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Table of Contents Ultrawave Multiband Processor User Guide
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When connecting the Ultrawave to a recording interface or mixer, should I use a Lo-Z
(microphone) or Hi-Z (line / instrument) input?
The Ultrawave’s output will be low impedance when the effect is active or in buffered bypass mode,
but it will be high impedance when using true bypass mode and a guitar with passive pickups.
Therefore, it is recommended that you use a high impedance (Hi-Z) input on your recording interface
or mixer to avoid signal loss.
Why doesn’t the Ultrawave respond to MIDI messages being sent to it?
By default, the Ultrawave should respond to MIDI continuous controller messages on channel 1. The
Ultrawave’s MIDI channel can be configured using the Neuro Editors. Channel numbers in MIDI use
zero-based counting, so MIDI channel 1 is described as 0 in hexadecimal, MIDI channel 2 is described
as 1 in hexadecimal, and so on, concluding with MIDI channel 16, which is described as F in
hexadecimal. A continuous controller message starts with a hexadecimal B and is followed by the
channel number (0 through F).
So, the command byte from your MIDI controller should be formatted as shown in the following
table:
MIDI Channel
(Decimal)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
CC Command Byte
(Hex)
B0
B1
B2
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B9
BA
BB
BC
BD
BE
BF
Each continuous controller command byte is followed by two bytes, the CC number and the value.
So, each CC message consists of a total of three bytes. If the Ultrawave is not responding to MIDI,
make sure that your MIDI controller is properly configured and sending messages in the format
described above.
Can I use the Ultrawave in my amp’s effects loop?
The Ultrawave’s audio inputs can handle up to 8.76 dBu or 6.0 Volts peak-to-peak, which allows it to
work in most amp effects loops. Be sure to check your amp’s documentation to verify that the
maximum send level is less than the Ultrawave’s maximum input level.
How do I update the firmware?
Firmware updates are available via the Neuro Desktop Editor using the USB port. Power the pedal
and connect it to your computer using a mini USB cable. The Neuro Desktop Editor is available from
Source Audio’s website: http://www.sourceaudio.net/editorsandfirmware.html. While the pedal is
connected, select the Arrow Icon located in the Ultrawave Multiband Processor square in the
Connections field. A firmware update is available for your pedal if the downward arrow icon has a
yellow ring around it.
Mac isn’t letting me download your software?
Mac users may see this warning message when trying to open the Neuro Desktop software: “App
can’t be opened because it was not downloaded from the Mac App Store.” In order to run the Neuro
Desktop, please refer to the steps in this Apple support article: https://support.apple.com/en-
us/HT202491.