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SUPEREGO+

SYNTH ENGINE/MULTI-EFFECT

Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix Superego+ synth

engine and multi-effect. Just like the original award-winning Superego, the

Superego+ excels at creating synth effects, ethereal layers, fluid glissandos,

infinite sustain and more.

But wait, kids, there’s more! The Superego+ adds new mind-blowing features

such as: a Threshold control that reacts to your picking dynamics; separate

Attack and Decay controls; expression pedal input; and the optional ability to

control the pedal via an external footswitch. And to really extend the range of

the Superego, we’ve included 11 unique effects to help you explore even more

otherworldly soundscapes. Add additional effects through the effects loop for

even more craziness. Or, just use the effects alone as you would with any

standard multi-effect device.

Whether on stage or in the studio, if you’re an ambient/drone specialist or just

looking for something a little new or different, relax your mind, set the controls

for the heart of the sun, and start crafting some unique and special sounds.

WARNING: Your SUPEREGO+ comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200BI

power supply (same as used by Boss

& Ibanez

: 9.6 Volts DC 200mA). The Superego+

requires 140mA at 9VDC with a center-negative plug. Use of the wrong adapter or a plug

with the wrong polarity may damage your SUPEREGO+ and void the warranty.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………………………………….1

GETTING STARTED: MODES…………………………………………………………………….2

STARTER SETTINGS…………………………………………………………………………………..3

CONTROLS………………………………………………………………………………………………..4-5

POWER/INPUT/OUTPUT…………………………………………………………………………6-7

EFFECTS………………………………………………………………………………………………………..8

SETTING EXPRESSION PEDAL PRESETS/

NOTES AND SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………….9

BLANK USER TEMPLATE…………………………………………………………………………..10

WARRANTY INFORMATION……………………………………………………………………..11

FCC COMPLIANCE………………………………………………………………………………………12

Summary of content (12 pages)

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SUPEREGO+ SYNTH ENGINE/MULTI-EFFECT Congratulations on your purchase of the Electro-Harmonix Superego+ synth engine and multi-effect. Just like the original award-winning Superego, the Superego+ excels at creating synth effects, ethereal layers, fluid glissandos, infinite sustain and more.
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GETTING STARTED: MODES Let’s begin our exploration of the Superego+ by learning about the five major functions you can select with the MODE footswitch. Each press and release of the MODE footswitch cycles through the following modes: MOMENT When set to MOMENT mode, the Superego+ freezes your signal at the moment you press and hold the BYPASS footswitch and continues to produce the frozen effect as long you hold down the footswitch. When you release BYPASS the frozen signal fades out.
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STARTER SETTINGS 3
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CONTROLS DRY Knob Controls the volume level of the dry signal. As you turn DRY clockwise the volume of the DRY signal increases to a maximum of +3dB. EFFECT Knob Controls the volume of the effected signal. Fully CCW removes the effect signal entirely. Fully CW presents the maximum effect signal. The effect volume control operates before the SEND output jack in the signal chain. ATTACK Knob Controls the fade-in speed of the frozen signal. When set fully CCW, the frozen signal starts immediately.
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Effects Selector Knob Selects which of the 11 effects will be applied to the frozen or effected signal when the EFFECT footswitch is engaged. See p. 8 for detailed descriptions of each effect. RATE Knob Controls the rate/speed of the selected effect. For effects that do not utilize a rate control, the RATE knob will have an alternate function. This alternate function is printed (in purple) below the effect name on the Effects Selector knob. DEPTH Knob Controls the depth/amount of the selected effect.
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POWER/INPUT/OUTPUT POWER Connect the output plug of the supplied AC Adaptor into the 9V power jack at the top of the Superego+. The polarity at the power jack is center-negative only, the Superego+ draws 140mA. Do not exceed 10VDC at the power jack. INPUT Jack Plug the output of another effects pedal or an instrument such as guitar, bass, or keyboard into this ¼” input jack. This jack is the main input to the Superego+. OUTPUT Jack Use this jack for the main output of the Superego+.
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EXT (External Control) Jack Use a TRS three-button external/auxiliary switch (such as the DigiTech® FS3X) to remotely control the Superego+ footswitches. To connect the external switch, unplug power from Superego+, connect the external switch to the EXT jack and then apply power. If you’re handy at DIY, you could build your own footswitch based on the following circuit diagram: The switch connected to the TIP+RING of the external footswitch behaves like the BYPASS footswitch.
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EFFECTS FLANGE, PHASE, MOD and ROTARY use the RATE and DEPTH knobs as indicated. Other effects assign different functions to the RATE and DEPTH knobs. These alternate functions are indicated by the purple and green text next to the relevant effect name on the Effect Selector knob. The purple text indicates the parameter that is controlled by the RATE knob. The green text indicates the parameter that is controlled by the DEPTH knob.
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SETTING EXPRESSION PEDAL PRESETS Program and save EXP pedal presets by executing the following steps: 1. Insert an expression pedal into the EXP jack. 2. Tap the EFFECT footswitch, if necessary, to ensure that the effects are off. 3. Press and hold the EFFECT footswitch for more than one second. The green Effects LED will start to blink. 4. Release the EFFECT footswitch. 5.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION Please register online at http://www.ehx.com/product-registration or 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.
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FCC COMPLIANCE Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.