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G.  CV Remote Speed

 - Allows for control of the 

unit  “speed”  function using control voltages, 

including any TRS expression pedal (100K

 

impedance recommended). Connecting a CV 

source to this input will disable the “Speed” control 

(R).

H.  CV Remote Feedback

 - Allows for control of the 

unit  “feedback”  function using control voltages, 

including an expression pedal (100K

 impedance 

recommended). Connecting a CV source to this 

input will disable the “Feedback” control (X).

I.  Chorus Cancel

 - Allows for bypassing of unit 

functions with an external footswitch. Connect a 

one-button TS footswitch to bypass the chorus. It 

is also possible to use a two-button TRS footswitch 

(latching type) however the ring switch will not 

have any effect.

J.  Echo / Reverb Cancel

 - Allows for bypassing of 

unit functions with an external footswitch. Connect 

a one-button TS footswitch to bypass the echo 

only, or a two-button TRS footswitch (latching 

type) for bypass of the echo (tip) and reverb (ring).

K.  Output

 - Connect to an amplifier, audio 

interface or additional effects processors.

L.  Output Level

 - Sets the output level of the front 

output Jack (K). Note this does not set the output 

level of any of the rear outputs, these are fixed at 

high output.

M.  Echo Mode

 - 7-position selection of the unit’s 

playback heads. Please consult the following table 

for a guide to these settings:

Mode 1  -   Head 1 (short) [56 - 221ms]

Mode 2  -   Head 2 (medium) [121 - 477 ms]

Mode 3  -   Head 3 (long) [187 - 800 ms]

Mode 4  -   Head 1 + 2 (short + medium)

Mode 5  -   Head 2 + 3 ( long)

Mode 6  -   Head 1 + 3 (short + long)

Mode 7  -   Head 1 + 2 + 3 (short + medium    

 

              + long)

The Sound On Sound playback head can be 

engaged over all the above settings. 

N.  Guitar / Line Volume

 - Adjusts the gain for 

input (F).

O.  Chorus Rate

 - Sets the rate of the chorus.

P.  Chorus Depth

 - Sets the depth of the chorus 

by changing the amount of pitch modulation in the 

affected signal.

Q.  Reverb Volume

 - Controls the volume of the 

spring reverb.

R. Speed

 - Adjusts the echo rate, corresponding 

to the heads selected with control (M). Turn 

counterclockwise for longer echo times, or 

clockwise for shorter. 

Please note: This is controlling the physical 

motion of a motor and echo times will ramp up 

or down gradually when adjusted, with the pitch 

of any repeated sound being raised or lowered 

accordingly.

S.  Echo Volume

 - Adjusts the volume of the 

echoes mixed into the overall output signal. Turned 

all the way to maximum, the echo volume is slightly 

louder than the dry signal. Please note: This does 

not affect the individual head outputs at the rear of 

the unit.

T.  On / Off

 - Supplies power to the unit.

U.  VU Meter

 - Indicates the input signal volume. 

The loudest peak signal should go “into the red” for 

optimal signal to noise ratio.

V.   Bass

 - Cuts or boosts the bass frequencies of 

the overall output. 12 o’clock is “flat”.

W.  Treble

 - Cuts or boosts the treble frequencies 

of the overall output. 12 o’clock is “flat”. 

X.   Feedback

 - Adjusts the amount of regenerated 

signal. Please note: Setting this control past 

12 o’clock will likely result in self-oscillation. 

Additionally, using multi-head echo modes at 

higher feedback settings will increase the likelihood 

of self-oscillation.

CHORUS ECHO 

EF-X3R

Summary of Contents for CHORUS ECHO EF-X3R

Page 1: ...USER MANUAL CHORUS ECHO EF X3R...

Page 2: ...ulations on your purchase of the EF X3R Chorus Echo If you have not owned a tape echo unit before it is strongly recommended that you review this document prior to use THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING THE EF X3...

Page 3: ...nstallation 3 Understanding the EF X3R Front Panel 4 Understanding the EF X3R Rear Panel 5 Remote Inputs 6 Spring Reverb Analog BBD Chorus 7 Upkeep and troubleshooting TABLE OF CONTENTS USER MANUAL PA...

Page 4: ...now your unit The EF X3R is an electromechanical analog tape echo device The echo is produced by a tape loop engaging with multiple read and write heads therefore some inherent tape hiss and minor noi...

Page 5: ...people with one person supporting the unit in place and the second person installing the appropriate screws To avoid damage to any of your equipment lay down soft fabric to protect delicate surfaces C...

Page 6: ...st possible delay time The S on S head functions independently of the Echo ON OFF switch D Echo ON OFF Switch Disables playback heads 1 2 and 3 Also turning off switch C allows you to use the unit as...

Page 7: ...medium Mode 5 Head 2 3 medium long Mode 6 Head 1 3 short long Mode 7 Head 1 2 3 short medium long The Sound On Sound playback head can be engaged over all the above settings N Guitar Line Volume Adjus...

Page 8: ...ed with a mixing desk or DAW to create a variety of echo effects G Chorus Reverb Output Provides access to the wet effect only In the case of the Chorus effect wet only results in a vibrato effect H D...

Page 9: ...footswitches The Chorus cancel has its own control input The Echo and Reverb cancel can be operated with a dual footswitch PAGE 9 OF 12 SPEED CONTROL FEEDBACK CONTROL 2 CHANNEL FOOTSWITCH TRS LATCHING...

Page 10: ...easing counter clockwise knob Q Chorus Only With reverb volume Q turned fully down counterclockwise only the chorus will be heard By adjusting Rate O and Depth P various chorus settings can be achieve...

Page 11: ...front panel switches A B C and D are positioned as follows Direct ON Motor ON S on S OFF Echo ON This may seem very simple but it s surprisingly easy to miss even for those of us who ve designed the...

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