Maestro INVADER DISTORTION User Manual page 4

QUICK START GUIDE
Thank you for adding Maestro to your pedalboard or pedal collection! Your new Maestro pedal is
equipped with a 3-knob feature set and a mode toggle switch that provides "two pedals in one"
functionality and delivers increased sonic versatility. It also features sturdy construction and distinctive
graphic elements with brushed aluminum decals inspired by vintage Maestro pedals and illuminating
Maestro logo bugles to indicate when the effect is active. The Maestro Invader Distortion is designed
to deliver a wide range of distorted sounds, and is mean, dominant and vibrant; amp-like and versatile.
1. GAIN Adjusts the amount of distortion.
2. TONE Functions as a traditional tone control/variable Low Pass Filter (LPF).
3. LEVEL Adjusts the output level of the pedal.
4. MODE SWITCH GATE ON (Up Position) - Engages a built-in noise gate to reduce noise and hiss when you're not
playing. GATE OFF (Down Position) - Bypasses the built-in noise gate.
5. FOOTSWITCH Turns the effect on and off.
6. LED INDICATORS Illuminate when the effect is active.
7. INPUT 1/4" input jack for your instrument.
8. POWER Power adapter jack. (Wired center-negative, sleeve-positive)
9. OUTPUT 1/4" output jack for connection to other effects or your amplifier.
10. INTERNAL TRIM POT An internal trim pot on the circuit board allows the user to adjust the level of the noise
gate's Threshold. Using a small screwdriver, turn this control up for a higher Threshold level, and down for a lower
Threshold level.
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