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E L I P S E
USER MANUAL
V 1 - 13.02.2025

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  • Page 1 E L I P S E USER MANUAL V 1 - 13.02.2025...
  • Page 2 The ELIPSE has been designed to offer you a unique experience with modulation effects, giving you access to all the main analog modulation tones in one device. The ELIPSE lets you explore these tones in an exciting way, allowing you to craft any modulation sound you’ve ever heard — or even those you haven’t yet imagined —...
  • Page 3 WHAT ARE MODULATION EFFECTS ? Modulation effects are fundamental in music, both in the studio and on stage. Phaser effects are generated by all-pass filters, which modulate the phase of the They first emerged in the 1950s with the introduction of tremolo effects built signal.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    33 — The expression pedal using a MIDI preset - step 4 13 — ADVANCED FEATURES 34 — MIDI Control Change messages with the ELIPSE 14 — How to save and recall the internal favorite preset ? 35 — External MIDI footswitch as a tap tempo 15 —...

  • Page 5: Main Features

    E L I P S E MAIN FEATURES...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    GENERAL FRONT PANEL AND CONTROLS FRONT PANEL CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MODULATION (LEFT SIDE) SPEED The SPEED adjusts the modulation rate. SHAPE SHAPE modifies the modulation waveform, with a classic triangular shape at the mid-position. (see page 11) DEPTH DEPTH controls the intensity of the modulation effect. (see page 10) CONTROLS ASSOCIATED WITH THE CORE EFFECTS (RIGHT SIDE) MOOD Access all the classic and iconic modulation effects with a single knob.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    This setup enhances the harmonics created by the drive circuits and adds Midi output movement to the sound. However, placing a drive pedal after the ELIPSE can yield entirely different results, creating truly unique POWER and interesting tones.

  • Page 8: How To Start

    DEPTH knob if the effect feels too strong or experimental (try using the fast vibrato preset for this). Note : There is no need for a volume knob on the ELIPSE. Thanks to our Analog Morphing Core technology, the output level is...

  • Page 9: The Mood Knob

    GENERAL THE MOOD KNOB THE MOOD KNOB IS THE CENTERPIECE OF THE ELIPSE USER EXPERIENCE, ALLOWING YOU TO EXPLORE YOUR MODULATION PLAYGROUND IN A TRULY UNIQUE WAY. The MOOD knob is a continuous control that unlocks the ELIPSE’s limitless modulation possibilities.
  • Page 10 GENERAL THE MIX AND DEPTH KNOBS EFFECT EXPLORATION : THE MIX AND DEPTH KNOBS EXPLORE THE TWO NEXT CONTROLS : THE MIX KNOB AND THE DEPTH KNOB, BOTH OF WHICH AFFECT THE INTENSITY OF THE EFFECT, BUT IN DIFFERENT WAYS. THE MIX KNOB BLENDS THE DRY AND WET SIGNALS.
  • Page 11 For most effects, keeping the control at noon provides the classic waveform associated with the chosen tone : a perfect blend of triangular and sine The ELIPSE features a second modulation circuit with a unique and specifically developed slow phaser, waveforms.

  • Page 12: Sounds Examples

    GENERAL SOUNDS EXAMPLES PRESET EXAMPLE FOR EACH OF THE MODULATION EFFECTS TREMOLO “BROKEN DREAM” ROTARY “BLACK HOLE SUN” CLASSIC ANALOG CHORUS FLANGER “KRAVITZ” SMOOTH 2 STAGE PHASER PSYCHEDELIC VIBE...

  • Page 13: Advanced Features

    E L I P S E ADVANCED FEATURES...

  • Page 14: How To Save And Recall The Internal Favorite Preset

    INTERNAL FAVORITE PRESET 1/2 HOW TO SAVE AND RECALL THE INTERNAL FAVORITE PRESET ? The ELIPSE allow you to save internally one preset and recall it at any time with the specific footswitch. Follow the following procedure to save all the knobs positions into the internal favorite preset.

  • Page 15: How To Modify The Internal Favorite Preset

    ADVANCED FEATURES INTERNAL FAVORITE PRESET 2/2 HOW TO MODIFY THE INTERNAL FAVORITE PRESET AND SAVE THE MODIFICATIONS ? You may want to recall the internal favorite preset, and modify one or more of the settings. For example you want to keep the global tone of the preset, but only adjust the speed knob value to match a different song.

  • Page 16: How To Use An Expression Pedal

    ELIPSE to the rotary MOOD position, set the knobs For using an expression pedal, just follow the next for the fast rotary sound you like, and save it...
  • Page 17 FACTORY RESET HOW TO RESET THE ELIPSE TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS ? At any point, you may decide to reset the ELIPSE to its factory settings. This will erase all user created presets, and toggle all functioning modes (MIDI out / thru, MIDI channels, Input level, etc.) back to their default...
  • Page 18 Release both footswitches. this mode, only preset recall is available). With the ELIPSE, you can choose between the two modes for the footswitches. In the default "standard mode", the footswitches operate with a release action, allowing preset- saving functions to be enabled.

  • Page 19: Midi Features

    E L I P S E MIDI FEATURES...

  • Page 20: Introduction To Midi

    This is more than enough to cover any kind of modulation needs. (See page 23 and 24) The use of Control Change (CC) messages allows you to control all the ELIPSE’S internal settings with a connected MIDI controller. (See page 34) MIDI can also be used to access tap tempo (page 35), MIDI clock (page 36) and time subdivision features (page 37).

  • Page 21: How To Set The Midi Channel

    PRESS AND HOLD RELEASE Out of the box, the ELIPSE is set to function on MIDI channel 1. Press and hold the PRESET footswitch while Both Leds start blinking blue.

  • Page 22: Midi Out / Thru

    MIDI OUT / THRU HOW TO CONFIGURE THE MIDI OUTPUT CONNECTOR MODE : THRU/OUTPUT ? Out of the box, the ELIPSE’s MIDI OUT connector is set to function in MIDI THRU mode, meaning the pedal will send out the exact same MIDI messages it receives through the MIDI IN input.

  • Page 23: How To Save A Midi Preset

    MIDI PRESET : SAVE & RECALL HOW TO SAVE A MIDI PRESET ? In the ELIPSE, there are 128 presets that can be accessed via MIDI. Each preset is linked to a MIDI program change message, with values ranging from 0 to 127.

  • Page 24: How To Recall A Midi Preset

    HOW TO RECALL A MIDI PRESET ? To recall and hear a specific MIDI preset, the user simply sends out a Program Change message to the ELIPSE from their external device, automatically turning the pedal on and recalling the desired preset (PC 0 to 127).

  • Page 25: How To Modify A Midi Preset And Save The Modification Into The Same Preset

    MIDI PRESET MODIFICATION 1 HOW TO MODIFY A MIDI PRESET AND SAVE THE MODIFICATION INTO THE SAME PRESET ? You may want to recall one of the MIDI preset, and modify one or more of the settings. For example you want to keep the global tone of the preset, but only adjust the speed knob value to match a different song.

  • Page 26: How Save One Midi Preset Into The Internal Favorite Preset

    MIDI PRESET MODIFICATION 2 HOW SAVE ONE MIDI PRESET INTO THE INTERNAL FAVORITE PRESET ? You may want to recall one of the MIDI preset and store the knobs values into the internal favorite preset slot, for example if you only need 1 preset and won’t have a MIDI devices for a specific gig.

  • Page 27: How To Modify A Midi Preset And Save The Modification Into The Internal Favorite Preset

    MIDI PRESET MODIFICATION 3 HOW TO MODIFY A MIDI PRESET AND SAVE THE MODIFICATION INTO THE FAVORITE PRESET ? For recalling one of the MIDI preset, modify some ot the knobs values, and then save the modification into the internal favorite preset. follow the next steps : TURN LEFT TURN RIGHT...

  • Page 28: How To Save A Midi Preset Into Another Midi Preset

    MIDI PRESET MODIFICATION 4 HOW TO SAVE A MIDI PRESET INTO ANOTHER MIDI PRESET ? You may want to save one preset values into another preset slots. Follow the next procedure, making sure you are using the right MIDI channel (see page 21) : sending PC PRESS AND HOLD The PRESET Led turn blue to confirm the...

  • Page 29: How Save The Internal Preset Into One Of The Midi Preset

    MIDI PRESET MODIFICATION 5 HOW SAVE THE INTERNAL PRESET INTO ONE OF THE MIDI PRESET ? You may want to save the internal favorite preset into one of the MIDI preset slots. Follow the next steps to save the internal favorite preset values into one of the MIDI preset slots : PRESS AND HOLD PRESS...
  • Page 30 MIDI MIDI PRESET WITH EXPRESSION PEDAL 1 HOW TO USE THE EXPRESSION PEDAL USING A MIDI PRESET ? By default, when recalling a preset via MIDI But, for each MIDI preset you have in fact the HEEL POSITION TOE POSITION and using an expression pedal, you can morph possibility to save different settings for the HEEL between the current positions of the knobs in...
  • Page 31 MIDI MIDI PRESET WITH EXPRESSION PEDAL 2 HOW TO USE THE EXPRESSION PEDAL USING A MIDI PRESET ? STEP 2 MODIFY THE HEEL POSITION sending MIDI PRESS & HOLD PRESS & HOLD PRESS & HOLD Either dial in your prefered toe position setting by turning the knobs, or send a PC message Press and hold both footswitches to save the from an external controller to copy a specific...
  • Page 32 MIDI MIDI PRESET WITH EXPRESSION PEDAL 3 HOW TO USE THE EXPRESSION PEDAL USING A MIDI PRESET ? STEP 3 MODIFY THE TOE POSITION sending MIDI PRESS & HOLD PRESS & HOLD PRESS & HOLD Either dial in your prefered toe position setting by turning the knobs, or send a PC message Press and hold both footswitches to save the from an external controller to copy a specific...
  • Page 33 MIDI MIDI PRESET WITH EXPRESSION PEDAL 4 HOW TO USE THE EXPRESSION PEDAL USING A MIDI PRESET ? STEP 4 MIDI presets for which you do not follow the described procedure will retain the default behavior VALIDATE AND EXIT THE with expression pedal (current knob values at the PROCEDURE heel position).
  • Page 34 SOUND DEVICES FORM ANOTHER CONTROL DEVICES. In the case of the ELIPSE, it allows you to contole the parameters of the ELIPSE form another midi devices like a some midi switcher, or from a DAW inside a computer. It can also be used to receive Tap tempo , and set the tempo subdivisions.
  • Page 35 Assign CC 85 groove of a performance. MIDI OUT Thanks to the MIDI input on the ELIPSE, you can use the footswitch of a MIDI switcher to control the tap tempo for the modulation effect by assigning MIDI Control Change 85 to the desired footswitch. This...

  • Page 36: Midi Clock

    Please note that for ease of use, you cannot have both tap tempo and MIDI clock enabled at the same time. When the ELIPSE is set to tap tempo mode, MIDI clock message are ignored. When ELIPSE is set to MIDI clock mode, MIDI tap...

  • Page 37: Midi Tempo Subdivision

    This is useful because it helps you match effects more precisely to the music’s rhythm. If the speed of the ELIPSE is set to match a particular tempo (might be by manual speed knob, midi tap tempo, or midi clock, you can choose to modify the subdivision associated with this tempo In the ELISPE, subdivision value are set using a MIDI CC message number 86.

  • Page 38: Technical Specifications

    E L I P S E TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 39 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Multi modulation effect - ANALOG MOPRING CORE patented technology INPUT IMPEDANCE : 1Meg Ohm Effects : Tremolo, Harmonic tremolo, Rotary, Chorus, Vibrato, Flanger, Phaser, Vibe OUTPUT IMPEDANCE : 100 Ohm Premium input stage and Ultra low noise output DIMENSIONS : 11.2 cm deep x 16.4 cm wide x 5.2 cm tall (4.4 inches deep x 6.5 inches wide x 2 inches tall).

  • Page 40: Limits Of Liability

    SAFETY AND COMPLIANCE INFORMATION Kernom warranties the product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase when bought new from an authorized dealer in the United States of America and can be extended This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the to (3) years after registering on Kernom’s website.
  • Page 41 Declaration of Conformity is available upon request. If the product fails within the warranty period, Kernom will repair or, at our discretion, replace the product at no cost to the original purchaser. Please contact your dealer for information on warranty and service outside of Europe.
  • Page 42 Declaration of Conformity is available upon request. If the product fails within the warranty period, Kernom will repair or, at our discretion, replace the product at no cost to the original purchaser. Please contact your dealer for information on warranty and service outside of Europe.
  • Page 43 Declaration of Conformity is available upon request. If the product fails within the warranty period, Kernom will repair or, at our discretion, replace the product at no cost to the original purchaser. Please contact your dealer for information on warranty and service outside of Europe.

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