User Manual

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Owner’s Manual
What can the Voluum do?
Gate/expander
In its simplest form a noise gate cuts the signal when its level falls below a set threshold. The Voluum
noise gate not only gives you control over the threshold, but also enables fine control over how
quickly it reacts and how much the signal should be reduced in level. Combined with a smooth
transition from open to closed, the Voluum gives you ultra-transparent gating that reduces the noise
when you're not playing without introducing any audible artifacts.
Pedal-controlled compressor
Compression is a widely-used effect that compresses the dynamic range of your signal. Essentially,
it is used to keep the level of your instrument consistent, regardless of how hard or soft you play. It
does this by reducing the level of loud signals, and applying a make-up gain to ensure the apparent
loudness stays the same.
The compressor in the Voluum features an intelligent make-up gain which means you only need to
think about how much compression you want to apply. This also allows dynamic modulation of the
compressor. For example, by using the foot pedal you can smoothly vary the amount of compression
being applied without affecting your signal level – another unique sonuus innovation.
Variable attack and release times let you configure the effect to suit your performance and even
these can be pedal-controlled.
While other compressors are either on or off, the Vo l uum’s compressor gives you glitch-free pedal-
control to enhance the subtleties of your music.
LFO/tremolo
Tremolo is a classic effect where a low-frequency-oscillator ( LFO ) modulates the volume of your
instrument.
The Voluum
LFO (tremolo) lets you recreate this effect, while giving you many more options. Smooth
tremolo sounds with multiple waveforms featuring envelope-, pedal- and
MIDI -controlled speed and
depth variation, as well as
MIDI -clock sync to keep the tremolo in time with your sequencer.
Duo mode gives you two
LFO s to let you get really creative!
Volume—more than a simple volume pedal
A typical volume pedal gives you basic control of your signal level where the pedal replicates the
function of the volume knob on your instrument.
The volume effect on the Voluum lets you do the same thing, but without compromising your tone.
But just doing that would be boring! Voluum lets you cut or boost the signal level to any level you
desire while providing fine control over the feel of the pedal: how its position maps to the volume
change. You can also configure fades where the pedal acts as a switch and the volume fades up or