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1. Mix
2. Repeats
3. Time
4. Depth/Multi
5. Rate
6. Mode

7. Preset Indicators
8. Left LED Indicator
9. Left Footswitch
10. Right LED Indicator
11. Right Footswitch

Top Panel

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Page 2: ...analog signal path with bucket brigade based delay circuitry tap tempo and delay divisions of quarter note dotted eighth eighth and eighth note triplet There are also modes for micro delay pitch sequence runaway and pitch bender You should always start with the REPEATS setting below 12 00 to make sure that excessive feedback doesn t occur when switching to different mode types You can then adjust ...

Page 3: ...1 2 3 4 6 7 8 10 9 11 5 1 Mix 2 Repeats 3 Time 4 Depth Multi 5 Rate 6 Mode 7 Preset Indicators 8 Left LED Indicator 9 Left Footswitch 10 Right LED Indicator 11 Right Footswitch Top Panel ...

Page 4: ...12 13 14 15 16 12 Input Jack 13 Wet Insert Jack 14 Output Jack 15 Power Jack 16 TRS Expression Control Jack Rear Side Panel ...

Page 5: ...nite repeats that oscillate into feedback Time Sets the tempo of the delay from 37 mS to 1200 mS Turning the knob clockwise increases the delay time resulting in longer delays Depth Multi Sets the depth of the modulation effect and will change in special delay modes Rate Sets the rate of the modulation effect Mode Selects between the 4 tap divisions 1 4 note dotted 1 8 note 1 8 note 1 8 note tripl...

Page 6: ...nd the pedal will operate where all the knobs are set M solidly lit indicates PRESET mode is active and you can select presets 1 3 or M by tapping the right momentary footswitch Turns off after 4 seconds Left LED Indicator Off indicates Bypass is active ON indicates effect is engaged Flashing 3 times indicates Trails is active Left Momentary Footswitch Tap to Engage Bypass the effect Press Hold to...

Page 7: ...nnect othe pedals to just the repeats Send a wet signal to any other FX pedal or chain of pedals for additional modulation of the repeats Use a stereo Y adaptor with a tip send ring return TRS connector on one end Plug the TRS male plug into the Wet Insert Jack on the Vapor Trail Plug the other ends into your In and Out jacks on your other pedal Have fun coming up with new tones 2 Activate the wet...

Page 8: ...he level of your stereo amps or channel faders Output Jack Run a cable from here to your amplifier or the next pedal on your board Power Jack Apply 9 18V 150mA minimum Use a plug with 2 1mm internal diameter center negative TRS Expression Control Jack The expression pedal can control all the knob parame ters except for mode When the expression pedal is at either extreme any pot moved will be recor...

Page 9: ...hich reads the current physical knob settings When creating your own effect we suggest starting by setting the MIX knob at 12 00 o clock the REPEATS knob at 9 00 the DEPTH MULTI and RATE knobs fully counterclockwise The MODE control can be set to whichever delay setting you would like but mode 1 1 4 note is always a good place to start with You can then use the Depth Multi and Rate knobs to add mo...

Page 10: ...ht footswitch is to set the delay time by tapping the footswitch 2 or more times SAVING PRESETS When you ve found a sound you like you have two options to store your settings 1 Save to current location Press Hold both footswitches at the same time The M LED will light indicating you are in Preset Save Mode Press Hold both footswitches again The 2 LEDs next to the Preset you are saving to will flas...

Page 11: ...hile powering up the pedal 1 Tails Mode OFF Press and hold the Left footswitch while powering up the pedal If the left LED turns on and off then trails mode is off 2 Tails Mode ON Press and hold the Left footswitch while powering up the pedal If the LED flashes 3 times then trails mode is on NOTE When the pedal is set to trails ON mode the bypass LED will do a fast fade only when you bypass the ef...

Page 12: ...AL SEQUENCE MODES With the power off rotate the MODE switch to the desired position 1 8 Press Hold the Right footswitch down while powering up the pedal PATTERNS 1 Pattern 1 U D U D U D U D U D U D U D U D 2 Pattern 2 UDU DUD UDU DUD UDU DUD UDU DUD 3 Pattern 3 UU DD U D U D UU DD U D U D 4 Pattern 4 DD UU D U D U DD UU D U D U 5 Pattern 5 UUDDUDUDUUDDUDUDUUDDUDUDUUD DUDUD 6 Pattern 6 DDUUDUDUDDUU...

Page 13: ...engage the runaway mode Once engaged it will ramp feedback for as long as your foot is holding down the footswitch When the footswitch is released the feedback will return to where the control was set The ramp and release time are preprogramed Release the footswitch to terminate the runaway before getting to an undesirable state Depth Multi rate tap work normally quarter note delay PITCH BENDER MO...

Page 14: ...xpression pedal you must first store the same sound in both toe down and heel down posi tions 1 Push expression pedal all the way down toe down 2 Create a sound you like 3 Move each knob slightly so the positions will be recorded 4 Lift expression pedal all the way up heel down 5 Move each knob slightly so the exact same positions will be recorded NOTE You now have the same sound programed at both...

Page 15: ... the value you want for down 3 Program the heel down position Lift the expression pedal all the way up heel down Turn the chosen parameter knob to the value you want for up 4 Press Hold both Bypass Tap switch to save To add more complexity you can stack effects Just repeat steps 1 4 to add parameters to you preset ...

Page 16: ...echo to full runaway Time Normal 37ms to 1200 ms Micro 6ms to 300ms Depth Modulation from off to Insane Rate 10 seconds per cycle to 10 cycles per second Mode Four fractional beat settings plus four exotic modes see user manual Auxiliary Functions Expression pedal sweeps smoothly between two user selected control settings Insert jack provides and wet channel insert loop and wet only output Input I...

Page 17: ...400Hz to 20kHz Wet Channel 96dBV 400Hz to 20kHz Frequency response Dry Channel 2Hz 150kHz Wet Channel 30Hz to 2kHz Power External 9V to 18V regulated DC adapter center pin negative Current consumption 150mA Maximum Dimensions 3 57 x 4 80 x 1 60 exclusive of knobs and connectors Weight 0 9lbs ...

Page 18: ...verb and prepare for the ethereal magic Slow modulation creates space and dimension Chicken Slap Slapback delay that s perfect for chicken pickin Micro delay with few repeats creates depth but stays out of the way during those fast Tele runs Subtle modulation creates a tape like delay effect ...

Page 19: ...ctave jump to your wet signal Provides an inter esting otherworldly character to your lead lines Warbling Robo Delay Quick delay tones with 5 repeats Pitch Sequence mode adds an oscillating pitch shifter that creates an expressive wobbling effect Engage this effect to get in touch with your inner Trent Reznor ...

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Page 21: ...t is purchased We will repair or replace this product at our option if it fails due to faulty workmanship or materials during this period Defective products can be returned to your USA dealer international distributor or sent direct to our factory postage prepaid along with dated proof of purchase e g original store receipt and RMA number Call or email our factory for an RMA number which must be w...

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