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What it does:
The R-56 is the first spring-tank reverb for modular synths that uses vacuum-tube driver and recovery
amplifiers. Except for the final drive stage to the tank, the output driver, and the mixer for “wet”/”dry”
signal balance, the signal path is all-tube. Input overdrive can be set for clean pass-though, mild tube
distortion, or extremely heavy solid-state clipping distortion.
All CV inputs have 100k ohm impedance. The
audio output is able to drive a 600-ohm load.
The CV inputs may be anywhere in the -15v
to +15v range (DRIVE CV IN can accept up to
+40v).
USAGE
The audio input has a considerable range of
control with Input Level, so the R-56 can be
fed with a low-line level audio signal, as low
as -10 dBu, or with the very hot signals
produced by most Euro synthesizer modules.
Because out past users have repeatedly
begged for “more gain”, the R-56 has
copious gain, for either “dry” or “wet”
signals. The user must be aware of the ease
of overdriving the R-56 – it is intentional and
can be controlled with the Input Level
control. If you hear unpleasant clipping
sounds, and aren't looking for such effect intentionally, reduce the input level. By overdriving the input,
tube distortion is added, then solid-state distortion effects, from subtle to extreme.