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•Signal Chain Control Block
It all starts here - this block provides the
ability to order and re-order the signal chain or
to select an individual amp/cab/FX to edit with
precise tonal detail. Edits are done via Blocks 3
and 4.
ŽAmp/Cab/FX Selector Block
Depending on the amp, cab or effect chosen
in Block 2, the corresponding pull-down
selection list is provided offering many choices.
For example, if the DS/OD effects pedal is
selected in Block 2, a list of overdrives,
distortions and fuzz stomp boxes is provided.
•Parameters Block
This is a context-sensitive block depending
upon the options selected in Blocks 2 and 3, the
corresponding controls are displayed and can be
edited and saved. For example, if the DS/OD
effects pedal is selected in Block 2, and the pedal
selected in Block 3 is DS/OD #2: 808 (clone of
the Ibanez Ts808), the corresponding controls
for the Ibanez Ts808 clone are displayed in Block
4.
•Preset Identifier Block
This block simply indicates the preset
location and name of the preset being worked
upon. There are no interactive options to select in
this Block.
‘Expression & Trails Control Block
When changes are made to the on-board and
external expression pedals, and changes to Trails
(on:off) the status is displayed here. There are no
interactive options to select in this Block.
’System Controls Block
Options in this block provide global preset
and system-wide controls.
“File Control Block
As the options indicate, this is where you can
save, import, export and check for software
updates.
ŒThe Preset Control Block
The simplest task to achieve with Mooer Studio
is to select a preset and begin using it. Instead of
using the up/down foot switches on the GE300,
you can choose a preset by scrolling up and down
the list and clicking on a preset to choose it. It’s
not ideal for live stage performances, but handy
in a studio setting.
Organizing Presets
One of the first things I did when I got my new
unit was to carefully evaluate each factory preset
and decide if I wanted it for future use or delete it.
I do not play shredder-style guitar, so I deleted all
the ultra-high gain presets and focused on the rest.
I then moved them around in an organization
method that best suits me. I used the following
organizational structure, knowing I have 256
preset locations to work with.
▪Bank 0-10 - Amp-based presets
(clean and overdriven tones from various amp/cab
combinations that suit my playing style)
▪Bank 11-20 - Presets for Live Gigs
(presets which match set lists in order, all in a focused
few banks that minimizes the foot switch travel to access
them)
▪Bank 21-30 - Song-specific presets
(presets for songs which require unique parameters;
stored for easy access and I can move around as necessary)
▪Bank 31-40 - Song-specific presets
(ditto above)
▪Bank 41-50 - Original Patch Storage
(original factory presets which have unique settings I can
learn from in the future, or use as a starting point to
create my own preset later)
▪Bank 51-60 - Original Patch Storage
(ditto above)
Moving Presets Around
You are probably wondering how to move a
preset from one location to another. Warning: it’s
SECTION II - Using Mooer Studio
