Vermona Retroverb Lancet - spring reverb - Manual (Page 11)

NOTE Slight knocking on Retroverb Lancet's enclosure or
vibrations nearby may also stimulate the spring, but
unlike the intense CRASH function. If this is undesira-
ble, place Retroverb Lancet on a stable base.
CRASH-Input
This jack allows connecting a gate signal with 5 volts (minimum) and
positive slope. These signals are widely available from analogue
sequencers, modular synthesizer systems as well as from LFOs using
square waveforms. Use this input to trigger the CRASH function at exact
rhythmical positions.
Filter (VCF)
Retroverb Lancet's multimode filter allows shaping the reverberated signal.
However, the unit may also be used as a fully functional filter box without
the reverb effect. The filter can be configured as low pass, high pass and
band pass. Each type will suppress certain frequencies that will result in
specific sound coloring. Let us start with a short explanation of the avail-
able filter types:
Low pass
The low pass will only let the low frequencies of the input signal pass. CUT-
OFF sets the frequency where the attenuation starts. The lower CUTOFF is
set, the more high frequencies will be suppressed, resulting in a sound
more muffled.
A slowly opening low pass filter is a characteristic element of countless
House- and Dance-tracks. Its rising effect will accentuate intros, breaks and
build-ups.
High pass
The high pass filter is the exact opposite of the low pass filter. It will only
let high frequencies of the input signal pass. CUTOFF sets the frequency
where the attenuation starts. The higher CUTOFF is set, the more low fre-
quencies will be suppressed and the sound will lose bass. The high pass fil-
ter is well suited for mash-up-mixing. It allows removing/attenuating bass
drums and basslines from a track that is to be mixed with a second track.
Ideally, the second track is run through a separate low pass filter at the
same time.
Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet
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