Walrus Audio Lore User guide

Once upon a time, in a fairy tale world,

there stood a hidden forest. On the eve of every

full moon, magical and delicate sounds of light

were heard bouncing and reverberating through

the trees. These sounds carry artifacts of notes

moving backward and stretching through time. They

are referred to as, Lore. Create the soundtrack to your

storybook adventure with the Lore Reverse Soundscape

Generator. Made up of five different programs, each utilizes

different combinations of delay and reverb that feed into each other

for time warping ambient creations. Featuring two DSP chips running

in series, each with their own analog feedback path, the Lore takes

you on an adventurous journey rich with themes of reversing, time-

stretching, pitch-shifting, and vast ambiance.

9 volt DC, Center Neg.

300mA min*

Output Jack Input Jack

Rate LEDBypass LED

Bypass Switch

*The use of an isolated power supply is recommended for powering all Walrus

Audio Pedals. Daisy chain power supplies are not recommended.

Tap/Dive/Rise

The Lore employs two analog feedback paths which allow each program
to incorporate a unique mix of affected and unaffected feedback. The two
feedback paths interact and build off of each other organically, offering

the user a wide array of sounds and behaviors to experiment with.

Programs

I. Reverse Delay into Reverse Reverb.

Program 1 combines reverse delay with reverse reverb with a focus on organically
interacting feedback paths. Space and ambiance build as the signal is reversed, re­reversed, reverberated, and reversed again within the feedback network. Experiment
with the X knob to control how reversed your delay trails are with left being least
reversed and right being fully reversed. Lots of fun with big, eerie minor chords!

II. Reverse Delay into Octave Up Reverb.

Program 2 is a “light reverb” that combines octave-up harmonic feedback with an
expansive, airy, reverb tank to create a breathy, spacious ambiance. Use the Regen
knob to introduce a playful shimmer into the reverb decay. Increase the X knob to
control the decay of the reverb. It sounds especially great with delicate fingerpicking
parts.

III. Reverse Delay into Octave Down Reverb.

Program 3 is a “dark reverb” that combines octave down harmonic feedback with heavy
filtering and harmonic distortion, to create a sound that is thick, rich, and murky. Use
the Regen knob to bring a lower octave into the reverb decay. Increase the X knob to
control the decay of the reverb. Add in some high gain or fuzz to alter the time-space
continuum.

IV. Reverse Reverb into Forward Reverb.

Program 4 is a dual reverb program, featuring reverse reverb into forward reverb. Dual
harmonic feedback paths allow the user to dial in octave up and octave down, and
time stretching allows for control of the size and character of the space. Perfect for
instantly transforming guitar into rich ambient pads. Use the Feedback knob to add a

lower octave to the reverse reverb. Conversely, use the Regen knob to add an octave up
to the reverse reverb decay. Control the decay of the forward reverb with the X knob.
To channel all things ambient, experiment with dynamic picking and strumming
techniques with the mix fully wet for ethereal drones and pads.

V. Pitch Delay into Pitch Delay.

Program 5 features two “dueling” pitch delays, which shift the input signal up and
down in complementary or opposing directions, allowing the user to create intricate
harmonic patterns in the feedback network. Behaves like a sequencer at higher delay
times and like a harmonizer at lower delay times. Use Feedback and Regen knobs to
control various amounts of pitched delay repeats. Use the X knob to change the order
of the 4th, 5th, and octave intervals that the pitch delay steps through. Experiment with
short staccato notes to create some very interesting rhythmic parts!

Controls

Feedback: Controls the amount of gain in the first feedback path.
Programs 1, 2, 3 – Controls the amount of delay repeats.
Program 4 – Controls the amount of octave down added to reverse reverb along
with the reverse reverb feedback amount.
Program 5 – Controls the amount of pitched delay repeats.

Regen (Regeneration): Controls the amount of gain in the second feedback path.
Program 1 – Controls the feedback of the reverse reverb.
Program 2 – Controls the amount of octave up delay repeats feeding into the
reverb tank.
Program 3 – Controls the amount of octave down delay repeats feeding into the
reverb tank.
Program 4 – Controls the amount of octave up added to reverse reverb along with
the reverse reverb feedback amount.
Program 5 – Controls the amount of pitched delay repeats.

Mod (Modulation): Controls the amount of modulation applied to the wet signal.
Hold down bypass to adjust mod rate with the Mod knob. You’ll see the bypass LED
flashing at the mod rate when this is active. Release bypass when it’s at the desired rate
and the pedal will remember the setting.

Mix: Controls the amount of wet/dry mix. Fully left = dry, fully right = wet.

X: The X knob changes jobs depending on which program is selected.

Program 1 – Control how reversed your delay trails are: left is least reversed, right is
fully reversed.
Program 2 – Controls the decay time of the reverb
Program 3 – Controls the decay time of the reverb
Program 4 – Controls the decay time of the reverb
Program 5 – Changes the order of the 4th, 5th and octave intervals that the pitch
delay steps through

Time: Controls the delay time of the repeats for programs 1,2,3, and 5 and controls time
stretching of the reverbs for program 4.

Tone: Controls the filtering of the tone – unique for each program.
Program 1 – Bandpass filter
Program 2 – Reverb lowpass
Program 3 – Reverb lowpass with added harmonic distortion
Program 4 – Reverb lowpass
Program 5 – Bandpass filtering on output and feedback loops

Program: Selects from the five available programs.
Program 1 – Reverse Delay into Reverse Reverb
Program 2 – Reverse Delay into Octave Up Reverb
Program 3 – Reverse Delay into Octave Down Reverb
Program 4 – Reverse Reverb into Forward Reverb
Program 5 – Pitch Delay into Pitch Delay

Tap Tempo: Tap to control delay or reverb time (depending on what program you’re in).
The tap LED will blink with the tapped tempo, or the tempo set by the Time knob.
Program 1 – Controls the delay time of the repeats
Program 2 – Controls the delay time of the repeats
Program 3 – Controls the delay time of the repeats
Program 4 – Controls reverb time stretching, creating a larger or smaller space
Program 5 – Controls the delay time of the repeats

Dive / Rise: Holding down the tap tempo switch will momentarily shift the clock
rate of the pedal down or up and will hold it at that rate for as long as the switch is
pressed. The direction of the dive can be changed by simply pressing bypass and
tap simultaneously. A green LED over tap will indicate Rise is set and a blue LED will
indicate that Dive is set.

Trails: The Lore can run in Trails or No Trails mode. In trails mode, when you turn the
pedal off, the reverb / feedback decay dies off naturally. In No Trails mode, the decay is
abruptly cut off when you turn the pedal off. The Lore ships with Trails mode on.

To toggle between either Trails mode:

1 – Hold down the bypass switch while applying power to the pedal.
2 - After approximately four seconds the tap LED will rapidly blink for 1 second
confirming you have changed trails modes.
3 – A rapid green LED confirms you are in Trails mode. A rapid red LED
confirms you are in No Trails mode.
4 – Repeat the process to changes modes again.

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