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Art Quadra/FX User Manual

Art Quadra/FX
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .....................................................................................................................................................................1
Quick Start Instructions .................................................................................................................................................2
Quick Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................2
With a Mixer ...............................................................................................................................................................2
Straight into an Amp ..................................................................................................................................................3
In an Amp’s Effects Loop ...........................................................................................................................................3
Try It Out ....................................................................................................................................................................4
Selecting Presets .......................................................................................................................................................4
Installation .......................................................................................................................................................................5
AC Power Hookup .....................................................................................................................................................5
Audio Connections .....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Precautions .....................................................................................................................................................5
Quadra/FX Front Panel Controls and Indicators .........................................................................................................6
Rotary Encoder/Switch ..............................................................................................................................................6
Power .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Routing Button ...........................................................................................................................................................6
Engine Button ............................................................................................................................................................7
Effects Button .............................................................................................................................................................7
Class Button ...............................................................................................................................................................7
Parameter Button .......................................................................................................................................................8
MIDI Button ................................................................................................................................................................8
Store Button ...............................................................................................................................................................8
Bypass Button ............................................................................................................................................................8
Smart Meter LEDs .....................................................................................................................................................9
Numerical Display (Preset / Value) Window ..............................................................................................................9

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Art Quadra/FX Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandArt
ModelQuadra/FX
CategoryRecording Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction

Quick Start Instructions

Quick Setup

Initial setup steps for connecting and powering the unit.

With a Mixer

Instructions for connecting the Quadra/FX to a mixer.

Straight into an Amp

Connecting the Quadra/FX directly to an amplifier.

In an Amp's Effects Loop

Integrating the Quadra/FX into an amp's effects loop.

Try It Out

Basic steps to test the Quadra/FX's functionality.

Selecting Presets

How to choose and audition presets on the unit.

Installation

AC Power Hookup

Connecting the device to a power source.

Audio Connections

Details on audio input and output jack types and connections.

Safety Precautions

Important warnings for safe operation and handling.

Quadra/FX Front Panel Controls and Indicators

Rotary Encoder/Switch

Description of the main control knob for value and menu selection.

Power

The function of the unit's power switch.

Routing Button

Button to select internal audio signal routing configurations.

Engine Button

Button to select individual DSP processing engines.

Effects Button

Button to choose effect algorithms for selected engines.

Class Button

Button to select effect variations or classes.

Parameter Button

Button to access and edit effect parameters.

MIDI Button

Button for accessing and controlling MIDI functions.

Store Button

Button to save current settings or presets.

Bypass Button

Button to engage or disengage the effect processing.

Smart Meter LEDs

LEDs indicating input signal levels and MIDI parameter selection.

Numerical Display (Preset / Value) Window

Display for preset numbers and parameter values.

Special Key Combinations

Restoring Presets to Original Factory Settings

Procedure for performing a factory reset of all presets.

Dry Kill and Global Mix

Features to control wet/dry signal mix across presets.

Setting Dry Kill and Global Mix

How to configure Dry Kill and Global Mix functions.

MIDI Dump

Function to save presets to an external MIDI device.

Tutorial

Creating From Scratch

Tutorial on building a new preset from initial routing.

Just Editing

Tutorial on modifying parameters of existing presets.

MIDI

Tutorial covering MIDI channel, map, and controller settings.

Advanced Application Notes

Advanced usage tips, including Smart Encoder functions.

Quadra/FX Rear Panel Controls and Connections

Power Jack Input

Location for connecting the external power adapter.

MIDI In & MIDI Out

Ports for MIDI data communication.

Outputs #1-4

Description of the unit's audio output jacks.

Output Level Switch

Switch to adjust output signal level for system matching.

Inputs #1-4

Description of the unit's audio input jacks.

Input Level Switch

Switch to adjust input signal level for system matching.

The Quadra/FX's Adjustable Parameters

Description Of Routings and Engines

Explanation of how audio signals are processed and routed.

Description of Classes

Overview of the different effect variations available.

Description of Effects and Their Parameters

Detailed descriptions of each effect type and its controls.

CHAMBER REVERB

Simulates reflective enclosure sound with adjustable size and density.

ROOM REVERB

Emulates impulse responses of real rooms, adjustable for size and decay.

HALL REVERB

Replicates concert hall acoustics with clean, open, and realistic decay.

PLATE REVERB

Simulates mechanical plate reverberator with dense, smooth tone.

DIGITAL DELAY

Creates echoes with adjustable delay time, feedback, and spacing.

PITCH TRANSPOSER

Algorithm to change the base pitch of a sound.

CHORUS

Mixes slightly detuned copies for a rich, moving texture.

FLANGER

Sweeps harmonically spaced filter notches for a sweeping sound.

PHASER

Creates swirling, resonant filter sweeps through the signal's spectrum.

ROTARY

Simulates a 2-way rotating speaker cabinet for added motion.

TREMOLO

A volume effect that fades a signal's level in and out.

PANNER

Alternately raises and lowers the volume of left and right channels.

Reference

Quadra/FX Factory Preset List

A comprehensive list of all factory presets and their configurations.

LFO Shapes

Visual representations and descriptions of available Low Frequency Oscillator waveforms.

MIDI Controllers and Numbers

A guide to MIDI controllers for controlling the unit.

MIDI Implementation in the Quadra/FX

Details on how the unit responds to MIDI messages.

Warranty Information

Details on the product's warranty coverage and terms.

Service

Instructions and information for obtaining product service.

Quadra/FX Specifications

Technical specifications and performance data for the unit.

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