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FEatUrEs
Hot HanD
rEaDY
The Soundblox Tri-Mod Phaser is
a new type of phaser or "Envelope
While the primary function of the Tri-
Phaser" effect. The unit features
Mod Phaser is as a standalone effect
multiple phaser types ranging from
pedal you also have the option of ex-
classic to modern and beyond. Each
ploring some additional functions by
phaser type can be controlled by
plugging in a Hot Hand sensor. When
an envelope follower or an LFO . An
a sensor is plugged in the envelope
envelope follower is an algorithm
and LFO modes are disabled and the
that responds to the amplitude (or
unit goes into Hot Hand mode. In
volume) of the incoming signal and
Hot Hand mode, the controls take on
creates a control signal based on the
some secondary functions. These are
input level. This control signal is used
shown by the white text beneath main
to "move" or modulate the phasing
label of the knobs.
effect. In addition to controlling the
phaser with the envelope follower,
Hot Hand Basics
it can also be driven with an LFO
The Hot Hand motion sensors are
(Low Frequency Oscillator). LFO s are
sold separately and come in either
most commonly used in effects like
wired or wireless versions. Both
phasers, flangers, and choruses.
will work with the Tri-Mod Phaser.
Finally, the phasing effects can also
Additionally, the SENSOR IN jack will
be controlled by a Hot Hand Motion
be compatible with any future Source
Sensor. Either a wired or wireless
Audio sensors.
sensor can be plugged into the sen-
sor input on the back panel. When
The Hot Hand ring contains an accel-
a sensor is plugged in, the LFO and
erometer that responds to accelera-
envelope follower are disengaged and
tion and is not based on any type of
the unit goes into "Hot Hand Mode"
proximity to the guitar. By moving
and the controls take on slightly dif-
your hand or by changing the position
ferent functions. Also, the calibrate
of your hand you can modulate the
feature is intended for use with the
effect. For a good description of Hot
"Hot Hand Mode" only. The Tri-Mod
Hand Theory, download the Hot Hand
name comes from the fact that there
Motion Controlled Phaser/Flanger
are three distinct modulation sources
manual. It is available at www.
for controlling the phaser effects:
sourceaudio.net. Keep in mind that
Envelope, LFO , or Hot Hand.
the Tri-Mod Phaser can only use the
x-axis of the ring sensor.
y
x
UsE WitH
Calibration
The Tri-Mod Phaser has a calibra-
Hot HanD
tion feature which is only used in
Hot Hand mode. However, calibra-
tion is not required before use. The
Depth
In Hot Hand mode, the depth knob
calibration feature allows you to set
the midpoint of the phaser sweep for
becomes the depth of the effect
based on the sensor input. It can
any position of your hand. Depending
on your playing style, you may find it
alternatively be thought of as a gain
useful to try some different calibra-
control for the Hot Hand signal.
Increasing the depth will cause
tion positions. The most common use
of calibration is setting your resting
the phaser to move more based on
smaller motions of the sensor. De-
hand positi on on the guitar to be
the midpoint of the phaser sweep.
creasing the depth will decrease the
movement of the phaser. In envelope
Calibration can also be useful if you
are putting the sensor on a headband
and LFO mode, the two regions of
or other alternate locations.
the depth knob were used to control
the depth in two separate modes. In
To perform a calibration
Hot Hand mode, the depth increases
turning the knob to the left or right
• Turn the EFFECT knob to the
except that in the '+' region the mo-
CALIBRATE position.
tion of the phaser will be from low to
high and in the '-' region the phaser
• Hold the sensor in the desired
will move from high to low. This effec-
position.
tively inverts the Hot Hand signals.
• While holding the sensor steady,
press the ON/OFF footswitch and
Motion Control
wait for 1 second.
The SPEED control becomes the
MOTION control in Hot Hand mode
• Turn the EFFECT knob away from
and is used to smooth out the input
calibrate to use your new calibra-
from the sensor by filtering out fast
tion setting. Note: Calibration
changes in the signals. The amount
settings will be saved between
of smoothing is controlled by the
power cycles.
knob. Turning the knob towards FLAIL
• If you have trouble with calibration
provides the most amount of smooth-
and need to get back to the default
ing and the effect will now only react
setting, place the sensor on a flat,
to large, slow motions of the sensor.
level surface with the blue LED
This is useful when you only want the
facing down and run the calibration
effect to respond to large, deliber-
procedure again.
ate motions. Turning the knob all
the way to PICK sets the smoothing
x
at a minimum. This means that fast
changes in the sensor signal will be
applied to the effect. The motions
created from normal picking will be
enough to move the phaser. This may
cause the sound to be too "jittery",
y
in which case, turn the knob towards
STRUM and FLAIL to get the desired
response. The STRUM setting is a
nice compromise that allows some
moderately fast motions through
without being too jittery.
tri-MoD
PHasEr
UsErs gUiDE
Thank you for purchasing a Soundblox
Tri-Mod Phaser. The Tri-Mod Phaser
offers a wide palette of phaser sounds
that can be controlled in various ways.
The effects and control features allow
you to go far beyond the sounds pos-
sible with standard phaser effects.
The Tri-Mod Phaser and other effects
in the Soundblox line are all HOT
READY and can be controlled
HAND
®
with any Hot Hand motion sensor for
even more sonic possibilities.
Enjoy!
The Source Audio team
• DiVErsE soUnD PalEttE
Featuring 11 types of phaser effects.
• MUltiPlE Control oPtions
Any of the 11 effects can be con-
trolled with three distinct modulation
sources.
• 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.
SA122
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