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Programming a Alesis Q20 with a saturation curve

One of the special tricks that can be programmed into only a Q20 is a simulation of the behaviour of signals where an saturated curve is involved (heads/tape).

This curve creates for your guitar’s signal a smooth transition as you would obtain from a echo unit using magnetic media and recorded/replay functions.
This softer lead-in is therefore key towards achieving that sound. I’ve created a while back a small “how it’s done” video so, in the event that you’re programming this Q20 device you’ll see how it’s done!

Adding Saturation curve