EHX MICRO Q-TRON Quick Start Manual

MICRO Q-TRON
Envelope Controlled Filter
Congratulations on your purchase of the Micro Q-Tron envelope controlled filter! The
Micro Q-Tron is identical to our Mini Q-Tron but in a compact pedal. The envelope
controlled filter is a unique type of sound modifier in which the user's playing style
controls the effect. The volume of the input signal (also called the envelope) controls
the cutoff frequency or center frequency of a swept filter. As your instrument's
volume increases or decreases, so does the pitch of the filter.
-CONTROLS-
DRIVE CONTROL – This is the filter sweep sensitivity control. Turning the DRIVE
control clockwise will cause the filter to react more to your playing. The more you
turn up the DRIVE control, the higher in frequency the filter will jump when you play
a note. When first plugging into the Micro Q-Tron, start with this control at 12
o'clock.
Q CONTROL – Determines the peak bandwidth of the filter. As the Q control is
turned clockwise, the filter will sound increasingly narrow with a more obvious peak,
making the effect more dramatic. Start with Q set to about 2 o'clock.
MODE ROTARY SWITCH (LP BP HP) – Determines what frequency range the filter
will pass. Emphasizes lows in LP mode (Low Pass), midrange in BP mode (Band Pass)
and highs in HP mode (High Pass).
STATUS LED – When the LED is lit, the Micro Q-Tron is in effect mode. When the
LED is off, the Micro Q-Tron is True Bypass mode.
FOOTSWITCH – Toggles the Micro Q-Tron between effect and True Bypass modes.
CONNECTIONS – Connect your instrument to the INPUT Jack. Connect your amplifier
to the AMP Jack.