Snazzy FX MINI-ARK - Manual (Page 3)

MONOPHONIC versus POLYPHONIC
The MINI-ARK is at it's heart a “Tracking box”. It was not specifically designed to work with chords in a
typical fashion (which are polyphonic). However, many people love to hear a tracking box “mis-track” and
this is often going to be the sound that people into Noise, Industrial, or Space Rock will gravitate
towards. But for those who want the MINI-ARK to track normally, try to remember some simple rules.
A: Use a pick (not necessary on BASS)
B: Pick with a good amount of force and try not to hit multiple strings at once.
C: Fret the note in a clean fashion
D: Turn your tone down and volume up
E: Start with the neck pickup
F: Make sure your SENSITVITY is set properly for your instrument. (find a balance between response and
precision)
G. Try to set the MINI-ARK for the best tracking over the widest area of the fret-board
BASS GUITAR does not need a pick if you are used to playing with your fingers.
Some people are going to want to use the MINI-ARK for “classic” sounds. The MINI-ARK excels at guitar
“synth” style sounds, and can be used as a way to thicken up monophonic lead lines.
The controls for such use are very basic.