Electro-Harmonix Nano Q-Tron Quick Start Manual

Envelope filter

Nano Envelope Filter

Congratulations on your purchase of the Nano Q-Tron envelope-controlled

filter! An envelope-controlled filter modulates an instrument's tone based

on the musician's dynamics and playing style. The loudness of your instru-

ment's signal forms a volume envelope that directly sweeps the cutoff or

center frequency of the filter. In the Nano Q-Tron, three different filter

types are available: Lowpass, Bandpass and Highpass, all controllable with

variable Q and sensitivity knobs; yielding a wide range of tonal options.

Operating Instructions

Connect your guitar to the INPUT jack on the Nano Q-Tron and the AMP

jack to your amp's input. Apply power if needed; your Nano Q-Tron might

already have a 9V battery installed. Press the footswitch to ensure the

STATUS LED is lit, now your Nano Q-Tron is ready to go.

The Nano Q-Tron's effect is controlled by the musician's playing dynamics.

A stronger attack or louder note will yield a more dramatic effect, while

softer playing will produce more subtle effects. Use the full range of control

settings in combination with different playing techniques to obtain several

different and unique effects combinations.

TIP: You might find that the DRIVE and Q controls work best when they are

in the middle of their range rather than maximized.

TIP: When you play a note into the Nano Q-Tron, its filter jumps up to a

high frequency and then the frequency slowly descends according to the

volume envelope of the notes you play. The louder your note, the higher

in frequency the filter jumps.

Table of Contents

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Page 1 TIP: You might find that the DRIVE and Q controls work best when they are in the middle of their range rather than maximized. TIP: When you play a note into the Nano Q-Tron, its filter jumps up to a high frequency and then the frequency slowly descends according to the volume envelope of the notes you play.
Page 2 Louder instruments will typically use lower DRIVE settings while quieter instruments require higher settings. When learning the Nano Q-Tron, start with DRIVE at 12 o’clock. - 2 -...
Page 3 The Nano Q-Tron employs True Bypass. 6. INPUT Jack Audio input to the Nano Q-Tron. 7. AMP Jack Audio output from the Nano Q-Tron. In bypass mode, the AMP jack is directly connected to the INPUT jack. 8. 9V Power Jack An optional 9VDC, center-negative power supply can be connected to the power jack to provide power without a battery.
Page 4 WARRANTY INFORMATION Please register online at www.ehx.com/product-registration or complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of pur- chase.