Mooer GE300 User manual

Amp modelling & Synth & Multi Effects

Contents
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03-04
Precautions
Main Features
Top Panel
Back Panel
Home Display
Footswitch Modes
CTRL Footswitches
Recommended Setups
Effects Blocks
SYNTH
COMP
WAH
FXA / FXB
DS/OD
AMP
CAB
IR
NS
TONE CAP
EQ
FX LOOP
DELAY
REVERB
VOL
GLB-EQ
05-06
07-08
09-10
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12-15
16-18
19-22
23-24
25-27
28-30
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32-35
36-37
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40-51
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53-57
58-59
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SYSTEM
Input
Output
USB AUDIO
MIDI
FS COLOR
TAP
SCREEN
SAVE PRESET
EXP
TUNER
LOOPER
Firmware Update
RESET
SPECILICATIONS
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65
66-67
68-81
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86-90
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*Please read carefully before proceeding*
Power Supply
Please connect the designated AC adapter to an AC outlet of the correct voltage. Please be sure to use only an AC adapter which
supplies 9V DC , 3A , center negative. Unplug the AC power adapter when not in use or during electrical storms.
Please only use the original power supply included with your device.
Connections
Always turn off the power of this and all other equipment before connecting or disconnecting, this will help prevent malfunction
and / or damage to other devices. Also make sure to disconnect all connection cables and the power cord before moving this unit.
Cleaning
Clean only with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, slightly moisten the cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser, cleaning alcohol,
paint thinners, wax, solvents, cleaning fluids, or chemical-impregnated wiping cloths.
Interference with other electrical devices
Radios and televisions placed nearby may experience reception interference. Operate this unit at a suitable distance from
radios and televisions.
Location
To avoid deformation, discoloration, or other serious damage, do not expose this unit to the following conditions:
●Direct sunlight
● Magnetic fields
● Excessive dusty or dirty location
● Heat sources
● Extreme temperature or humidity
● High humidity or moisture
● Strong vibrations or shocks
FCC certification
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
●This device may not cause harmful interference.
●This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Precautions

Main Features
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108 high quality AMP models that utilize MOOER’s non-linear digital amp modelling technology from the PREAMP series and 43 IR based factory
speaker cab models, to get the same dynamics and feel of a real tube amp
20 user slots to load in your favourite 3rd party IR files(up to 2048 sample pts)
Tri-voice polyphonic synthesizer module, including oscillator wave shape, pitch, filters and arpegiators for each voice. Transform your guitar into an
electronic synthesizer without the need for special pickups or instrument modifications
TONE CAPTURE amp mode allows you to sample and capture your real-life amplifier to create brand new digital amp models. GUITAR MODE allows
you to capture the EQ characteristics of your instrument. CAB MODE let’s you sample speaker cabinets to create your own IR files
164 high quality effects that cover all the bases from your favourite stompboxes, plugins and studio rack units
Programmable stereo FX LOOP with optional signal chain routing, for easy integration of your favourite effects and ultimate flexibility for 4 cable
method and stereo amp setups
Stereo outputs (1/4” and XLR) with independent signal chain routing. Flexibility to send different parts of your virtual rig to different devices
MIDI IN/MIDI OUT/THRU with easy mapping and external ctrl switching to control your other pedals and amps
Programmable footswitches with user selectable LED colors and assignable functions, allowing complete user customization of the control scheme
Intuitive and simple UI based on the GE200 users experience makes for fast and easy setup of presets. Spend more time playing and less time
scrolling through endless menus
Direct, low latency USB audio lets GE300 double up as a digital audio interface and become a ‘one-stop-shop’ solution for recording guitar.
30 minute stereo loop station with undo/redo, direct dubbing, reverse + ½ time effects. Looper sessions can be stored and backed up for
import/export of audio files. Recall that new song idea you had any time, or load in your favourite backing tracks to jam along with.
High-precision programmable TUNER will make sure you’re in-tune at all times
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Top Panel
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Top Panel
01 MASTER
Independent volume controls for XLR, headphones and 1/4” jack outputs
LCD screen
5-inch TFT monitor displays the GUI
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1 – 5
Adjust individual parameters in the GUI
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04 SELECT
Rotate / Press to make selections within the GUI
<< >>
Scroll parameter pages left and right in the GUI
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06 EXP1 / EXP2 LED
Displays the ON/OFF status of the EXP pedals
EXP1: Built-in expression pedal. Press forward in the toe-down position to toggle on/off
EXP2: LED will illuminate when an external expression pedal is detected at the EXP2 input
SCREEN MENUS
DISPLAY: Toggles between FOOTSWITCH VIEW and SIGNAL CHAIN on the GUI home-screen
Press to return home from other screens
GLB-EQ: Global EQ settings menu
CTRL: Configure, assign and customize footswitch settings
SYSTEM: Global system settings menu
SAVE: Save PRESET menu
EXP: EXP1 and EXP2 settings and calibration menu
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EXP 1
Built in expression pedal
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CTRL 1 – 4
FS MODE 1: Assign functions via CTRL button
FS MODE 2: Assign functions via CTRL button / selects preset from top column after ↑ / ↓
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A , B , C , D
FS MODE 1: Selects corresponding preset A , B , C , D
FS MODE 2: Assign functions via CTRL button / selects preset from bottom column after ↑ / ↓
A + B = TUNER B + C = LOOPER
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↑ / ↓
Preset BANK UP / BANK DOWN footswitches
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EFFECT BLOCK
Press to enter effect block edit screen
Press to toggle effect block on/off
LED displays the on/off status of the effect block
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Back Panel

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Back Panel
13 AUX IN
Connect external media devices for audio playback1/8” stereo jack
INPUT
Instrument input ¼” mono jack with Guitar/Line level switch
OUTPUT
2 x ¼” mono jack
L = MONO output L + R = STEREO output
XLR OUT
2 x Balanced XLR output with Ground lift switch
L = MONO output L + R = STEREO output
USB
USB Type-B
Connect to computer to record direct digital audio
Interface with official MOOER software to edit and import/export presets
Update firmware
Cable tidy
Loop the cable from your power supply to avoid accidental disconnection
DC IN
Connect GE300 power supply
PHONES
Dedicated headphone output ¼” stereo jack
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I/O
Power ON/OFF switch
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MIDI IN / OUT
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SEND/RETURN
Stereo effects loop
L = MONO loop L + R = STEREO loop
SEND = 2 x ¼” mono jack output RETURN = 2 x ¼” mono jack input
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EXP2
External expression pedal input
This can also be used as an external switching output.
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GE300 has 2 main home displays. FOOTSWITCH DISPLAY and SIGNAL CHAIN DISPLAY
Press the DISPLAY button at any time to return home
Press the DISPLAY button again to toggle between the 2 home displays
FOOTSWITCH DISPLAY
This display is ideal for use during live performance. It displays various information about the current preset, in/out levels and footswitch functions
16 B 16 C 16 D
A B C D
Acoustic 16A
DELAY TAB
EXP2:SYNTH
EXP: SYNTH Pitch 1
Pitch 2
45%
BPM 120.0
OUTP UT
XLRO UT
INPU T
DS/OD REVERB
A , B , C , D
Displays the function of footswitches 1-4
FOOTSWITCH MODE 1: Preset A, B, C, D
FOOTSWITCH MODE 2: CTRL 5, CTRL 6,
CTRL 7, CTRL 8
CTRL 1 – 4
Displays the function of footswitches
CTRL 1 – 4
PRESET NUMBER + PRESET NAME
Change presets by using the A, B, C, D
footswitches or by rotating the SELECT
control knob. Displayed number is the BANK
number. Press BANK UP / BANK DOWN
footswitches to choose BANK number.
OUTPUT LEVELS
Displays the current level for each output
Adjustable using the separate MASTER
control knobs
INPUT LEVEL
Displays the current signal level being
received through the INPUT -
Adjustable from SYSTEM > INPUT
TAP TEMPO BPM
Press the SELECT control knob to toggle
between preset selection and BPM adjust
When BPM is highlighted, rotate the
SELECT control knob to manually adjust
Assign a CTRL footswitch to TAP TEMPO
function in the CTRL menu to control BPM
with your foot
CPU USAGE
Displays how many processing resources
are being used in the current PRESET.
If this number reaches 100% GE300 will
automatically turn off the last module that
you turned on.
EXP 1
Displays the current function assigned to EXP1
EXP 2
Displays the current function assigned to EXP2
Home Display

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MOOER GE300 1A
CAB
SYNTH
DELAY
REVERB
AMP
FX B
Waveform 1 Pitch 1 Attack 1 Level 1 Filter
Sin -12.0 50 50 off
NS
EXP2:SYNTH
EXP1:SYNTH
68%
BPM 120 UTPUT
XLROUT
INPUT
COMP WAH FX A DS/OD
VOL EQ TONE CAP
Pitch 1
Pitch 1
OUTPUT
SIGNAL CHAIN DISPLAY
GE300 has a customizable signal chain. In this HOME DISPLAY you can edit the order of your effects blocks and rearrange the
SEND/RETURN, XLR OUT and master OUTPUT.
INSTRUMENT INPUT
This is the start of your signal chain
SIGNAL CHAIN
Similar to the patch cables on a
pedalboard, the signal chain displays
the current order of effects.
The signal chain itself is fixed
and cannot be edited.
EFFECTS BLOCKS
Each effect block has a dedicated icon
EDIT CURSOR
< SELECTION > Rotate the SELECT control
knob to highlight effect block
< PICKUP > Press the SELECT control knob
to pickup/drop effect block
Rotate the SELECT control knob to move
effect block
*Notes: Synth can not be moved and it is
always at the beginning of the signal chain.
You can adjust the Synth parameter ‘ Effect
out port to’ to edit the Synth sound output
position of the signal chain (parallel).
EFFECT BLOCK PARAMETERS
Displays parameter settings of the currently
highlighted effects block
Use control knobs 1 – 5 to quickly adjust the
parameters directly from this menu
Press << >> buttons to view more
parameters
The XLR OUT, OUTPUT and effects loop SEND/RETURN can also
be moved within the signal chain.
Press and hold the SELECT control to toggle 1.5s between I/O
and EDIT CURSOR
Rotate the SELECT control to move the highlighted I/O within
the signal chain
Press the SELECT control to highlight a different I/O icon
XLR ICON - XLR OUT
OUTPUT ICON - OUTPUT
OSEND ICON - Effects loop SEND
RETURN ICON – Effects loop RETURN

GE300 has two control schemes designed to cater for different users and allow personal customization of the footswitches.
The Footswitch modes can be changed by going to SYSTEM > FS MODE.
SYSTEM
OUTPUT
INPUT USB AUDIO
TAP
FS MODE
MIDI FS COLOR
SCREEN
V1.0.0
RESET
MODE 1
MODE 1 is the default footswitch mode and it’s designed to give a good balance between preset selection and access to customizable CTRL footswitches.
A B C D
MODE 1
FS MODE
2 BANK
V1.0.0
16 B 16 C 16 D
A B C D
SoLoist 01B
EXP2:SYNTH
EXP: SYNTH Pitch 1
Pitch 2
45%
BPM 12 0. 0
OUTPU T
XLROU T
INPUT
--NA– --NA– --NA– --NA–
CTRL 1 – 4
Customizable CTRL footswitches CTRL 1, CTRL 2,
CTRL 3, CTRL 4
A, B, C, D
Preset A, B, C, D
Rotate the SELECT control to change footswitch mode
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Footswitch Modes

MODE 2
MODE 2 is designed for the user who wants instant access to more programmable CTRL footswitches within each preset. This is great for controlling
the GE300 like a traditional pedalboard.
FS MODE
2 BANK
MODE 2
V1.0.0
CTRL A CTRL B CTRL C CTRL D
US Deluxe
01
EXP2:SYNTH
EXP: SYNTH Pitch 1
Pitch 2
45%
BPM 120.0
OUTPUT
XLROUT
INPUT
COMP DS/OD FX B TAP
A
02
--NA– --NA– --NA– --NA–
CTRL 1 – 4
Customizable CTRL footswitches CTRL 1, CTRL 2,
CTRL 3, CTRL 4
A, B, C, D
Customizable CTRL footswitches CTRL 5, CTRL 6,
CTRL 7, CTRL 8
In MODE 2 you can access a preset selection
screen by pressing one of the ↑ / ↓ footswitches
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A
B
C
D
US Deluxe
US BOX
US Power Stack
British 800
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A
B
C
D
Lonely Lit Star
Funky Rhythm
Pseudo British
Dream Lead
Press ↑ / ↓ footswitches to scroll through preset banks
Then select a preset using CTRL 1 , 2, 3, 4 (top row) or A, B, C, D (bottom row)
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CTRL Footswitches
The CTRL function in the GE300 allows users to completely customize the layout and function of their footswitches. Depending on which FOOTSWITCH MODE is selected,
you can get instant access to either 4 or 8 CTRL footswitches within each preset.
CTRL
COMP LOOPER
FXA
NA
– – – –
NA
– – – –
NA
– – – –
NA
– – – –
Press footswitch to assign function
TAP
A B C D
Press the CTRL button to edit CTRL footswitches
Press the footswitch you wish to edit
NA
Latching
Type
1 2 3 4 5
2
White ON/OFF REVERB NA
Function
Block 2
Rotate the SELECT control to toggle between PRESET
and GLOBAL assignment
Press the SELECT control to toggle between the
top and bottom row of parameter settings
Rotate control knobs 1-5 to edit parameter settings
CTRL 4
1: Preset
Led Color
Block 1
Block 3
NA
Block 4
NA
Block 5
NA
Block 6
NA
Block 7
TYPE
Change the switch type between Latching or Momentary.
LED COLOR
Assign a colour of your choice to the footswitch LED
FUNCTION
CTRL footswitches can be set to control various different functions
SUB-PATCH-
Loop switcher style preset of which effects blocks are on/off
ON/OFF-
Toggles effect blocks on/off stompbox style. The number of maximum effects blocks that can be turned on/off at the same time is 7.
TAP TEMPO-
Tap the footswitch in time to your desired tempo to control time based effects such as delays
TUNER-
Toggle TUNER on/off
LOOPER-
Enter LOOPER
MUTE-
Toggles output mute on/off
EXT CTRL-
Switch an external device connected to the EXP 2 input via ¼” mono jack cable (ex. Amplifier channel)
*Notes: Normally EXT CTRL amp channel function only supports traditional dual channel amps. For detailed information, check with your amplifier’s manufacturer.
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Recommended Setups
GE300 has many ways it can be used and many different rig scenarios it can be integrated into, thanks to the flexible I/O routing, multiple connection types and
integrated effects loop. Here’s a few of our recommended setup solutions
DI/BACKLINE (Digital Amp + Cab modelling)
Thanks to the multiple output types, it’s incredibly easy to use both DI and backline rigs independently or simultaneously.
OUTPUT > POWER AMP + CAB / Powered monitor
XLR OUT > PA / AUDIO INTERFACE
SEND > STOMPBOX INPUT
STOMPBOX OUTPUT
> RETURN
GUITAR/KEYBOARD
> INPUT
If using a power amp + traditional guitar speaker, deactivate the CAB module on your
GUITAR
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If connecting DI to a full-range system via XLR and to a power amp + traditional guitar speaker via the jack OUTPUT simultaneously, put the CAB module last in
your signal chain and route the OUTPUT before the CAB module.
MOOER GE300 1A
CAB
SYNTH
DELAY
REVERB
AMP
FX B NS
EXP2:SYNTH
EXP1:SYNTH
68%
BPM 120 UTPUT
XLROUT
INPUT
COMP WAH FX A DS/OD
VOL EQ TONE CAP
Pitch 1
Pitch 1
OUTPUT
XLR
1/4' Output
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has a versatile stereo effects loop that has all the options you need for easily integrating outboard effects pedals and units. Connect the SEND from GE300 to
the INPUT of your outboard effects, then connect the OUTPUT of your outboard effects to the RETURN of the GE300.
Open the effects loop by pressing the FX LOOP button and setup the parameters as required.
Fx Loop
0dB
Dry Wet
100 MonoSerial
Return Level Output ModeSend Level Loop Mode
1 2 4 5
EXP2: FXB
EXP: DS/OD Gain
Depth
68%
BPM 108
OUTPUT
XLROUT
INPUT
0dB 0
Adjust the SEND LEVEL and RETURN LEVEL to match your outboard effects
Select the correct OUTPUT MODE (MONO/STEREO)
Select the correct LOOP MODE (SERIAL/PARALLEL).
*Notes: 1. If parallel is selected then the outboard effects can be blended into the signal chain using the DRY/WET parameter
2. A CTRL footswitch can be assigned to turn the FX LOOP on/off via the CTRL > ON/OFF function if you wish
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4 Cable Method (effects only)
The GE300 can be connected up to your favourite guitar amplifier utilizing the 4 cable method (4CM). This will allow the GE300 to be used very effectively as an
all-in-one pedalboard without any digital amp or cab modelling.
A big benefit of using the 4 Cable Method is that different effects modules can be routed both in front of the amplifiers input or into the amplifiers effects loop by placing
them in to the GE300 signal chain. WAH/COMP/OD/DS and other gain-based effects may sound best in front of the amplifier input while time-based effects such as
modulation, delay and reverb usually sound best in the amplifiers effects loop. However, feel free to experiment with different positions as many effects can yield
wonderful results in either position.
CAB
SYNTH AMP
FX B NS
COMP WAH FX A DS/OD
VOL EQ TONE CAP
DELAY
REVERB
SYNTH > COMP > WAH > FXA > DS/OD > SEND > AMP OFF > CAB OFF > RETURN > NS >
TONE CAP > EQ > FXB > VOL > DELAY > REVERB
FX LOOP ON
If your amplifier has a ¼” jack footswitch input for changing channels then the EXP2 input may be connected to your amplifiers footswitch input to change channels
using the GE300.
EXT CTRL ON
*Notes: Firstly you need to press EXP button and enter EXP2, turn on the EXT CTRL so that CTRL > EXT CTRL function can be assigned.
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Note that the AMP and CAB modules have been disabled. Any existing presets can also be used in this manor without needing to edit anything. To accomplish this,
position the GE300 SEND before the AMP block and the GE300 RETURN after the CAB effect block in the signal chain, with the FX LOOP active
and set to SERIAL MODE.
A CTRL footswitch can be assigned to change the amplifier channel via the CTRL > EXT CTRL function. Most amplifiers will use a latching or momentary type switch
Not all amplifiers with a ¼” footswitch input will support this function.

EFFECTS BLOCKS
All of the different effects algorithms and amp models in GE300 are grouped into categories called effects blocks. GE300 has 15 effects blocks in total and each
effects block has a dedicated easy access button right on the front panel of the unit.
Press an effects block button to toggle the effects block on/off
SYNTH – SYNTH ENGINE, tri-voice polyphonic synthesizer TONE CAP- Tone Capture
COMP- Compressor EQ- Equaliser
WAH- Wah filters FXB- Modulation, EQ, Pitch, Delay, Filters
FXA- Modulation, EQ, Pitch, Delay, Filters, Overdrive, Boost FX LOOP- Effects Loop
DS/OD- Distortion, Overdrive, Fuzz and Boost stompboxes
AMP – Amplifier
DELAY- Delay stompboxes and rack units
CAB- Speaker cabinet REVERB- Reverb algorithms
NS- Noise gates and Noise surpressors VOL- Volume pedal
Editing effects
Press an effects block button to enter the effects block edit screen
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Feedback
1 2 3 4 5
off 510ms
Low Cut
8: Dual Delay
Mix
High Cut
EXP2: FXB
EXP: DS/OD Gain
Depth
68%
BPM 108
OUTPUT
XLROUT
INPUT
1 2
50 off
High Cut
Level
Pan 1
1 2
R100 50
Time 2
Level 1
Pan 2
50 1000ms
Level 2
Effect block icon
This is how the effect block
will appear in the signal chain
Effect model
Rotate the SELECT control to
change the effect model
Effect parameters
Adjust the parameter values using
control knobs 1-5
Notice each parameter has a number
below it
Press the SELECT control knob to toggle
between upper and lower parameters
Page numbers
Some effects models have many
parameters so they are spread out over
multiple pages.
Prress the << >> buttons to navigate
page numbers
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Output
0dB
2
Many of the effects blocks have a parameter called OUTPUT. This controls the overall output volume level of
the effects block. Turning this down or up will affect the entire signal level after the effects block. It can be used
to compensate for perceived volume drop or boost of a particular effect when the effect block is turned on.
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Routing effects blocks
Effects blocks can be moved within the signal chain. Press the DISPLAY button until the signal chain screen is displayed.
Dream Lead 02D
CAB
SYNTH
DELAY
REVERB
AMP
FX B
Waveform 1 Pitch 1 Attack 1 Level 1 Filter
Sin -12.0 46 89 LD
NS
EXP2:AMP
EXP1:AMP
68%
BPM 120 UTPUT
XLROUT
INPUT
COMP WAH FX A DS/OD
VOL EQ TONE CAP
Master
Gain
OUTPUT
The signal chain display shows us where each effect block is within the signal chain and which effects blocks are on/off.
To move an effects block within the signal chain:
COMP DS/OD AMP TONE CAP DELAY REVERBNS EQ
FX AWAH FX B FX LOOP VOLSYNTH CAB
Dream Lead 02D
CAB
SYNTH
DELAY
REVERB
AMP
FX B
Waveform 1 Pitch 1 Attack 1 Level 1 Filter
Sin -12.0 46 89 LD
NS
EXP2:AMP
EXP1:AMP
68%
BPM 120 UTPUT
XLROUT
INPUT
COMP
WAH FX A DS/OD
VOL EQ TONE CAP
Master
Gain
OUTPUT
1.Rotate the SELECT control to highlight an effect block with the
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