REAL TIME AUDIO SAMPLING:
This method of sound synthesis is called Real Time Sampling and it was
developed specifically for PLUS Pedal by Gamechanger Audio.
“Real Time Audio Sampling” ensures that each sustained note or chord will retain
the exact character of your instrument and faithfully reflect the dynamics of your
playing style. It also makes PLUS Pedal compatible with any type of melodic
instruments, such as brass or woodwinds, all string instruments, and even vocals.
Use a standard microphone (see sect. “Microphones”) to produce polyphony in
real-time and create complex voice leading like never before.
Real Time Sampling is also responsive to various playing styles – create continu-
ous layers of sustain incorporating vibrato, bends, harmonics,
trills and other dynamic playing techniques. You can also use your whammy bar,
play with a slide or experiment with amp feedback or noises – the PLUS Pedal will
capture all of these tonal nuances and turn them into a continuous sound.
Using the Foot-pedal:
The quality and resolution of the WET signal produced by the PLUS Pedal will always
be determined by the amount of time between the attack of the chord/note and the
pedal being pressed down.
For a synthetic/distorted sound – follow the note attack quickly with the
foot-pedal.
For a smoother, more detailed tone – allow a longer interval between the note
attack and the foot pedal.
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Each note will be sustained for as long as the pedal is pressed down, and once you
let go of the pedal, the sustained note/chord will start decaying according to the
value of the “TAIL” setting (see section Knobs and Controls).
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1) GRADUAL control
The foot-pedal does not always have to be pressed all the way - there is a distinct
middle position, which requires only a light touch. This middle position is indicated
by the PLUS Pedal’s main LED – you will see that it has 3 levels of brightness: off
(standby), half, and full. In the middle-press mode, the sustained tones produced by
the PLUS Pedal will be slightly muffled and lower volume.
We encourage you to go back and forth between a half-press and a full press to
adjust the volume and tone of each sustained layer on the fly.
2) Short tap
A short Full tap of the foot-pedal will act as a kill switch and remove all layers of
sustain currently active.
A short half-press of the foot pedal will only remove the last recorded layer of
sustain.
Depending on the value of the TAIL knob and other settings, the PLUS Pedal allows
you to stack and sustain up to 5 sounds, but bear in mind that each new note or
chord you’d like to sustain will require a separate foot-pedal input.
