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Envelope Phaser II 

 

User’s Guide  

 
 

 

 

 

 
 

All contents © Absara Audio LLC 2009

Summary of Contents for Envelope Phaser II

Page 1: ...Pigtronixtm Envelope Phaser II User s Guide All contents Absara Audio LLC 2009 ...

Page 2: ...Index Welcome Anatomy of the EP2 Getting Started Guided Tour Limited Warranty Safety Precautions ...

Page 3: ... and features the new staccato function for rapid fire playing This new feature quickly discharges the envelope when you mute allowing the envelope to pop on every note The new LFO has adjustable Depth and Center knobs for tailoring the sweep to the exact frequency range desired In addition we have also added an LFO smooth switch that automatically reduces the resonance setting when the LFO is in ...

Page 4: ...ere 3 OUT Effect output Plug in your amp mixer or DI box here 4 EF TRIGGER This audio input connects directly to the envelope follower Any signal plugged into this jack will override the input signal as the source for the envelope modulation 5 SWEEP PEDAL This is the TRS expression pedal input for using the Envelope side of the pedal as a foot controlled phase wah When an expression pedal is plugg...

Page 5: ...een the EF and LFO modulation sources Turning the BLEND control clockwise will enable more LFO modulation and turning the BLEND control counter clockwise will enable more EF modulation 11 CENTER This control determines where in the audio spectrum the LFO is sweeping When the DEPTH control is up all the way the CENTER control has no effect on the sound because the LFO is sweeping the entire audio r...

Page 6: ...ow Pass effect and will enhance bass The side has an overall High Pass effect and will cut bass response Getting Started Basic Hook Up 1 Unpack your EP2 and place it on a flat stable surface 2 Make sure you are using the 18 Volt DC negative center power supply that came with your Pigtronix EP2 3 Plug the power cord into the 18VDC jack on the back of the EP2 and then plug the power adaptor into an ...

Page 7: ...e happening Turn the RESONANCE control down to get a much more subtle tone Experiment with the range of this knob and then leave the RESONANCE control at 3 00 as we move on 4 Put the STACATTO switch in the ON position and play some notes with space between them Notice how the LED in the center of the pedal goes instantly dark when you mute the string instead of gradually fading out The STACATTO mo...

Page 8: ...ntrol When the DEPTH control is up all the way the CENTER control has no effect on the sound because the phaser is sweeping the full range that is possible with this device As you decrease the DEPTH setting the CENTER control comes into play adjusting the frequency of the phaser sweep up or down The interplay between the DEPTH and CENTER controls is crucial for dialing in the exact rotary tone to ...

Page 9: ...ur pedal directly to us for servicing How to contact us for warranty service Email tech pigtronix com Warranty Limitations This warranty does not cover defects resulting from improper or unreasonable use accident unauthorized tampering or modifications and warranty shall be considered void if EP2 chassis has been opened Please consult the instructions and warnings in this manual for proper use War...

Page 10: ... Volt DC 300mA Adapter that came with your Pigtronix EP2 DO NOT EXPOSE TO WATER BEER To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose your EP2 to rain or moisture If water gets inside the unit turn off the power Final Notes Years of work have gone into making the EP2 Pedal possible We would like to thank the following people for their help along the way Howard Davis Lisa Rickmers the Bet...

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