Source Audio Soundlbox 2 Orbital Modulator User Manual
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USER’S GUIDE
SA226
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing the Soundblox 2 Orbital Modulator. This
powerful multi-effects unit features a dynamic collection of meticulously
crafted modulation effects, including classic renditions of phaser, flanger,
and chorus, plus an amazing set of contemporary modulation options.
With nine adjustable parameters, including TREMOLO, MIX, LoRetain,
and LFO Wave Shape, this pedal goes well beyond the sonic limitations of
traditional modulation effects pedals.
The Orbital Modulator lives in our durable, cast-aluminum Soundblox
2 housing, providing rack-mount power and flexibility in a compact,
easy-to-use stompbox. It also works with all of our Hot Hand© Effect
Controllers or the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal.
The Quick Start guide will help you with the basics. For more in-depth
information about the Soundblox 2 Orbital Modulator, 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: Features 12 different flanger, phaser,
and chorus effects.
DEEP CONTROL SET: Access to control parameters typically found
on only professional rack systems.
FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS: Easily accessible control settings
personally selected by Source Audio’s chief scientist, Bob Chidlaw.
TREMOLO: Mix tremolo effects into any of the Orbital Modulator’s
effect types for the added dimension of amplitude modulation.
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 MIDI.
Overview | 3
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.
GUITAR IN
GUITAR OUT
MULTI-
FUNCTION
IN
MULTI-
FUNCTION
OUT
9V DC
B C
3. BRIEF KNOB, FOOTSWITCH, AND BUTTON DESCRIPTIONS
(see Controls section for more details)
• EFFECT KNOB (A): Selects the effect type.
• DEPTH (B): Controls the modulation depth of the effect.
4 | Quick Start
A
• OPTION (C): Adjusts the parameter selected by the OPTION SELECT
button.
• SPEED (D): Adjusts the rate of the LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator), the
attack/decay rate of the envelope follower, or the smoothing of Hot Hand.
• MOD SOURCE (E): Selects between sine LFO, square LFO, or envelope
follower.
• 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.
A
RES 1
RESONATOR
SHADOW
DEPTH
B
F
OPTION
SELECT
(HOLD)
DEFAULT
THRU
ZERO
FLANGER
CLASSIC
CHORUS
QUAD
DELAY/FREQ
FEEDBACK
VOLUME
TREMOLO
MIX
1 2
12 STAGE
OPTION
RES 2
VIBE
PHASER
4 STAGE
6 STAGE
8 STAGEDUAL
MOD SOURCE
ORBITA L
MODULATOR
SPEED
HH
MIDI
EXP
ENV-ENV+
CONTROL
INPUT
D
G
C
H
E
H
Quick Start | 5
CONNECTIONS
GUITAR IN (A): Connect your guitar, bass, or other instrument via a
MONO ¼" cable.
GUITAR OUT (B): Connects to your amp, pedal, or other audio device via
a MONO ¼” 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 allow the Orbital Modulator to interface with the following
accessories:
• SA110/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) (optional): Use a Source Audio daisy-chain
cable to connect this jack to the sensor/multi-function input of another
Soundblox pedal.
9V DC (D): Connects to the included 9 Volt DC power supply.
C
6 | Connections
MULTI-
FUNCTION
IN
GUITAR IN
A B
GUITAR OUT
MULTI-
FUNCTION
OUT
E
D
9V DC
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
RES 1
RESONATOR
RES 2
VIBE
PHASER
4 STAGE
6 STAGE
8 STAGEDUAL
MOD SOURCE
ORBITA L
MODULATOR
SPEED
HH
MIDI
EXP
ENV-ENV+
Controls: Knobs | 7
CONTROL
INPUT
- Continued
SHADOW
THRU
ZERO
FLANGER
CLASSIC
CHORUS
QUAD
DELAY/FREQ
FEEDBACK
VOLUME
TREMOLO
MIX
1 2
12 STAGE
OPTION
OPTION
SELECT
(HOLD)
DEFAULT
DEPTH
DEPTH Knob (A)
The DEPTH knob adjusts the range of the modulating signals.
OPTION Knob (B)
The OPTION knob controls six different parameters. Press the OPTION
SELECT button (C) (located just above the OPTION knob) to cycle through
all six choices. The selected parameter is indicated by the three red/
green LEDs. Green indicates the upper parameter (black print), and red
the lower parameter (white print).
RES 1
SHADOW
DEPTH
A
C
OPTION
SELECT
(HOLD)
DEFAULT
THRU
ZERO
FLANGER
CLASSIC
CHORUS
QUAD
DELAY/FREQ
FEEDBACK
VOLUME
TREMOLO
MIX
1 2
OPTION
RESONATOR
12 STAGE
RES 2
VIBE
PHASER
4 STAGE
6 STAGE
8 STAGEDUAL
MOD SOURCE
ORBITA L
MODULATOR
SPEED
HH
MIDI
EXP
ENV-ENV+
CONTROL
INPUT
B
8 | Contols: Knobs
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