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Active instrument

An instrument with active circuitry that needs power.

What does it mean?

The pickups can remain passive while an onboard preamp is active. Excessive output or EQ, and a weak battery, can cause overload or problems before the signal reaches the app.

ExampleStart with the bass EQ neutral and check hard picking at the interface.

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