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• Stratus Modes

By Amber Carter • Last updated on Mar 26, 2025

Stratus has three different control modes, and will remember the last-used mode every time it boots up:

  1. Looper Mode
    In Looper Mode, Stratus' foot switch toggles the entire effects chain on or off. Turning the Multiknob adjusts the master volume, and pressing the Multiknob controls the Looper. This is the mode that Stratus arrives in out-of-the-box.

  2. Live Control
    Live Control is the hands-free way to control Stratus, enabling access to locally-stored presets or individual FX-toggling within each preset. Pressing and holding the Multiknob for 3 seconds while in Live Control will swap between Stompbox Mode and Preset Mode.

    • Stompbox Mode
      In Stompbox Control, Stratus' foot switch toggles individual effects on or off. Turning or pressing the Multiknob selects a different effect, and the LEDs indicate the status of all effects in your effects chain. One or more effects must be loaded into your chain to enable Live Mode.

    • Preset Mode
      In Preset Control, Stratus' foot switch toggles between 2 presets in up to 7 preset pairs, for instant access to up to 14 presets. Turning or pressing the Multiknob selects a different preset pair, and the LEDs indicate the status of which preset pair, and which preset within that pair, is engaged. Preset pairs are color coded with the 7 LEDs and are the first 14 presets you create in the Chaos Audio app. You must sync your presets from the app in order to access presets locally stored on Stratus, but the app is not required after syncing.

To swap between Looper Mode and Live Control Modes, simply press and hold Stratus' foot switch for 3 seconds. The LEDs will indicate that the current mode has changed.

To swap between Stompbox Mode and Preset Mode (within Live Control), simply press and hold Stratus' Multiknob for 3 seconds. The LEDs will indicate that the current control mode has changed.

NOTE: One or more effects must be loaded into your chain to enable Stompbox Mode. Stratus will remember the last mode that was selected and automatically boot into that mode the next time it is used.