Pigtronix Echolution-2 Deluxe User Manual
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Echolution 2 / Echolution 2 Deluxe
User’s Guide
All contents © Absara Audio LLC 2014
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………………….…..………3
Jacks………………………….…………………...………4
Footswitches.. …………...………………….……...5
Knobs…………………………………….……...….……6
Presets………………………………….….….…..…….6
E2R Remote Switch………………………….…..…8
Touch Switches…………………………..............8
Filters…………………………………….….….10
Multi-Taps………………………………...….11
Delay Line i/o…………………………….….12
Delay Line Special Functions………….12
LFO Waveforms…………………………....13
Expression Control……………………..…14
Delay Time Ranges……………………..…15
Special Effects…………………………….…15
Factory Presets List…………………………………16
MIDI………………………………………………….……19
MIDI CC MAP………………………………………….20
Echolution 2 Application…………………………21
Credits…………………………………………….………22
Warranty…………………………………………………23
Pigtronix Echolution 2 represents a unique marriage of analog
tone shaping and DSP processing designed to deliver the ultimate
delay pedal experience. Echolution 2 achieves the ambient
richness of the finest tape echo units by using 100% analog ClassA, discrete transistor limiters as well as non-linear tape emulator
stages and filters to massage the audio coming through the delay
line. Fully capable of handling instrument and line level sound
sources, the Echolution 2 delivers low-noise, high-headroom
delay processing with any amp, mixer or DAW rig.
Echolution 2 uses a 24-bit, variable clock, multi-tap delay line
where both the read and write heads are simultaneously
modulated by a multi-waveform LFO. Changing the delay time
results in the smooth pitch bending of an analog delay system
but with a Pigtronix twist that allows drastic delay time changes
to create musically related octave intervals. The resulting echoes
are then processed through an array of filters and special effects,
which can be manipulated via assignable expression pedal
routing as well as envelope control for each knob. Every feature
and algorithm on the E2 can be run simultaneously, in any
combination, and all functions of the Echolution 2 are MIDI
controllable.
Accessing and navigating the vast palette of sounds available
within the Echolution 2 is easy. Since the pedal is completely
programmable, any sound that has been designed using the
Echolution 2 or Echolution 2 Deluxe pedal can be saved to the
unit itself and exported for sharing with friends and other
musicians. A dedicated PC/MAC application handles preset
management as well as firmware upgrades and also provides
Echolution 2 users with real time access to the sounds and
advanced editing functionality of the Echolution 2 Deluxe. Please
take a moment to download this application from:
www.pigtronix.com/E2application.
Jacks
Power - 18VDC (2.1mm neg. tip) 100mA or higher is
required.
Input 1 - Connect instrument here
Input 2 - Connect instrument here
Note: When only one of the two audio inputs is connected,
that single input will be processed in stereo.
Output 1 - Connect amplifier, mixer, DAW here
Output 2 - Connect amplifier, mixer, DAW here
MIDI IN - Accepts MIDI preset change, MIDI CC inputs (see
MIDI map) for all functions as well as MIDI beat clock to set
the delay time. When a MIDI signal is present, the red MIDI
LED in the upper left corner will illuminate.
EXP - TRS expression pedal goes here. Use a lowimpedance foot controller.
(Wiper = tip, Toe = ring, Heel = Sleeve.)
REMOTE - E2R or compatible TRS momentary remote
switch goes here.
Jump = tip, Freeze = ring, Common = Sleeve
MIDI OUT - Sends out MIDI beat clock that is exactly 4x the
value of the current delay time setting.
Footswitches
Tap Tempo (Preset) - Tap on this switch to set the delay
time. When a new delay time is set by the Tap Tempo
switch, it will override the manual delay time knob.
A LONG PRESS of the Tap Tempo switch enters PRESET
SELECT mode. Once you have entered the PRESET SELECT
mode, the green preset digit will blink. A SHORT PRESS on
the tap tempo switch will move up one preset and a LONG
PRESS will move down one preset. Once the desired preset
is queued, pressing the ENGAGE foot switch will activate it.
During the preset select process, the previously chosen
preset remains active. The newly selected preset is not
actually loaded until you press the Engage footswitch.
Engage - Turns the effect on and off.
The engage footswitch is also used to load presets once
you have entered PRESET SELECT mode. When the Engage
switch is used to load a preset, the bypass status of the
effect will not change.
Factory Reset
Holding down both footswitches during power up will
result in a factory reset, restoring all 60 original Echolution
2 presets.
WARNING: Performing a factory reset will erase all custom
preset data stored to the Echolution 2.
Knobs
REPEATS - Sets the amount of feedback in the delay line.
TIME - Sets the delay time within the current delay time
range setting. When the time knob is turned, it takes over
from the tap tempo within the delay time range as set by
the last tap tempo value.
MIX - Sets the audio output level of the delay line.
SPEED - Sets the LFO speed.
DEPTH - Sets the amount of LFO modulation that is fed to
the delay line.
Presets
The PRESET knob is a rotary push button encoder that
facilitates saving and loading of presets. A complete list of
all 60 default presets can be found at the end of this
manual.
On power up, the unit will load preset 0 in Bank 0. Turning
the preset encoder clockwise scrolls through preset
numbers 1-9 in Bank 0. Going beyond preset 9 in Bank 0
takes you into preset 0-9 of Bank 1 and so forth. The
current Bank is indicated by the upper right light bar,
where no lights indicates Bank 0, one light indicates Bank 1,
two lights indicates Bank 2 etc…
Preset Loading
To Load a preset, turn the preset knob to select the desired
number, the digit will flash. When you have arrived at the
desired destination, push down the preset knob to load
that preset.
Preset Saving
To Save a preset you have created, push and HOLD the
preset knob for 1 second, until the digit begins flashing.
Turn the preset knob to select the preset number where
you want to save the sound and then push down and HOLD
the preset knob for 1 second to finalize the save.
The decimal point will illuminate to indicate that preset is
present in any given number/bank. When changes have
been made but not saved, the decimal point will flash. If
you want to keep your changes, simply follow the save
process explained above without changing the selected
bank.
Preset Copy
To Copy a preset from one bank to another simply initiate
the save process as explained above and save to any slot
you wish.
Preset Select using the on-board Footswitches
Hold TAP TEMPO to enter PRESET SELECT mode. The preset
digit will begin blinking. A SHORT PRESS on the Tap Tempo
switch moves up one preset. A LONG PRESS moves down
one preset. Pressing ENGAGE activates the chosen preset.
When pressing the ENGAGE switch to activate a new
preset, the BYPASS status will not change.
E2R Remote Switch
Preset Load using the optional E2R Remote Switch
SHORT PRESS on the left footswitch of the E2R will instantly load
preset 1 in the current bank.
SHORT PRESS on the left footswitch again will instantly load
preset 2 in the current bank.
LONG PRESS on the left footswitch moves up one bank (indicated
by upper right light bar).
SHORT PRESS on the right footswitch of the E2R will instantly
load preset 3 in the current bank.
SHORT PRESS on the right footswitch again will instantly load
preset 4 in the current bank.
LONG PRESS on the right footswitch moves down bank (indicated
by upper right light bar).
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