SynQuaNon Hex Fuzz Output Expander User manual

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Hex Fuzz Output Expander
Module front panel overview
➊Tone controls!!Individual channel potentiometers adjust tone according to
! !! switch settings on rear of the module"
➋Volume controls !! Individual channel potentiometers adjust final volume from !
! !! 0.1x to 2x gain"
➌Wet/dry controls !Individual channel potentiometers adjust mix between !
! !! clean input signal and fuzz (or any other effect)"
Introduction
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products will enable you to find new and interesting ways to create custom sounds
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Features
•16 different tone curves for each channel, selectable through dip switches on
rear of module"
•Fuzz output volume adjustment to match guitar signal levels"
•Clean guitar input"
•Wet/dry mix of fuzz and clean guitar"
•Not necessarily limited to Hex Fuzz - will work with any SynQuaNon module"
•Ideal front-end mixer for Hex VCF or Hex VCA"
•SynQuaNon Bus audio input and output headers on the back of the module "
•Pairs well with 13-Pin Input Breakout, Hex Fuzz Amplifier, Hex VCF, Hex VCA
Overview
The Hex Fuzz Output Expander module is an important add-on for the Hex Fuzz
Amplifier, creating a large variety of tones with complete control over the mix of
sounds for each of the individual channels."
The module features passive tone control circuitry that consists of low-pass and high-
pass filters with cross-fade control, much like the classic fuzz pedals. The Tone
controls determine the relative amounts of each filter type. On the rear of the module
one can select two different values for each resistor and capacitor in the each of the
two filter types, resulting in 16 different possible response curves for each channel."
The tone circuit outputs are fed into an active buffer with variable gain of 0.1x - 2x via
the channel Volume controls."
The six EQ’d and volume-adjusted fuzz signals are cross-faded with the
corresponding clean guitar inputs (obtained from the Hex Fuzz Amplifier Input Thru
connector) for the desired wet/dry balance."
Ideal for guitar or bass single-string processing."
Made in the USA."

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➊A100 Bus!!!Keyed power connection with reverse polarity protection. !
! ! !Red stripe is on the left."
➋Fuzz Inputs ! !SynQuaNon Audio Bus input connection for 6 inputs. !
! !While designed for fuzz, any type of hexaphonic effects !
! !output may be connected to these inputs."
➌Dry Inputs! !! SynQuaNon Audio Bus input connection for 6 dry guitar !
! !! inputs. Can be any type of audio input to be mixed with !
! !! the processed signals."
➍Outputs! !! SynQuaNon Audio Bus output connection for 6 outputs."
➎Filter curve switch!Selects resistor and capacitor values for each channel’s!
! !! low-pass and high-pass filter.
Module rear panel overview
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Connections to Hex Fuzz Amplifier
Use two 6-inch (or 12-inch if the modules are not located next to each other) SynQuaNon
Audio Bus cables to connect the Hex Fuzz Output Expander to the Hex Fuzz Amplifier (or
any other SynQuaNon hexaphonic audio effects module) and a third SynQuaNon Audio Bus
cable to connect the Expander output to the input of the next SynQuaNon module in the
signal chain or to the Hex I/O module for patch cable connections to non-SynQuaNon
modules."
1. Connect the FUZZ IN on the Expander to the OUTPUT from the Hex Fuzz (or other
effects output)"
2. Connect the DRY IN on the Expander to the THRU connector on the Hex Fuzz (or other
audio signal you would like to blend with the processed signal)"
3. Finally, connect OUT on the Expander to the next module in the signal chain

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Making filter adjustments: "
The upper dip switch is for channels 1 (switches 1-4) and 2 (switches 5-8), the center dip
switch is for channels 3 and 4, while the lower dip switch is for channels 5 and 6. Experiment
with different settings for each or for all channels by rotating the corresponding Tone control
between minimum and maximum and selecting combinations that create the desired tone."
Examples:
Filter switch settings overview
Mid Hump
Flat Mids

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Filter charts
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Support
In case of difficulty:"
1. Make sure power is available to the Eurorack and that it is turned ON."
2. Check the rear module power connection (turn OFF Eurorack power first)"
3. Check patch cables for continuity or shorts."
4. Check level settings on front panel. Check gain select header on rear of
module for proper gain range selection (turn OFF Eurorack power first)."
For additional information please feel free to contact us at [email protected]
Technical Specifications + Downloads
Width
12 HP
Gain
-20dB to +6 dB (each channel)
Depth
36 mm
Power
23 mA @ +12V
23 mA @ -12V
0 mA @ +5V
ModularGrid
Hex Fuzz Output Expander
Reverse power protection, resettable fuses, extensive power supply filtering.