Rocktron Black Cat Moan User Manual
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The Black Cat Moan (as with all Wah Wah pedals) are normally put in the
beginning of your signal chain. Although, you may place your wah at any
place in your signal chain, it usually sounds best at the beginning -
directly from your guitar (or bass).
The Moan effect has been specifically designed for heavy distortion
situations - although it can be used in all situations - the moan effect will
be most apparent when using a heavier distortion. The effect can
sometimes be subtle depending on the natural harmonics of your guitar or
bass.
The best way to “tweak” your moan sound is to set your amp with a little
light distortion (crunch). Turn on the moan effect and, while constantly
striking the “E” or “A” string, turn the “MOAN” knob. You will hear a
frequency shift as the MOAN moves through the various natural harmon-
ics in your guitar/bass. Once you have found the desired harmonic stop
turning the knob. There is no “wrong” setting - it will be different
depending on the desired sound you are looking for. Every guitar/bass has
different harmonic capabilities - thus you will have to experiment with
this.
Here is a list of options that you have with the COMBINE MOAN/WAH
SWITCH:
COMBINE MOAN/WAH
SWITCH
MOAN
WAH
On
On
On
Off
On
Off
Off
Off
On
Off
On
On
Off
Off
Off
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