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Summary of Contents for Chase Bliss Audio Thermae
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Overview Getting Started Knobs Controls Toggles Footswitches Time Shifting 101 Sequencing Tempo Steps Ideas Making a Sequence Stacking Step Mode Regenerating Pitch Ideas Analog Delay Modulation Customize Ramping Ideas External Control Power req: 9VDC Center Negative ~180 mA... -
Page 3: Overview
Overview With Thermae, we wanted to see how far we could take these chips. We put them under Thermae is analog delay digital control, then started asking them to do the impossible: taken to its extreme. To use delay times far beyond their capabilities. -
Page 4: Getting Started
To change the speed of the but we’re not going to do that. You’re probably sequence, tap in a new tempo. here for all the weirder things Thermae can do, so let’s get right into it. TAP/HOLD These settings will give you a musical sequence. - Page 5 Controls - Knobs Controls - Knobs MIX (RAMP) Sets the balance between your clean delayed signal. ramping engaged (pg. 44), the function of this knob will change. It now controls the speed of the movement. REGEN Resonant low-pass filter. Set all the way clockwise for brighter repeats that let the noise and artifacts pour through, or roll counter-clockwise to mellow out the...
- Page 6 Setting either knob to noon will cause the sequence to bypass that step (setting both to noon will turn Thermae into a classic analog delay). If the MODULATION dip switch is on (pg. 40), the function of these knobs Bend and shift.
- Page 7 Eighth note: The sequence will stay on this step for half of the tap tempo. If both intervals are turned off (you are using Thermae like an analog delay), the left-most toggle will function like a simple tap tempo subdivision switch.
- Page 8 Controls - Footswitches BYPASS Activates the pedal. RUNAWAY OSCILLATION Holding the left footswitch introduces a momentary blast of self-oscillation, as if the REGEN knob were completely clockwise. HOLD SEQUENCER MODE TAP TEMPO Tapping this switch sets the base tempo. Always honors the last two stomps. SLOWDOWN MODE Slow the speed of the sequence by half by holding both footswitches until the tap...
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Page 9: Time Shifting 101
It’s like a sequence with built-in variance. Each Most analog delays work this way, but Thermae’s step has its own character, delay time, and secret is that it changes the delay time in precise pitch, all changing at once. -
Page 10: Sequencing
Sequencing Thermae makes it possible to generate melodies quickly and intuitively, using only a few simple controls. No music theory required. We’ve given you lots of possibilities but limited the range so that any combination will sound pleasing. But because it’s all based on time shifting, you might experience some things you weren’t expecting. - Page 11 Sequencing - Tempo SLOWDOWN MODE Thermae has a trick to give you some flexibility: -1 Oct -1 Oct Hold down both footswitches for 3 INT 1 INT 2 REGEN seconds and Thermae’s sequencer will start to run at half speed (indicated by The first thing to explore is tempo.
- Page 12 BASE INT 1 INT 2 (Because each of the intervals descend 1 octave, Thermae must We used both of the intervals to shift downwards, shift back up 2 octaves on the base step) but there was some upwards pitch shifting going on as well.
- Page 13 INT 2 REGEN With the second interval turned off we are This is where you’ll find a lot of Thermae’s simply alternating between the base step, and nuance and intrigue. The odd sequence length interval 1. Nice and neat. 2-step sequences are naturally brings out a distinct feel.
- Page 14 Sequencing - Stacking In this case, this means Thermae will have to go Try out this setting: an octave and 3rd up to get back to the base step, an interval you couldn’t get otherwise. You can use this stacked interval effect to shift...
- Page 15 Treat this section more like a reference than essential information. A little mystery is nice sometimes, and your ears know what they like. It’s all music. But if you want to know how Thermae really ticks, well, here we go.
- Page 16 Sequencing - Regenerating There’s a lot more going on in that second setting, You might have noticed we’ve been keeping layers of different pitches and some dissonance. REGEN all the way down in these examples, and there’s a good reason. If REGEN is turned up, it The note is shifted up a 4th by the first interval, means the same note will be pitch shifted...
- Page 17 This is maybe the best encapsulation of how or slowed down - while newer notes will echo time shifting is different from traditional just as you played them until Thermae moves to pitch shifting. the next step. A great way to test this is to activate STEP mode (more on this soon, pg.
- Page 18 The fifth tends to played as the sequence descends, fit in nicely with whatever you’re followed by a sped-up refrain. Play playing, and the jumps in pitch a phrase, wait for Thermae to aren’t too extreme. Nice fifths, respond, repeat. good fifths. BIRDFEEDER...
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Page 19: Step Mode
Another reason to use STEP mode is to separate STEP mode allows you to hit pause and explore the sequence speed from the delay time. You Thermae at your own pace. could tap in short, quick echoes, but slowly advance the sequence in time with a kick drum, You can think of it as manual sequencing. - Page 20 INT 1 -2 Oct INT 2 -2 Oct Find the spot right before Thermae oscillates and enjoy a unique This setting is what you get when you shift two octaves down on the form of looping delay. If you get it...
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Page 21: Analog Delay
You might also want to engage the MODULATION dip switch to turn the unused INT knobs and their To use Thermae as a classic analog delay, simply toggles into modulation controls. Add some set both of the INT knobs to the off position. -
Page 22: Modulation
Modulation The first half of the waveform will always match up with your selected shape, it’s the second half Thermae is home to nine different varieties of where things can get wiggly. pitch modulation, including some unique shape-shifting waveforms. With the middle (randomness) toggle set to the To access these controls, engage the left, you will get the exact movement you expect. -
Page 23: Customize
Customize MOTOBYP Short for Momentary To Bypass: Thermae will There are four dip switches on top of Thermae only activate when you manually press down on that allow you to access alternate behaviors the bypass switch. Release, and it instantly and modes. -
Page 24: Ramping
Your chosen knob(s) rise or fall to your chosen position, then stay there. Useful for creating a wave of motion and activity when you first turn on Thermae. 1. Engage bounce. 2. Choose which knob(s) you wish to control. - Page 25 SLIP & SLIDE BOUNCE, LPF GLIDE 9:30 BOUNCE, GLIDE Bouncing Thermae’s filter is a nice Bouncing GLIDE is useful for adding way to add an additional layer of some subtle variation to a sequence. motion to any setting. For a real-time...
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Page 26: External Control
Thermae, check out the MIDI manual. Thermae’s knobs. MIDI lets you go deeper and control everything, The MIDI jack can also be used to send Thermae including tempo sync. tap-tempo from an external source. CV and expression are set up the same way as ramping using the dip switches on the top of the pedal. - Page 27 Thank you and good luck! This has been the Thermae manual. Dry off, get some rest. If anything is confusing or weird, you can find us here: help@chasebliss.com We’re happy to help. Enjoy.
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