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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Creating and Saving Presets........8 Expression Pedal Use............9 Expression Pedal Use............9 Factory Reset..............9 Factory Reset..............9 Suggested Settings............10 Suggested Settings............10 User Settings..............11 User Settings..............11 Technical Specifications..........11 Technical Specifications..........11 Quick Start Guide............12 Quick Start Guide............12 Keeley Electronics, Inc. 2020 Keeley Electronics, Inc. 2020...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Harmonic, Vibrato, or Sine Wave Tremolo with the press of a button. You can easily change the order of effects or the character of the Tremolo or Reverb with the HYDRA’s smart Alt Controls. You can even create an Infinite Hold Reverb Trail! Save up to three presets with ease using our intuitive save feature.
  • Page 4: Primary Controls

    PRIMARY CONTROLS RATE - Sets the rate of the Tremolo. Turn left for slower speeds, right for faster. DEPTH - Sets the maximum amount of volume reduction for the Tremolo. DWELL - Sets the length of the Reverb trail. Turn left for less, right for more.
  • Page 5: Secondary Controls

    COLOR - Press and hold the COLOR knob while manipulating the other controls to change the settings marked in dark grey on the HYDRA. TREM SYNC - Sets the stereo output of the Tremolo for either panning, synced, or wet/dry. CCW of noon is stereo panning where the signal will alternate between the two outputs.
  • Page 6: Footswitch Controls

    FOOTSWITCH CONTROLS Smart Controls at the press of a button MODE SWITCHING Double tapping the COLOR knob will put the unit into mode select. The Mode LEDs will illuminate to show where both the Reverb and Tremolo modes are set. The Tremolo LED will blink at the current tempo.
  • Page 7: Tap Tempo

    Tap Mode. Additionally, pressing and holding the Tremolo Bypass switch for 1 second will exit Tap Mode. INFINITE HOLD Freeze the HYDRA’s Reverb for as long as you wish with intuitive Infinite Hold Pressing and holding the Reverb Bypass switch for approx. 0.5 seconds will freeze the signal going into the Reverb for infinite sustain.
  • Page 8: Creating And Saving Presets

    3 Preset LEDs are blinking, then select it by tapping The three lights in the middle of the HYDRA are the TREMOLO switch. This is a great way to exit any preset indicators, which will correspond with the currently engaged preset.
  • Page 9: Expression Pedal Use

    Note: You can save expression pedal setting to any of the 3 Note: When making these adjustments, it helps to place the HYDRA preset locations. HYDRA on a flat surface, such as a pedalboard or a table top. HYDRA STEREO REVERB & TREMOLO...
  • Page 10: Suggested Settings

    FACTORY PRESET HYDRA SETTINGS Getting started with the HYDRA Stereo Reverb & Tremolo TIP: HOLD DOWN THE COLOR KNOB TO ADJUST THE ALT CONTROLS HARMONIC SPRING SINE PLATE VIBE ROOM TREMOLO REVERB TREMOLO REVERB TREMOLO REVERB WARM SPRING DEEP BLUE VINTAGE &...
  • Page 11: User Settings

    YOUR HYDRA SETTINGS Write in your favorite settings for the HYDRA Stereo Reverb & Tremolo TIP: HOLD DOWN THE COLOR KNOB TO ADJUST THE ALT CONTROLS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 9V Neg-Tip DC Supply True-Stereo Input and Output 115mA True Bypass or Buffered Trails...
  • Page 12: Quick Start Guide

    HYDRA QUICK START GUIDE Jump right in to the HYDRA Stereo Reverb & Tremolo TREMOLO MODE PRESETS RATE - Sets the rate of the Tremolo SELECT PRESET - Double-tap TREMOLO footswitch, DEPTH - Sets maximum amount of volume reduction then tap REVERB footswitch to cycle through presets.

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