Duncan ShapeShifter User Manual

Duncan ShapeShifter User Manual

Stereo tremolo pedal

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S T E R E O T R E M O L O
U S E R ' S G U I D E

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  • Page 1 - S H A P E S H I F T E R - S T E R E O T R E M O L O U S E R ’ S G U I D E...
  • Page 2: How It Works

    True stereo inputs and outputs allow the ShapeShifter to be used in a wide variety of live and studio applications. While primarily intended for electric guitar, the ShapeShifter can produce excellent results when used with keyboards, acoustic guitar and many other musical instruments.
  • Page 3 Shape – Adjusts the rise and fall time of the tremolo resulting in subtle changes where the volume increases and decreases in the tremolo signal. It is possible to continuously blend between three distinct shapes, as shown: Wave – This variable control allows you to continuously blend between three different types of tremolo, from a smooth sine wave found in vintage amps, to a choppier triangle wave, to an abrupt on/off pulsing square wave.
  • Page 4 0 degrees to 180 degrees. This will only be noticeable when using stereo output. Three examples of phase relationships are shown here: Status LED – Indicates when the ShapeShifter is active. LED is on when the unit is engaged, off when in true bypass mode.
  • Page 5: Let's Get Started

    3. Start with the Wave, Shape, Depth and Speed knobs at 12 o’clock and the Channel Phase switch in the middle. Set your amp level appropriately. 4. Engage the ShapeShifter by pressing the True Bypass footswitch. The LED will Light up Blue when it’s active.
  • Page 6: Sample Settings

    SAMPLE SETTINGS The ShapeShifter Stereo Tremolo can produce a dizzying array of effects from subtle shimmer to helicopter assault. These settings are just a few examples of what this unit can do. (All settings with toggle in Rate Mode). Classic American Trem To achieve the lush, vibrant tremolo found on classic American amplifiers, try starting with these settings.
  • Page 7 Helicopter Chop This is a more radical version of tremolo that produces an on/off stutter to really drive your sound into madness. Specifications: Type of Circuitry: Pure analog signal path, Stereo Input/Output, Digital tremolo timing Input Impedance: 1 Meg Ohm Output Impedance: 1.2K Ohm Gain: 2.0dB maximum Max Tremolo Depth: 30dB...
  • Page 8 Control functionality: Depth: Continuously adjustable from 0 to 30dB Rate: Continuously adjustable from 0.5 to 15 Beats per second Rate/Ratio Switch: Works in conjunction with the Tap Tempo Footswitch and the Rate control. Allows setting tempo by direct taps or applies a multiplication factor for faster tempos. Shape (Duty Cycle): Continuously adjustable from 10% to 90% Wave: Continuously adjustable, sine to triangle to square waves Phase Control: Continuously adjust phase between left and right output channels from...
  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Seymour Duncan offers the original purchaser a one-year limited warranty on both labor and materials, from the day this product is purchased. We will repair or replace this product, at our option, if it fails due to faulty workmanship or materials during this period. Defective products can be returned to your USA dealer, international distributor, or sent direct to our factory postage prepaid along with dated proof of purchase (e.g., original store receipt) and RMA...
  • Page 10: Personal Settings

    PERSONAL SETTINGS USER NOTES USER NOTES...
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