Strymon Mobius User manual

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Front Panel Controls
VALUE: Provides fine
adjustment of LFO speed
when the speed is displayed.
Scrolls through presets
when bank or name is
displayed. PUSH to access
the parameter menu for the
current mod machine. HOLD
to access the global menu.
LEVEL: Adjusts
the output level
from -3dB to
+3dB. Set to 12
o’clock for unity
gain.
PARAM 1: Assignable to the
parameters in the current
mod machine. To assign the
PARAM 1 knob, navigate to
the desired parameter, press
and hold the value encoder
and turn the PARAM 1 knob.
TYPE: Turn to
select desired
Mod Machine.
Push to toggle
the display
between showing
BPM or the
current bank.
Hold to save
current preset.
SPEED: Provides coarse
adjustment of LFO speed.
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DEPTH: Sets the
modulation depth
for the current mod
machine.
PARAM 2: Assignable to the
parameters in the current mod
machine. To assign the PARAM
2 knob, navigate to the desired
parameter, press and hold
the value encoder and turn the
PARAM 2 knob.

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BANK SELECT: Press A & B to select a lower
bank. Press B & TAP to select a higher bank.
While the selected bank is pending it is
displayed as “BANKXX” where XX is the bank
number.After the desired bank is selected,
press A or B to activate a preset from that
bank.
A & B LEDS: Green
if active. Amber
if the preset has
been edited. Off if
bypassed.
FOOTSWITCH A:
Press to engage
or bypass preset
A of the current
bank.
FOOTSWITCH B:
Press to engage
or bypass preset
B of the current
bank.
TAP: Tap to set the LFO
speed. Press once to
sync LFO for Phaser,
Filter, Formant, Pattern
Trem and Quadrature.
Assignable to tap or
speed select for Rotary.
Front Panel Controls Continued
TAP LED: Pulses to indicate current
LFO rate. Flashes amber to indicate
that a tap division is active.
TIP: To find the knob positions of a
saved preset, turn each knob until the
LED returns to GREEN after glowing
Amber.

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STEREO
IN/OUT
PRE /
POST
OUTPUT 2INPUT 2
POWER: NEVER
plug into voltage
higher than 9VDC.
Requires at least
300mA of available
current.
Rear Panel
OUTPUTS: Use
LEFT output for
mono. RIGHT OUT
is used as output 2
if using a pre/post
configuration.
SIGNAL ROUTING
SWITCH: Choose
between standard
stereo in/out
operation or pre/
post mode. Turn to
Pre/Post section for
more details.
EXP: Connect
an expression
pedal or switch
for external tap
tempo.
MIDI: Full featured
MIDI input and output
supporting MIDI CCs,
Program changes,
etc. Consult MIDI
Specifications section
for full MIDI spec.
INPUTS: High
impedance inputs.
Use LEFT input for
mono. RIGHT IN
is used as input 2
if using a pre/post
configuration.

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TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
While displaying
BANK, NAME, or
BPM
push the
value encoder
to enter PARAMS
menu
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
turn the
value
encoder
to select
the desired
PARAMETER
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
push the value
encoder again
and turn to edit
the selected
PARAMETER
Editing Parameters
The PARAM 1 & PARAM 2 knobs allow you to continuously control any
desired parameter of the currently active mod machine. This can be
very convenient in allowing continuous control over the various mod
machines. For example, REGEN in a flanger can be assigned to one of
the parameter knobs to allow for continuous control over the flanger
feedback.
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
In Depth: PARAM 1 & 2 Controls
ASSIGNING A PARAMETER
OR
STEP 1:
Navigate to
the desired
parameter to be
assigned.
STEP 2: Press
and hold the
value encoder.
STEP 3: While holding the
value encoder, turn either the
PARAM 1 or PARAM 2 knob to
assign a parameter.
STEP 4: Turn the newly
assigned PARAM knob to
adjust your parameter.

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STEREO
IN/OUT
PRE /
POST
OUTPUT 2INPUT 2
OR
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TRS
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TRS
Connect a standard
TRS expression
pedal for continuous
control over any
knob. To select the
knob(s) controlled
by the expression
pedal, use the EP SET
parameter in each
preset. All knobs
can be controlled
simultaneously. See
Common Parameters
for set up instructions.
Connect a Strymon
MiniSwitch to tap
tempo remotely.
Use a standard TRS
cable to connect the
external switch. Set
the EXP MD global
setting to TAP to use
external tap.
EXP Connections
Connect a Strymon MultiSwitch for external tap tempo,
bank selection, or preset selection. Set the EXP MD
global setting to either TAP, BANK, or PRESET. Please
refer to the MultiSwitch user manual for detailed setup
information: www.strymon.net/support/multiswitch

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Mobius has 100 banks with A & B patches in each bank. Banks are
numbered 0 to 99 on the display. The patches in banks 0-49 are
duplicated in banks 50-99 at the factory.
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
to SAVE
your current
settings
hold the
TYPE
encoder
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
push the TYPE
encoder again
to save to the
current patch
location
will be
displayed
when the
patch has
been saved
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
turn the
value
encoder
to select the
bank to save to push the TYPE
encoder or the A
or B footswitch
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
or
POWER UP while holding A & TAP. Keep holding for 5
seconds after Mobius has powered up.
REINIT will be
displayed and all
factory patches
will automatically
be restored
CAUTION: This procedure will erase any custom patches saved in the
Mobius and restore them to factory
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
Banks and Patches
Saving Patches
OR
Restoring Factory Patches
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE
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TAP DIVISION: Selects the subdivision to use for LFO speed when
tapping in a tempo. Tap division options include:
Whole, Half, Quarter(default), Dotted Eight, Eighth,
Triplets, Sixteenth notes
NOTE: If TAPDIV is set to anything other than Quarter
notes, the TAP LED will pulse in amber
PRE / POST: Allows configuration per preset of the pre/post
configuration available via the rear panel toggle
switch. When Mobius is used in pre/post configuration,
set to “PRE” to place the modulation effect in front of
your amp and set to “POST” to place the modulation
effect in your amp’s effect loop.
NAME: Allows editing the 16 character name of the current
patch. Use the VALUE encoder to change the selected
character. Use the TYPE encoder to select a character.
Exit by pressing the VALUE encoder, then press and
hold the TYPE encoder to SAVE the name permanently.
NOTE: For the patch name to be displayed the NAMES
global must be set to ON or SCROLL.
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
While
displaying
BANK or BPM
push the
value
encoder
to enter
PARAMS
menu
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
turn the
value
encoder
to select
the desired
PARAMETER
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
push the value
encoder again
and turn to edit
the selected
PARAMETER
Editing Parameters
Mod Machines: Common Parameters
All Mod Machines share a set of parameters. These parameters are
saved with each preset and include:
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EXPRESSION PEDAL ON/OFF: Enables or disables the expression
pedal input for each patch.
EXPRESSION PEDAL SET: Enters the expression pedal setup for each
patch. All knobs can be configured to be used with the
expression pedal. To set up which knobs are controlled
by the expression pedal, push the Value encoder when
it displays “EP SET” and it will then display “HEEL”.
Turn the knob(s) to the position desired at heel
down on the expression pedal. Then, turn the Value
encoder right to display”TOE” and set the knobs to
their desired values at the toe down position on the
expression pedal. An expression pedal can control all
of the knobs simultaneously.
Common Parameters Continued
MIDI CLOCK ON/OFF: When set to ON, Mobius will respond to external
MIDI clock from the MIDI input. This parameter is
saved independently so that only presets with this
parameter set to ON will respond to MIDI clock.

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Mod Machines: Chorus
TYPE
push (bank/BPM)
hold (save)
push (param)
hold (global)
VALUE
PARAM 1 PARAM 2
BTAPA
SPEED DEPTH LEVEL
BANK DOWN BANK UP
FILTER
DESTROYER
VIBE
ROTARY
FLANGER
PHASER
CHORUS
FORMANT
AUTOSWELL
VINTAGE TREM
PATTERN TREM
QUADRATURE ®
A full featured Chorus with 5 distinct modes. dBucket, Multi and
Vibrato all utilize our dBucket variable clock technology for classic
analog bucket brigade style chorusing. dBucket utilizes a single LFO
while Multi utilizes multiple LFOs simultaneously for a distinctly rich
sounding chorus. Vibrato is a pitch modulation effect reminiscent of
bucket brigade style pitch modulation effects. The Detune and Digital
modes are clean digital chorus effects reminiscent of the rack effects
of the ‘80s. Detune applys a “thickening” effect to your signal while
Digital is a crystal clear chorusing algorithm.
PARAMETERS:
MODE: Selects the current Chorus algorithm. Each algorithm
is completely unique in its sonic character.
dBucket
Multi
Vibrato
Detune
Digital
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MIX: Sets the Mix of the wet Chorus signal relative to the
uneffected dry signal. A 50/50 mix is usually the most
typical setting.
TONE: Allows adjustment of the brightness of the effected
signal.
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