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  • Page 1 BIAS MODULATION TWIN Product Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS First and foremost, thank you for purchasing BIAS Modulation Twin, BIAS Modulation Twin the world’s first cross-platform Modulation pedal! BIAS Modulation Introduction Twin lets you quickly and easily design thousands of custom Getting started Modulation pedals from scratch. It can be seamlessly integrated...
  • Page 3 BIAS Pedal Software Connect with BIAS Modulation Introduction Remote Mode Device Preset Menu How to get BIAS Pedal Store presets to BIAS Modulation Redeem & Activate My Software Device Setting Menu Buy BIAS Pedal on Apple App Store Firmware Upgrade BIAS Pedal user interface Others Desktop Version...

  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Here are two basic ways to connect BIAS Modulation Twin in your signal chain. ・ BIAS Modulation Twin ・ 9V DC power adapter ・ Micro USB cable ・ Quick Start Guide ・ Redeem card for BIAS Pedal Modulation Pack ・ Optional rubber footers 1.

  • Page 5: Connect With Bias Pedal App

    BIAS Modulation Twin nearby and connect with the pedal automatically. *Note: If BIAS Pedal mobile is unable to detect your BIAS Modulation Twin, please check that the wireless function is turned on and reconnect again. Also try bringing your mobile device closer to the pedal.

  • Page 6: Overview

    (see Tap Tempo and BPM section) Rear Panel ・ Preset Indicates the preset you can engage with the footswitch. BIAS Modulation Twin comes with 9 preset slots, enabling you to import new presets with the BIAS Pedal app. ・ DEPTH Controls the depth of primary LFO.

  • Page 7: Function And Operation

    Once a knob has been turned, the LED of the left footswitch will start to blink, Once you plug into the right input, BIAS Modulation Twin will switch to stereo mode which DSP indicating that the parameter’s value has changed.

  • Page 8: Modulation Modules

    4. Modulation Modules 5. LFO BIAS Modulation Twin comes with 2 major modulation modules, time-based and amplitude LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) generate a slow wave signal (below 20Hz) to modulate signal module. Time-based module provides some manipulations of time occurs to a signal. Like phase to create modulation effect.

  • Page 9: Tap Tempo And Bpm

    6. Tap Tempo and BPM 7. Expression Pedal BIAS Modulation Twin comes with a Tap Tempo footswitch that allows you to quickly deter- BIAS Modulation Twin supports expression pedals, allowing you to continuous control mine the BPM value to control LFO rate. Two taps represent a beat (¼ note) and the duration parameters live on stage.

  • Page 10: Factory Reset

    8. Factory Reset Factory reset allows you to reset your pedal back to factory default. By holding down the Wireless button and plugging the power in, the pedal will engage Reset Mode. While in Reset Mode, the LED lights will keep blinking. You can long press the Wireless button again to reset the device or short press it to leave Reset Mode.

  • Page 11: Bias Pedal Software

    2 unique modulation module, power source, filter, to the outer design of the pedal. With ToneCloud, you can also share your pedal with the Positive Grid community around the world or download amazing pedals straight from ToneCloud.

  • Page 12: How To Get Bias Pedal

    To activate your license, just log into your ToneCloud account in BIAS Pedal via the BIAS Modulation Twin comes with BIAS Pedal - Modulation Pack (for desktop). Settings menu. All features found in the Modula- Go to our website https://store.positivegrid.com/redeem tion Pack will be unlocked once you log in.

  • Page 13: Buy Bias Pedal On Apple App Store

    To unlock all features of BIAS Pedal - Modulation Pack and obtain a permanent license for the app, go to Positive Grid’s in-app store by clicking on the shopping-cart icon in the interface’s upper-right corner and follow the prompts to purchase it.

  • Page 14: Bias Pedal User Interface

    BIAS PEDAL USER INTERFACE   1. ToneCloud - Desktop Version Enters the ToneCloud page.   2. Effects page - Switches among installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack.   3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Click to open the preset menu.   4.

  • Page 15: Mobile Version

      1. ToneCloud - Mobile Version Enters the ToneCloud page.   2. Effects page - Switches among your installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack.   3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Press to open the preset menu.   4.

  • Page 16: Preset Menu

    PRESET MENU SAVE PRESETS BIAS Pedal lets you store every pedal you build and recall them anytime, anywhere. On the top menu bar, click the save button next to the preset name to see the save options. ・ Overwrite - Save the changes made to the parameters for the current preset.

  • Page 17: Signal Path

    SIGNAL PATH Signal path shows you how the signal is being processed. Each module on the signal path Module 1 (Time-based modulation) provides different functionalities and control interface. This section will show you how to work Module 1 allows you to design your own time-based modulation effect. with these modules and how to get the tone that you want.
  • Page 18 10. Feedback 7. Rate [Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser] Adjust the signal level being fed back into the wet signal chain. Adjust the oscillation speed of LFO. [Rotary] 11. Wobble Adjust the rotation speed of the rotary speakers. [Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser] Adjust the 2nd LFO, turning it on results in some randomness in the Depth setting.

  • Page 19: Module 2 (Amplitude)

    Module 2 (Amplitude) 7. Depth [Tremolo, Pan] Module 2 allows you to design your own amplitude modulation effect. Adjust the oscillation depth of LFO. [RingMod] 1. Topology Adjust the oscillation depth which modulates carrier frequency. Select the effect type of Module 2, the [Auto Swell] definition of parameters differs from one effect Adjust the threshold / sensitivity to trigger slow-attack.

  • Page 20: Power Module

    Power Module EQ (Equalizer) Power Module controls the output stage of the effect. You can switch between different power EQ allows you to adjust the balance of frequency distribution of the signal. You can turn down the supply options from 6V to 18V batteries. volume at certain frequency to make it sound more polished.

  • Page 21: Noise Gate

    NOISE GATE Each preset comes with its own individual noise gate control. You can adjust the threshold and decay values that work best for your pedal. Graphic EQ ・ Preset - Load factory and user EQ setups. Save and name your user EQ setups. ・...

  • Page 22: Amp Room

    AMP ROOM TONECLOUD Amp Room allows you to evaluate the sound of each pedal by pairing with six amp models we With ToneCloud, you can share your own pedal or download from other great musicians around have implemented from BIAS Amp. Each amp model has its own unique tonality and gain the world.

  • Page 23: How To Preview Presets On Tonecloud

    How to preview presets on ToneCloud Select the preset you want to preview. There’s a preview slider for each preset, click it to preview the sound. Download presets from ToneCloud Select the preset you want to download. Click the download button and choose the save location for the preset.

  • Page 24: Settings

    ・ Audio Settings - ・ Connect - Set audio device, input/output routing, sample rates and buffer size settings. Connect with BIAS Modulation Twin or other device. ・ App Information - ・ Input Channel - Factory reset, check app version, DSP engine, license and What’s New Select input channel.

  • Page 25: Connect With Bias Modulation

    Store presets to BIAS Modulation Twin to the latest version once a new To store new presets to BIAS Modulation Twin, simply click the STORE TO PEDAL button on the firmware is made available. The lower bar. Choose a slot to store the preset and confirm change.

  • Page 26: Device Setting Menu

    Device Setting Menu Firmware Upgrade In Remote Mode, the settings menu will show all the settings for your BIAS Modulation Twin. With BIAS Pedal, you can keeps upgrade BIAS Modulation Twin for new features and bug fixes. This allows BIAS Modulation Twin to keep improving itself for better performance, sound and fun.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING I’m getting noise from my amp when I have my pedal turned on. I’m unable to turn the pedal on with my power supply. Here are some of the most common types of noises that you might hear when using a digital All the BIAS Pedal series have minimum operating voltage and current are 9V DC with 270mA.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    Unauthorized service, repair or modification will void this Limited Warranty. period of One (1) Year from the original date of purchase. Positive Grid may, in its sole discre- tion, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of the original authorized dealer’s invoice or sales receipt.
  • Page 29 Warranty Period and Positive Grid is provided with all of the following items: all LIMITATION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY warranty registration information for the new owner (see www.positivegrid.com/warranty), and a...

  • Page 30: End User License Agreement

    (but not limited) to run with the Hardware, which is owned or licensed by Positive Grid. ・ “Licensee” is to use the Software he receives from Positive Grid, Inc. all copies thereof, and all pertinent documentation exclusively for his own purposes, and must keep it separate from third parties.
  • Page 31 Positive Grid Products are protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions, as Ownership. Licensee agrees that Positive Grid owns all legal right, title and interest in and to well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Any other use or exploitation not explicitly the Software.
  • Page 32 7. TERMINATION OF EULA Positive Grid may terminate this EULA and License at any time if Licensee has breached any provision of this EULA. 8. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION The rights and duties or obligations granted or created under this EULA may not be assigned, transferred or delegated by Licensee without the prior written approval of Positive Grid.

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