Line 6 MM4 User Manual

MODULATION MODELER – QUICK REFERENCE FOR MODEL-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

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MODEL	TWEAK	TWEEZ
Opto Tremolo	Shape	Volume Sensing
Bias Tremolo	Shape	Volume Sensing
Phaser	Feedback	No. of Phase Stages
Dual Phaser	Feedback	LFO Shape
Panned Phaser	Left-Center-Right	Pan Speed
U-Vibe	Feedback	Volume Sensing
Rotary Drum	Tone	Drive
Rotary Drum & Horn	Horn Depth	Drive
Analog Flanger	Feedback	Manual (Delay Time)
Jet Flanger	Feedback	Manual (Delay Time)
Analog Chorus	Chorus/Vibrato Select	Tone
Dimension	Speed/Depth/Tweek/Tweez = Switch 1/2/3/4
Tri Chorus	Depth (Circuit 2)	Depth (Circuit 3)
Pitch Vibrato	Rise Time	Volume Sensing
Ring Modulator	Shape	AM/FM Select
Panner	Shape	Volume Sensing

MODULATION MODELER DETAILS

The following pages introduce the 16 models of the Modulation Modeler, created as the result of our in-depth studies of a dream collection of classic effect stomp boxes and rack units. Historical information on the gear that inspired each model hips you to the role played by each unit we studied in the history of great guitar tone. We’ve designed your Modulation Modeler to capture the sonic spirit of these classics, and bring it to you with the powerful new advantages of programmability and versatility. Also, be sure to check out the panel illustration at the bottom of each page for a sample setting for that model. Enjoy!

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Opto Tremolo – based on the tremolo circuitry							imageThis Lineduring
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On our model, TWEAK adjusts the shape from
The classic Fender “blackface era” ’65 Deluxe Reverb
– as well as most boutique tremolo pedals – features
a tremolo circuit that works by pulsing a light source
directed at a photo resistor. Players everywhere love
the smooth, round, and gentle pulse that optical
tremolo is known for.							cooperationany	productspecific
classic gentle tremolo all the way to dramatic sci-
fi throb. TWEEZ gives you a "peak follower,' making
the tremolo rate sensitive to input level, so that a							studiedwas that .endorsementor
lower volume input slows it down.
louder input signal speeds up the tremolo, and a
ROTARY DRUM & HORN		MM4 Modulation Modeler PROGRAMMABLE CHORUS				FLANGER TREMOLO	VIBE ROTARY PHASER
ROTARY DRUM	ANALOG FLANGER
U - VIBE	JET FLANGER
PANNED PHASER	ANALOG CHORUS
DUAL PHASER	DIMENSION
PHASER	TRI CHORUS
BIAS TREMOLO	PITCH VIBRATO
OPTO TREMOLO	RING MODULATOR	SPEED		DEPTH	TWEAK	TWEEZ	MIX
PANNING

TWEAK adjusts shape.

TWEEZ adjusts volume sensitivity (peak follower).

Bias Tremolo – based on the tremolo						imageThis Lineduring
circuitry of the 1960 Vox AC15 amplifier.						implynotdoesanddevelopment,model sound 6's	theidentifyingofpurposesole the for provided is
TWEAK to change the waveform and you’ll find
Vintage tremolo came in two flavors: Opto and
Bias. Our Bias Model emulates a classic Vox tremolo
circuit design.
Bias tremolo produces a deep, 3-dimensional,
kinda phasey tremolo that’s sure to keep you warm
and cozy all through the night. Experiment with						cooperationany	productspecific
that your MM4 can take you places you’ve never
heard before. TWEEZ gives you a "peak follower,'
making the tremolo rate sensitive to input level,						studiedwas that .endorsementor
and a lower volume input slows it down.
so that a louder input signal speeds up the tremolo,
ROTARY DRUM & HORN		MM4 Modulation Modeler PROGRAMMABLE CHORUS			FLANGER TREMOLO	VIBE ROTARY PHASER
ROTARY DRUM	ANALOG FLANGER
U - VIBE	JET FLANGER
PANNED PHASER	ANALOG CHORUS
DUAL PHASER	DIMENSION
PHASER	TRI CHORUS
BIAS TREMOLO	PITCH VIBRATO
OPTO TREMOLO	RING MODULATOR	SPEED	DEPTH	TWEAK	TWEEZ	MIX
PANNING

TWEAK adjusts shape.

TWEEZ adjusts volume sensitivity (peak follower).

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Phaser – based on the MXR Phase 90.

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Our Phaser model is based on the phaser that changed the

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controls only speed. Our model stays true to the original

world – the MXR Phase 90. The Phase 90 is relatively

subtle compared to other phasers, and becomes part of the

overall tone. Its lush, organic, and groovy swirl can be

heard all over the first two Van Halen albums, as well as

Jimmy Page’s work on Physical Graffiti.

The Phase 90 is a four stage phaser; its single knob

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when all controls (except Speed) are like the setting below.

But, being the flexibility freaks we are, we also let you

explore destinations unknown. TWEAK controls Feedback;

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the degree of out-of-phase-ness).

TWEEZ selects 4, 8, 12, or 16 Phase Stages (thus controlling

ROTARY DRUM & HORN

MM4 Modulation Modeler PROGRAMMABLE CHORUS

FLANGER TREMOLO

VIBE ROTARY PHASER

ROTARY DRUM

ANALOG FLANGER

U - VIBE

JET FLANGER

PANNED PHASER

ANALOG CHORUS

DUAL PHASER

DIMENSION

PHASER

TRI CHORUS

BIAS TREMOLO

PITCH VIBRATO

OPTO TREMOLO

RING MODULATOR

SPEED

DEPTH

TWEAK

TWEEZ

MIX

PANNING

TWEAK adjusts feedback.

12

8

4

16

TWEEZ selects the number of phase stages.

Dual Phaser – Mu-Tron Bi-Phase.

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What could be better than one really cool phaser? Why,

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gives you the lush, offset phasing that make the Bi-Phase

two of course! The Dual Phaser is our model of the

innovative Mu-Tron Bi-Phase. This multi-stage phaser is

known for its big jet sound and its sheer physical size.

The Bi-Phase featured controls for waveform, Speed,

and Depth – and was the first phaser to hit the market

with a variable Feedback control. Our Dual Phaser model

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a treasured classic.

The TWEAK knob recreates that innovative variable

feedback control, and TWEEZ allows you to select the

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swirl and get down with your bad self.

waveform shape – sine or square wave. So dial up some

ROTARY DRUM & HORN

MM4 Modulation Modeler PROGRAMMABLE CHORUS

FLANGER TREMOLO

VIBE ROTARY PHASER

ROTARY DRUM

ANALOG FLANGER

U - VIBE

JET FLANGER

PANNED PHASER

ANALOG CHORUS

DUAL PHASER

DIMENSION

PHASER

TRI CHORUS

BIAS TREMOLO

PITCH VIBRATO

OPTO TREMOLO

RING MODULATOR

SPEED

DEPTH

TWEAK

TWEEZ

MIX

PANNING

TWEAK adjusts feedback.

TWEEZ adjusts LFO shape.

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