User Manual

SA245 Kingmaker Fuzz User’s Guide 18
string guitars) that need to maintain a strong fundamental while keeping high drive on the upper
frequencies. LoRetain is available as a control independent of the parametric EQ and low cut filter.
Voice Control
Each overdrive/fuzz/distortion circuit features a VOICE control that is a gradual timbre adjustment
affecting the overall character of the sound. It generally affects the midrange in subtle ways, so a
high VOICE setting will generally provide a midrange boost, whereas a low VOICE setting will provide a
midrange cut. Many different sounds are available using the VOICE control, which can be controlled
via the Neuro App.
Noise Gate
Overdrive, fuzz, and distortion effects introduce a lot of gain into the signal chain, and this gain
amplifies not just the guitar signal, but also any noise present in the system. As a result, overdrive,
fuzz and distortion effects tend to increase the amount of noise in the signal chain, especially when
the guitar is silent or playing at very low levels. In order to correct this problem, guitarists often use
noise gates prior to the distortion stages in their signal chains. The Kingmaker includes a built-in
noise gate to help reduce noise and preserve the guitar signal. The noise gate consists of a traditional
gain reduction circuit as well as a filter gate, which works by attenuating high noisy frequencies when
necessary. By default, the noise gate is not active. The volume gate and filter gate can independently
be enabled and configured using the Neuro App. The gate will automatically be linked in stereo
modes or independently configured in stacking and parallel modes.
External Control
The CONTROL INPUT port opens up a wide array of external control options, allowing for direct control
over many of the Kingmaker’s built-in parameters. It can be used as an expression input or as a data
port for the Neuro Hub.
Expression Control
The Kingmaker’s effects parameters can be controlled directly by an expression pedal or Hot Hand
connected to the CONTROL INPUT port.
Expression Pedal Input
The Dual Expression Pedal or Reflex Universal Expression Pedal, both from Source Audio, can be
directly connected to the CONTROL INPUT using a 3.5 mm, TRRS cable.
In the case of an expression pedal with a TRRS plug, like Source Audio’s expression pedals, the tip
connection is power, the first ring is the X axis expression signal, the second ring is the Y axis
expression signal, and the sleeve connection is ground.