SWR Sound Mini-Mo' Preamp With Mo' Control 2 Master Footswitch Controller - Manual (Page 17)

Not satisfied yet? Throw the Chorus into the mix. Now try some experimenting.
Also try using the Dual Mode function. This will allow you to blend the original, unaffected signal back
into the chain by using the stereo Master Volume controls. The left side will control the unaffected
signal, while the right side will affect the Bassynth's signal, as well as any effects engaged. (Please refer
to the "Dual Mode" section for more details.) There are plenty of creative choices to make, and we
encourage you to make them.
USING THE BASSYNTH IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE OVERDRIVE
You will notice a significant difference in tone between operating the Bassynth with the Overdrive off,
and operating the Bassynth with the Overdrive engaged. That's because, when the Overdrive is engaged,
the Bassynth no longer generates a sawtooth wave through the filter for its main tone. Instead, it reverts
back to the sine wave coming out of the Overdrive circuit. The resulting sounds are quite interesting.
With minimal drive settings on the Overdrive "Drive" control, it emulates an envelope follower sound,
though not in the traditional fashion. With more edgy overdriven sounds going through the filter, the
"distorted filter" effect becomes more drastic. Explaining it doesn't do it a whole lot of justice. We
recommend trying it out. It might open up a whole new realm of unique tonal possibilities for the right
moment in the right tune.
FILTER SWEEP PEDAL
We've provided the ability to control the opening and closing of the Bassynth's filter with an "expression"
foot pedal, like the type of pedals commonly used with keyboards (the Roland EV-7 is a good example).
Simply plug the pedal's STEREO cable into the "Filter Sweep Pedal" jack on the rear of the Mini-Mo'
Preamp––or, for pedalboard patching convenience, on the rear of the Mo' Control 2 Master Footswitch,
where a similar jack is located. Set the Filter control to the minimum ('0'). Then strike a note and slowly
move the pedal back and forth. From one end of the pedal to the other, you should hear the entire
range of the filter. The Filter Sweep Pedal will start at whatever point you preset on the Mini-Mo' Preamp
Filter control (be it '0', '3', '6', etc.) and open up the filter from that point up to '10'. Remember, just
because you have the pedal in the circuit doesn't mean that the Bassynth won't react to the dynamic
sensitivity of your attack––it's still touch-sensitive.
NOTE NOTE: You can use a standard volume pedal for this function, but you will need a special cable called
an "insert cable." Plug the two "mono" ends into your volume pedal's in/out jacks and plug the "stereo"
end into the Mini-Mo' Preamp "Filter Sweep Pedal" jack.)
There are so many potential combinations of sounds when using the Bassynth in conjunction with the
other effects in the Mini-Mo' Preamp that even we couldn't pretend to know them all. And even if we
did, it's probably best that you discover them for yourself. Take your time, turn the knobs slowly, and
have at it.
MO' EQ
This EQ is a fundamentally different type of EQ than the one found in the preamp stage of the Mini-Mo'
Preamp. Technically speaking, the Mo'EQ is a "band pass filter" type of EQ, while the Mini-Mo's preamp
section contains semi-parametric and shelving types of EQ. A "band pass filter" EQ has a fixed
bandwidth, with the cut or boost affecting only the frequencies within the bandwidth parameter. The
bandwidth at the frequencies specified for each tone control is one octave.
MO' EQ TREBLE CONTROL
The band pass filter on this EQ control is set at 10 kHz. That's high for the typical bass amp, but
effective when used in conjunction with the onboard effects. Starting from mid-position, turning the Mo'
EQ Treble control counter-clockwise cuts the highs at 10 kHz, while turning the control clockwise boosts
the highs at 10 kHz. Boosting 10kHz will add a subtle, yet sweet "glassy" overtone to the signal.
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