User Manual

SCREAM 4 SOUND DESTRUCTION UNIT
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Scream 4 Sound Destruction Unit
Scream 4 is a very versatile stereo in/out sound destruction device, capable of warping any sound literally beyond
recognition, but also capable of producing more subtle musical effects. Scream 4 features a wide range of algorithms
for distortion and sound mangling which can be combined with an EQ and a resonant “Body” section to provide ev-
erything you need to add an edge to your sounds. This effect is most often used as an insert effect.
About the Patch format
Unlike most of the other effect devices, Scream 4 features programmable effect presets. Included are a number of
factory Patches which can be used as they are or provide you with a good starting point for further tweaking.
Patches use the Windows file extension “*.SM4”. Loading and saving Patches is done in the same way as for instru-
ment devices.
Parameters
Scream 4 contains three main sections; Damage (distortion and other types of sound destruction), Cut (EQ) and
Body (places the sound in a resonant environment - can serve as anything from a cabinet emulator to a wah-wah to
completely new special effects) which can be switched on or off independently. The parameters in each section are
as follows:
Common effect device parameters
While the specific parameters for the Scream 4 effect device are described below, some features and procedures are
common to all effect devices. Please, refer to “Common effect device features” for information about the Input meter,
the Bypass/On/Off switch and Signal Flow Graphs on the effect device.
Damage section controls
The “Damage” section is where you specify the basic sound mangling algorithm and make settings to inflict the de-
sired amount of damage to the sound. There are ten basic algorithms to chose from, ranging from classic distortion
effects to digital-sounding warping and modulation effects.