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DELAY TWIN
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  • Page 1 BIAS DELAY TWIN Product Manual...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION CONTENTS BIAS Delay Twin First and foremost, thank you for purchasing BIAS Delay Twin, the Introduction world’s first cross-platform delay pedal! BIAS Delay lets you quickly and easily combine delay with modulation to create your Getting started own unique effects. It can be seamlessly integrated with the BIAS Within the box Pedal Delay software on your mobile or desktop device.
  • Page 3 BIAS Pedal Software Connect with BIAS Delay Introduction Remote Mode Device Preset Menu How to get BIAS Pedal Store presets to BIAS Delay Redeem & Activate My Software Device Setting Menu Buy BIAS Pedal on Apple App Store Firmware Upgrade BIAS Pedal user interface Others Desktop Version...
  • Page 4: Getting Started

    Here are two basic ways to connect BIAS Delay Twin in your signal chain. ・ BIAS Delay Twin ・ 9V DC power adapter ・ Micro USB cable ・ Quick Start Guide ・ Redeem card for BIAS Pedal Delay Pack ・ Optional rubber footers First, simply put the pedal in the signal chain before guitar/bass amplifier.
  • Page 5: Connect With Bias Pedal App

    (desktop), there’s also a mobile version of BIAS Pedal for iPad (sold separately). To connect with the BIAS Pedal (desktop) software, simply connect BIAS Delay Twin to your computer via the supplied micro USB cable and launch the BIAS Pedal software. BIAS Delay will...
  • Page 6: Overview

    Footswitch Panel OVERVIEW BIAS Delay Twin comes with 2 footswitches: a Control Panel bypass/engage footswitch and a Tap Tempo switch. The bypass/engage footswitch allows you to bypass or engage the preset according to the position of PRESET knob. You can also save parameters by holding the footswitch (see the Save Preset section of this manual).
  • Page 7: Function And Operation

    Some presets like Ping Ping needs stereo output to hear the left and right panning effect. panel to modify its sound. Once a knob Once you plug into the right input, BIAS Delay Twin will switch to stereo mode which DSP will has been turned, the LED of the left process left and right channel independently.
  • Page 8: Tap Tempo And Bpm

    1. Plug in an expression pedal with a cable Value when exp. pedal in minimum position BIAS Delay Twin comes with a Tap Tempo footswitch that allows you to quickly determine the fitted with a TRS plug. BPM value for the delay effect. Two taps represent a beat and the duration of two taps (beats) 2.
  • Page 9: Kill Dry

    BIAS PEDAL (SOFTWARE) 7. Kill Dry Kill Dry mode will mute the dry signal to create a complete wet output. You can control the output level with the MIX knob. This is very useful when using parallel amps setup, which needs a pure wet signal routing.
  • Page 10: Introduction

    Redeem & Activate My Software and modeling. You are able to design your own Delay effect BIAS Delay Twin comes with BIAS Pedal - Delay Pack (for desktop). pedal by customizing every single components, from topology, Go to our website https://store.positivegrid.com/redeem power source, filter, to the outer design of the pedal.
  • Page 11 After the installation, you can find System requirements for BIAS Pedal BIAS Pedal in your DAW or applica- desktop version tions folder. System Requirement Windows Windows 7 or later OS X 10.9 or later Support DAW Requirements Ableton Live 8.0 or above Avid Pro Tools 10 or above Apple Logic Pro...
  • Page 12: Buy Bias Pedal On Apple App Store

    Buy BIAS Pedal on Apple’s App Store BIAS Pedal also comes with a mobile version for iPad. Search for BIAS Pedal on the App Store and down- load the trial version for free. To unlock all features of BIAS Pedal - Delay Pack, go to the in-app store to purchase.
  • Page 13: Bias Pedal User Interface

    BIAS PEDAL USER INTERFACE   1. ToneCloud - Desktop Version Enters ToneCloud page   2. Effects page - Switches among your installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack.   3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Click to open the preset menu.   4.
  • Page 14: Mobile Version

      1. ToneCloud - Mobile Version Enters the ToneCloud page.   2. Effects page - Switches among your installed software packs. Available software packs include Distortion Pack, Delay Pack and Modulation Pack.   3. Preset menu - Shows the current preset. Press to open the preset menu.   4.
  • Page 15: Preset Menu

    PRESET MENU SAVE PRESETS BIAS Pedal lets you store every pedal you build and recall them anytime, anywhere. On the top menu bar, click the save button next to the preset name to see the save options. ・ Overwrite - Save the changes made to the parameters for the current preset.
  • Page 16: Signal Path

    SIGNAL PATH Signal path shows you how the signal is being processed. Each module on the signal path Delay Staget provides different functionalities and control interface. This section will show you how to work The Delay stage allows you to design your own delay effect. with these modules and how to get the tone that you want.
  • Page 17: Mod Stage

    Mod Stage 6. Feedback Sets the amount of feedback to determine Mod Stage controls the modulation and reverb effect. the number of repeats. 1. Ducking 7. Mix Sets the threshold of ducking function, Adjust the level balance between delay which causes the delay signal to decrease wet and dry signal.
  • Page 18: Power Module

    Power Module 6. Routing Option Normal - All signals from the Delay Stage Power Module controls the output stage of the effect. You can switch between different power will go into the modulation effect. supply options from 6V to 18V batteries. Wet Only - Only the wet signal will be applied by the modulation effect.
  • Page 19: Eq (Equalizer)

    EQ (Equalizer) EQ allows you to adjust the balance of frequency distribution of the signal. You can turn down the Graphic EQ volume at certain frequency to make it sound more polished. BIAS Pedal provides 3 EQ module ・ Preset - Load factory and user EQ setups.
  • Page 20: Noise Gate

    NOISE GATE AMP ROOM Each preset comes with its own individual noise gate control. You can adjust the threshold and Amp Room allows you to evaluate the sound of each pedal by pairing with six amp models we decay values that work best for your pedal. have implemented from BIAS Amp.
  • Page 21: Tonecloud

    TONECLOUD With ToneCloud, you can share your own pedal or download from other great musicians around How to preview presets in ToneCloud the world. You can preview presets on ToneCloud, add them to your Favorites list, or download Select the preset you want to preview. There’s a preview slider for each them right into BIAS Pedal on your mobile device.
  • Page 22: Settings

    Links to the User Center. You can manage your ToneCloud account there. Chooses between Low and Normal latency settings. Low latency setting requires ・ Positive Grid Official Site - Links to Positive Grid’s website. more CPU usage. Set the latency setting to Normal if you hear clicking or popping noises.
  • Page 23: Connect With Bias Delay

    Store presets to BIAS Delay Twin new firmware is made available. The To store new presets to BIAS Delay Twin, simply click the STORE TO PEDAL button on the lower following section will show you what you bar. Choose a slot to store the preset and confirm change.
  • Page 24: Device Setting Menu

    Check model type, serial number, device name and firmware version. https://help.positivegrid.com/hc/en-us You can also rename your BIAS Delay Twin and upgrade the firmware here. ・ Bypass Type - Select bypass type for BIAS Delay Twin. To understand how bypass works, see Engage &...
  • Page 25 TROUBLESHOOTING I’m getting noise from my amp when I have my pedal turned on. I’m unable to turn the pedal on with my power supply. Here are some of the most common types of noises that you might hear when using a digital All the BIAS Pedal series have minimum operating voltage and current are 9V DC with 270mA.
  • Page 26: Warranty

    Unauthorized service, repair or modification will void this Limited Warranty. period of One (1) Year from the original date of purchase. Positive Grid may, in its sole discre- tion, require proof of the original purchase date in the form of a dated copy of the original authorized dealer’s invoice or sales receipt.
  • Page 27 Warranty Period and Positive Grid is provided with all of the following items: all TION ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR warranty registration information for the new owner (see www.positivegrid.com/warranty), and a...
  • Page 28: End User License Agreement

    (but not limited) to run with the Hardware, which is owned or licensed by Positive Grid. ・ “Licensee” is to use the Software he receives from Positive Grid, Inc. all copies thereof, and all pertinent documentation exclusively for his own purposes, and must keep it separate from third parties.
  • Page 29 Positive Grid Products are protected by copyright laws and international treaty provisions, as Ownership. Licensee agrees that Positive Grid owns all legal right, title and interest in and to well as other intellectual property laws and treaties. Any other use or exploitation not explicitly the Software.
  • Page 30 7. TERMINATION OF EULA Positive Grid may terminate this EULA and License at any time if Licensee has breached any provision of this EULA. 8. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION The rights and duties or obligations granted or created under this EULA may not be assigned, transferred or delegated by Licensee without the prior written approval of Positive Grid.

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