Pigtronix Echolution Chrome - Manual (Page 5)

Footswitches - Step On It
7. TAP TEMPO – This footswitch is used to set the delay time when the Tap
Tempo function is in use. The Echolution’s Tap Tempo function employs a
complex math algorithm called a “rolling average” to set the delay time.
This allows the musician to achieve remarkable accuracy in setting the
delay time, as well as the ability to change the delay time quickly. While
only three taps on the switch are required to set the delay time, tapping
the switch 4-6 times will cause small deviations to be averaged out,
providing the most accurate representation of the actual desired tempo.
Maximum delay time in Tap Tempo mode is 20 seconds.
8. ENGAGE – This footswitch turns the effect on and off.
9. MODULATION DELAY – This footswitch selects between the Tap Tempo
mode and the Modulation Delay mode, allowing the musician to switch
between different delay sounds on the fly. When modulation delay, is
selected, the overall delay time is set by the position of the delay time
knob and the three-way, modulation delay time switch.
Global Controls – Find Your Sound
10. DRIVE – This dial determines the amount of gain that is added to the input
signal when the effect is engaged. When turned fully counterclockwise, no
gain is added. By cranking up the DRIVE control you can push the
Echolution’s non-linear stages into thick analog saturation.
11. BLEND – This dial determines the balance of clean and effected signal at
the two outputs. When turned fully counterclockwise, you will hear only
the pure analog input signal. When turned fully clockwise you will hear
only the delayed signal. At the 12:00-o-clock position, the two signals are
blended in a 50/50 mix. When you have found the desired balance of
clean and delay levels, use the DRIVE control to bring your signal level
up so that there is no loss of level in the clean signal when the effect is
engaged.
12. FEEDBACK – This sets the number of repeats. When turned
counterclockwise, there will be only a single echo with no repeats. With
this control turned fully clockwise, the Echolution will cascade into self-
oscillation.
13. HI-CUT – This control sets the cutoff frequency for the LPF (low pass filter)
that comes after the delay line. When turned fully counterclockwise, the
echoes are more crisp and articulate. When turned fully clockwise, the
echoes become warmer and darker.