SOURCE AUDIO Soundblox Pro Poly-Mod Filter Pedal

Provides a flexible envelope follower with multiple sweep and speed control options.

Proprietary 56-bit Digital Signal Processor and industry-standard 24-bit converters.

LO-RETAIN mixing algorithm carefully preserves the lowest frequencies.

6 Easy-to-configure user presets in two banks selectable via 3 footswitches for quick access to favorite sounds.

7-Band equalizer for in-depth tone control, storable per preset.

Filter effects can be modulated with an envelope follower, an LFO (low-frequency oscillator), an expression pedal, or Source Audio’s patented Hot Hand Motion Control sensor ring.

A second level of control functions called “Backpage Parameters” proves access to different LFO shapes, Q levels, and customized expression pedal routing.

Bypass is fully routed around the DSP.

Active input ensures zero signal degradation.

FREQUENCY Knob: The Frequency knob sets the center frequency of the filter sweep in all modulation modes. Turning the knob counterclockwise will result in the filter moving over lower frequencies for an overall darker sound. Turning the knob clockwise will result in the filter sweep moving over higher frequencies for a brighter sound.

SPEED Knob: The Speed knob controls the attack and decay time of the envelope follower, or the rate of the LFO, depending on the mode. In Envelope mode, the range of the speed control is divided into two parts. Turn the knob to the left of 12 o’clock to adjust both the attack and decay times—as the knob is turned counterclockwise both will slow down equally. Turn the knob to the right of 12 o'clock and the attack will stay fixed at its fastest setting while the decay time gets slower. In Hot Hand mode, this knob controls the sensitivity of the motion sensor and selects which axis of the sensor will be used.

MIX Knob: The Mix knob adjusts the ratio of dry to wet signal. This knob is also divided into two halves. Setting the Mix knob to 12 o’clock results in a 100% dry signal. Turning the knob to the right of 12 o’clock increases the amount of wet signal while decreasing the dry. The right most position results in a 100% wet signal. Turning the Mix knob left of 12 o’clock increases the amount of wet signal using LO-RETAIN (a kind of high-cut filter on the dry sound) to preserve more of the low-end frequencies.

EFFECT Knob: The Effect knob selects which filter type will be used. There are 23 effect positions (0 through 22) around the knob as well as a setting for EQ ONLY. In EQ ONLY mode, the envelope-filter effect is bypassed but the equalizer still applies.

EQ SECTION Knob: The Equalizer knob changes the value of the selected band up or down in 1 dB steps.

EQ BAND SELECT Buttons: The two buttons on either side of the EQ knob select the frequency band to edit.

PRESET BANK Button: These two buttons select between your bank of presets. Choose between Preset bank A (Presets 1, 2, and 3) or B (Presets 4, 5, and 6).

MOD SOURCE Button: Pressing this button selects between the three choices of modulation source: Envelope, LFO, and Hot Hand. When Hot Hand is selected as the modulation source, press and hold the MOD SOURCE button to start the Hot Hand Calibration procedure.

TAP TEMPO ENABLE Button: When LFO is selected as the modulation source, press this button to enable Tap Tempo Mode. The rightmost footswitch will be converted to a tap tempo control. Press the TAP TEMPO MODE button again to disable tap tempo. Tap tempo only applies in LFO mode.

PRESET SELECT / ENGAGE Footswitch: There are three footswitches on the Poly-Mod Pro. From left to right, the footswitches correspond to Presets 1, 2, and 3 for Preset Bank A, and 4, 5, and 6 for Bank B. Pressing any of the buttons will engage a given preset. Pressing the footswitch for the currently engaged effect will put the unit into bypass mode. Pressing another switch will engage the corresponding preset without going into bypass.