MODFACTOR

User Guide

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Introduction ..... 4
A Few Words of Advice ..... 4
Key Features ..... 4
Overview ..... 5
The Basics ..... 5
Connections ..... 8
Typical Setups ..... 8
Bypass ..... 13
Effect Levels ..... 14
Peak LED ..... 14
The Effects ..... 15
Control Knobs/Effect Parameters ..... 17
Intensity ..... 18
Type ..... 18
Depth ..... 18
Speed ..... 18
Shape ..... 18
Xnob ..... 19
Modulating the Modulation ..... 19
D-Mod ..... 19
S-Mod ..... 19
Mod Rate ..... 19
Mod Source ..... 19
Catchup ..... 20
Expression Pedal ..... 20
Operating Modes ..... 21
Play Mode ..... 22
Modulation Display ..... 22
Play Mode Footswitches ..... 22
Bank Mode ..... 23
Loading Presets ..... 23
Selecting Preset Banks ..... 24
Active Banks ..... 24
Tempo ..... 24
Tempo ON/OFF ..... 24
Tap Tempo ..... 24
Adjusting Tempo ..... 25
Global Tempo ..... 25

Edited Preset Indication .....25
Saving Presets .....25
Organizing Your Presets in Banks .....26
Dumping (Backing-up) Presets and System Settings .....26
Restoring Presets and System Settings .....26
Auxiliary Switches .....27
MIDI .....27
System Mode .....27
To Enter/Exit System Mode .....28
System Mode Navigation .....28
System Menu Tree .....28
[BYPASS] – Select Bypass Mode .....28
[AUX SW] – Program Auxiliary Switches .....29
[MIDI] - MIDI Functions .....31
[GLOBAL] – Global Settings .....36
[UTILITY] - Utility Functions .....36
Restoring Factory Settings/Software Updates .....37
Restoring Factory System Settings .....37
Restoring Factory Effects Presets and System Settings .....37
Software Updates .....37
MIDI Implementation Chart .....38
Specifications .....39
LIMITED WARRANTY .....40

Introduction

Congratulations on choosing an Eventide Effects Processor. For years we've dreamed of putting our rack mount effects in the hands of performing musicians and, in particular, at the feet of guitar players. ModFactor is the latest realization of that dream; bringing true studio quality audio, massive processing power, world-class effects, and unmatched flexibility to your live sound.

A Few Words of Advice

Factor Effects pedals pack an unprecedented degree of processing and flexibility into a small package. Our goal in creating the Factor family was to give you the power to transform your sound. From the start, we recognized that the key to realizing this goal was to give you the flexibility to bend and twist this power in the service of your creativity.

We've worked hard to make ModFactor easy to use. We've done our best to design an intuitive User Interface to manage and control the awesome power and flexibility packed into every Factor Effects processor. We hope that you will take the time to master it.

We know that you're eager to get going and hope that you'll read this User Guide. However, if you read nothing else, please read The Basics.

Key Features

• Eventide's 10 best modulation effects

• 27 individual effects types

• Support for instrument and line level connectivity

• External Expression Pedal and Aux Switch for external control

40 User Presets - Instant access to any 2 Presets at a time

• Bright, easy-to-read Billboard Display

• Extensive MIDI functionality

• Software upgrades via USB

Overview

Modulation Intensity Peak LED Modulation Type Effect Control Knobs Encoder / Switch Type: Intensity Effect: Displacement Mode: Modulation Tempo LED Effects Active Slow/Fast Right Footswitch Active/Bypass / Preset 1 Middle Footswitch Slow/Fast / Modulation Brake / Preset 2 Billboard Display

The Basics

There are a few basic concepts that you'll have to grasp to use ModFactor successfully. If you read nothing else, please read