Hungry Robot Pedals The Karman Line, Manual

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Power Type
Never guess when powering a pedal. Although most pedals use similar power, there are
exceptions. There are a lot of power supplies on the market, so
IF IN DOUBT, ASK!! Your
pedal can be damaged by even a few seconds of exposure to the wrong type of power.
9V DC
Negative Center
2.1mm Barrel
Specs
Dimensions: 5.7” x 4.7” x 1.5”
Current Draw: 37 mA
Controls
Mix:
Controls volume of repeats of the delay in normal operating mode. Overridden in “Launch” mode.
Rpt: Controls the number of repeats in normal operating mode. Overridden in “Launch and “Swell” mode
O.Mix:
Controls the volume of the oscillation in “Launch” mode. Not active unless right footswitch is on.
Depth : Controls how deep and present the modulation is.
Joystick (Up/Down):
Controls delay time, oscillation pitch, and warping.
Joystick (Left/Right): Controls modulation rate/speed (SMALL RED LED SHOWS SPEED)
Footswitches/LEDs
Left Footswitch: Master on/off switch. Yellow LED
Middle Footswitch:
“Swell” Switch – Ramping Volume Swells. No LED
Right Footswitch: “Launch” Switch – Oscillation locked in for below-the-mix drone. O.Mix active
Usage Tips
The Kármán Line shines in creating a thick textured wall-of-sound and experimental, glitchy tones. The
delay trail is extremely dark and gritty. The modulation is designed to emulate the de-tuning effect of slowing
down a record player and then letting go. Some of the modulation presence is lost when the pedal is oscillating.
Experiment with pedal placement. Sometimes the best placement of The Kármán Line is actually early
in the chain before delay, overdrive, and fuzz boxes. As you can shape the sound of the oscillation and use it as
an instrument.
Use the “Swell” switch as a way to incorporate short, loud volume swells during a song. It is designed to
reach max volume in approximately 4 beats to cater towards most modern time signatures. Use the “Launch”
switch for below the mix droning sounds. “O.Mix” acts to limit the volume of the oscillation so you can play over
top of it.
Make sure you read the “BEFORE YOU PLUG IN” guide and make sure you are using “Guitar Mode” to
protect your guitar speakers. (SEE BELOW)