Source Audio Soundblox 2 OFD Bass microModeler User Manual

OVERDRIVE FUZZ DISTORTION

BASS |

microMODELER

USER’S GUIDE

SA228

WELCOME

Thank you for purchasing the Soundblox 2 OFD Bass microModeler. The
SB2 OFD Bass is the newest addition to our line of distortion pedals
designed specifically for the bass. The SB2 OFD Bass provides a diverse
palette of modeled overdrives, fuzzes, and distortions (O.F.D) based on
our meticulous research of the most popular bass distortion boxes. Each
effect was designed and redesigned again to meet our high-standards
for quality bass effects.

Soundblox 2 pedals are housed in a compact physical format with many
layers of useful features designed for both easy out-of-the-box use and
dedicated deep tweaking. Like all Soundblox effects pedals, the Soundblox
2 Bass OFD is “Hot Hand® Ready”.

The Quick Start guide will help you with the basics. For more in-depth
information about Soundblox 2 OFD Bass microModeler move on to the
following sections.

Enjoy! -The Source Audio team

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.

2 | Welcome

OVERVIEW

DIVERSE SOUND PALETTE

Featuring 12 unique varieties of overdrive, fuzz, and distortion effects.

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 configure user presets selectable via two footswitches.

3-BAND TONE CONTROL

An ultra-flexible Treble-Mid-Bass tone control.

DUAL FUNCTION MIXING KNOB

Choose between two mixing options on either side. Turning to the left
increases the amount of clean signal in the mix. Turning to the right
increases the amount of a clean signal EQ’d to provide only low end.

MULTI-FUNCTION INPUT

A multi-purpose control input for use with Hot Hand®, expression pedal,
or MIDI.

Overview | 3

QUICK START

1. POWER

To power the unit, connect the included DC adapter power supply to

the 9V DC jack on the back panel.

Note: Using a different supply could damage the unit and void the

warranty.

2. GUITAR/AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Next, plug your guitar (or other instrument) into the jack labeled

GUITAR IN via a standard ¼" cable. Connect your amp (or other audio
device) to the GUITAR OUT jack, again with a standard ¼" cable. Both
input and output are mono signals.

GUITAR IN

GUITAR OUT

MULTI-

FUNCTION

IN

3. BRIEF KNOB, FOOTSWITCH, AND BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS

(see Controls section for more details)

• EFFECT KNOB (A): selects the type of overdrive, fuzz, or distortion.

• DRIVE (B): the amount of distortion gain applied to the signal.

4 | Quick Start

MULTI-

FUNCTION

OUT

9V DC

• MIX (C): adjusts the level of clean signal added to the mix. Choose

between standard clean tone and EQ’d clean tone.

• TONE (D): cuts or boosts the selected TONE SHAPE (TREBLE, MID, and
BASS).

• OUTPUT (E): adjusts the overall signal volume.

• NOISE GATE BUTTON (F): selects the noise gate threshold level.

• TONE SHAPE BUTTON (G): selects between BASS, MID, and TREBLE

EQ ranges controlled by the TONE knob.

• FOOTSWITCHES (H): Enables/Disables a preset depending on the

selected footswitch. Press and hold to save an edited preset.

A

BIG PI

HIGH CUT
CLEAN

GATED

FUZZ

EL
RATON

FUZZ
FAÇADE

BENDER

METAL

OCTAVE FUZZ

CUT BOOST

TONE

TREBLE

MID

BASS

TONE
SHAPE

(HOLD)
FLAT

MED

(MIDI)

CLEAN

CRUNCH

TUBE

POWER

STAGE

SMOOTH

TUBE

TUBE DRIVE

TS9000

DIST

MIX

DRIVE OUTPUT

B

LOW

F

(EXP)

HIGH

(HH)

NOISE

GATE

1 2

E

G

C

H H

Quick Start | 5

D

THEORY OF OPERATION

The Soundblox 2 OFD Bass microModeler presents a curated collection of

what we consider to be the best and most essential overdrive, fuzz, and
distortion effects for bass. We have chosen names for each OFD effect
that are suggestive of the sounds you may find in many famous stomp
boxes or overdrive circuits. We have rendered each effect to not only be
the best possible representation of each classic distortion sound but also
to be highly customizable with a broad range of adjustable parameters to
make them your own.

6 | Theory of Operation

CONNECTIONS

GUITAR IN (A): Connect your bass or other instrument here using a

standard MONO ¼" cable.

GUITAR OUT (B): Connect this to your amp, pedal, or other audio device.

MULTI-FUNCTION IN (C): The multi-function input is a flexible control

input for use with external controllers. It can accept digital or analog
signal which allows the Soundblox 2 OFD Bass to interface with the
following accessories:

• SA115 Hot Hand Wireless Adapter

• SA111 Hot Hand Wired Sensor

• SA161 Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal

• Source Audio Soundblox 2 MIDI Adapter

MULTI-FUNCTION OUT (D): Use a Source Audio daisy-chain cable to
connect this jack to the sensor input of another Soundblox pedal.

9V DC (E): Connect the included 9 Volt DC power supply here. Use of a
non-Source Audio power supply may cause damage and void the warranty.

C

GUITAR IN

GUITAR OUT

MULTI-

FUNCTION

IN

MULTI-

FUNCTION

OUT

9V DC

A B

D

E

Connections | 7

CONTROLS: KNOBS

EFFECT (A) (not labeled)

The effect knob selects which overdrive, fuzz, or distortion type will be
used. There are 12 different selections available. For information on the
individual settings see the Effect Types section.

A

BIG PI

HIGH CUT
CLEAN

GATED

FUZZ

EL
RATON

FUZZ
FAÇADE

BENDER

METAL

OCTAVE FUZZ

CUT BOOST

TONE

TREBLE

MID

BASS

TONE
SHAPE

(HOLD)
FLAT

D

F

MED

(MIDI)

CLEAN

CRUNCH

TUBE

POWER

STAGE

SMOOTH

TUBE

TUBE DRIVE

TS9000

DIST

MIX

DRIVE OUTPUT

B

LOW

(EXP)

HIGH

(HH)

NOISE

GATE

1 2

C

8 | Controls: Knobs

E