| Electro Harmonix Knockout Attack Equalizer
The Knockout is one of the most specific and powerful tonal adjustment systems that you will ever use!
What does that mean exactly?
The Knockout consists of one Low-Pass filter, one High-Pass Filter and a direct dry signal...each with its own knob. When combined they yield a very specific and focused tonal sculpture. Extreme and very specific adjustments are not only simple to set up but also yield a very rich and defined tone that cannot be obtained from an amplifier or much more complex equalizing systems. The curves of the filters were specifically selected for their musical value. They may be used independently to reinforce a specific area but their real value can be heard when all three are used together. Get ready for the professional sound that you have been waiting for.
Operation Notes:
The Knockout was designed to work with any instrument signal from any instrument or voice. The simplicity of the setup is brilliant. It is basically a balancing act, which revolves around the dry signal. Botht he low and high knobs deal with radical amounts of gain. The dry signa is like the mediator between both filters. Each element is critical to the overall sound. It pays to experiment in your search for the right setup for each situation. You will come across many interesting textures that you may want to write down and store for recall. Remember that there is a value in each pot. The dry, low, and high elements may each be used independently or in any combination. With the Knockout, a little adjustment goes a long way.
Controls:
LOW Knob
The Low knob is a volume control for the low or bass frequencies. The further you turn the LOW knob clockwise, the louder the low frequencies will be. The low knob controls the output volume from the KNockout's 7-Pole Low Pass filter. The low pass filter has a fixed cut-off frequency of 85 hz. The low knob is responsible for contouring the bottom end in relation to the total sound.
DRY Knob
The dry knob is a volume control for the signal present at the input jack. The output volume of the dry signal will increase as the knob is rotated clockwise. Use the dry knob in conjunction wiht the low and high knobs to create your tone.
HIGH Knob
The high knob is a volume control for the high or treble frequncies. The further you turn the high knob clockwise, the louder the the treble frequncies will be. The high knob controls the output volume from the KNockout's 6-Pole High-Pass filter. The high pass filter has a fixed cut-off frequency of 6.5 Hz. The high knob is responsible for contouring the high end to the total sound.
Status LED
The LED indicates the current state of the unit. When the LED is lit up, the box is in effect mode. When it's off the pedal is in true bypass mode
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