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Source Audio Soundblox 2 User Manual

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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE SA223...
  • Page 2 The MANTA is also designed to be controlled by our Hot Hand® Wireless Effect Controllers or the Dual Expression Pedal. The Quick Start guide will help you with the basics. For more in-depth information about the Soundblox 2 MANTA Bass Filter, move on to the following sections. Enjoy! - The Source Audio Team If possible, dispose of the device at a recycling center.
  • Page 3 UNIVERSAL BYPASS: Select either analog buffered or relay-based True Bypass. 2 USER PRESETS: Easy-to-program user presets recallable via two footswitches. MULTI-FUNCTION INPUT: A multi-purpose control input for use with Hot Hand, the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal, or send and receive MIDI Overview | 3...

  • Page 4: Quick Start

    To power the unit, connect the included DC adapter power supply to the 9V jack (A) on the back panel. Note: Using a non-Source Audio supply could damage the unit. Please be very cautious when using 3rd-party power supplies. 2. GUITAR/AUDIO CONNECTIONS Using standard ¼"...
  • Page 5 OPTION (C): • Adjusts the parameter selected by the OPTION SELECT button. • SPEED (D): Adjusts the attack and decay rate of the envelopes, the rate of the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), or the ”Smoothing” of the Hot Hand. • MOD SOURCE (E): Selects between the envelopes, sine wave LFO, square wave LFO, and sawtooth wave LFO.
  • Page 6 • SA111 Hot Hand Wired Sensor • SA161 Dual Expression Pedal • SA164 Source Audio Soundblox HUB – for even more control via standard MIDI, Soundblox Multi-Function ports, USB, and the Dual Expression Pedal. MULTI-FUNCTION OUT (D) (optional): Use a Source Audio SA160 Daisy-Chain Cable to connect this jack to the sensor/multi-function input of another Soundblox pedal.
  • Page 7 CONTROLS: KNOBS EFFECT (A) (not labeled) The EFFECT knob selects which effect type will be used. For information on the individual settings, see the Effect Types section. RESONATOR RES 1 O RB I TAL SHADOW RES 2 MODU L A T OR THRU DEPTH SPEED...
  • Page 8 DEPTH Knob (A): The DEPTH knob adjusts the range and direction in which the signal is modulated. OPTION Knob (B): The OPTION knob controls six different parameters, each selected by the OPTION SELECT button. Press the OPTION SELECT button (C), located to the left of the OPTION knob, to cycle through all six choices.
  • Page 9 Press button to select option • FREQUENCY (Green LED): Adjusts the frequency center point of the modulation range of the filter. As the knob is turned from its minimum position (fully counter-clockwise) to its maximum position (fully clockwise), the center point of the frequency range moves from low to high.
  • Page 10 Press button to select option • MIX (Green LED): Adjusts how much of the dry signal (no effect), wet signal (full effect), or wet signal with “LoRETAIN”, are blended together. The 12 o’clock position produces a 100% dry signal. As the knob is turned clockwise from 12 o’clock, the wet signal gradually increases as the dry signal decreases, until reaching a 100% wet signal at the knob’s maximum position (fully clock-wise).
  • Page 11 • DRIVE (Green LED): Adjusts the amount of drive and distortion applied to the wet signal. As the knob is rotated from its minimum position (fully counter- clockwise) to its maximum position (fully clockwise), the amount of distortion applied ranges from no distortion at all, to maximum distortion. You can further adjust the sound by combining these changes while selecting the distortion TYPE.
  • Page 12 MOD SOURCE Knob: When Hot Hand, MIDI, or an expression pedal are not being used, the MANTA features 5 different types of modulation control: Slow Attack Envelope Follower, Sine Wave LFO, Square Wave LFO, Sawtooth Wave LFO, and Fast Attack Envelope Follower. The MOD SOURCE knob controls a gradual blend in between each selection, so setting this knob between two of the modulation graphics will create a sound with features of both modulation forms.
  • Page 13 SPEED Knob: Depending on the modulation source, the SPEED knob controls either the rate of the LFO, the attack and decay times of the envelope followers, or the “Smoothing” of the Hot Hand. When using the LFO modulation ( , or ), turning the SPEED knob clock-wise will increase the modulation rate.
  • Page 14 CONTROLS: FOOTSWITCHES There are two footswitches on the MANTA. The left footswitch corresponds to preset 1, and the right footswitch corresponds to preset 2. Pressing either of the footswitches will engages the respective preset. Pressing the same footswitch again puts the pedal back into bypass mode.
  • Page 15 TAP TEMPO MODE The MANTA’s LFO rate can also be adjusted “on-the-fly” via TAP TEMPO. To enter TAP TEMPO mode, put the pedal into bypass, then press and hold the footswitch (A or B), to which you would like TAP TEMPO applied. When the preset LED opposite the footswitch being held starts to blink, the pedal is in TAP TEMPO mode.

  • Page 16: Effect Types

    EFFECT TYPES Filter effects are used to enhance or remove certain frequencies as they modulate your instrument’s signal. The MANTA features a wide variety of filter types that can create dramatically different sounding effects. In some cases, the MANTA combines multiple filter types to create a single filter effect.
  • Page 17 To access Extended Mode, hold the CONTROL INPUT button while quickly pressing the OPTION SELECT button. You can switch back to Normal Mode by doing the same procedure. Extended Mode is a global setting for the pedal and is not saved per preset. The filter effects featured in the MANTA are further described, followed by the order in which they appear in Normal and Extended Modes.
  • Page 18 Normal Mode: single LED lit Extended Mode: Dual LEDs lit 01. 2-pole low-pass filter 01x. 6-pole low-pass filter 02. 4-pole low-pass filter 02x. 4-pole low-pass with offset peaks 03. Two parallel low-pass filters 03x. Peak > 4-pole low-pass filter 04. Three parallel low-pass filters 04x.

  • Page 19: External Control

    EXTERNAL CONTROL One of the core features of the Soundblox 2 line of effects is the MULTI- FUNCTION Input (A). The MULTI-FUNCTION input is an intelligent control input that accepts both digital and analog control signals. It replaces the SENSOR input on previous Soundblox pedals. The MULTI-FUNCTION input connects to wired or wireless Hot Hand accessories, the Source Audio Expression Pedal, or the Source Audio Soundblox HUB.
  • Page 20 • MIDI: MIDI control mode. Select to enable MIDI I/O through the Soundblox HUB. • EXP: Expression Pedal for use with the SA161 Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal. Like HH mode, the expression pedal controls filter modulation, and can also be assigned to control any other knob parameter.

  • Page 21: Control Assign

    CONTROL ASSIGN By default, the expression pedal and Hot Hand inputs control the filter modulation. This can be easily changed to control any of the adjustable knob parameters. To assign control to a knob parameter, follow the instructions below: 1. Select the desired external control option: “HH” for Hot Hand, “EXP” for expression pedal.
  • Page 22 5. Set the desired high position of the knob. 6. Press the CONTROL INPUT button to complete the assignment. The LED will blink three times to indicate the process is complete. Note: This control assignment can be programmed to a preset. Don’t forget to save your settings! Also, each external controller can only be assigned to one parameter.

  • Page 23: Midi Control

    Using the Soundblox HUB, you can send and receive MIDI data to up to five Soundblox 2 pedals. For more information on using your Soundblox 2 pedals with MIDI, and for MIDI mappings, please visit our website at www.sourceaudio.net.
  • Page 24 To perform a calibration: 1. Select a preset by pressing a footswitch. 2. Enable Hot Hand control by selecting HH mode with the CONTROL INPUT button. 3. Press and hold the CONTROL INPUT button until the HH red LED begins to blink slowly (note: this is the same as the control assign procedure).

  • Page 25: Universal Bypass

    By default, the Soundblox 2 MANTA Bass Filter is set to use the relay-based true bypass. To switch the pedal to buffered bypass, press and hold the right footswitch when powering up the pedal.

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions Audio Performance • L: 4.5 inches • Maximum input level: 2.0 Vrms (+6 dBV) • W: 4.5 inches • Input impedance: 1 MOhm • H: 2.25 inches (including knobs) • Output impedance: 1 kOhm • 115dB DNR audio path Weight •...

  • Page 27: Limited Transferrable Warranty

    Source Audio. Source Audio reserves the right to update any unit returned for repair and to change or to improve the design of the product at any time without notice. Source Audio reserves the right to use reconditioned parts and assemblies as warranty replace - ments for authorized repairs.
  • Page 28 WARRANTY INFORMATION Source Audio may, at its option, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of original authorized dealer’s invoice or sales receipt. Service and repairs of Source Audio products are to be performed only at the Source Audio factory or a Source Audio authorized service center.

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