Source Audio Soundblox Multiwave Distortion User Manual page 2

lIMItED WArrAntY
Source Audio, LLC (hereinafter "Source WARRANTY INFORMATION
Audio") warrants that your new Source Audio Source Audio may, at its option, require proof
Soundblox Effects Pedal, when purchased of the original purchase date in the form of
at an authorized Source Audio dealer in the a dated copy of original authorized dealer's
United States of America ("USA"), shall be invoice or sales receipt. Service and repairs
free from defects in materials and workman- of Source Audio products are to be performed
ship under normal use for a period of one only at the Source Audio factory or a Source
(1) year from the date of purchase by the Audio authorized service center. Prior to ser-
original purchaser. This Limited Warranty vice or repair under this Limited Warranty, the
does not extend to the batteries which are purchaser must request from Source Audio a
purchased as is. Please contact your dealer return authorization, which is available at:
for information on warranty and service
outside of the USA. Source Audio LLC
120 Cummings Park, Woburn, MA 01801
Under this Limited Warranty, Source Audio's (781) 932-8080 or at www.sourceaudio.net.
sole obligation and the purchaser's sole rem-
edy shall be repair, replacement, or upgrade, Unauthorized service, repair, or modification
at Source Audio's sole discretion, of any will void this Limited Warranty.
product that, if properly used and maintained,
proves to be defective upon inspection by
DISCLAIMER AND LIMITATION OF WARRANTY
Source Audio. Source Audio reserves the right
DO NOT OPEN THE EFFECTS PEDAL UNDER ANY
to update any unit returned for repair and to
CIRCUMSTANCE. THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
change or to improve the design of the prod-
uct at any time without notice. Source Audio
THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY
reserves the right to use reconditioned parts
WARRANTY GIVEN BY SOURCE AUDIO AND IS IN
and assemblies as warranty replacements for
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES. ALL IMPLIED
authorized repairs. Any product repaired, re-
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MER-
placed, or upgraded pursuant to this Limited
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
Warranty will be warranted for the remainder
PURPOSE, EXCEEDING THE SPECIFIC PROVISIONS OF
of the original warranty period.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED
AND EXCLUDED FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
This Limited Warranty is extended to the origi-
UPON EXPIRATION OF THE APPLICABLE EXPRESS
nal retail purchaser. This Limited Warranty
WARRANTY PERIOD, SOURCE AUDIO SHALL HAVE
can be transferred to anyone who may subse-
NO FURTHER WARRANTY OBLIGATION OF ANY KIND,
quently purchase this product provided that
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. SOURCE AUDIO SHALL IN NO
such transfer is made within the applicable
EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
warranty period and Source Audio is provided
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUFFERED BY THE PUR-
with all of the following information: (i) all
CHASER OR ANY THIRD PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT
warranty registration information (as set forth
LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR
on the registration card) for the new owner,
BUSINESS OR DAMAGES RESULTING FROM USE OR
(ii) proof of the transfer, within thirty (30) days
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT, WHETHER IN
of the transfer, and (iii) a photocopy of the
CONTRACT OR IN TORT. SOURCE AUDIO SHALL NOT
original sales receipt. Warranty coverage shall
BE LIABLE FOR ANY EXPENSES, CLAIMS OR SUITS
be determined by Source Audio in its sole
ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO ANY OF THE FORE-
discretion. This is your sole warranty. Source
GOING. Some states do not allow the exclusion
Audio does not authorize any third party,
or limitation of implied warranties so some
including any dealer or sales representative,
of the above limitations and exclusions may
to assume any liability on behalf of Source
not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives
Audio or to make any warranty on behalf of
you specific legal rights, and you may also
Source Audio.
have other rights, which vary, from state to
state. This Limited Warranty only applies to
products sold and used in the USA. Source
Audio shall not be liable for damages or loss
resulting from the negligent or intentional
acts of the shipper or its contracted affiliates.
You should contact the shipper for proper
claims procedures in the event of damage or
loss resulting from shipment.
© SOURCE AUDIO LLC 120 CUMMINGS PARK, WOBURN, MA 01801 SOURCEAUDIO.NET
FEAtUrEs
The shape of the distortion mapping
curve is also different from standard
AnD thEorY oF
distortions. Normally, as the input
oPErAtIon
signal voltage rises, the output volt-
age also rises, but begins to level off
and finally pins (or clips) at a maxi-
The Soundblox Multiwave Distor-
mum value. With a foldback curve, for
tion provides some unique distor-
large enough values of the input, the
tion sounds. In creating this effects
output will begin to decrease. With
pedal, we didn't intend to duplicate,
more extreme amounts of foldback,
model, or emulate any existing types
after decreasing for a while, the
of distortion. The types of algorithms
output can begin to increase again.
we use to create the distortion are
Maximum foldback has many regions
quite different from the standard set,
where the output alternates between
although with certain settings the
increasing and decreasing. These
result can sound similar.
kinds of curves add a lot of high fre-
quency content to the output. It also
One of the techniques used is to
can provide a lot of control over the
divide up the input guitar signal into
sound, based on the level of the input
multiple frequency bands. Each band
signal. With foldback, chords contain-
is separately distorted, and then all
ing only octaves and fifths tend to
are recombined. If chords are played,
sound best. Other intervals can cause
there can be a lot of clarity between
some strange, although not neces-
the various notes. It's possible to
sarily undesirable sounds.
leave several notes droning, while a
melody is played on top. A normal
Using a special shape of the distor-
distortion tends to reduce such play-
tion curve, strong second harmon-
ing to mush. Because of the multiple
ics can be created, sounding like a
bands, it's also possible to get several
note an octave higher. Rolling off the
notes feeding back at the same time.
guitar tone control will help maximize
The first 14 settings (labeled MULTI
the octave impression. Complex
BAND ) on the EFFECT knob use band
chords don't typically work well for
splitting while the last 7 (labeled
octave settings. The result is very
SINGLE BAND ) do not.
sensitive to the input signal level
(as long as the SUSTAIN and DRIVE
controls are not set too high) and can
give a sort of auto-wah effect.
A conventional distortion effect tends
to turn the guitar signal into square
waves. Playing harder only makes
the transition from negative clipping
to positive clipping a little bit steeper.
With our foldback and octave algo-
rithms, a slightly higher input can
have a radical effect on the shape of
the output signal.
UsE WIth
Calibration
The Multiwave Distortion has a
hot hAnD
calibration feature which is only
used in Hot Hand mode. However,
calibration is not required before use.
While the primary function of the
Multiwave Distortion is as a stand- The calibration feature allows you to
set the maximum point of the DRIVE
alone effects pedal you also have the
option of exploring some additional sweep for any position of your hand.
Depending on your playing style, you
functions by plugging in a Hot Hand
may find it useful to try some differ-
sensor. When a sensor is plugged in
the amount of DRIVE is controlled by ent calibration positions. The most
common use is setting the calibration
the Hot Hand sensor. The maximum
amount of drive you can get by mov- with the sensor pointing up to make
raising your hand the maximum
ing the sensor is determined by the
position of the DRIVE knob. end of the DRIVE sweep. Calibration
can also be useful if you are putting
Hot Hand Basics the sensor on a headband or other
The Hot Hand motion sensors are alternate locations.
sold separately and come in either
wired or wireless versions. Both will To perform a calibration
work with the Multiwave Distortion.
• Turn the EFFECT knob to the
Additionally, the SENSOR IN jack will
CALIBRATE position.
be compatible with any future Source
Audio sensors. • Hold the sensor in the desired
position.
The Hot Hand ring contains an accel-
• While holding the sensor steady,
erometer that responds to accelera-
press the ON/OFF footswitch and
tion and is not based on any type of
wait for 1 second.
proximity to the guitar. By moving
your hand or by changing the position
• Turn the EFFECT knob away from
of your hand you can modulate the
calibrate to use your new calibra-
effect. For a good description of Hot
tion setting. Note: Calibration
Hand Theory, download the Hot Hand
settings will be saved between
Motion Controlled Wah Filters manu-
power cycles.
al. It is available at www.sourceaudio.
• If you have trouble with calibra-
net. Keep in mind that the Multiwave
tion and need to get back to the
Distortion can only use the x-axis of
default setting, run the calibration
the ring sensor. Please note that for
procedure with your hand raised up
the Multiwave Distortion, the typical
at a 45 degree angle.
Hot Hand control parameters can
NOT be adjusted.
MUltIWAVE
DIstortIon
UsErs GUIDE
Thank you for purchasing the
Soundblox Multiwave Distortion. The
Multiwave Distortion produces some
very unique distortion sounds and
does not attempt to model or emulate
any classic distortions. It offers some
new and different distortions ranging
from the more organic to synth-like
and octave heavy sounds. Like the
other Soundblox effects pedals,
the Multiwave Distortion is also HOT
READY .
HAND ®
Enjoy!
The Source Audio team
• DIVErsE soUnD PAlEttE
Featuring 21 varieties of our distortion
algorithm.
• MUltIBAnD ProCEssInG
Signal is split into multiple bands
and each is distorted individually for
unprecedented sound clarity.
• MoDErn DEsIGn
A thoughtfully designed box which
features rugged construction and
sleek looks.
• stAtE-oF-thE-Art DsP
Our proprietary 56 -bit Digital Signal
Processor, the SA601 , and crystal
clear 24 -bit converters.
• hot hAnD rEADY
All Soundblox pedals can be used with
any Hot Hand motion sensor to extend
the capabilities of the unit.
• ACtIVE AnAloG BYPAss
Bypass is fully routed around the DSP
and active input ensures zero signal
degradation.
SA120