Strymon Mobius User Manual

Mobius - User Manual

Front Panel Controls

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VALUE: Provides fine

adjustment of LFO speed
when the speed is displayed.
Scrolls through presets
when bank or name is
displayed. PUSH to access
the parameter menu for the
current mod machine. HOLD
to access the global menu.

TYPE:

Turn to

select desired
Mod Machine.
Push to toggle
the display
between showing
BPM or the
current bank.
Hold to save

current preset.

SPEED: Provides coarse

adjustment of LFO speed.

DEPTH: Sets the

modulation depth
for the current mod
machine.

LEVEL: Adjusts

the output level
from -3dB to
+3dB. Set to 12
o’clock for unity
gain.

PARAM 1: Assignable to the

parameters in the current
mod machine. To assign the
PARAM 1 knob, navigate to
the desired parameter, press
and hold the value encoder
and turn the PARAM 1 knob.

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PARAM 2: Assignable to the

parameters in the current mod
machine. To assign the PARAM
2 knob, navigate to the desired
parameter, press and hold
the value encoder and turn the
PARAM 2 knob.

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A & B LEDS:

if active. Amber
if the preset has
been edited. Off if
bypassed.

Green

TAP LED: Pulses to indicate current

LFO rate. Flashes amber to indicate
that a tap division is active.

To find the knob positions of a

TIP:

saved preset, turn each knob until the
LED returns to GREEN after glowing
Amber.

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FOOTSWITCH A:

Press to engage
or bypass preset
A of the current
bank.

FOOTSWITCH B:

Press to engage
or bypass preset
B of the current
bank.

TAP: Tap to set the LFO

speed. Press once to
sync LFO for Phaser,
Filter, Formant, Pattern
Trem and Quadrature.
Assignable to tap or
speed select for Rotary.

BANK SELECT: Press A & B to select a lower

bank. Press B & TAP to select a higher bank.
While the selected bank is pending it is
displayed as “BANKXX” where XX is the bank
number.After the desired bank is selected,
press A or B to activate a preset from that
bank.

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Rear Panel

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INPUTS: High

impedance inputs.
Use LEFT input for
mono. RIGHT IN
is used as input 2
if using a pre/post
configuration.

EXP: Connect

an expression
pedal or switch
for external tap
tempo.

OUTPUTS: Use

LEFT output for
mono. RIGHT OUT
is used as output 2
if using a pre/post
configuration.

OUTPUT 2INPUT 2

SIGNAL ROUTING
SWITCH: Choose

between standard
stereo in/out
operation or pre/
post mode. Turn to
Pre/Post section for
more details.

POWER: NEVER

plug into voltage
higher than 9VDC.
Requires at least
300mA of available
current.

STEREO
IN/OUT

PRE /
POST

MIDI: Full featured

MIDI input and output
supporting MIDI CCs,
Program changes,
etc. Consult MIDI
Specifications section
for full MIDI spec.

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VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

DEPTH LEVEL

push (param)
hold (global)

VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

Editing Parameters

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While displaying

BANK, NAME, or

BPM

push the

value encoder

to enter PARAMS

menu

turn the

value

encoder

to select

the desired

PARAMETER

push the value

encoder again

and turn to edit

the selected

PARAMETER

In Depth: PARAM 1 & 2 Controls

The PARAM 1 & PARAM 2 knobs allow you to continuously control any
desired parameter of the currently active mod machine. This can be
very convenient in allowing continuous control over the various mod
machines. For example, REGEN in a flanger can be assigned to one of
the parameter knobs to allow for continuous control over the flanger
feedback.

ASSIGNING A PARAMETER

STEP 1:

Navigate to
the desired

parameter to be

assigned.

STEP 4: Turn the newly

assigned PARAM knob to

adjust your parameter.

STEP 2: Press

and hold the

value encoder.

OR

STEP 3: While holding the

value encoder, turn either the
PARAM 1 or PARAM 2 knob to

assign a parameter.

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STEREO
IN/OUT

PRE /
POST

OUTPUT 2INPUT 2

OR

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TRS

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TRS

EXP Connections

Connect a Strymon
MiniSwitch to tap
tempo remotely.
Use a standard TRS
cable to connect the
external switch. Set
the EXP MD global
setting to TAP to use
external tap.

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Connect a standard
TRS expression
pedal for continuous
control over any
knob. To select the
knob(s) controlled
by the expression
pedal, use the EP SET
parameter in each
preset. All knobs
can be controlled
simultaneously. See
Common Parameters
for set up instructions.

Connect a Strymon MultiSwitch for external tap tempo,
bank selection, or preset selection. Set the EXP MD
global setting to either TAP, BANK, or PRESET. Please
refer to the MultiSwitch user manual for detailed setup
information: www.strymon.net/support/multiswitch

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TYPE

push (param)
hold (global)

VALUE

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

DESTROYER

FORMANT

AUTOSWELL

VINTAGE TREM

PATTERN TREM

QUADRATURE

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TYPE

push (param)
hold (global)

VALUE

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

DESTROYER

FORMANT

AUTOSWELL

VINTAGE TREM

PATTERN TREM

QUADRATURE

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VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

TYPE

push (bank/BPM)

hold (save)

push (param)
hold (global)

VALUE

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

B TAPA

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

BANK DOWN BANK UP

FILTER

DESTROYER

VIBE

ROTARY

FLANGER

PHASER

CHORUS

FORMANT

AUTOSWELL

VINTAGE TREM

PATTERN TREM

QUADRATURE

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TYPE

push (param)
hold (global)

VALUE

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

DESTROYER

FORMANT

AUTOSWELL

VINTAGE TREM

PATTERN TREM

QUADRATURE

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TYPE

push (bank/BPM)

hold (save)

push (param)
hold (global)

VALUE

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

B TAPA

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

BANK DOWN BANK UP

FILTER

DESTROYER

VIBE

ROTARY

FLANGER

PHASER

CHORUS

FORMANT

AUTOSWELL

VINTAGE TREM

PATTERN TREM

QUADRATURE

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Banks and Patches

Mobius has 100 banks with A & B patches in each bank. Banks are
numbered 0 to 99 on the display. The patches in banks 0-49 are
duplicated in banks 50-99 at the factory.

Saving Patches

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to save to the
current patch

location

will be
displayed
when the

patch has

been saved

hold the

TYPE

encoder

to SAVE

your current

settings

OR

push the TYPE

encoder again

or

to select the

turn the

value

encoder

bank to save to

push the TYPE

encoder or the A

or B footswitch

Restoring Factory Patches

CAUTION: This procedure will erase any custom patches saved in the
Mobius and restore them to factory

POWER UP while holding A & TAP. Keep holding for 5

seconds after Mobius has powered up.

REINIT will be

displayed and all

factory patches

will automatically

be restored

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VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

VALUE

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

Editing Parameters

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While

displaying

BANK or BPM

push the

value

encoder

to enter

PARAMS

menu

turn the

value

encoder

to select

the desired

PARAMETER

and turn to edit

push the value

encoder again

the selected

PARAMETER

Mod Machines: Common Parameters

All Mod Machines share a set of parameters. These parameters are
saved with each preset and include:

TAP DIVISION: Selects the subdivision to use for LFO speed when

tapping in a tempo. Tap division options include:

Whole, Half, Quarter(default), Dotted Eight, Eighth,

Triplets, Sixteenth notes

NOTE: If TAPDIV is set to anything other than Quarter

notes, the TAP LED will pulse in amber

PRE / POST: Allows configuration per preset of the pre/post

configuration available via the rear panel toggle
switch. When Mobius is used in pre/post configuration,
set to “PRE” to place the modulation effect in front of
your amp and set to “POST” to place the modulation
effect in your amp’s effect loop.

NAME: Allows editing the 16 character name of the current

patch. Use the VALUE encoder to change the selected
character. Use the TYPE encoder to select a character.
Exit by pressing the VALUE encoder, then press and
hold the TYPE encoder to SAVE the name permanently.

NOTE: For the patch name to be displayed the NAMES

global must be set to ON or SCROLL.

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EXPRESSION PEDAL ON/OFF: Enables or disables the expression

pedal input for each patch.

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EXPRESSION PEDAL SET:

Enters the expression pedal setup for each

patch. All knobs can be configured to be used with the
expression pedal. To set up which knobs are controlled
by the expression pedal, push the Value encoder when
it displays “EP SET” and it will then display “HEEL”.
Turn the knob(s) to the position desired at heel
down on the expression pedal. Then, turn the Value
encoder right to display”TOE” and set the knobs to
their desired values at the toe down position on the
expression pedal. An expression pedal can control all
of the knobs simultaneously.

MIDI CLOCK ON/OFF: When set to ON, Mobius will respond to external

MIDI clock from the MIDI input. This parameter is
saved independently so that only presets with this
parameter set to ON will respond to MIDI clock.

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push (param)

hold (global)

VALUE

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

FILTER

DESTROYER

CHORUS

FORMANT

AUTOSWELL

VINTAGE TREM

PATTERN TREM

QUADRATURE

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Mod Machines: Chorus

A full featured Chorus with 5 distinct modes. dBucket, Multi and
Vibrato all utilize our dBucket variable clock technology for classic
analog bucket brigade style chorusing. dBucket utilizes a single LFO
while Multi utilizes multiple LFOs simultaneously for a distinctly rich
sounding chorus. Vibrato is a pitch modulation effect reminiscent of
bucket brigade style pitch modulation effects. The Detune and Digital
modes are clean digital chorus effects reminiscent of the rack effects
of the ‘80s. Detune applys a “thickening” effect to your signal while
Digital is a crystal clear chorusing algorithm.

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PARAMETERS:

MODE: Selects the current Chorus algorithm. Each algorithm

is completely unique in its sonic character.

dBucket
Multi
Vibrato

Detune
Digital

MIX: Sets the Mix of the wet Chorus signal relative to the

uneffected dry signal. A 50/50 mix is usually the most
typical setting.

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TONE: Allows adjustment of the brightness of the effected

signal.

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TIPS & TRICKS:

dBCKET mode covers the sounds of the classic analog choruses
from the 1970’s. Turn the DEPTH Knob to 12:00 and the MIX
parameter at around 80% for the coveted large-box chorus sound.
Turn the MIX back to half-way to experience the sound of the first
compact chorus pedal.

MULTI mode’s three dBucket modulated-delay- lines allow for
super-lush modulation at high mix and depth levels without
excessive ‘warble’. If you have a stereo rig, you owe it to yourself to
check this out. Try preset 00A for starters.

VIBRTO mode uses our dBucket and variable-clock technology to
capture the warmth of old-school stomp circuits. Set the MIX param
to maximum for pure vibrato. Reduce the MIX to add some dry signal
to give a vibrato-influenced chorus.

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DETUNE mode mixes a pitch-detuned signal with the dry input to
create a chorus that doesn’t use an LFO. The SPEED knob controls
the pitch shift from -25 cents to +25 cents, while the DEPTH knob
adds a widening or doubling effect as it is turned up for a distinctive
‘80s feel. Set MIX to 50% for the fullest effect.

DIGITL mode uses a classic modulated digital delay line to produce
clean, pristine, unadulterated chorus tones. Set MIX to 50% for
traditional digital chorus sounds.

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push (param)

hold (global)

VALUE

PARAM 1 PARAM 2

SPEED

DEPTH LEVEL

FILTER

DESTROYER

VIBE

ROTARY

FLANGER

PHASER

FORMANT

AUTOSWELL

VINTAGE TREM

PATTERN TREM

Mod Machines: Flanger

A deep and rich Flanger with a wide pallete of sonic possibilities. Six
separate modes cover a variety of flanger sounds. Each separate
algorithm uses dBucket technology at its heart for authentic
recreations of classic bucket brigade flangers.

PARAMETERS:

MODE: Sets the currently active Flanger algorithm.

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Silver

Grey

a re-creation of the classic “silver box” flanger
the classic “grey box” flanger featuring its

unusual LFO waveshape

Black+

one of the most sought after flange sounds in
history, with positive regeneration

Black-

Zero+

Zero-

the black box flanger with negative regeneration
a through zero flanger with positive regeneration
a through zero flanger with negative

regeneration

REGEN:

Adjusts the amount of feedback in the flanger’s delay

line. Adjust high for more extreme flanging sounds.

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MANUAL: Controls the delay time of the flanger. Higher settings

produce higher frequency flanging effects and vice
versa.

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