Layers
M307
™
Pedal
The MXR Layers Pedal blooms with rich, organic
sustain that imbues every strum and pluck with
resonance and depth—pull off chord voicings you
never thought possible, compose transcendent
melodies, orchestrate harmonic ensembles, create
lively stereo pads, and more—all from a standard
MXR housing.
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External Controls
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1 CTR jack can be used to connect an expression pedal
or external footswitch or to send a dry output signal when
using Dry/Wet Split mode (see Advanced Operation).
2 FOOTSWITCH governs creation and deletion of sustain
layers. Pressing the footswitch engages a layer. Holding
the footswitch holds a layer indefinitely until released.
Upon release, the layer fades out according to the DECAY
setting. A double tap will clear all layers and put the pedal in
bypass.
3 ATTACK knob sets the attack, or fade in, time of each layer.
4 MIX knob controls the level of the wet signal.
5 SINGLE button limits sustain effect to a single layer. By
default, there are 3 simultaneous layers that overlap with
each other. When SINGLE button is engaged, only one
layer will be active at a time.
6 TRIG knob sets the sensitivity for auto triggering layers
with your pick attacks. When TRIG is in the OFF position
(fully counterclockwise), auto triggering is disabled, and
only the FOOTSWITCH can activate layers. The TRIG LED
is red by default when auto triggering is enabled; when
the input signal exceeds the set threshold, the TRIG LED
will turn green. Note that, for a layer to be triggered, the
signal must exceed the threshold (i.e. the TRIG LED is
green), and the pedal must detect a pick attack.
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External Controls (cont.)
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7 DECAY knob sets the decay, or fade out, time of each layer.
For a given DECAY setting, higher frequencies will decay
faster than lower frequencies, just like they do for a physical
vibrating string. When TRIG knob is in the OFF position, the
effect signal will automatically bypass once all three layers
have fully decayed. The three layers LEDs and the main
bypass LED will turn off to indicate bypassed status.
8 SUB OCT button transposes new layers down an octave.
Previously created layers will not be affected. This allows
you to have some layers at the normal transposition
and others shifted down an octave. This mode can be
adjusted on the fly using an expression pedal to morph
between different settings (see Advanced Operation).
There is also a setting for only transposing the lowest
frequencies of a layer down an octave (see Advanced
Settings)—useful for adding bass to a layer without
having the whole chord or note transposed down.
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Basic Operation
Power
®
The MXR
center-negative power supply and can be powered
by the Dunlop ECB003 9-volt adapter or the
MXR® Iso-Brick,™ the Iso-Brick™ Pro, and the IsoBrick™ Mini Power Supplies. This pedal cannot be
powered by a battery.
Layers™ Pedal requires a 9-volt (300mA)
Bypass
The pedal always operates with a buffered analog dry
signal, mixing in the wet signal when the effect is engaged.
This scheme ensures seamless transitions between
engaged and bypassed states.
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Advanced Operation
USE A KEYBOARD SUSTAIN PEDAL OR
OTHER EXTERNAL SWITCH TO TRIGGER
LAYERS
A keyboard sustain pedal or other external switch can be
used to trigger layers instead of the built-in footswitch if
the built-in footswitch is inaccessible (e.g. during desktop
use) or a different tactile response is desired. First, set
the CTR switch to its TAP/EXP (left) position. Next, run
a standard instrument cable from the external pedal/
switch to the MXR Layers Pedal’s CTR jack. Note that the
external pedal/switch must be a normally-open discrete
switch and not a continuous TRS switch.
USE AN EXPRESSION PEDAL TO BLEND
BETWEEN TWO SETTING CONFIGURATIONS
An expression pedal such as the DVP5 Volume (X)™8
Pedal can be used to toggle and sweep between two
different setting configurations. First, set the CTR switch
to its TAP/EXP (left) position. Next, run a TRS cable from
the expression pedal to Layers Pedal’s CTR jack. Set
rocker to its heel-down position. Adjust knobs, and set
mode buttons as desired. Move rocker to its toe-down
position. Adjust knobs and mode buttons as desired to
a different setting configuration. Moving the rocker back
and forth will transition smoothly between the sounds
created by the two settings.
Note that SINGLE button Advanced Settings are
expression controllable while SUB OCT button Advanced
Settings are not (see Advanced Settings).
STEREO INPUT
To operate in Stereo Input mode, remove the MXR Layers
Pedal’s bottom plate, locate the MONO/STEREO input
switch, and set it to the STEREO (left) position. It is
recommended to also enable Stereo Output when
using the Stereo Input feature.
STEREO OUTPUT
To operate in Stereo Output mode, run a TRS splitter
cable from the Layers Pedal’s OUTPUT jack to your
chosen inputs, and set the CTR switch to its TAP/EXP
(left) position. Next, press and hold the SUB OCT button,
and rotate the DECAY knob fully clockwise to select
Stereo Output mode. Center LEDs will flash to confirm.
To change back to Mono Output mode, follow the same
steps, and rotate the DECAY knob counterclockwise.
With Stereo Output enabled, the three layers will be
panned left, center, and right, represented visually by the
layers LED positions. When modulation is enabled (see
Advanced Settings), it is possible to auto pan the layers
across the stereo field.
DRY/WET SPLIT
The MXR Layers Pedal can split its dry and wet signals
to run each signal into its own effect chain or to operate
within a dry/wet stereo rig. First, set the CTR switch to its
AUDIO (right) position. Run the wet signal from the OUT
jack and the dry signal from the CTR jack to your chosen
inputs. Note: Stereo Input and Stereo Output modes must
be disabled for Dry/Wet Split mode to work properly.
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Advanced Settings
INTRODUCTION
By pressing and holding the SINGLE or SUB OCT buttons
while adjusting any of the pedal’s knobs, you can finetune various functions. These functions allow you to add
modulation and/or delay to your layers, route your dry signal
through a delay, enable Stereo Output, and more. The MXR
Layers Pedal’s delay and modulation effects are based on
those of the MXR Joshua® Ambient Echo but with darker
tonality to allow your layers to stand out.
CONTROL SINGLE SUB OCT
MIX MODULATION AMOUNT
Sets the depth and rate of the modulation
effect. As the MIX knob is rotated clockwise,
rate increases and depth decreases. Setting
the knob to its minimum position turns the
modulation effect off.
TRIG DELAY TIME
Adjusts time between repeats. Setting the
knob to its minimum position turns the delay
off. Delay regen is tied to the DECAY knob.
ATTACK MODULATION BLEND
The modulation effect consists of chorus
and tremolo. Fully counterclockwise provides
only the chorus effect, while fully clockwise
provides only tremolo. The midpoint setting
provides an equal blend of both. With Stereo
Output enabled, the tremolo effect will pan
layers across the stereo field.
MUTE DRY SIGNAL
Rotate clockwise to mute dry signal or
counterclockwise to restore dry signal.
SINGLE LED will flash to confirm. Note that
no sound will be heard if MIX knob is fully
counterclockwise and that CTR jack will be
completely muted if in dry/wet split mode.
DRY SIGNAL DELAY SEND
Rotate clockwise to increase amount of
dry signal sent to delay effect.
ROOT NOTE SUB OCTAVE
Rotate clockwise to engage Root Note
Sub Octave mode or counterclockwise to
disengage it. SUB OCT LED will flash to
confirm. With SUB OCT button engaged, this
mode will only apply the sub octave effect to
the lowest frequencies of a layer.
DECAY DIFFUSION
Rotate clockwise to add diffusion to the layers
for a textural effect. Fully counterclockwise
turns the diffusion effect off.
SUB OCT TAP TEMPO
Tap SUB OCT button while holding SINGLE
to set delay time.
To return all parameters to their default settings, simply
press and hold SINGLE and SUB OCT buttons for five
seconds—the main LED will flash to confirm.
STEREO OUTPUT
Rotate clockwise to engage Stereo Output
or counterclockwise to disengage it. Center
LEDs will flash to confirm.
N/A
RESTORE DEFAULTS
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Specifications
Input Impedance 1MΩ
Output Impedance 100 Ω
Maximum Input Level +5 dBV
Noise Floor -97 dBV
Current Draw 300 mA
Power Supply 9 volts DC
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