Empress-effects Phaser User Manual

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Submode 7: Rhythm Mode Cycle through preset rhythm patterns by turning the ratio knob. Each ratio represents a different pattern. You can

Submode 8: Direct Control Mode Without an expression pedal plugged in to the control port, this mode operates like submode 5, except that it

Controls at a Glancepower: 9V - 18V DC negative tip 2.1mm jack. 120mA or greater-+blend: controls the mix between the original si

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Mix/Blend and Vibrato Configuration The Empress Phaser allows the blend knob to be configured either as a blend knob, or a mix knob. It ships configur

Changing the Mix/Blend Configuration To change the mix/blend configuration, open up the pedal and locate the DIP switches labelled ‘BLEND’. CONFIGURAT

Universal Control Port Configuring the Control Port The control port configuration is set using the dip-switch array inside the unit. When you open th

Expression Pedal Configuration The pedal ships in this configuration. Plug an expression pedal into the control port, and use the expression switch t

External Tap Switch Configuration In this configuration you can plug an external tap switch into the control port to set the tap time. This is useful

MIDI Control The Empress Phaser allows all of its digital parameters to be controlled via MIDI control change messages, and to have its tempo changed

Introduction The Empress Phaser was designed to give you maximum control in a small, manageable package. We’ve combined features that will enable you

Control Change Messages The Empress Phaser can be controlled with MIDI control change messages. Almost all MIDI controllers or digital audio workstati

Direct Control 40 Sending this message overrides all other digital settings (speed, width, waveform, mode) and lets you set the amount of phase shift

MIDI Channel Dip Configuration Channel DIP1 DIP2 DIP3 1 OFF OFF OFF 2 ON OFF OFF 3 OFF ON OFF 4 ON ON OFF 5 OFF OFF ON 6 ON OFF ON 7 OFF ON ON 8 ON ON

MIDI Clock (aka MIDI Beat Clock) The Empress Phaser will respond to MIDI Clock messages when it is in tap and normal mode. MIDI Clock specifies quarte

Specifications Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: 2KΩ Frequency Response (-3dB): 35Hz – 17kHz Distortion (All dry signal): 0.03% Noise: -104.1dB I

Quick Start Set the knobs and switches to match the picture above. If the blue bypass LED is not already lit, press the bypass switch to engage the p

Operating Modes The phaser has three modes: knob mode, tap mode and auto mode. Knob mode: The speed of the phaser is set with the speed knob and the s

Auto Mode In auto mode, the effect parameters are changed based on how you are playing. The changes follow the envelope of the input signal, or are tr

The Attack and Release Controls In submodes 1 through 4, the attack switch determines how quickly the pedal reacts to an increase in input signal volu

Sensitivity The sensitivity knob controls how the pedal listens to your input signal when in auto mode. For softer input signals you should set the se

The Submodes There are eight submodes available in auto mode. Submode 1: Phase Shift Follows Envelope The center of the phase shift change

Submode 4: Speed Follows Envelope (Random Waveform) Similar to submode 3 except it uses a random step waveform. The louder the input signal