Suhr Discovery User Manual

Suhr Discovery User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Discovery Delay – Table of Contents Table of Contents Table of Contents Overview � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 5 Terminology �...
  • Page 3 Discovery Delay – Table of Contents Table of Contents Inputs & Outputs � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 11 1�...
  • Page 4 Usage Cases � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � 34 Discovery Analog Delay > Front of Amp � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �34 Discovery Analog Delay >...
  • Page 5: Overview

    That’s just the beginning� The Suhr Discovery Analog Delay is a product that has been years in the making� We took our time with this one to make it as perfect as we could in the smallest package, full of features that include a few no other analog delay has�...
  • Page 6: Terminology

    The Dry signal refers to your unaffected guitar signal, or whatever signal that has been connected to the input of the Discovery� This has no delay effect on it� When the pedal is bypassed, all you are hearing is the dry signal�...
  • Page 7: Beats Per Minute (Bpm)

    1980’s in collaboration with a few music manufacturers� Today, it is the leading communication protocol between musical instruments� MIDI allows you to change presets and control knob positions on the Discovery from any device that can send MIDI information�...
  • Page 8: Overview Diagram

    Discovery Delay – Overview Diagram Overview Diagram Overview Diagram 1. 7 Segment Display The display shows multiple information from milliseconds of the delay time (ms), to the BPM (by holding the division switch), to the preset number and global menu navigation.
  • Page 9: 5� Lo Cut Knob

    Discovery Delay – Overview Diagram Overview Diagram 5. Lo Cut Knob The low cut reduces bass from the delayed signal only� Fully counter-clockwise is no low (bass) cut� Full clockwise results in maximum low cut� 6. Hi Cut Knob: The high cut reduces high frequencies from the delayed signal� Fully counter-clock- wise is the brightest and clearest tone (no high-cut), clockwise will be the darkest�...
  • Page 10: 12� Time Knob

    Discovery Delay – Overview Diagram Overview Diagram 12. Time Knob The time knob can be used to alter the milliseconds (in 5ms increments) or BPM (range 55-250BPM), depending on which is shown on the display� The range in mil- liseconds accessed by the knob is 40ms - 1100ms� You can manually adjust millisec- ond/BPM times (in 1ms increments) with the [▲] and [▼] buttons to get specific...
  • Page 11: Inputs & Outputs

    Inputs & Outputs Inputs & Outputs 1. 18VDC Power Input The Discovery Analog Delay requires an 18V, center negative power supply with 250mA of available current. For more details, refer to the technical specifications on page 2. External Switch (Stereo TRS 1/8”) The External Switch allows you to plug in a TRS 1/8”...
  • Page 12: 4� Output (Mono

    MIDI information is to be generat- ed from the Discovery itself� When set as an output, the Discovery delay can send its own messages such as Program changes and Controller changes� This can be used to control other pedals�...
  • Page 13: Controls

    To select a preset when using an external 2 button foot switch in the EXT SW jack The Discovery delay has the option to bypass the effect in two ways��� True Bypass (input is physically connected to output, completely taking all circuitry out of the signal path�...
  • Page 14: Mix Knob

    Discovery Delay – Controls Controls Mix Knob The [MIX] knob mixes in (or out) the delay effect� It also mixes in or out your guitar signal� Example Mix Settings: 100% Dry / 0% Wet 0% Dry / 100% Wet 100% Dry / 100% Wet...
  • Page 15: Regen Knob

    For the clearest low noise delay effect, place the Discovery in the effects loop of your amplifier and keep the hi cut knob fully counter clockwise�...
  • Page 16: Speed Knob

    Discovery Delay – Controls Controls tone� A full counter-clockwise position results in no low cut� Full clockwise results in maximum low cut� Speed Knob The [SPEED] knob controls the speed of a LFO (low frequency oscillator), which controls the delay time around the center of what is displayed on the display� Chang- ing the delay time automatically like this causes an audible pitch bend in the delayed signal, causing a chorusing effect�...
  • Page 17: Preset Select (Edit Save)

    Discovery Delay – Controls Controls Holding the division button will toggle the display to show milliseconds (ms) or BPM of the delay time� A dot in the bottom right corner of the display indicates you are looking at the BPM�...
  • Page 18 Discovery Delay – Controls Controls Tip: Holding the arrow buttons will cause it to continuously burst to ramp through set- tings quickly without having to continuously push them� Button Milliseconds Presets add 1 ms� Add 1 BPM Increase 1 preset [▲]...
  • Page 19: Presets

    Discovery Delay – Presets Presets Presets Selecting a Preset The [PRESET SELECT] button is used to look at what preset you are on and for se- lecting a preset when moving to a new one� Press [PRESET SELECT]� Use [▲] and [▼] buttons to jump to a new location� The display will blink, indi- cating the new preset has not been selected yet�...
  • Page 20: Mapping Expression Pedal

    Discovery Delay – Presets Presets Set the knobs to your desired settings� For expression pedal editing, refer to bot- tom of this page� Press [PRESET SELECT] button again� The display will read 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 show a preset location while blinking�...
  • Page 21: Erasing Presets

    Discovery Delay – Presets Presets Once mapping is as desired, press the [PRESET SELECT] to store� Use the [▲] [▼] buttons to select a new location, then [PRESET SELECT] to complete the save� Notes: When editing a new preset (such as in...
  • Page 22: Factory Reset Of All Presets

    8 8 8 8 will display on the screen, erasing all presets and global settings� Live Preset Mode (Bypass / Tap) Hold the [TAP] foot switch for 1�1 seconds until Discovery displays the preset 8 8 8 8 you are on (for example, )�...
  • Page 23: Midi

    MIDI switcher or DAW, or really anything that can send a Pro- gram Changes via a 5-pin MIDI cable� Be sure the Discovery and your MIDI device are transmitting on the same MIDI channel� For directions on changing Discovery’s MIDI Channel, please refer to the instructions in the section above�...
  • Page 24: Changing Knob Settings With Control Changes (Cc

    29� To set Dis- covery to ignore Controller Changes, refer to page 31� Be sure the Discovery and your MIDI device are transmitting on the same MIDI channel� For directions on changing Discovery’s MIDI Channel, please refer to page 23�...
  • Page 25 Discovery Delay – MIDI MIDI OUT2 The MIDI OUT/THRU jack will send Pass MIDI data from INPUT to OUT� Send PC (Patch Change) data when selecting new presets� Send CC (Control Change) data for • Tap Tempo • Expression Pedal...
  • Page 26: Accepting/Denying Cc

    � Press [PRESET SELECT] to finishing editing the global settings� Accepting/Denying CC#s The Discovery can reject incoming CC data if desired� This is done in the Global Settings� Power on the unit while holding the [PRESET SELECT] button� 8 8 8 8 Press the [▼] button until you see...
  • Page 27: Sending Patch Changes

    MIDI Sysex dump & load of memory Discovery has the ability to store all preset data as a MIDI Sysex (System Exclusive) file� It can even send all preset data directly to an other Discovery unit via a MIDI Revision: 1.2 (7/1/2021)
  • Page 28: Midi Table

    Discovery Delay – MIDI MIDI cable� To Send and Receive the Sysex data, you must enter the global settings and scroll to 8 8 8 8 � For more information regarding editing Global Settings, refer to page 31� 8 8 8 8...
  • Page 29 Discovery Delay – MIDI MIDI CONTROLLER CHANGES (CC#s) CC# (Decimal) CC# (Hexadecimal) VALUE RANGE FUNCTION 0x0E 0-127 0x09 0-127 REGEN 0x03 0-127 TIME MODULATION 0x11 0-127 SPEED 0x12 0-127 DEPTH 0x15 TRIANGLE SINE SQUARE FILTERS 0x0F 0-127 HI CUT 0x10...
  • Page 30: Global Settings

    Discovery Delay – Global Settings Global Settings Global Settings Editing Global Settings If the pedal is powered on, disconnect the power and wait at least 3 seconds Note: In rare instances, unplugging the power cable and replugging it too quickly can stress the regulators and cause them to pull extra current and may risk damaging your unit�...
  • Page 31: Midi Sync

    Discovery Delay – Global Settings Global Settings Discovery Delay can be used as a 8 8 8 8 MIDI Sync: MIDI clock to sync multiple MIDI 8 8 8 8 devices� To enable this feature, select [▲] 8 8 8 8 �...
  • Page 32: Dry On/Off

    ‘Dry’ signal is not needed� 8 8 8 8 [▼] 8 8 8 8 Discovery has the ability to store all preset data as a MIDI Sysex (System Sysex Load/Dump: Exclusive) file� It can even send all preset data directly to an other Dis-...
  • Page 33: Example Settings

    Discovery Delay – Example Settings Example Settings Example Settings 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 Basic Delay Slap-Back Delay 8 8 8 8 Long Delay Revision: 1.2 (7/1/2021)
  • Page 34: Usage Cases

    Plug the [OUTPUT] to the input of your amp via 1/4” cable� Note: When plugging the Discovery Analog Delay into the front of an amp, especially a high-gain amp, it’s easy for your tone to get messy and unwieldy because of the re- peats being distorted by your amp�...
  • Page 35: Discovery Analog Delay > Effects Loop Of Amp

    Plug in included 18V DC power supply� � Plug guitar into the front of your amp via 1/4” cable� Plug the SEND of your amp’s effects loop in to the [INPUT] of Discovery� Plug the RETURN of your amp’s effect loop into the [OUTPUT] of Discovery�...
  • Page 36: Midi Switching From External Device

    Optional: Plug a 5-pin MIDI Cable from Discovery’s [MIDI OUT/THRU] to other device’s MIDI IN� Note: For more information on how to set the MIDI channel of the Discovery Delay and the MIDI OUT/THRU options, please refer to Page 23�...
  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    Discovery Delay – Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Technical Specifications Front Panel: Bypass Switch, Tap Switch, Display, Time Knob, Mix Knob, Regen Knob, Lo-Cut Knob, Hi-Cut Knob, Speed Knob, Depth Knob Wave- form LED Button, Divisions Button, Preset Select Button (Edit & Save), Up &...
  • Page 38: Warranty

    Discovery Delay – Warranty Warranty Warranty For warranty information on the Suhr Discovery Delay as well as all other Suhr products, please visit https://www�suhr�com/warranty/ Revision: 1.2 (7/1/2021)
  • Page 39: Fcc Compliance

    Discovery Delay – FCC Compliance FCC Compliance FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digi- tal device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules� These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment�...

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