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®
PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS SECTION TO PROVIDE YEARS
OF TROUBLE FREE USE. THIS UNIT REQUIRES CAREFUL HANDLING.
All warnings on this equipment and in the operating instructions should be adhered to and all
operating instructions should be followed.
Do not use this equipment near water. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the unit through any openings.
The power cord should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THIS EQUIPMENT. THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE
SERVICED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY. DO NOT MAKE ANY INTERNAL ADJUSTMENTS OR ADDITIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT AT ANY TIME. DO NOT TAMPER
WITH INTERNAL ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS AT ANY TIME. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY VOID THE WARRANTY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, AS WELL
AS CAUSING SHOCK HAZARD.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
This unit accepts power from the 9VAC/1.5A adaptor supplied with the unit. This 9 volt RMS AC
voltage is internally processed by a voltage doubler which generates a bipolar ±15 volts to maintain
the headroom and sound quality of professional, studio quality equipment. Using an external power
source such as this minimizes excessive noise and hum problems often associated with internal
transformers, providing optimal performance for the user.
OPERATING TEMPERATURE
Do not expose this unit to excessive heat. This unit is designed to operate between 32° F and 104°
F (0° C and 40° C). This unit may not function properly under extreme temperatures.
Using the Replifex within a guitar rack system .................................................................................... 8
Using the Replifex in a preamp effects loop ........................................................................................ 9
Using the Replifex with a mixing console .......................................................................................... 10
6. Operating Format ....................................................................................................................... 11
Replifex Functions and Parameter Descriptions ................................................................................ 14
GLOBAL Function ................................................................................................................................. 15
MIXER Function .................................................................................................................................... 16
HUSH Function ......................................................................................................................................17
COMPRESSOR Function ...................................................................................................................... 18
EQ Function .......................................................................................................................................... 19
DELAY Function .................................................................................................................................... 20
REVERB Function ................................................................................................................................. 22
TREMOLO Function .............................................................................................................................. 23
PHASER Function ................................................................................................................................. 24
FLANGER Function ............................................................................................................................... 25
CHORUS Function ................................................................................................................................ 26
PITCH SHIFT Function ......................................................................................................................... 27
AUTO PAN Function ............................................................................................................................. 29
ROTARY SPEAKER Function .............................................................................................................. 30
SPEAKER SIMULATOR Function ........................................................................................................ 31
7. Operating the Replifex ........................................................................................................... 35
Selecting a preset ................................................................................................................................. 35
Switching Channels on Amplifiers and Preamps via the Replifex * ................................................... 37
Editing a preset title .............................................................................................................................. 39
Copying Replifex Presets, Titles and Controller Assignments .............................................................. 45
Tap Delay .............................................................................................................................................. 48
Program Changes .................................................................................................................................. 49
Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocktron Replifex guitar effects
processor! The Replifex
quality digital effects, as well as a number of practical features to enhance any
guitar rig.
Preset Spillover allows for reverb and delays from a current preset to
carry over into the next preset and continue decaying when a new
preset has been selected.
Dual Channel Switching allows for programmable channel switching
of amp heads, combo amps or preamps and eliminates the need for a
separate channel switching device.
Real Time Control of delay times and modulation rates through tap
tempo and rate parameters. Delay times and modulation rates can be
changed instantly by tapping either a momentary footswitch or the front
panel Tap Delay/Rate parameter.
High quality digital effects include chorus, delay, auto pan, tremolo,
rotating speaker, pitch shift, flanger, reverb and phaser effects.
is a 24-bit DSP processor providing a host of high
HUSH® noise reduction operates only on incoming preamp noise, and
does not affect the digital effects - which are already ultra quiet.
Also provides compression, a four band full parameteric EQ and
complete mixing capabilities.
For a thorough explanation of the Replifex and all its features, please read this
manual carefully and keep it for future reference. After removing the Replifex
the box, save all the packing materials in case it becomes necessary to ship the unit.
from
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2. Quick Setup
2. Quick Setup
SELECTING A PRESET
STEP 1Turn the PRESET control to select the desired preset. The new preset will
be recalled automatically.
CHANGING PRESET PARAMETERS
STEP 2Turn the FUNCTION SELECT control to the desired effect or utility
function.
STEP 3Turn the PARAMETER SELECT control to the parameter you wish to
alter under the selected effect or utility function.
STEP 4Use the PARAMETER ADJUST control to select the new parameter
value.
STEP 5The COMPARE button may be used to compare the sound of the altered
value to the stored value.
STORING CHANGED PARAMETERS
STEP 6After the desired parameters have been edited, press the STORE button
to store the changes into the preset.
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3. Front Panel
3. Front Panel
1POWER switch
2CONFIG button/led
This button briefly displays which configuration the current preset
uses. After displaying the configuration, the Replifex
the current preset number and title.
3PRESET control
This control scrolls through and instantly recalls the successive
presets.
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will display
4TAP DELAY/RATE button
This button is used to select a new delay time or modulation rate
based on the length of time occurring between two taps. See
Section 7: "Tap Delay" for more information.
5DISPLAY panel
The DISPLAY panel provides 16 characters consisting of 14
segments each.
6COMPARE button
The COMPARE button may be used to compare an altered parameter value to its stored value.
Note:If comparing an altered value to the stored value and the stored value is currently
being viewed, turning a knob or pressing a button that changes the parameter value
displayed will cancel the previous altered value. This will also occur if a MIDI
control change is received while viewing the stored value(s).
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Front Panel Desccription
7PARAMETER ADJUST control
This control is used to adjust the displayed parameter value. When
the parameter is altered from its stored value, the LED above the
STORE button will light until either (a) the new value is stored, (b)
a new preset is selected or (c) the parameter is returned to its
original value.
8STORE button/led
This button is used to store parameter values into the Replifex
memory when altered. See "Storing Changed Preset Parameters" in
Chapter 7 for more information on this procedure.
9PARAMETER SELECT control
When adjusting parameter values, this control will scroll through
the available parameters under the current function heading.
In the "Title Edit" function, this control will scroll through the
character locations to be edited.
10FUNCTION SELECT control
This control allows access to each function of the Replifex™. These
functions include:
When lit, the effects are bypassed and only the input signal is
passed to the Replifex
™
outputs.
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12INPUT LEVEL meter
These LEDs provide visual indication of the peak level of the input
signal when the preset number and title are displayed. For the
optimal signal-to-noise ratio, it is best to adjust the input level so
that the last LED (0dB) is rarely lit. This will guard against the
possibility of overdriving the unit.
These LEDs also display the final digital mixer output levels when
any other functions are displayed. This will help you to guard
against clipping the output of the mixer at the digital-to-analog
converter.
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Front Panel DescriptionOperating the Replifex™Operating the Replifex
13INPUT LEVEL control
This control adjusts the unit’s gain to match the signal level at the
input of the Replifex
™
. Use the INPUT LEVEL meter to determine
the setting of this control.
14OUTPUT LEVEL control and CLIP LED
This control is used to adjust the overall output level of the unit.
The CLIP L.E.D. is part of the output section and, when lit, indicates
that the final analog output is being overdriven due to the Effects
Level, Direct Level and Output Level being set too high. If this
should occur, reduce these levels until the L.E.D. does not light.
15REFERENCE LEVEL switch
This switch adjusts the output range of the unit and may be set at
either -10dB or +4dB. When using the Replifex
studio equipment providing a nominal input level of +4dB, it is
recommended that the +4 setting is used for best results. If the
Replifex
™
is to be connected to a high sensistivity input, such as the
input to a guitar amp, the -10 setting should be used.
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with professional
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4. Rear Panel
4. Rear Panel
1Left and Right INPUT jacks
These ¼" mono jacks provide inputs to the left and right channels
of the Replifex
should be used.
2Left and R ight OUTPUT jacks
These ¼" mono jacks provide outputs from the left and right
channels of the Replifex
™
. When using only one input, the Right (R) jack
™
.
When using a mono input (Right channel INPUT jack) and a mono
output (either OUTPUT jack), the left and right effected signals
will be summed at the single output.
3Tap Delay/Rate FOOTSWITCH jack
This ¼" mono jack is provided for the connection of a momentary
footswitch to control the Tap Delay feature of the Replifex
4CHANNEL SWITCH jack
This ¼" stereo jack can be connected to the channel switching
footswitch jack on an amplifier or preamp. This allows for programmable channel switching directly from the Replifex™.
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5PHANTOM POWER jack
This 2.5mm PIN jack offers the ability to power Rocktron MIDI
foot controllers from a 7-pin MIDI cable which connects from the
Rocktron MIDI foot controller to the MIDI IN jack on the rear
panel of the Replifex
outlet near where the footpedal would be placed during a performance, or the need to run an extension cord out to the footswitch.
Instead of inserting the AC adaptor into the "POWER" jack of the
footswitch as you would normally, plug it into the "PHANTOM
POWER" jack on the Replifex
MIDI foot controller through pins 6 and 7 of the MIDI cable
connecting the two units. A 7-pin MIDI cable must be used and is
available from your Rocktron dealer.
™
. This eliminates the need to find an AC
™
. This will power the Rocktron
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.
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6MIDI IN/REMOTE jack
This 7-pin DIN connector must be connected to the MIDI OUT
jack of the transmitting MIDI device via a standard MIDI cable, or
to the MIDI THRU jack of the preceding MIDI device (if the
Replifex
™
is within a chain of MIDI devices). Pins 6 and 7 of this
connector carry phantom power to power a Rocktron MIDI foot
controller when a 7-pin MIDI cable is used.
This connector is also provided for the connection of a Rocktron
All Access
™
dedicated remote footswitch for the Replifex
the user to access Replifex
remote footswitch.
Rear Panel Description
MIDI footswitch, which can be configured as a
™
. This feature allows
™
functions and parameters via the
7MIDI THRU/OUT jack
This standard 5-pin DIN connector can be connected to the MIDI
IN jack of another device via a standard MIDI cable. There are
limitations to the number of devices that can be chained (or series
connected) in this fashion.
Note: Inherently in MIDI there is a limit to the number of devices which
can be chained together (connected in series). With more than 3 devices,
a slight distortion of the MIDI signal can occur (due to signal degradation)
which can cause an error in MIDI signal transmission. Should this problem arise, a MIDI Thru box can be used which connects directly to the
MIDI device which transmits MIDI information and has multiple connectors for the multiple devices receiving MIDI. MIDI cables should not
exceed 50 feet (15 meters) in length.
8POWER jack
This 2.5mm pin jack accepts power from the 9VAC adaptor supplied with the unit.
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5. Connections
5. Connections
Using the Replifex within a guitar rack system
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Using the Replifex in a preamp effects loop
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Using the Replifex with a mixing console
Connections
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6. Operating Format
6. Operating Format
The Replifex
sets can be called up at any time via the front panel PRESET control (used to both
select and recall a preset).
The root of each presets sound is its configuration. The Replifex
two main effect configurations - the Classic configuration and the Rotary configura-
tion. Each configuration provides a different selection of available effects.
Classic configuration provides these effects:
• HUSH
• Parametric EQ• Compression• Phaser
• Flanger• Tremolo• Pitch Shift
• Chorus• Auto Pan• Speaker Simulator
Rotary configuration provides these effects:
• HUSH
• Parametric EQ• Compression
• Rotary Speaker• Speaker Simulator
provides 128 stored sounds called presets. Any of the 128 pre-
provides
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• Reverb• Delay
• Reverb• Delay
Any of the effects provided within a particular configuration may be
switched in or out for each preset.
To see which configuration a given preset is utilizing, press the CONFIG
button on the front panel of the Replifex
ration ("Classic" or "Rotary") is active for the current preset. The configuration
type is displayed for a few seconds before returning to the current preset number
and title.
The block diagrams on pages 12 and 13 illustrate the basic signal path for
each configuration.
- the display will show which configu-
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Block Diagrams
Classic Configuration
Block Diagram
12
Rotary Configuration
Block Diagram
Block Diagrams
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Functions and Parameter Descriptions
Replifex™ Functions and Parameter Descriptions
Each Replifex
preset is divided into individual blocks called functions (such
as "Mixer", "Reverb", etc.). Within each function is a set of controls which allow you
to manipulate various aspects of that function. These controls are called param-
eters. The setting of each of the parameters determines the overall sound of each
Replifex
preset.
The Replifex
user interface is set up to allow you to first access each function
(via the FUNCTION SELECT control), then the list of available parameters for the
selected function (via the PARAMETER SELECT control) and, finally, the adjustable
value for each parameter (via the PARAMETER ADJUST control).
Step 3:
Turn to alter the value of the
selected parameter.
Step 2:
Turn to select a parameter
within the selected function.
Turn to select a function.
Step 1:
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The remainder of this section will discuss each of the effect-based functions
and the associated adjustable parameters that they provide. Functions not dis-
cussed in this section are utility-based, and are described in Section 7, "Operating
the Replifex
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GLOBAL
Function
Functions and Parameter Descriptions
The first function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is
the Global function. The parameters provided in this function affect all presets
(i.e. the settings stored for these parameters are the same for all presets).
The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access each of the following
Global parameters:
OUTPUT
HUSH OFFSET
MUTE
DIRECT
The OUTPUT parameter determines whether the output of the
Replifex™ is a stereo (left and right) signal or two mono signals.
The HUSH OFFSET parameter allows you to globally (all presets)
adjust the HUSH® Expander Threshold. This means that if this parameter is altered from 0dB to +3dB, the Expander Threshold will be 3dB
higher for all presets. This feature can be useful when switching from a
quiet guitar with passive electronics to a noisy guitar with active
electronics - as the active guitar would require a higher Threshold level
in all presets.
The MUTE parameter allows you to mute the output of the Replifex™.
This feature is especially useful when changing guitars during a live set.
When the Replifex is muted, front panel controls are disabled. However,
a MIDI program change will disable the mute (mute = out) and execute
the program change.
The MUTE parameter can be assigned to a MIDI controller number for
use with a MIDI device (such as a Rocktron All Access™ or Rocktron
MIDI Mate™).
The DIRECT parameter determines whether the direct signal is
switched in or out of the signal path. When using the Replifex™ in
applications where the unit is connected in parallel, it is recommended
that the direct signal is switched out - thereby providing 100% wet
(effect) output.
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Functions and Parameter Descriptions
MIXER
Function
the Mixer function. The Mixer function parameters are included in all presets -
regardless of which effects are active for the current preset - although the param-
eter values stored in this function are only for the currently recalled preset.
presets configuration and stores those levels for each preset.
The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access each of the following
The next function displayed when turning the FUNCTION SELECT control is
This digital mixer allows you to control the signal levels pertaining to each
Mixer parameters:
LEFT DIR
RIGHT DIR
EFFECT LEVEL
DIRECT
PHS DIR/EFF
CHR DIR/EFF
FLN DIR/EFF
REV DIR/EFF
VOLUME
The LEFT DIRECT parameter determines the level of the direct signal
of the current preset at the left output.
The RIGHT DIRECT parameter determines the level of the direct
signal of the current preset at the right output.
The EFFECT LEVEL parameter determines the volume of the overall
effect signal (Chorus, Flange, Pitch Shift, etc.) level.
The DIRECT parameter determines whether the direct signal is preHUSH or post-HUSH. When set to pre-HUSH, the direct signal is not
passed through the HUSH circuitry, or any other digital circuitry (i.e.,
the direct signal remains analog from input to output. When set to postHUSH, the direct signal is passed through the digital HUSH circuitry.
These DIR/EFF parameters determine the amount of direct signal input
to each individual effect relative to the amount of effect signal. A
setting of "0" is 100% direct signal, while a setting of "100" is 100%
effect signal.
The VOLUME parameter determines the overall signal level of the
current preset.
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HUSH
Function
Functions and Parameter Descriptions
The HUSH® function is accessible in all presets - regardless of the configura-
tion currently recalled.
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HUSH
HUSH system contained in the Replifex
is Hush Systems patented single-ended noise reduction system. The
is a fully digital implementation of
HUSH achieved through Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and is modeled after the
latest HUSH design.
The low level expander of the HUSH system operates like an electronic
volume control. The analog version of the HUSH utilizes a voltage-controlled
amplifier (VCA) circuit which can control the gain between the input and the
output from unity to 30, 40 or even 50dB of gain reduction. When the input
signal is above the user preset threshold point, the VCA circuit remains at unity
gain. (This means that the amplitude of the output signal will be equal to that of
the input signal.) As the input signal level drops below the user preset threshold
point, downward expansion begins. At this point the expander acts like an elec-
tronic volume control and gradually begins to decrease the output signal level
relative to the input signal level. As the input signal drops further below the
threshold point, downward expansion increases. A drop in the input level by
20dB would cause the output level to drop approximately 40dB (i.e., 20dB of gain
reduction). In the absence of any input signal, the expander will reduce the gain
so that the noise floor becomes inaudible.
The HUSH circuit is located after the A/D converter in the signal chain to
reduce any noise generated from the guitar, any guitar preamp and the A/D
converter. This ensures a quiet input signal to the Replifex
effects.
When the DIRECT HUSH parameter under the Mixer function is set to "Post",
the direct signal is passed through the HUSH circuit. When set to "Pre", the direct
signal remains analog and does not pass through the HUSH circuit.
The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access each of the following
Hush parameters:
HUSH I/O
EXP THRESH
The HUSH I/O parameter determines whether the HUSH® circuit is
active or bypassed for the current preset.
The EXPANDER THRESHOLD parameter determines the level at
which downward expansion begins. For example, if the EXPANDER
THRESHOLD was set at -20dB and the input signal dropped below
-20dB, downward expansion would begin.
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Functions and Parameter Descriptions
COMPRESSOR
Compression is often used to maintain an even level when using clean tones,
and is also used to increase sustain when using high gain distortion.
Function
The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access each of the following
Compressor parameters:
COMPRESR I/O
COMP THRESH
COMP ATTACK
COMP RELEASE
The COMPRESSOR I/O parameter determines whether the compression circuit is active or bypassed for the current preset.
The COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD parameter determines the input
level (in dB) at which compression will begin. Lower settings of this
parameter will result in more compression.
The COMPRESSOR ATTACK parameter determines the speed (in
milliseconds) at which the compressor will reach its maximum compression level after the input signal has exceeded the threshold level (set
by the COMPRESSOR THRESHOLD parameter).
The COMPRESSOR RELEASE parameter determines the speed at
which compression will cease after the input signal has dropped below
the threshold level.
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EQ
Functions and Parameter Descriptions
The EQ function provides full parametric control and allows you shape the
tone of the input signal before it reaches each of the effect blocks.
Function
The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access each of the following
EQ parameters:
EQ I/O
BASS LVL
BASS FREQ
BASS BW
MID LVL
MID FREQ
MID BW
The EQ I/O parameter determines whether the EQ circuit is active or
bypassed for the current preset.
The BASS LEVEL parameter allows you to cut or boost the low
frequencies by up to 15dB.
The BASS FREQUENCY parameter allows you to select a center
frequency between 63Hz and 500Hz to be cut or boosted by the BASS
LEVEL parameter.
The BASS BANDWIDTH parameter determines (in octaves) the width
of the selected bass band.
The MID LEVEL parameter allows you to cut or boost the mid band
frequencies by up to 15dB.
The MID FREQUENCY parameter determines a mid band center
frequency between 250Hz and 2KHz to be cut or boosted via the MID
LEVEL parameter.
The MID BANDWIDTH parameter determines (in octaves) the width
of the selected mid band.
TREBLE LVL
TREBL FRQ
TREBLE BW
PRESENCE LVL
PRES FREQ
PRES BW
The TREBLE LEVEL parameter allows you to cut or boost the high
band frequencies by up to 15dB.
The TREBLE FREQUENCY parameter determines a high band center
frequency between 1KHz and 8KHz to be cut or boosted via the
TREBLE LEVEL parameter.
The TREBLE BANDWIDTH parameter determines (in octaves) the
width of the selected high band.
The PRESENCE LEVEL parameter allows you to cut or boost an
additional high band frequency by up to 15dB.
The PRESENCE FREQUENCY parameter allows you to select a high
band center frequency between 2KHz and 8KHz to be cut or boosted
via thePRESENCE LEVEL parameter.
The PRESENCE BANDWIDTH parameter determines (in octaves) the
width of the selected high band.
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Functions and Parameter Descriptions
DELAY
Function
Delay provides a reproduction of the input signal, occurring at a prescribed
time (usually expressed in milliseconds) following the input signal. The Replifex
provides two discrete delays (Delay 1 and Delay 2), each of which has its own set
of parameters to determine its particular characteristics.
The PARAMETER SELECT control will allow you to access each of the following
Delay parameters:
DELAY I/O
MUTE TYPE
The DELAY I/O parameter determines whether the delay circuit is
active or bypassed for the current preset.
The MUTE TYPE parameter allows for muting the delay at its input
(PRE), its output (POST) or BOTH.
Muting the input (PRE) of the delay will not allow any signal to enter
the delay section until the delay is switched in. When using a moderate
amount of regeneration, switching out the delay with the input muted
will allow you to generate a non-delayed signal which will play over the
decaying regenerated signal which continues on after the delay is
switched out.
Muting the output (POST) of the delay will result in the delayed signal
being immediately turned off when the delay is switched out. This
means that delays and regeneration will not continue when the delay is
switched out. If the output were not muted, signals that were input
before the delay was switched out would be allowed to regenerate, even
after switching out the delay.
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TIME1
TIME2
DELAY LVL
D-MIX S1/S2
It is also possible to mute both the input and the output (BOTH) so that
no signal enters or exits the Delay section until it is switched in.
The TIME1 parameter determines the multiplier by which a new delay
time will be selected for Delay Time 1 when the Tap Delay feature of
the Replifex™ is used. (See Section 7: "Tap Delay" for more information
on the Tap Delay feature.)
The TIME2 parameter determines the multiplier by which a new delay
time will be selected for Delay Time 2 when the Tap Delay feature of
the Replifex™ is used. (See Section 7: "Tap Delay" for more information
on the Tap Delay feature.)
The DELAY LEVEL parameter determines the overall level of the
delayed signal at the output of the Replifex™.
The D-MIX S1/S2 parameter defines the ratio of Source 1 signal to
Source 2 signal to be input to the Delay section. Source 1 is the Voice 1
output from the previous effect in the signal chain (chorus, flanger,
pitch shifter, etc.), while Source 2 may be the Voice 2 output from the
previous effect in the signal chain or the direct signal (selectable via the
SOURCE 2 parameter). (Refer to the block diagrams shown on pages
12 and 13 for a visual representation of the input to the Delay section.)
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