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Features and Operation

 

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Summary of Contents for Dirt Clod

Page 1: ...Features and Operation 2014 Decibel Eleven ...

Page 2: ...he onboard footswitches or via external MIDI control Features Fully analog signal path 2 types of clipping for added tone versatility Variable midrange Core control defines distortion body Up to 10 user presets Relay True Bypass MIDI Controllable Website Go to decibel11 com for videos manuals accessories and more Contact us directly at support decibel11 com Declaration of Conformity Decibel Eleven...

Page 3: ...resets there are some differences between its operation and the operation of typical effect pedals When the Dirt Clod gets enabled it loads a preset from memory It does not immediately load the settings of the knobs as you see them The loaded preset may not have the same settings as that of the current knobs Once the Dirt Clod is enabled turning a control knob will not modify its parameter until t...

Page 4: ... and heavier When the clip LED is on the clipping will sound slightly compressed and more focused CORE The CORE knob defines the body of the distortion When set fully clockwise you get a thick full midrange This is great for thick leads and blues tones As you start to turn the knob counter clockwise you begin to thin out some of the midrange giving more articulation to notes and chords Turning fur...

Page 5: ...r line of the display is lighted if the current knob position is lower than the preset setting Once the knob position is aligned with the preset setting the middle line of the display will light Editing a Preset When turning knobs the control will not engage until the knob position reaches the setting of the currently loaded preset For instance in the previous example turning the DIRT knob will no...

Page 6: ...t active Press the B footswitch to activate the displayed preset In order to more effectively manage scrolling in PRESET mode it is possible to set a limit on the number of presets used This cuts down on the need to scroll through unused presets For example if you are only using 3 presets then in preset mode you can use the A footswitch to scroll 1 2 3 1 2 3 etc See the section below for setting t...

Page 7: ...r to the pedal Your MIDI Channel will be saved Mapping Presets Any MIDI Program Change can be used to load any preset or to bypass the pedal First send any MIDI Program Change to the Dirt Clod on its set MIDI Channel The Dirt Clod should respond by loading a preset or bypassing If the Dirt Clod is not on the preset you would like simply use the controls on the Dirt Clod to select the desired prese...

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