Himmelstrutz Gekko Owner's Manual

Gekko
— Space-Boost/Echo
Owner's Manual
Thanks for choosing Gekko. Please read this document to get the best use and joy of this Swedish Space-Boost.

External controls:

Volume: Wobble
Output level. Start at 2 way toggle switch. ON (left) gives
12 o' clock to get a a 'subtle' wobble/time/modulation
volume similar to when e ect, depending on the playing
the e ect is bypassed. velocity/echo repeat level (=more
Clockwise gives more! sensitive on the lighter strings).
Wobble switch set in right
position gives lower
minimum delay times,
approx. 40 instead of 60 mS.
Delay:
Wobble switch set in left
position gives higher max
Delay time, approx. 40-60 mS
delay times, approx.
600 instead of 500 mS. (min) to 500-600 mS (max).

Sensor:

Delay time/modulation
Sensor** which reacts to
the light in the room. If the
light variations are large and
this might a ect the sound
'too much' , use the included
black piece of "Sensor cover"
to cover the Sensor
OUT:
Connect your ampli er
or the next e ect pedal
"Input" here
** The Sensor is covered with a thin tape,
painted with a semi transparent marker
pen (red/blue/green colours). If you
want the Sensor to be more sensitive/
active, it's up to you to remove the default
tape/colour and replace with your own,
probably in lighter colour(s). If you want
the Sensor less sensitive, use darker
colours or the included "Sensor cover" to
completely cover the Sensor (=inactive).
Gekko tips & tricks:
It might take some time to get a grip about all possibilities in this pedal. We encourage you to try several di erent
combinations of the outboard control setting as each will impart its own unique character on your tone. The Glaze
toggle switch for example, which o ers 3 characters of the delay/repeats, may sound/feel totally di erent in di erent
situations/guitar only/in a band mix situation. We also recommend you to try an overdrive pedal—the Fetto's!—
before or after Gekko. Our wish is that you'll get a pleasant Gekko-ekko-kko-ko-oii experience!
Every pedal is 100% handmade, tested and carefully adjusted by the original designer in Sweden. If you happen
to remove the bottom plate and nd some internal controls (page 2), remember these parts are not meant to
be adjusted regularly by the user—because of functional/warranty reasons. More information about Gekko, and
collaborating products, is available at www.himmelstrutz.com.
As the power consumption in Gekko is high (compared to most other Himmelstrutz' pedals) it cannot be used
with a battery, as this would last only for one or a few hours. Our recommendation is to use a high quality power
supply (optional)—preferable with isolated outputs to avoid sound interferences with other units!
Himmelstrutz Elektro Art do recommend http://www.voodoolab.com/pedalpower_2.htm
If you play loud use ear protection. It's easy to forget, but, yo, not a splendid idea in the long run.
Power OFF Gekko when not using it—to help saving all our power and environment!
Don't forget to have fun and make some music, with ear protection if needed.
Good luck!
Joakim Hedeby, Himmelstrutz Elektro Art, Sweden
www.himmelstrutz.com
Doc: 6403024_om_003-. (#001-)
Repeat:
Delay/echo repeats. 1
(min) to in nite/crazy
oscillation (max)
* The push switch in Gekko is not as
sti as the ones you might be used to.
Now you can play barefoot without
hurting your little toes.
Glaze
Delay/repeats character 3 position***
toggle. Try out*** for yourself what is
best suited for your case(s)
Mix:
Drive/distortion control.
Start at 10-12 o' clock.
Clockwise gives more
9-12V DC
External DC adapter. Standard 2,1 mm
barrel jack, 9-12 volt regulated DC with
center-pin negative (BOSS standard).
The Himmelstrutz pedals are designed to be used with
straight power cable plugs. Right angle plugs may not
make a secure connection and are not recommended.
IN:
Connect your instrument
or the previous e ect
pedal "Output" here

GIMME:

E ect ON/OFF push switch*.
True mechanical (not
electronic) bypass. ON is
indicated with a magical,
blue LED
*** The middle position may seem sharp/
noisy in some cases (when playing
alone)—which on the other hand can
work really well in a mix/band situation!
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