Tone Knob
The Tone Knob adjusts the overall tone of the distortion. Turn clockwise for brighter sounds and
counter-clockwise for darker, warmer sounds.
Effect Switch
Selects between the three basic Distortion effect types – Tube, Heavy, or Fuzz. These effects are
described in further detail in the
LEDs
Engage / Bypass LED
The E
/ B
NGAGE
YPASS
bypassed (not lit).
When the user preset mode is enabled, the LED will turn red. See the
section for more information about user presets.
External Control LED
The small LED located between the Depth and Speed knobs is the E
indicates that external control mode (expression, hot hand, or MIDI) is active. For more information,
see the
External Control
Footswitch
Enables or bypasses the Distortion effect.
Control Input Button
This small button is used when configuring external control. See the
more details.
Preset Storage and Recall
The Aftershock features a user preset that can be easily saved and recalled using the footswitch.
When a preset is recalled, all of the parameters instantly jump to their saved value, regardless of the
position of the knobs. This allows you to save your favorite sound without having to worry about the
knob positions.
Saving Your First Preset
Bypass the Aftershock by clicking the O
be dark at this time.
Press and hold the O
red. You are now in preset mode.
Set up the effect how you want it to sound, including the E
C
K
LEAN
NOB AND
blink.
To save your preset, hold the footswitch until the E
Now you can engage and bypass the Aftershock using the O
you engage the effect, your saved preset will be recalled.
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Effect Types
LED above the footswitch indicates if the Distortion effect is active (lit green) or
section.
/O
F
N
FF
OOTSWITCH
T
K
. Once you have made a change, the E
ONE
NOB
Aftershock Bass Distortion User's Guide
section.
XTERNAL
/O
F
once. The E
N
FF
OOTSWITCH
for 5 seconds and wait for the E
FFECT
/B
NGAGE
YPASS
/O
N
Preset Storage and Recall
C
LED. When lit, it
ONTROL
External Control
section for
/B
LED should
NGAGE
YPASS
/B
LED to turn
NGAGE
YPASS
S
, L
K
, D
WITCH
EVEL
NOB
RIVE
/B
LED will begin to
NGAGE
YPASS
LED blinks rapidly 3 times.
F
, and each time
FF
OOTSWITCH
K
,
NOB
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