Soundblox 2 Manta Bass Filter

This product has been discontinued. If you dig the sounds of the Manta Bass Filter, check out our new Spectrum Intelligent Filter One Series pedal.

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The Soundblox 2 Manta Bass Filter is the next generation of the popular Soundblox Pro Bass Envelope Filter. The Manta features 12 finely crafted filter effects plus eight variations of distortion, a feature not seen before in the Soundblox line of filter effects. These Distortion Types are not just crunch, or amp simulation; they are specifically designed to work in tandem with the filter effect selections. The pedal’s filters are controllable by its 2 envelope followers, or sine, square, and saw tooth LFO. Plus, like all Soundblox 2 pedals, the Manta is compatible with the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal, the Hot Hand 3 Wireless Effects Controller, or MIDI control signals via the Neuro Hub.

The Official Manta Bass Filter Demo Video

The Manta features a very unique signal path, internally splitting the instrument’s dry and distorted signals. The dry signal alone controls the envelope, increasing the playing response from the filter. The pedal’s 12 filter effects include 2 and 4-pole Low-Pass, Single-Peak, Multi-Peak, and Phasers. The Distortion Types include Hard and Soft clip, Octave distortion, Fold-back, Quantized, and synth-like Gated Fuzz. Each distortion has independent gain levels adjusted by the Drive control.

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Bassist Nathan Navarro pulls many killer tones from the SB2 Manta Bass Filter in this epic bass composition.

Adam Aarts gets all fuzzy and filter-ish in this Manta Bass Filter knob twisting video.

Jon Dusoe (a.k.a. "Do So" ) provides a step-by-step tutorial on creating dubstep wobbles with the SB2 Manta Bass Filter and Orbital Modulator

Our pal Zach Rizer dives in deep with the SB2 Manta Bass Filter, showing us how to dial in some classic bass envelope filter sounds as well as some sweet synthy sounds.

Additional Features and Specifications

• Diverse Sound Palette — Features up to 24 different Low Pass, High Pass, Band Pass, Single Peak, Multi-Peak, and Notch filters.
• Deep Control Set — Access to control parameters typically found in only professional rack-mount effects, or computer software.
• Drive/Distortion Type — Add a variety of gain and distortions to any of the Manta’s effects for an added boost and flavor.
• State-of-the-Art DSP — Our proprietary 56-bit Digital Signal Processor, the SA601, and crystal clear 24-bit converters.
• Multi-Function Jacks — Use the Source Audio Hot Hand motion sensors, or Dual Expression Pedal, for on-the-fly control over modulation or any adjustable parameter.
• MIDI Capable — Use the Soundblox HUB (connected to the Multi-Function Input) to allow MIDI access to controlling parameters, and save up to 128 user presets.
• Universal Bypass — Select either analog buffered or relay based True Bypass.
• Compact, rugged, cast aluminum housing.
• 9V DC power supply included
• Dimensions: L: 4.5in/11.4cm x W: 4.5in/11.4cm x H: 2.25in/5.7cm (including knobs)

Documentation and Tips & Tricks

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