Diamond Counter Point User Manual
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Counter Point
Multitap delay
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User Manual
v1.0 • Jan 19, 2015
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INTRODUCTION
The Counter Point is a unique delay pedal - using carefully constructed sets of multiple
delay signal ‘taps’ and variable sample rate modulation, it offers four different delay
modes with richly ethereal tones flexible enough to support a wide variety of musical
styles.!
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By utilizing the same variable sample rate concept used in analog bucket brigade
modulation, and adding custom analog anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters and
companding, we’ve captured the essence of analog modulation and delays... in a small
footprint, with advanced control features, and standard 9V powering. The Counter Point’s
digital sampling engine’s sole function is to copy, delay, and reproduce the delay path
signal with little or no mathematical manipulation at all* - and unlike standard analog/
digital conversion codecs used in the vast majority of digital audio gear, there are no
digital anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters used here. This proven delay architecture
delivers richly dynamic tone to thousands of Memory Lane Jr and Quantum Leap’s
already in use today. All signal paths around this sampling engine are analog (the direct
path, feedback path, and everything before and after the digital sampler), signal paths that
are carefully designed to provide a unique sonic signature that is unmistakably Diamond.!
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We hope you’ll enjoy using this pedal as much as we have enjoyed designing it.!
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* well, almost no manipulation at all....in the Counter Point there is a tiny bit of simple signal processing to
add the multi-path delays !
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Remember to protect your hearing and wear appropriate hearing protection when
playing loud…!
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FEATURES
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multi-tap delay with four unique operational modes
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seamless knob or tap tempo delay time setting
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intelligent mode memory remembers whether you had last used the knob or tap delay setting
when you toggle back to that mode
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user selectable tap delay ‘hold down’ mode to toggle modulation on /off in each mode
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adjustable modulation depth on delays, with modulation speed changing with delay time in the
‘Extra Faux Tape’ EFT mode
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analog signal paths surrounding a simple sample-delay-playout engine with special design
variable sample rate A/D and D/A convertors
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user selectable True Bypass or Buffered with Delay Trails operation
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premium audio components, including Panasonic capacitors and 0.5% resistors
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bi-color LEDs provides visual indication of modes, LFO and delay times
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TapView (TM) allows the player to visually see the tap tempo speed on the ON/OFF LED
while tapping
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AutoDouble (TM) tap algorithm in the Vintage mode intelligently sets the delay rate twice as
fast when tapping rates slower than the max delay time of 600 ms
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standard 9V negative tip adapter ready, with ‘gig backup’ battery power life of 2 hours
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compact Hammond 1590BB cast aluminum case (approx 4.7 x 3.7 x 1.2 inches)
A NOTE ABOUT POWERING THE COUNTER POINT!
The Diamond Counter Point is designed to be powered from either a 9V battery*(included),
standard 9V negative tip DC power adapter or from a multi pedal power supply. Current draw is
rated at a maximum of 70mA.
*Please note that battery life with a standard 9V is limited to approximately 2.5 hours.
We recommend using a quality negative tip 9V power adapter designed for powering musical
accessories or a 9V negative tip feed from a dedicated pedal power supply.
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