* Vary the gain control until the Overload Indicator LED lights on the loudest notes
that you play. If no effect is noticeable, depress the Bypass switch to engage the
effect. With this setting the user should be able to approximate the sound of an
automatic wah-wah pedal.
Experiment with these settings to see how the Q-Tron Plus reacts to playing
dynamics. Adjusting the Gain and Peak controls will vary the amount and intensity of
the effect. For tonal variations adjust the Range, Mode and Drive controls.
To attain an effect similar to an original Mu-Tron III, set the Q-Tron Plus’ controls to
the following:
Drive Switch: Down
Response Switch: Fast
Range Switch: Low
Mode Switch: BP
Peak Control: Mid Point
Boost Control: Boost
Gain Control: Variable*
* Vary the gain control until the Overload Indicator LED lights on the loudest notes
that you play. Increasing gain will saturate the Filter, yielding the famous “chewy”
Mu-Tron like sounds. Adjusting the peak control will vary the intensity of the effect.
For tonal variations, adjust the Range, Mode and Drive controls.
-OPTIONS FOR USE-
The Q-Tron Plus can be used with a wide variety of electronic instruments. Here are
some setting tips for use with different instrument types.
Range Control- Lo range is best for rhythm guitar and bass. Hi range is best for lead
guitar, brass and winds. Both ranges work well for keyboards.
Mix Mode: Works especially well with bass guitar (may require higher peak settings).
Drive Switch: Down drive works well with Bass guitar. Up Drive is best with guitar
and keyboards.
The Q-Tron Plus can also be used in conjunction with other effects pedals. Here are
some interesting combinations.
Q-Tron Plus and Big Muff (or tube amp distortion)- Place the distortion device after
the Q-tron Plus in the signal chain, or effects loop. The use of distortion will
dramatically increase the intensity of the Q-Tron Plus’ effect. You can also place the
distortion before the Q-Tron Plus but this combination tends to flatten the dynamic
response range of the effect.
Q-Tron Plus into a Q-Tron Plus - (or another Q-Tron in effects loop) - Try this with
one unit in the up drive position and the other in the down drive position.
Q-Tron Plus and Octave Multiplexer- Place the octave divider before the Q-Tron Plus
in the signal chain or in the effects loop. Use an octave divider, which maintains the
natural envelope of the signal. This combination will yield sounds similar to an analog
synthesizer.
Q-Tron Plus and compressor, flanger, reverb etc in effects loop- create interesting
tonal colors while retaining full control of the Q-Tron Plus’ filter sweep.
Try experimenting with other effects and effect placement (before Q-Tron Plus, after
it or in the effects loop) to achieve your own unique sound. When used properly the
Q-tron Plus will provide a lifetime of playing pleasure.
