Sphene Pro
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BOOST
Engage the boost function by the dedicated switch and get the instant signal push and more
focused bass tone.
BLEND
Blend knob mixes in the drive section of the pedal. Even if the Blend knob is set to 0%,
ToneSpot knob, Cabinet models and Gate circuit are still active. If you would like to get dry D.I.
tone, set the Blend knob to 0%, ToneSpot knob to 50% and deactivate the Cabinet model in
the utility panel.
TONESPOT
ToneSpot knob represents smart and carefully pre-tuned tone shaping. ToneSpot technology
builds upon the development and success of our ToneSpot plug-in series. The ToneSpot
function is extremely usable across all positions of the knob and is designed to deliver
awesome results no matter what bass instrument type or model is used. You should be able
to dial in modern tone even from vintage instruments.
LEVEL
Level knob sets the overall volume of the Sphene Pro preset.
INPUT/OUTPUT
There are additional Input and Output knobs in the utility panel below the Sphene pedal. Use
the Input knob for proper input gain-staging. The difference between Level knob on the pedal
and Output knob in the utility panel is that Output knob in the utility panel is not included in
the Sphene presets. This is a good thing because you don't need to adjust the overall output
level you have set according to your mix every time you change the preset. Use the Output
knob in the utility panel more as an output calibrating / gain staging level.
METERING
There are Input and Output level meters in the utility panel below the Sphene pedal. Meters
are dBFS types so make sure you are not clipping.
GATE
Onboard expander-gate can be activated via the utility panel below the pedal and it includes
separately engageable threshold Learn feature. To get the best results using the Learn
function, stop playing the bass so the noise is perfectly audible, click the Learn button and
wait for a couple of seconds while Gate threshold is automatically set. Gate circuit is not
included in the Sphene presets.
