madbeanpedals Wavelord Manual

Wavelord
FX TYPE: Tremolo
Enclosure Size: 125B
"Softie" compatibility: none
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The Wavelord is tremolo implementation of the Electric Druid TAPLFO3 chip. It features many options
preferred by tremolo users such as tap tempo and multiple tweak-able waveforms (including some very
unusual and not often heard ones). The Wavelord also features an external jack for linking to another optical
effect allowing you to use the TAPLFO3 engine to drive a second effect. If you built the Phaser or Wah project
from the Tapanatorator project, the Wavelord can drive them through the external jack. Future mbp modulation
projects will also allow an option to hook up to the Wavelord for Tap Tempo control.
8.2.2020 update: A new resistor (R32) has been added to the PCB. This resistor prevents the Multi pot from
resetting when turned fully clockwise. Its value should be 4k7.
• Tap: Sets the quarter note pulse based on the average of two or more taps.
• Tempo: Sets the tempo via a pot as an alternative to tapping the BPM.
• Mult: The multiplier sets the quarter note pulse division. From left to right this is 0.5x, 1x, 1.5x, 2x, 3x, 4x
(note some tempos at 4x speed will simply be too fast for the opto device to respond so it will do nothing).
• Depth: Intensity of the tremolo effect.
• Dist: Changes the duty cycle to push the peaks or valleys of each waveform to the beginning or end of the
cycle. Zero distortion is at 50%.
• Vol: Sets the output volume of the Wavelord.
• Waveform: This rotary switch selects between 8 waveforms per bank. Unlike other 1p8t rotaries, the
switch used in the Wavelord is continuous, meaning it doesn't stop at the 8t terminal. Rather you can keep
turning it to go back to 1t (this is actually very cool since you don't have to turn it all the way back counter-
clockwise).
• Bank: This switch toggles between bank 1 and 2, giving you a total of 16 possible tremolo waveforms.
• T1: This trimmer sets the gain recovery after the LDR in the opto device. This is set by turning the Depth
knob to zero, Vol to about 2/3rd then adjusting T1 for unity gain with bypass. This setting should produce
minimal distortion at the output and allow for a bit of boost when you turn VOL all the way up..
Check out the TAPLFO3 info and datasheet from our DI friend Tom over at Electric Druid!
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You are free to use purchased Wavelord circuit boards for both DIY and small commercial operations. You may not
offer Wavelord PCBs for resale or as part of a "kit" in a commercial fashion. Peer to peer re-sale is fine, though.
Technical assistance for your build(s) is available via the
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posting technical problems and solutions in the forum creates a record from which other members may benefit.
Overview
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https://electricdruid.net/product/taplfo3/
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