Rockett Pedals APE Instruction Manual

A.P.E. (Analog Preamp Experiment)

MIX

DELAY

TIME

OUT

AMP

YOUR FAVORITE DELAY

The APE can be configured in several different ways. The above configuration "A" is the

series setup. This allows you to use the APE in front of your delay. This will introduce the

famous EP sound as well but will not color the delayed notes like in Loop configuration. All

of your delay controls will work as they normally do, however, the APE will function

differently. In this configuration the APE acts as a preamp with no controls it just simply

adds the influence of the EP sound which is wider and warmer. It introduces a fat sound

across the spectrum. Since it runs at 22.5v just like a real EP everything in between the

notes is cleaner and clearer. To introduce any controllable effect you must engage the

loop switch. Once the loop switch is engaged the "REC" knob becomes a treble boost

and gain. The "Mix" knob also controls output.

NOTE: Be careful to not crank the repeats control on the APE when in series or it can squeal

loudly.

NOTE: When using the APE with delays that do not have a mix control or go 100% wet we

recommend that you use it in the "A" configuration. The APE in the "B" configuration works

best with "flat frequency" digital delays. PT Chip delays and Analog delays seem to work

best in the "A" configuration. We encourage you try all configurations with any delay since

we cannot try them all. You may discover a great setup. The APE was intended to add the

EP sound to those digital delays lacking the warmth and fatness of the analog influence of

an old EP, especially those that claim to be a recreation of an EP.

OTHER SETUPS: You can run your guitar into the "guitar input" and come out of the

standard output but you can also come out of the send or return. When you use the

"Return" as the output you get a fully bypass-able treble boost/gain controlled by the

"REC" knob. When you use "Send" as the output you get a non bypass-able clean boost

controlled by the "REC" knob.

The APE works really with BASS guitar!!

CONFIGURATION "A"

REPEATS

INPUT

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Page 1 Once the loop switch is engaged the “REC” knob becomes a treble boost and gain. The “Mix” knob also controls output. NOTE: Be careful to not crank the repeats control on the APE when in series or it can squeal loudly.
Page 2 The APE can be configured in several different ways. The above configuration “B” is the loop setup. This allows you to loop your delay into the APE and let the APE take over some of the controls. You will need to set your delay to 100% MIX or fully wet. You will need to set your repeats to only 1 repeat or minimum.
Page 3 Warranty A.P.E. (Analog Preamp Experiment) Warranty Rockett Pedals LLC. will repair or replace, at its discretion, defective workmanship or materials on all new Rockett Pedals products directly or through; the selling dealer or an authorized service technician, for one year from the date of purchase at no cost to the original purchaser.