) DEFAULT When Flanger or Chorus • DELAY/FREQUENCY (Green LED): effects are selected the DELAY knob adjusts the delay time between the dry and modulating signals. Because of the similarity between flangers and choruses, a flanger can easily be adjusted to resemble a chorus and vice-versa.
  • Page 10 DELAY/FREQ FEEDBACK Press button to VOLUME select option TREMOLO OPTION SELECT (HOLD) DEFAULT : The VOLUME knob adjusts the output • VOLUME (Green LED) level, ranging from zero gain to +6dB. Unity gain is found at roughly 12 o’clock. The LoRETAIN function adjusts the •...
  • Page 11 • The MIX knob controls the ratio between the wet MIX (Red LED): and dry signals. This knob is split into two regions: normal and inverted wet signals. The 12 o’clock position produces a 100% dry signal—as the knob is turned clockwise from 12 o’clock the wet signal gradually increases as the dry signal decreases until reaching a 100% wet mix at its right-most position.

  • Page 12: Mod Source

    MOD SOURCE Knob (A) When Hot Hand, MIDI, or an expression pedal are not being used, the Orbital Modulator features three different types of modulation control: Envelope Follower, Sine Wave LFO, and Square Wave LFO. The MOD SOURCE knob controls a gradual blend between them, so setting this knob between two of the modulation graphics will create a sound with elements of both modulation forms.
  • Page 13 of time it takes for the envelope to drop back when the input signal decreases. The decay is fixed to a rate twice as slow as the attack. While Hot Hand is engaged, the SPEED knob controls the amount of smoothing.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS: FOOTSWITCHES There are two footswitches on the Orbital Modulator. The left footswitch corresponds to preset 1 and the right footswitch corresponds to preset 2. Pressing either of the footswitches will engage the respective preset. Pressing the same footswitch again will put the effect back into bypass mode.

  • Page 15: Effect Types

    EFFECT TYPES Here are some brief descriptions of the EFFECT SELECTOR knob settings on the Soundblox 2 Orbital Modulator. FLANGER & CHORUS Flanger and chorus effects are very similar—both combine CLASSIC: the original dry signal with additional modulating clone signals. For this reason, we’ve positioned the CLASSIC effect type, which uses a single...
  • Page 16 CHORUS The DUAL and QUAD effect types are multi-voiced DUAL and QUAD: choruses. Both produce a more animated and lavish chorus than the CLASSIC effect type. The DUAL CHORUS has two modulating delay signals and the QUAD has four. RESONATOR RES 1 SHADOW RES 2...
  • Page 17 FLANGER The THRU ZERO effect type is our version of “through zero THRU ZERO: flange” (a.k.a. tape flange). In the world of pre-recorded music this dramatic effect is achieved when the modulating signal actually passes through and moves ahead of the original signal—obviously, this is a difficult feat to pull-off during a live performance (without the assistance of a time machine).
  • Page 18 RESONATOR The RESONATOR flangers, labeled RES 1 and RES 2, RES 1 and RES 2: both have four modulating signals. These highly resonant flangers create a distinctly hollow sound with ringing overtones. RESONATOR RES 1 SHADOW RES 2 THRU ZERO VIBE FLANGER PHASER...
  • Page 19 As a rule, every pair of phase shift stages VARIABLE STAGE PHASERS: creates one notch in the frequency response, so the 4, 6, 8, and 12 STAGE PHASERS produce 2, 3, 4, and 6 frequency notches, respectfully. As you progress from the 4 to the 12 STAGE PHASERS, the effect will sound more complex and pronounced.

  • Page 20: External Control

    EXTERNAL CONTROL One of the Core Features of the Soundblox 2 line of effects is the MULTI- FUNCTION Input (A). The MULTI-FUNCTION input is an intelligent control input that accepts both digital and analog control signals. It replaces the SENSOR input on previous Soundblox pedals. The MULTI-FUNCTION...
  • Page 21 OFF (no illuminated LEDs): External control is disabled in this • mode and the MOD SOURCE knob remains active. EXP: Expression Pedal for use with the SA161 Source Audio • Dual Expression Pedal. By default, the expression pedal controls modulation, but the expression pedal can also be assigned to control any other knob parameter.

  • Page 22: Control Assign

    CONTROL ASSIGN By default, the expression pedal and Hot Hand inputs control modula- tion. This can easily be changed to control any of the adjustable knob parameters. To assign control to a knob parameter, follow the instruc- tions below: 1. Select the desired external control option: EXP for expression pedal, HH for Hot Hand.

  • Page 23: Midi Control

    Using Soundblox 2 pedals with MIDI greatly extends the functionality of the units. Having MIDI I/O allows for remote automation, external control- lers, firmware updates and more. If you have more than one Soundblox 2 pedal, only one MIDI Adapter is necessary. The Multi-Function output will act as a MIDI thru to pass the MIDI messages on the other pedals via a Source Audio SA160 Daisy Chain cable.
  • Page 24 USE WITH HOT HAND All Soundblox pedals are compatible with our Hot Hand accessories. Hot Hand units consist of a ring-mounted accelerometer that detects motion and controls effect parameters. To enable Hot Hand functionality, connect the Hot Hand receiver or base station to the MULTI-FUNCTION IN and select HH mode with the CONTROL INPUT button.

  • Page 25: Universal Bypass

    (Ideally, the first pedal in a signal chain should be a buffered input followed by true bypass in the rest of the signal chain). By default, the Soundblox 2 Orbital Modulator is set to use the relay- based true bypass. To switch the pedal to buffered bypass press and hold the right footswitch when powering up the pedal.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Audio Performance • L: 4.5 inches • Maximum input level: 2.0 Vrms (+6 dBV) • W: 4.5 inches • Input impedance: 1 MOhm • H: 2.25 inches (including knobs) • Output impedance: 1 kOhm • 115dB DNR audio path Weight •...

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    Source Audio. Source Audio reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair and to change or to improve the design of the product at any time without notice. Source Audio reserves the right to use reconditioned parts and assemblies as warranty replace- ments for authorized repairs.
  • Page 28 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.

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