Universal Bypass Tm - Source Audio C4 Synth User Manual

WYSIWYG (What You See Is What You Get) Mode
In WYSIWYG Mode the C4 functions much like a traditional effects pedal. It is a" What You See Is
What You Get" experience, meaning that the current physical positions of the knobs will indicate the
settings of the primary knob functions. Note: If you move the toggle switch to a new position all the
primary knob parameters will maintain the settings of the physical knob positions, but the secondary
knob functions (SENSITIVITY and VOL) will revert to their default settings.
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Universal Bypass
Most effect pedals offer either true bypass or buffered bypass. The C4 Synth 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 single wire. The buffered bypass
path uses extremely low noise buffers, which provide very low output impedance and are effective
for driving long cables or long chains of effects following the C4's audio output.
Out of the box, the C4 operates in true bypass mode. To select a different bypass mode, open the
C4's Hardware Options menu in the Neuro Mobile App or Desktop Editor, then select an option from
the "Hardware Bypass Mode" pull down menu.
We recommend using the bypass method best suited for 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 C4 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.
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