Walrus Audio MAKO MKII R1 Quick Start Manual
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Walrus Audio MAKO MKII R1 Quick Start Manual

High-fidelity stereo reverb
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The R1 is an extremely powerful and versatile multi-function reverb with six customized, studio-
quality programs - Spring, Hall, Plate, BFR, RFRCT (Refract), and Air. Every program has the option
to be tuned and tweaked from short and subtle room sounds to massive washes of experimental
euphoria. The R1 is your architect for new songs and textures to create and inspire.
*The use of an isolated power supply is recommended for powering all Walrus Audio Pedals.
Email help@walrusaudio.com to talk with a real live human about your Walrus gear!
CONTROLS
DECAY
LEFT ENCODER
OUTPUT JACKS
BYPASS SWITCH
9 volt DC, Center Negative • 300mA min*
Daisy chain power supplies are not recommended.
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PRE-DELAY
LEFT
RIGHT
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LEFT
RIGHT
MIX
MIDDLE ENCODER
RIGHT ENCODER
INPUT JACKS
SUSTAIN/LATCH
SWITCH

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  • Page 1 The R1 is your architect for new songs and textures to create and inspire. 9 volt DC, Center Negative • 300mA min* *The use of an isolated power supply is recommended for powering all Walrus Audio Pedals. Daisy chain power supplies are not recommended.

  • Page 2: Adjusting Parameters

    ADJUSTING PARAMETERS PRESET NAME OF PARAMETER CURRENT VALUE When adjusting any knob parameter, you will VALUE BEING ADJUSTED WHERE KNOB IS SET see a bar appear on the screen. The higher you turn up a parameter, the fuller the bar DECAY will appear.
  • Page 3 RIGHT ENCODER - Use the Right encoder to fine-tune the EQ of the reverb decay. Cycle through each option by pressing down on the encoder until you reach the desired control, then turn the encoder knob to adjust. Alternatively, press and hold down the encoder and then turn to scroll through options then release to select.

  • Page 4: Inputs And Outputs

    PRESET COPY/PASTE Any preset can be copied and placed into another preset slot. While in the preset menu, press and hold down the Right encoder for three seconds to enter the copy/paste menu. You will have the following options: • COPY: 1.
  • Page 5 MIDI The R1 can be controlled via standard MIDI messages. Simply connect your MIDI controller to the R1 MIDI “IN”. Downstream MIDI devices can be connected to the MIDI “THRU” which simply lets all incoming MIDI messages pass through to your other devices. The R1 ships with the MIDI channel set to 1 by default.
  • Page 6 PROGRAMS SPRING The Spring program emulates an excited spring reverb commonly found in tube amps with loads of bouncy drip. Easily go from subtle to full-on surf rock and beyond. Experiment with the decay knob to get more than normal amounts of reverb not found in traditional amp spring reverb tanks. SPRING PARAMETERS LEFT ENCODER SPRING PARAMETERS RIGHT ENCODER 1.
  • Page 7 PROGRAMS RFRCT The RFRCT program allows for lovely, charming, and glitch-like textures by generating a granular delay module with a controllable amount of reverb. Use the diffuse control to set the Reverb amount from dry to largely diffused. The Rate control under the Left encoder sets how often new grains are triggered. The Depth control under the Left encoder sets modulation applied to the grains, including reversing, re-generating more grains, and modulation.

  • Page 8: Global Preferences

    GLOBAL PREFERENCES Access the global settings menu by simultaneously pressing down on the Middle and Right encoders. Each encoder then cycles through the column of options directly below it on the screen.  Note that the solid white bar behind the text indicates which row of text you have selected.

  • Page 9: Factory Reset

    GLOBAL SOUND PREFERENCES Access the global sound settings menu by simultaneously pressing down on the Left and Middle encoders. Each encoder then cycles through the column of options directly below it on the screen.  Note that the solid white bar behind the text indicates which row of text you have selected.

  • Page 10: Technical Info

    WALRUSAUDIO.IO Walrusaudio.io is a simple interface to update your pedal’s firmware. *Note - Connecting a USB C cable to your R1 allows you to access firmware updates using your computer with a Chrome-based web browser. TECHNICAL INFO Input Impedance: 1.1M Ohms Output Impedance: 220 Ohms Frequency Response: 20Hz To 20kHz Inputs: 2, 1/4”...

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