Diamond Memory Lane Jr User Manual

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Memory Lane Jr

Delay with variable sample rate modulation and tap tempo

User Manual
v2.00 • January 12, 2012

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Diamond effect pedal!

The Memory Lane Jr is a digital evolution of our original Memory Lane concept, the
world’s first analog delay with tap tempo.

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 ethereal essence of the Memory Lane ... in a much
smaller footprint, with over twice the delay time, an extended frequency response, and
standard 9V powering. The MLJr digital sampling engine’s sole function is to copy,
delay, and reproduce the delay path signal with no mathematical manipulation at all - and
unlike standard audio codecs, there are no digital anti-aliasing and reconstruction filters.
All signal paths around the sampling engine (direct path, feedback path, and everything
before and after the digital sampler) are analog, paths carefully designed to provide a
unique sonic signature that is unmistakably the Memory Lane Jr.

We hope you’ll enjoy using this pedal as much as we have enjoyed designing it.

Remember to protect your hearing and wear appropriate hearing protection when
playing loud…

FEATURES

1200 ms of delay time

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Tap tempo with quarter note, dotted 8th note and triplet subdivisions

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Adjustable modulation

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Analog signal paths surrounding a simple sample-delay-playout engine

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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 tap subdivision and delay time

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A NOTE ABOUT POWERING THE MEMORY LANE JR

The Diamond Memory Lane Jr 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.

QUICK START GUIDE

To get started quickly using the Memory Lane Jr, simply turn the unit on, toggle the tap division
switch(indicated by the♩symbol) until it turns green and adjust the DLY, FBK and MOD and

MIX controls to taste. You can adjust the delay time using the DLY knob or by tapping the TAP/
DBL footswitch.

Now that you’ve got the basics of the pedal down, read on to uncover the advanced
features of the Memory Lane Jr.

TRUE BYPASS OR DELAY TRAILS?

The Memory Lane Jr ships with the pedal set for delay trails. When bypassed using the
ON/OFF switch, the delay repeats will trail off naturally.
Should you prefer to have the Memory Lane Jr operate in True Bypass mode, you will
need to set the internal DIP switches as shown below:

*Note that switch #1 is not related to the bypass setting but to the Kill-Dry mode noted below.

USING A PARALLEL FX LOOP?

If you plan on using the Memory Lane in a parallel FX loop and would like to control the
effect mix using your amp control, we recommend setting the Memory Lane Jr to ‘Kill-

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