Functions: The Knobs
7. Reversal
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Reversal controls which delay lines within Nautilus are played backwards. Reversal is much more
than a simple on/off knob, and understanding the whole of the delay network will open up its full
potential as a powerful sound design tool. With one Sensor selected, Reversal will range between
no reversed delays, one reversed delay (left channel), and both delays reversed (left and right
channel).
As Nautilus adds delay lines using Sensors, Reverse instead incrementally reverses each delay
line, with zero reversals on the far left of the knob, and every delay line reversing on the far right
end of the knob.
The reversal order is as such: 1L (first delay line in the left channel), 1R (first delay in the right
channel), 2L, 2R, etc.
Note that all reversed delays will remain reversed until you bring the knob back below its spot in
the range, so if you are setting Reversal above the “both 1L and 1R” position, those delay lines
Reversal CV input range: -5V to +5V
reversal
1L
1R
2L
3L
4L
2R 3R 4R
reversal
1L
1R
2L3L
4L
2R
3R 4R
reversal
1L
1R
2L3L
4L
2R
3R
4R
8. Chroma
Much like the Corrupt knob found on Data Bender, Chroma is a selection of internal effects and
filters that emulate the sonic passage through water, oceanic materials, as well as mimic digital
interference, damaged sonar receptors, and more.
Each effect is applied independently within the feedback path. What does this mean? It means
that one effect can be applied to a single delay line and will exist for said delay line’s duration,
while an entirely separate effect can be placed on the next delay line. This allows for complex
effect layering within the feedback path, perfect for building huge textural spaces from a single
sound source.
Chroma effects are indicated by the Kelp base LEDs, and are color coordinated. See the next
page to learn about each effect and their corresponding LED color! To better understand how to
use Chroma’s effects, we recommend reading the Depth section next!
Chroma CV input range: -5V to +5V
Note: Due to the nature of the internal algorithms driving the Nautilus feedback network, reversed
delay lines will repeat 1 time before pitch shifting in Shimmer and De-Shimmer modes.
