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Page 2: Introduction
We wanted to give guitarists a lot of control and ability to change sounds on the fly. The Superdelay offers a myriad of tap modes, the ability to save and recall multiple presets, support for an external expression pedal and much. We highly recommend that you peruse this manual and keep the ‘mode overview’... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Introduction ......................1 Quick Start ......................3 Overview of Modes and Sub-modes ..............4 The Modes in Detail ....................5 Normal Mode ....................5 Tap Mode ......................6 Auto-Set Mode ....................7 Reverse Mode ....................8 Controls at a Glance ..................9-10 The Modes in Detail (continued) ................. -
Page 4: Quick Start
Quick Start Connect the supplied power adaptor to the Superdelay, plug in your guitar and connect the Superdelay to your amplifier. Set the controls on the Superdelay to the settings shown below. If the red bypass LED is not already lit, press the bypass switch to engage the Superdelay. -
Page 5: Overview Of Modes And Sub-Modes
Overview of Modes and Sub-modes Description Sub-Mode A Sub-Mode B Sub-Mode C Short delay Medium delay Long delay Normal delay sounds Normal (5.5ms – 95ms ) (45ms-800ms) (700ms-2.2s) Tap tempo delay. Delay time is the Triplet rhythm: delay Dotted quarter rhythm: d time | ratio knob same as the tapped time is 1/3 the tapped... -
Page 6: The Modes In Detail
The Modes in Detail Normal Mode This is the standard digital delay type operation, known and loved by all. In Normal Mode the tap switch, when pressed, mutes the wet signal for one ‘delay time’ period. This is useful if you’re using a high feedback setting; you can press the tap switch when you change chords to avoid dissonance from the feedback of the previous chord ringing over the current chord. -
Page 7: Tap Mode
Tap Mode In Tap Mode the delay time is controlled by tapping the tap switch repeatedly to a desired tempo. For tapped tempo accuracy the unit takes an average of repeated taps. In Tap Mode the d time | ratio knob acts as a ratio control in all sub-modes: If the knob is set between 7 o’clock and 10 o’clock it is a 1:4 ratio. -
Page 8: Auto-Set Mode
Auto-Set Mode In Auto-Set Mode the Superdelay sets the delay time by listening to the dynamics in your playing. The Superdelay is watching for volume peaks in the input signal. For this to work effectively the input passages should have relatively consistent rhythmic content. -
Page 9: Reverse Mode
Reverse Mode In Reverse Mode the delay samples are played backwards. Sub-mode A – Reverse Knob In sub-mode A the delay time is set with the d time | ratio knob. Maximum reverse delay time is 1.4 seconds. You will notice the yellow tempo LED is lit when entering this mode –... -
Page 10: Controls At A Glance
Controls a feedback : controls the delay feedback. Note the feedback ratio goes higher than one. This means if it is fully clockwise the sound will gradually get louder and louder. power: tip 2.1mm adds a high pass (hp) or low pass (lp) EXPRESSION PEDAL exp pedal: when an expression pedal is plugged into the rear of the unit, this switch determines which... - Page 11 at a Glance modulation: applies modulation to the delayed signal. -the slow setting is a slower, more subtle modulation. -the fast position is a faster, slightly deeper modulation. 9V -12V DC positive m jack. 300mA or greater selects the sub-mode: a, b, or c. See the Overview of Modes and Sub-modes section for a OUTPUT INPUT...
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Page 12: The Modes In Detail (Continued)
Rhythm (Multi-Tap) Mode By pressing the tap switch repeatedly you can input a rhythm of up to four taps. This rhythm will be mimicked by the delay. Sub-mode A – Ratio In sub-mode A the d time | ratio knob acts as a ratio control. Depending where the d time | ratio knob points, the taps you’ve entered are played back at the speed at which they were tapped, or either 2 or 4 times faster. -
Page 13: Tape Mode
Tape Mode Tape Mode was designed to impart some of the classic characteristics of analog tape delays. Delay time is controlled with the tap switch, and the d time | ratio knob functions as a ratio control in Tape Mode. Sub-mode A –... -
Page 14: Misc Mode
Misc Mode Sub-mode A – Dynamic I: Feedback increases as input volume decreases. In sub-mode A, feedback increases up to the value where the feedback knob is set as the input signal gets quieter. During a loud passage the feedback will decrease to nearly zero. For example: If you have the feedback knob at 50%, when you play quietly or as notes ring out and sustain, the feedback will increase gradually to 50%. -
Page 15: Looper Mode
Looper Mode The Empress Effects Superdelay is able to sample and loop 13.6 seconds of audio. Once an initial audio clip has been sampled it will loop continuously and the user can add additional layers to the loop. Sub-mode A – Normal Looper In sub-mode A the looper operates normally using the controls which are described in detail on the following page. - Page 16 Adding a Layer to the Loop If the Superdelay is in the ‘looping state’ you can record additional layers on top of the loop. Pressing the tap switch commences overdub recording. Pressing it a second time stops overdub recording. The yellow tempo LED will be lit while the Superdelay is in overdub record mode.
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Page 17: Using Presets
LEDs will flash very quickly. This represents the ‘knob preset’ location. If you recall this preset the Superdelay will get its settings from the current knob and switch positions on the unit. In ‘knob preset’ no small LEDs will be lit. - Page 18 The preset indicator LEDs should brighten to indicate the changes have been successfully saved. Factory Reset Presets To restore the Superdelay to its factory preset settings, do the following: 1. Unplug the power and plug back in. 2. When all the lights come on, press the tap switch.
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Page 19: Expression Pedal
To access this capability plug an expression pedal into the exp pedal jack on the back of the Superdelay , and use the exp pedal switch to select which parameter you’d like to control with the pedal. You can select mix, or feedback. -
Page 20: Specifications
Specifications Input Impedance: 1MΩ Output Impedance: 1kΩ Frequency Response (-3dB): 20Hz – 16kHz Distortion: 0.004% Noise: -101.5dB Input Voltage: 9VDC-12VDC Required Current: 300mA Power Input Connector: 2.1mm Barrel Connector Height (enclosure only): 1.75” Height (including controls): 2.25” Length: 5.7” Width: 3.75”...
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