Source Audio Soundblox 2 Manuale utente
USER’S GUIDE
SA223
2 | Welcome
WELCOME
If possible, dispose of the device at a recycling center. Do not dispose of the
device with the household waste.
For full compliance with EN 61000-4-6 standard, input cable must be less
than 3 meters in length.
Thank you for purchasing the Soundblox 2 MANTA Bass Filter. This
powerful multi-effects unit features a dynamic collection of meticulously
crafted filter effects designed specifically for bass instrumentation. With
complete control over 10 different parameters like MODULATION
SOURCE, DEPTH, LoRETAIN, DRIVE and more, this pedal goes far beyond
the sonic limitations of other filter or envelope follower effects.
The MANTA is housed in a durable, lightweight, cast aluminum Soundblox
2 housing, providing arena-rocking power and flexibility into a compact,
easy-to-use stompbox. 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
Overview | 3
OVERVIEW
DIVERSE SOUND PALLET: Features up to 24 different Low Pass, Single
Peak, Multi-Peak, and Phaser effects.
DEEP CONTROL SET: Access to control parameters typically found on
only professional rack-mount systems.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS: Easily accessible control settings
personally created and selected by Source Audio’s Chief Scientist, Bob
Chidlaw.
DRIVE/DISTORTION TYPE: Add a variety of gain and distortions to any of
the MANTA’s effects for an added boost and flavor.
STATE-OF-THE-ART DSP: Our proprietary 56-bit Digital Signal
Processor, the SA601, and crystal clear 24-bit converters.
COMPACT DESIGN: A compact, rugged, cast-aluminum housing.
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
4 | Quick Start
QUICK START
1. POWER
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" mono cables, plug your guitar, bass, or other
instrument into the GUITAR IN (B) jack and from the GUITAR OUT (C)
jack to your amp or other audio device.
3. BRIEF KNOB, FOOTSWITCH, AND BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
(see Controls section for more details)
•EFFECT KNOB (A): Selects the filter type.
•DEPTH (B): Controls the depth of the filter sweep.
GUITAR IN
MULTI-
FUNCTION
IN
MULTI-
FUNCTION
OUT
GUITAR OUT
9V DC
A
B C
Quick Start | 5
1 2
CONTROL
INPUT
OPTION
SELECT
ENV-ENV+
DEPTH
OPTION
SPEED
DELAY/FREQ
FEEDBACK
VOLUME
TREMOLO
MIX
(HOLD)
DEFAULT
HH
MIDI
EXP
FLANGER
CHORUS
PHASER
RESONATOR
MOD SOURCE
4 STAGE
QUAD
CLASSIC
THRU
ZERO
SHADOW
RES 1
RES 2
VIBE
6 STAGE
8 STAGEDUAL
12 STAGE
O RB I TAL
MODU L A T OR
G
D
A
C
B
F
H H
E
• 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.
• OPTION SELECT (F): Selects which parameter will be controlled by the
OPTION knob.
• CONTROL INPUT (G): Selects which external controller type will be used.
• FOOTSWITCHES (H): Enables/Disables presets. Press and hold either
footswitch to save an edited preset.
6 | Connections
CONNECTIONS
GUITAR IN
MULTI-
FUNCTION
IN
MULTI-
FUNCTION
OUT
GUITAR OUT
9V DC
E
D
A B
C
GUITAR IN (A): Connect to your guitar, bass, or other instrument via a MONO
¼-inch instrument cable.
GUITAR OUT (B): Connect to your amp, pedal, or other audio device via a
MONO ¼-inch instrument cable.
MULTI-FUNCTION IN (C) (optional): The multi-function input is a flexible
control input for use with external controllers. It accepts digital or analog
signals, which allows the MANTA to interface with the following Source Audio
accessories:
• SA115 Hot Hand Wireless Controller
• 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.
9V DC (E): Connects to the included 9 Volt DC power supply
Controls: Knobs | 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.
A
1 2
CONTROL
INPUT
OPTION
SELECT
ENV-ENV+
DEPTH
OPTION
SPEED
DELAY/FREQ
FEEDBACK
VOLUME
TREMOLO
MIX
(HOLD)
DEFAULT
HH
MIDI
EXP
FLANGER
CHORUS
PHASER
RESONATOR
MOD SOURCE
4 STAGE
QUAD
CLASSIC
THRU
ZERO
SHADOW
RES 1
RES 2
VIBE
6 STAGE
8 STAGEDUAL
12 STAGE
O RB I TAL
MODU L A T OR
8 | Contols: Knobs
1 2
CONTROL
INPUT
OPTION
SELECT
ENV-ENV+
DEPTH
OPTION
SPEED
DELAY/FREQ
FEEDBACK
VOLUME
TREMOLO
MIX
(HOLD)
DEFAULT
HH
MIDI
EXP
FLANGER
CHORUS
PHASER
RESONATOR
MOD SOURCE
4 STAGE
QUAD
CLASSIC
THRU
ZERO
SHADOW
RES 1
RES 2
VIBE
6 STAGE
8 STAGEDUAL
12 STAGE
O RB I TAL
MODU L A T OR
B
A
C
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. The selected parameter is indicated by one of three green/red
LEDs. Green indicates the upper parameter (white print), and red
indicates the lower parameter (yellow print).
Controls: Knobs | 9
• 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.
• RESONANCE (Red LED): Adjusts the width, and sometimes height, of
the various peaks and notches in the selected filter’s frequency
response. As the knob is turned from its minimum position (fully
counter-clockwise) to its maximum position (fully clockwise), the
resonance setting moves from low to high, adding a more pronounced
sound. This control is sometimes referred to as “Q”.
Press button to
select option
10 | Controls: Knobs
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). As the knob is turned counter-
clockwise from the 12 o’clock position, the dry signal decreases as the
wet signal with “LoRETAIN” gradually increases, until reaching a 100%
wet signal with “LoRETAIN” at the knob’s minimum position (fully
counter-clockwise). “LoRETAIN” assures a solid low-end foundation,
which is especially useful to bass players. “LoRETAIN” adds in a
considerable amount of the lowest frequencies of the dry signal, so the
initial thump and bottom end is preserved.
• VOLUME (Red LED): Adjusts the output level of the pedal, ranging from
zero output to +6dB. Unity gain (equal volume to the bypass signal) is
found roughly at 12 o'clock. Changing RESONANCE or DRIVE may affect
the output volume.
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