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CBA ref 2023- RMC1
A field guide to
Reverse Mode C

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  • Page 1 CBA ref 2023- RMC1 A field guide to Reverse Mode C...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Balance & Offset Modulation Sequencing Customize Ramping External Control Reverse Mode C is a tribute to a very special mode found on the Empress Superdelay, released in 2008. Made in collaboration with Empress Effects. Power req: 9VDC Center Negative ~270 mA...

  • Page 3: Overview

    It’s a unique opportunity to bring the space It can also make some pretty cool reverse delay sounds. around you to life. How does it do all that? Reverse Mode C contains three different echo voices, each one moving in a different direction: Down Reverse Octave...

  • Page 4: Setup

    Turn on the MISO dip switch. home. If you’re experienced with pedals you can probably ignore this bit and dive right in. And if you want to use Reverse Mode C to create a wide stereo image: Turn on the SPREAD dip POWER switch (pg.

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting Started Rotate the BALANCE knob counter- Let’s begin somewhere familiar. clockwise and notice how the echo gradually changes directions as it morphs from one voice to the next. Now max it out to hear all BALANCE three voices at once. TIME FEEDBACK Twist the OFFSET knob and notice...
  • Page 6 Controls - Knobs TIME Sets the global delay time. The maximum time is 4.19 seconds (or 8.38 when set to half sample rate, footswitches section on pg. 15). You can also use tap tempo to set the delay time. TIME FEEDBACK MIX (RAMP) Controls the blend between your input...
  • Page 7 Controls - Knobs OFFSET You can think of OFFSET as a secondary time knob. It splits apart the three voices and gives each one a different delay time, all linked to the primary TIME knob (or tap tempo). At minimum all three voices share the same global delay setting, but as you turn up the knob they each begin to gradually change in their...
  • Page 8 Controls - Toggles MOD CONTROL Engages the modulation, and decides whether it is synced or moving freely. SYNC - On, rate linked to delay time OFF - Modulation is bypassed FREE On, rate independent of delay time MOD TYPE Selects the modulation type. VIB - Vibrato TREM - Tremolo FREQ - Frequency shifting...
  • Page 9 BYPASS them stick around. HIDDEN OPTIONS Holding down both footswitches accesses secondary controls that fine-tune various aspects of Reverse Mode C. Keep the HOLD switches held down while making your changes, and release when you’re finished. Tap, loop, engage. See next page for the options.

  • Page 10: Hidden Options

    Hidden Options SEQUENCER RATE Hold down both footswitches until the LEDs turn Selects the speed of the sequencer. green to access the hidden options. Each option is a different synced subdivision of the delay time. TIME RAMPING WAVEFORM Selects the shape of the ramping movement (pg.
  • Page 11 Hidden Options continued BOTH OCTAVE TYPE Lets you choose whether the reverse DOWN octave voice is an upper or lower octave. Only one can be used at a time, but the middle position lets you use both with the sequencer (pg. 31). SYNC OFF FREE REST SKIP...

  • Page 12: Balance & Offset

    Balance & Offset Balance These two knobs control Reverse Mode C’s voices. The BALANCE knob controls what voice(s) you hear. The left half of the knob lets you solo a specific BALANCE adjusts the volume of the voices. voice, or blend neighboring voices together.
  • Page 13 Offset The knob sweep contains four targets designed The OFFSET knob controls the timing of the voices. to be pleasing and well-synced. At the minimum position all of the voices share the same delay time, equal to the TIME knob (or tap tempo).

  • Page 14: Modulation

    Modulation To customize that movement we can dip into the Reverse Mode C contains three different types of Hidden Options. You can control the depth and modulation, each with an alternate variety rate by holding down both footswitches and (accessible via the MOD TYPE dip switch). The adjusting the OFFSET and BALANCE knobs.
  • Page 15 Modulation Types VIBRATO FREQUENCY SHIFTER (UP) Classic tape-style pitch modulation. Lush, hypnotic frequency modulation. Gives your echoes a warbly and The stuff of science fiction. vintage quality. ALT MODE FREQUENCY SHIFTER (DOWN) ALT MODE An alternate flavor of frequency CHORUS shifting that causes your frequencies Sparkling, misty pitch modulation.

  • Page 16: Sequencing

    Sequencing The sequencer has two modes: This is where things get special. The sequencer introduces an extra layer of Synth-style sequencer that continuously steps motion stepping through voices forward at a steady speed synced to the delay. one-by-one, creating a shape-shifting echo. HOW IT WORKS HOW IT SOUNDS Envelope-controlled sequencer that only steps...
  • Page 17 Sequencer Options OCTAVES There are a few ways to adjust the sequencer to The OCTAVE TYPE option will also influence the your liking using the Hidden Options. type of patterns you get from the sequencer. DOWN - Removes the upper octave from the sequence, playing the sub octave twice instead.
  • Page 18 Sequencer Options FADE TYPE REST / SKIP The sequencer is interactive with the BALANCE knob. If you set BALANCE in a way that mutes one or more of the voices, the sequencer will react to that in one of two ways: REST - Leaves the muted voices in the sequence, resulting full-length...

  • Page 19: Customize

    Customize TRAILS Allows the echoes to fade out naturally when The red-labeled dip switches on top of Reverse the pedal is bypassed, instead of abruptly Mode C allow you to configure it for your setup disappearing. and fine-tune things to your liking. LATCH Changes the hold function for each footswitch from momentary to latching, so that it will remain...

  • Page 20: Ramping

    Useful for creating a wave of motion and activity when you first turn Reverse Mode C on. 1. Engage Bounce. 2. Choose which knob(s) you wish to control.

  • Page 21: External Control

    MIDI lets you go deeper and control everything, the signal to a ¼” TRS jack. For details on getting including clock sync, the Hidden Options, and MIDI going with Reverse Mode C, check out the the dip switches. MIDI manual.

  • Page 22: Bye

    This is the end of the Reverse Mode C manual. Hope you’re feeling bold and bright. Write us anytime if you’d like to know more: help@chasebliss.com We’re happy to help. .yojnE . y o j n E . y o j n E...

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