Stacking And Parallel Processing "Inside The Box - Source Audio Aftershock Bass Distortion User Manual

Editing a Preset
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Activate your preset (the E

Change any parameter you wish (E
K ). Once you have made a change, the E
NOB

When you are ready to save, press and hold the O
E /B LED will blink three times to show that the preset was saved.
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Exiting Preset Mode

When Preset Mode is active, bypass the effect using the O
LED should be dark at this time.

Press and hold the O
green. You have now exited Preset Mode.
Universal Bypass
Most effect pedals offer either true bypass or buffered bypass. The Aftershock contains two separate
circuits for bypass mode, allowing you to choose the method you prefer. The true bypass path uses
signal relays, which are electromechanical switches. This provides an ultra-low resistance path from
the input jacks to the output jacks, which is effectively the same as a wire. The buffered bypass path
uses extremely low noise buffers, which provide a very low output impedance and are effective for
driving long cables or long chains of effects following the Aftershock's audio output.
Out of the box, the Aftershock operates in true bypass mode. In order to switch to buffered bypass
mode, edit the Aftershock's global settings using the Neuro App.
We recommend you choose between the active analog bypass (a.k.a. buffered bypass) and relay-
based true bypass based on what is needed in your signal chain. Ideally, the first pedal in a signal
chain is a buffered input followed by true bypass in the rest of the signal chain.
Both bypass methods have pros and cons associated with them. Buffered bypass provides consistent
input impedance so that if the source is susceptible to variations in input impedance (similar to a
guitar pickup), there won't be a noticeable change in tone. True bypass has the benefit of providing a
dedicated hardwired bypass signal path. The Aftershock features small-signal relays for true bypass
switching that offer reduced pops and clicks compared to the traditional true bypass switching
method using a mechanical switch.

Stacking and Parallel Processing "Inside the Box"

The Aftershock works great as a simple mono Distortion effect, but it has the power to do much
more. Within the Aftershock, two completely independent overdrive, fuzz, or distortion circuits can
be set up to run stacked (in series), in parallel (side-by-side and mixed), or even in true stereo.
Usually, this would require two separate distortion pedals, but the Aftershock can do it all on its own.
Stacking (Series / Cascaded)
Stacking overdrive, fuzz, and distortion pedals is a common method for creating unique textures that
would not be possible with a single pedal. This normally involves putting two pedals in series, one
after the other, to create multiple gain stages. Typically, this requires two separate distortion pedals,
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LED will be solid red).
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WITCH EVEL NOB RIVE
/B LED will begin to blink.
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N FF OOTSWITCH
/O
N FF
K , C K T
NOB LEAN NOB AND
for a few seconds. The
F . The E
OOTSWITCH NGAGE
/B LED to turn
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ONE
/B
YPASS
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