Electro-Harmonix nano STEEL LEATHER Manual

- FCC COMPLIANCE -
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. If the device is not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications and void
the user's authority to guarantee the equipment.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class
B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
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Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment under FCC rules.
STEEL LEATHER
Bass Expander
Congratulations on your purchase of the Steel Leather! The Steel Leather is a result of Electro-
Harmonix's commitment to present a useful and dynamic effect that is specifically designed
for the bass. It presents you with a powerful attack control that gives your bass a cutting edge
both on stage and in the studio. Reading these instructions carefully will ensure that you will
get the most out of the Steel Leather.
- THEORY OF OPERATION -
The Steel Leather is an effect pedal designed to enhance your picking and plucking
on the bass guitar. The enhanced notes will allow the bass to cut through more easily
and give your notes a sharp attack. Using the two knobs you can adjust the Steel
Leather's effect from subtle to a total emphasis of the attack portion of your playing.
You have separate control over both the response and the volume of the effect.
The Steel Leather is an expander that operates over a narrow frequency range. The
frequency range was chosen specifically to
expand the attack portion of a bass guitar's notes. An expander is a device that
makes loud signals louder and quiet signals quieter. An expander is the opposite of a
compressor, making your playing more dynamic. The louder your notes the more the
Steel Leather will expand or emphasize your attack. On quiet notes, it may not
emphasize the attack at all. What this means is that the musician can use the Steel
Leather to sharpen the attack on their notes just by simply playing louder. Of course
you can also set up the Steel Leather so that it emphasizes every note you play, no
matter how quiet the note.
As you start to use the Steel Leather, invest some time to experiment with the
controls and how they interact. You will discover very interesting possibilities
including many different attack emphasis points that apply to various music styles.
Once you understand the possibilities you will find out that small changes can make a
huge difference.
- CONTROLS -
Effect Level Knob – controls the volume of the Steel Leather effect. When turned
down to 0, completely counter clockwise, no effect will be heard just the original dry
signal. As you turn the Effect Level knob up, or clockwise, the volume of the effect
will increase, while the level of the dry signal remains constant. The farther you turn
the Effect Level knob up, the more effect you will hear, making your attack more
dramatic. The Effect Level knob is completely independent of the Response knob
though the two work hand in hand to create the overall effect.