EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny Operation Manual page 3

<<< Tails or Full Bypass Switching >>>
Astral Destiny can operate in two different bypass states: Tails or Full Bypass. It comes
factory set in Tails Mode which allows the reverb effect to naturally decay after the effect
is bypassed and is indicated by a Green Activate LED. Full Bypass will cut the reverb
effect completely when the effect is bypassed and is indicated by a Red Activate LED.
To select Full Bypass operation, follow these steps:
1. Unplug the power cable.
2. Hold down the Activate footswitch.
3. Insert the power cable.
4. Wait for the Activate LED to flash 3 times and then release the footswitch.
5. Astral Destiny will now be in Full Bypass Mode every time it is powered on and the
Activate LED will be Red.
Follow the same steps to return to Tails Mode and the Activate LED will be Green.
Astral Destiny is buffered bypass which means that there will always be an active
buffer present and it requires power to pass signal.
Most EarthQuaker Devices brand effect pedals feature Flexi-Switch
Astral Destiny is NOT a Flexi-Switch enabled device. Holding the Activate footswitch
does not enable momentary control. Instead, holding the Activate footswitch for more
than 2 seconds will toggle between Live and Preset Modes. See the Presets section
for more information.
<<< Stretch Footswitch >>>
The Stretch footswitch doubles the length of the reverb effect while adding a temporary
change in pitch.
• Tap for an immediate pitch change.
• Hold for a temporary pitch bending effect.
Adjusting the speed of the pitch bend
The speed of the of the pitch bending effect created by holding the Stretch footswitch
can be adjusted by following these steps:
1. Hold down the Stretch footswitch.
2. Turn the Length control clockwise for a longer pitch bend or counterclockwise for
a shorter pitch bend.
3. Release the Stretch footswitch once you have selected your desired length.
4. The Stretch footswitch will now operate at the selected speed every time the
Astral Destiny is powered on.
Astral Destiny is factory programmed with the pitch bending speed set in the center.
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Use any TRS expression pedal to take control over the Length, Depth, Rate, Tone, or
Mix panel controls!
EXP Assignment
The Astral Destiny ships with expression mapped to the Depth control but it can also
be mapped to the Length, Rate, Tone, or Mix. Follow these steps to reassign the EXP
functionality:
1. Insert the expression pedal plug into the EXP jack.
2. Place the expression pedal in the toe down position and leave it there.
3. Turn the panel control on the Astral Destiny you wish to assign to EXP jack then
put the expression pedal in the heel down position.
4. This control is now assigned to the expression pedal.
Leave the expression pedal plugged in and repeat steps 2 - 4 to reassign the EXP jack
to another control at any time.
If you turn the panel control that is assigned to the EXP jack while the expression
Technology. The pedal is plugged in, the panel control will override the expression pedal setting. The
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expression pedal will reassume control the next time it is used.
Different EXP assignments can be saved in each preset.
You can also use Control Voltage with the EXP Jack. The CV range is 0 – 3.3v.
EXP Jack Internal Connections:
Sleeve= Ground
Ring= 3.3V
Tip= Wiper (CV)
The Astral Destiny operates between two different modes: Live or Preset. It comes
with 8 factory presets, 1 for each reverb mode, that can be edited or completely
overwritten for your enjoyment. The settings for Length, Depth, Rate, Tone, Mix as
well as EXP assignment and Stretch length can all be stored and recalled. Any of the
Astral Destiny's 8 reverb modes can be used as the basis for each of the 8 presets.
Live Mode
This is the standard mode of operation that the Astral Destiny ships in and is indicated
by a Green or Red Activate LED depending on the bypass state. Astral Destiny will
operate manually in this mode and all controls will visually indicate the current settings.
Preset Mode
This puts the Astral Destiny into one of the 8 presets selected by the Preset rotary switch.
This mode is indicated by a Yellow Activate LED. The panel controls will no longer operate
as visually set and instead, the Astral Destiny will use the stored control settings for each
selected preset position. If a control change is made while in Preset Mode, the Activate
LED will begin to flash. You can easily save this change by holding down both footswitches
until both LED's flash 4 times indicating that the change has been saved.
<<< Expression Jack >>>
<<< Presets >>>
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