MIX
Sets the wet/dry mix on the device. Counterclockwise is
full analog dry-through while turning the knob clockwise
introduces an increasing amount of wet signal. Dry path
is 100% analog. Dry is unity until the last bit of the sweep
where it drops off entirely. The gain for both wet and dry
paths can be set to taste via internal trimmers.
TONE
This single knob is a global control for the completely
separate tone algorithms on each channel. The Dark
channel features a slightly resonant low pass filter on all
three programs. The World channel employs a gentler,
more traditional low pass filter with the Spring program
having a slighter darker top end than Hall and Plate.
PARA | D > W | W > D TOGGLE
This toggle is used only when both channels are active.
“PARA” sets the channels in parallel, while the other two
position set the channels in series. “D > W” means the
Dark channel is cascaded in series into the World channel.
“W > D” means the World channel is cascaded in series
into the Dark channel.
D & W BYPASS STOMPS
Activates or bypasses each channel. These can be
changed to a momentary bypass or momentary active
via a dip switch in the back of the pedal if it is desired.
This pedal allows for “True Bypass” via a relay, Buffered
Bypass, or Buffered Bypass with Trails selectable via a dip
switch in the back of the pedal.
LOWER TOGGLE
This switch recalls presets. The right position recalls
preset #1, the left position recalls preset #2. The middle
position will always reflect wherever the knob positions,
toggle positions, and dip switch positions are currently at.
In order to save to the right preset slot, you hold down
the right stomp (bypass) for 3 seconds, and then hold
down both stomp switches simultaneously for another 3
seconds. The LED blinks and your setting is saved. For
the left slot, you do the same thing, but hold the left
stomp first. If you recall a preset, and move a knob, you
will notice that the LED above the toggle goes dim. This
is to signify that something has changed on the preset. If
you want to save this change in the preset, you will have
to save it again.
IN / OUT
¼” mono input jack.
EXP / CV
¼” TRS jack for expression pedal (parameter selectable
via dip switch in the back of the pedal). Tip goes to wiper.
Can also be used for 0-5V Control Voltage (CV) on tip
– the ring should be left floating in this case. There are
many expression pedals that work with Chase Bliss Audio
products, contact us for more info.
UNDERSTANDING THE DIP SWITCHES
When you save a preset, all of this information gets saved.
The parameters in
Blue
below correspond to the ramp
function *or* an expression pedal (if one is plugged in).
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MIDI
¼” TRS jack. This can be used to interface the pedal with
a Chase Bliss Midibox. There is much more information on
this in the MIDI manual. In addition, this can be used as
a secondary switch to activate / bypass channel D with a
momentary normally open (NO) switch.
POWER & OTHER INFO
This pedal consumes ~150mA and should be operated
with a standard 2.1mm 9V DC center negative adapter
with current supply capabilities of 200mA or more.If you
use a “standard” outlet of 100mA, the pedal will not
function properly. Input impedance of this device is 1M,
and output impedance is less than 1k.
EXPRESSION / CV CONTROL
& DIP SWITCHES
The Mix, Dwell, Modify, Tone, and Pre-Delay dip switches
in the left bank allow you to control parameters via
Expression Pedal / CV. If you have something plugged
into the EXP / CV jack but do not have any parameters
selected via dip switch, you can control the Decay knob
via expression or CV. It behaves like it has “rise” and
“bottom” sweep dip switches engaged. Additionally,
maxing out the Decay control in “Shim” mode acts as a
freeze in this case.
SETTING EXPRESSION /
CV RANGE
The range of the expression / CV is controlled by the
parameter knob position and the “Sweep” dip switch. For
example, if you wanted an expression pedal to control
the Mix parameter from 100% dry to a 50/50 mix, you
would make sure the “Sweep” dip switch is in the bottom
position and set the Mix knob around noon. If you need
more wet signal, you simply turn the Mix knob clockwise.
This will increase the maximum range of the expression
pedal. This allows you to control multiple parameters with
an expression pedal, but you can fine tune the range that
you want for each parameter.
