Vermona Retroverb Lancet Owner's Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Vermona Manuals
  4. Racks & Stands
  5. Retroverb Lancet
  6. Owner's manual

Vermona Retroverb Lancet Owner's Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the Retroverb Lancet and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Summary of Contents for Vermona Retroverb Lancet

  • Page 2: Introduction

    The reverberating sound of a spring is so lively and unique that its sound is almost impossible to recreate in the digital domain. In addition to this, Retroverb Lancet is not just a spring reverberation system – it is an analogue multi-effects-processor. It offers overdrive, filtering, VCA, envelope and LFO to manipulate the spring...
  • Page 3 Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing is required...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Table of Contents 1 Introduction ..................2 Important Safety Information ..............3 Table of Contents .................. 4 Getting Started ..................4.1. Connections and Powering ..............5 Components and Controls ..............5.1. Input Section (IN) ................

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Getting Started To ensure top quality we carefully checked Retroverb Lancet before packag- ing. Nevertheless, the unit could have been damaged during transportation. Therefore, we ask you to take a serious look at the unit when unpacking it.

  • Page 6: Components And Controls

    - the spring reverb - it offers powerful functions such as multimode-filtering, overdrive, VCA, LFO and an envelope generator. This section will take a closer look to the different sections of Retroverb Lancet and their correspondent control elements.

  • Page 7: Output Section (Out)

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet ATTENTION Using too little preamplification will decrease the signal to noise ratio. In addition, trigger sensitivity (see "Enve- lope Generator (EG)", page 17) as well as the envelope- follower directly depend on the input level setting. Che- cking for best possible levels is essential for best results from your Retroverb Lancet.
  • Page 8 BYPASS Set this switch to the lower position (the red LED lights up) to disable all sections of Retroverb Lancet. The unit offers a true bypass meaning that the complete signal path including the input preamplification stage is disabled. The input signal is passed directly to the output after the input stage.

  • Page 9: The Spring Reverb

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet The Spring Reverb The spring reverberation system creates an artificial reverb sound using electro-mechanical techniques. Its sound is metallic and differs significantly from today's modern, digital solutions. It may sound artificial but owns a lot of character.
  • Page 10 This results in a distinctive crash sound. With Retroverb Lancet, there's no need to kick your gear. Simply press the CRASH button with the same result. But, use CRASH with care. The effect is exceptionally loud and can may lead to overloads of your A/D- converters.

  • Page 11: Filter (Vcf)

    Filter (VCF) Retroverb Lancet's multimode filter allows shaping the reverberated signal. However, the unit may also be used as a fully functional filter box without the reverb effect. The filter can be configured as low pass, high pass and band pass.
  • Page 12 Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Band pass The band pass filter is a combination of a low pass- and high pass filter. It will only let a certain frequency band of the input signal pass. CUTOFF sets the center frequency for that frequency band. By moving CUTOFF, you set the pass band for the mid frequencies.
  • Page 13 When using the filter in band pass mode (MODE BP), there is no fully opened filter. Here, specific frequencies are always suppressed. CUTOFF has a larger control knob intentionally. It is one of the most important functions of Retroverb Lancet and turning this knob should be fun! RESONANCE Resonance is a feedback circuit within the filter that emphasizes the...
  • Page 14 Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet through the MIX control. Here, the distinctive self-oscillation will also be heard at tiny mix amounts. The INT control sets the intensity of the CUTOFF frequency being con- trolled by a modulation source. The MOD SRC switch (Modulation Source) selects this source.

  • Page 15: Amplifier (Vca)

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Amplifier (VCA) A voltage-controlled-amplifier (VCA) controls Retroverb Lancet’s output. It offers the following control elements: Picture 8: VCA Section LFO INT This control sets the LFO's modulation intensity towards the output volume. The result is a tremolo-effect.

  • Page 16: Modulation

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Modulation Modulation Generator (LFO) The LFO (Low Frequency Oscillator) is an oscillator specialized on slow fre- quencies that are used to create cyclic repeating modulations. Its frequency is variable, ranging from 0.05Hz to 300Hz, being divided in two switchable ranges.

  • Page 17: Envelope Generator (Eg)

    IN. It will work in three phases (Attack, Sustain, Release) when using gate input signals at TRIGGER IN. The sustain period cannot be adjusted in Retroverb Lancet. It is dependent on the duration of the incoming gate sig- nal. The release phase will follow once the gate signal has been ended. To select between audio- or gate-trigger, use the TRG SRC switch.

  • Page 18: Envelope Follower (Ef)

    Picture 10: Connecting a Volume Pedal Analogue control voltages ranging from 0-5 volts can be connected to the PEDAL/CV input. This allows Retroverb Lancet to be controlled from external CV-sources such as step-sequencers, key-CV of analogue syn- thesizers, LFOs with special functions as well as Theremin antennas.

  • Page 19: Further Control Elements

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Further Control Elements OVERKILL Connects Retroverb Lancet to the AC-power-supply-unit. A green LED shows an active powered unit. ATTENTION The OVERKILL switch is no power switch. It simply removes the connection to the power supply. Please do...

  • Page 20: Connectors

    Allows connecting audio or gate signals to trigger the envelope- generator. BYPASS Allows connecting a single or double BYPASS footswitch pedal. OUTPUT Carries the output signal of Retroverb Lancet to be connected to a mix- ing console, an audio-interface or an amplifier. - 20 -...

  • Page 21: Technical Data

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Technical Data Input max. Input Level -32dBu Impedance 1MΩ Output max. Input Level 20dBu Impedance 600Ω Audio Trigger max. Input Level -32dBu Impedance 1MΩ GATE min. trigger voltage CV Input voltage +/-10V Signal-to-Noise Ratio Direct >80dB...
  • Page 22 Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Switches Modulations Source (Envelope Generator, Envelope Follower) Modulation ON/OFF Frequency Range 0,05..300Hz Waveforms saw up, saw down, square, sine, sample&hold, EG Controller Speed Switch Range: Lo/Trigger, Lo, Hi Envelope Generator Attack 1ms..10s Decay/Release 1ms..15s Controllers...

  • Page 23: Declaration Of Conformity

    Owner's Manual VERMONA Retroverb Lancet Declaration of Conformity We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents in attention of operation conditions and installation arrangements acc. to operating manual: EN61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55013, EN 55020, EN 60065 according to the provisions of the regulations 2004/108/EG and 2006/95/EG.

Table of Contents