User Guide

ModFactor User Guide Bypass
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Bypass
It’s important to select the ModFactor Bypass function that works best with your setup.
ModFactor gives you the choice of Bypass type – DSP Bypass or Relay Bypass. ModFactor’s
default Bypass setting is DSP Bypass.
DSP Bypass
ModFactor’s default is [DSP] Bypass. When set to [DSP] Bypass, bypassing sends the audio at
the DSP’s inputs directly to the outputs without any effects processing. This type of bypassing
works well in most situations.
Relay Bypass/True Bypass
Some guitar players prefer a “true bypass” in which the pedal’s electronics are completely
disconnected from the signal path. When [RELAY] Bypass is selected ModFactor uses relays to
“hard wire” your inputs to your outputs. (In fact, whenever ModFactor’s power is off, the
relays are disabled and ModFactor’s electronics are completely bypassed.)
Relay Bypass is not a good choice, however, if ModFactor’s input is your guitar and you’ve
connected ModFactor’s output directly to a non-instrument level input device or have
connected to your amp over a long cable. Non-instrument inputs are often low impedance
(typically 10K ohm) and will load the guitar output and change its tone. DSP Bypass allows
ModFactor to act as a buffer, providing a low impedance output (500 ohm) capable of
driving any device input or cable length.
Note: Relay Bypass should not be used if the Input/Output Lvl switches are set opposite to
one another. Specifically, if the Input Lvl switch is set for GUITAR and the Output Lvl switch is
set to LINE or the Input Lvl switch is set for LINE and the Output Lvl switch is set to AMP,
ModFactor will not have unity gain. In this case, using Relay Bypass will result in a level
change whenever you Bypass ModFactor.
DSP+FX Bypass
ModFactor also supports a type of Bypass called DSP plus Effects ([DSP+FX]). When [DSP+FX]
is selected, Bypass combines the audio at the DSP’s inputs with the DSP’s outputs AND stops
feeding any new input signal to the DSP Effects inputs. DSP+FX makes it possible to Bypass
an Effect without abruptly killing the tail of the Effect that you’ve been using.
Selecting Bypass Type
The Bypass mode is selected in System Mode under [BYPASS]. [DSP] is the default. Here’s how
to change it:
1) Press and hold the Encoder and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a few
seconds to enter System Mode. Release the Encoder.
2) Turn the Encoder until [BYPASS] is displayed.
3) Momentarily press the Encoder.
4) Turn the Encoder until [BYP TYP] is displayed.
5) Momentarily press the Encoder.
6) Turn the Encoder to select [DSP], [RELAY] or [DSP+FX].
7) Press and hold the Encoder and Right Footswitch simultaneously for a few
seconds to exit System Mode.