Vermona Retroverb Lancet - spring reverb - Manual (Page 13)

ATTENTION The amplification using BALLS will not necessarily be
perceived as increased level. However, the lower fre-
quencies are emphasized. This can lead to clipping of
sensitive inputs in audio-interfaces. Make sure, you
match Retroverb Lancet's output level or the input sen-
sitivity (Gain) or your audio-interface to avoid distorti-
on.
CUTOFF
This control manually sets the filter’s cutoff-frequency. This is the fre-
quency from which the audio signal is manipulated (filtered) with the fil-
ter's slope. In low pass mode (MODE LP) the filter is fully opened with
CUTOFF turned fully clockwise, closed when turned fully counterclock-
wise. In high pass mode (MODE HP), the principle of operation works
oppositely. When using the filter in band pass mode (MODE BP), there is
no fully opened filter. Here, specific frequencies are always suppressed.
CUTOFF has a larger control knob intentionally. It is one of the most
important functions of Retroverb Lancet and turning this knob should be
fun!
RESONANCE
Resonance is a feedback circuit within the filter that emphasizes the
CUTOFF frequency. Lower values will slightly color the sound, higher
values more significantly. With higher values, the filter will also start to
self-oscillate, generating a sine wave at the CUTOFF frequency.
NOTE Resonance in Retroverb Lancet will easily reach self-
oscillation and produce a constant sine-wave-like tone.
It is recommended, not to set the VCA to ON but pre-
ferably use it through the envelope-generator (EG) or
the envelope-follower (EF).
Self-oscillation of the filter will reach a high volume within the last third
of the control. Typically, you would avoid these levels by not turning up
the control that far. The prominent resonance frequency will also be
audible at lower settings. However, the maximum level-settings are
useful when mixing the original with a little portion of the filtered signal
Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet
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