User Manual

NEO MISTRESS

Compact Flanger

Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix NEO MISTRESS! The NEO

MISTRESS is a compact, battery operated Flanger effects pedal with Filter Matrix mode.

Though simple to use, a plethora of different sounds are available from the Neo Mistress’

two knobs: RATE and FEEDBACK. Each knob sweeps through a wide range of

functionality; please read the description below for each knob to obtain a complete

understanding of their abilities. The Neo Mistress is true bypass.

– CONTROLS –

RATE KNOB – controls the speed or rate of the LFO signal that modulates the Flanger.

As you turn the RATE knob up, or clockwise, the speed of the effect will increase. When

the RATE knob is turned down below the 11 o’clock position (marked by a star near the

knob), the Neo Mistress enters Filter Matrix mode. In Filter Matrix mode the LFO is

disconnected from the Flanger so that the Flanger is no longer modulated by the Neo

Mistress’ internal modulation. Turning the RATE knob from full counter-clockwise to the

star symbol allows manual modulation of the Flanger’s position. You can also fix the

Flanger to one setting and, working in conjunction with the FEEDBACK knob, achieve

resonant bell tones, steel drum effects and other unique sounds. Turn the RATE knob

above the 11 o’clock position (marked by the star) to exit Filter Matrix Mode and return

to LFO modulation.

FEEDBACK KNOB – controls the “color” or “resonance” of the Flanger effect. As the

knob is turned up, the “depth” or “width” of the LFO is also increased to make the effect

even more pronounced. Above the 3 o’clock position, the FEEDBACK knob pushes the

Flanger very close to self-oscillation, creating additional harmonics as it sweeps through

the effect’s range.

FOOTSWITCH and STATUS LED – Use the footswitch to toggle between bypass and

effect modes. The Status LED will be off while in True Bypass mode. The LED lights up

upon engaging Effect mode with the footswitch. In Effect mode, the LED’s color changes

with the position of the Flanger: in the bass range of the Flanger’s sweep, the LED is red;

the LED is green in the treble range of the sweep; in between, the LED is orange.

– I/O –

INPUT JACK – Connect the output of your instrument or another effects pedal to this

jack. The input impedance presented at the INPUT jack is 1 M.

AMP JACK – Connect the AMP jack to your amplifier input or the input of another

effects pedal. The output impedance at this jack is 1150.

9V Power Jack – The NEO MISTRESS can run off of a 9V battery or you can connect

a 9VDC battery eliminator capable of delivering at least 100mA to the 9V power jack. The

optional 9V power supply from Electro-Harmonix is 9.6DC-200BI (same as used by Boss

& Ibanez

) 9.6 Volts DC 200mA. The power supply must have a barrel connector with

center negative plug. The battery may be left in or taken out when using a power

supply. The current draw for the NEO MISTRESS is 30mA.

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NEO MISTRESS Compact Flanger Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix NEO MISTRESS! The NEO MISTRESS is a compact, battery operated Flanger effects pedal with Filter Matrix mode. Though simple to use, a plethora of different sounds are available from the Neo Mistress’ two knobs: RATE and FEEDBACK. Each knob sweeps through a wide range of functionality; please read the description below for each knob to obtain a complete understanding of their abilities. The Neo Mistress is true bypass.
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- WARRANTY INFORMATION Please complete and return the enclosed warranty card within 10 days of purchase. Electro-Harmonix will repair or replace, at its discretion, a product that fails to operate due to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of one year from date of purchase. This applies only to original purchasers who have bought their product from an authorized Electro-Harmonix retailer. Repaired or replaced units will then be warranted for the unexpired portion of the original warranty term.