User Manual

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GETTING STARTED
Connect to a power source
A 9V DC power adapter or USB (using a
Micro USB cable) can power BIAS
Distortion.
You’ll find both power connections on
the rear panel.
To power the unit with a 9V DC adapter,
insert the power plug into the pedal and
connect the power adapter to an
electrical outlet.
To power the unit using USB, insert the
Micro USB cable and connect the other
end to a USB port on your laptop or
desktop computer.
During the booting stage, all LEDs on
the control panel will flash red and blue,
meaning that the pedal is booting up.
Red & Blue Lights
Red & Blue LightsRed Lights
Signal Connection
Here are two alternative ways to connect
BIAS Pedal in your signal chain:
1. Place the pedal in the signal chain
before your guitar or bass amplifier. This
will produce the pedal’s delay, modula-
tion and reverb effects before the signal
enters the amplifier. Make sure to keep
the pedal’s gain low with this setup or the
sound might get out of control.
2. If you have an amplifier that comes with
an effect loop, you can connect BIAS
Delay to the effect loop to create delay,
modulation and reverb effects between
the amp’s preamp and power sections. In
this setup, your delay effect will be
applied after the gain/overdrive stage and
will typically sound more natural than with
the first setup noted above.
*Note: BIAS Delay provides either True Bypass or Buffer
Bypass for you to choose from (please refer to the Bypass
Mode section of this manual for more information). If you
have a lengthy cable and a long signal path and want to
preserve high frequencies, Buffer Bypass will be most
suitable for your needs. On the other hand, if you want to
tone down the harsh top end of your sound, True Bypass
might fit your needs better.
Within the box
Please carefully review each item in the box:
・ BIAS Delay ・ 9V DC power adapter ・ Micro USB cable
・ Quick Start Guide ・ Redeem card for BIAS Pedal Delay Pack ・ Optional rubber footers