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  • Page 1 Binary Eko Owner's Manual...
  • Page 2 I/Os make it easy to use, and an OLED screen offers clear, detailed display. Binary Eko is a CDCM-based multi modulation effects pedal with stereo I/O and expression pedal support, delivering precise classic delay pedal sounds along with new and inspiring Hotone original delay effects.
  • Page 3 ✪ Dual DSP-powered platform ensures high sound quality ✪ 24-bit A/D/A conversion, up to 110dB S/N ratio  ✪ 17 high quality delay effects including CDCM-based classics and Hotone originals ✪ Variable maximum delay time ranging from 1000ms to 4000ms ✪ Tap Tempo function with Tap Divide ✪...

  • Page 4: Panel Introduction

    13. EXP: 1/4” (6.35mm) TRS jack, for connecting expression pedals. The expression pedal should have a TRS cable attached to it. We recommend using a Hotone Soul Press (switched to EXP mode) for expression control.
  • Page 5 Connections Note: TURN ON FIRST, TURN OFF LAST. Always mute the mixer/audio interface before plugging or unplugging power jacks, cables, etc. When you're using a mixer or an audio interface, please adjust the onboard knobs carefully to avoid signal clipping. DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 6 Display Plugging in your power supply will turn on the device. The main display will come up as shown below: 1 - Current bank/patch number 2 - Shows the expression pedal controlled parameter 3 - Indicates the effect you’re using in current patch DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 7 Select a Patch/Bank Tap the PATCH footswitch once to switch to the next patch. Tap it repeatedly to cycle through patches of the current bank in the order 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, then 1. Tap the two footswitches at the same time to switch to the next bank. Tap them repeatedly to cycle through banks in the order A, B, then A.
  • Page 8 Tap Tempo and Tap Tempo Subdivision Hold the PATCH/TAP footswitch to engage Tap Tempo mode when the effect is on. Then tap the PATCH/TAP footswitch to set a tempo speed. In this mode, the LED under the TIME knob will pulse to indicate the effect time you set. Hold the PATCH/TAP footswitch again to disengage. In Tap Tempo mode, turn the TIME knob (or B knob when using DUAL EKO) to set a proper tap tempo subdivision shown as below: SUBDIVISION DIVIDE RATIO...
  • Page 9 Use the +/- buttons to set the parameters, press the SAVE/EXIT button (or wait for 5 seconds without any operation) to confirm settings and exit to the main display. Note: 1. There is no parameter in firmware info display. 2. To check firmware version on your Binary Eko, you need to update to firmware v1.1.1 or later. DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 10 Edit 1. Adjust the parameters Use the onboard knobs to adjust the effect parameters. The screen display will be shown as below when adjusting: 1 - Current parameter value you’re adjusting (shown: feedback) 2 - Saved parameter value in the current patch (PREV. = Previous value) Note: In this status, you can use the +/- buttons to fine tune the delay time.
  • Page 11 Edit 2. Select a different effect Use the +/- button to change to another effect: The inverted bank/patch number indicates that the current patch has been edited. DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 12 Edit 3. Set the expression pedal If you have an expression pedal, you can control an effect parameter in real time. In main display, press the GLOBAL button three times to edit control target: Use the +/- buttons to select a target among OFF, MIX, A, B, F.BACK, TIME. Note: If you change to another patch before saving your edits, all your changes will be lost.
  • Page 13 Save Hold the SAVE/EXIT button to activate save function. The screen will be shown as below: Use the +/- buttons to choose a location. Tap the SAVE/EXIT button to confirm saving. Tap PATCH/TAP footswitch to cancel saving and go back to edit status. DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 14 Input Mode, Max Delay Time and Trail 1. Input mode In main display, press the GLOBAL button once to select an input mode: Use the +/- buttons to choose from MONO and STEREO. If you choose to use STEREO mode while using mono (L) input, the right output will be MUTED.
  • Page 15 Input Mode, Max Delay Time and Trail 2. Max delay time In main display, press the GLOBAL button twice to set a max delay time: Use the +/- buttons to choose from 1000ms/2000ms/3000ms/4000ms. The default setting is 1000ms. DESIGN INSPIRATION...
  • Page 16 Input Mode, Max Delay Time and Trail 3. Trail A trail will affect the effect “tail” when you turn off the pedal. When trail is on, the delay repeats will continue after you bypass the effect; when trail is off, the effect will disappear immediately. The default trail setting is OFF. In main display, press the GLOBAL button seven times until the message below is shown: Use the +/- buttons to select trail on/off.
  • Page 17 Expression Pedal Range and Calibration In main display, press the GLOBAL button four times/five times to set the minimum/maximum value ranging from 000 to 100: 4 times (min value) 5 times (max value) Note: 1. The minimum value cannot be set higher than the maximum value. 2.
  • Page 18 Expression Pedal Range and Calibration The expression pedal can be calibrated if necessary. If there does not seem to be much effect even when you press the pedal, or effects change greatly when the pedal only moves slightly, use the following procedure to readjust it. In the main display, press the GLOBAL button six times: Press + button to activate calibration and then screen displays “HEEL POSITION”: Press the pedal all the way back towards the heel and press + button, and then it displays “TOE POSITION”:...
  • Page 19 Expression Pedal Range and Calibration Press the pedal all the way forward towards the toe and press + button. After finishing the adjustment, “CALIBRATION COMPLETE” will appear and it will go back to the main display. If “PLEASE TRY AGAIN” appears, do the calibration from “HEEL POSITION” again: DESIGN INSPIRATION...

  • Page 20: Effect Models List

    Effect Models List* Name Description F.BACK TIME Tap Target Based on legendary BBD analog delay with repeat Mod depth Mod rate Dream Eko (DRM EKO) E.LEVEL F.BACK 20ms-1000ms/2000ms/3000ms/4000ms TIME rate control (M. DEPTH) (M. RATE) Mod depth Mod rate 80 EKO Based on Maxon AD80 F.BACK 20ms-1000ms/2000ms/3000ms/4000ms...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    Specifications Numbers of Effects: 17 Numbers of Patches: 10 (2 banks x 5 patches) Max. Delay Time: 4000ms Digital Processing: 24-bit A/D/A conversion, 44.1 kHz sample rate Frequency Response: 20 Hz-20 kHz S/N Ratio: Up to 110dB Input Impedance: 1M Ohms Output Impedance: 100 Ohms Power Requirement: DC 9V, center negative Current Consumption: 200mA minimum...