Waves Of Reprise Dual Delay conveniently combines two identical side-by-side delay circuits with analog-style voicing based on the PT2399 integrated circuit. The combination of the two circuits facilitates several routing configurations, including stereo and stacked mono, for many different delay effects and applications.
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Power: Waves Of Reprise Dual Delay operates on 9V DC power via a standard 2.1mm jack with center negative polarity. The use of a filtered and isolated power supply is recommended to avoid the possibility of unwanted noise in the signal chain. Your DC power supply must show a diagram that matches the one on the face of the pedal near the power jack where the dot in the middle is negative.
(Front View)
(Inside View)
Construction: When looking at the faceplate, delay 1 is located on the right side of the pedal, and delay 2 is located on the left side of the pedal, as indicated by the numbers above the Delay knobs. Each delay is externally controlled by its own set of three knobs labeled Delay, Level, and Repeat. Inside the enclosure, each delay circuit has its own trim pot labeled “INFINITE REPEATS” for setting the upper limit for the Repeats knob for up to infinite repeats, if desired. The inside of the pedal may be accessed by removing the four Phillips-head screws on the back. The pedal uses soft-touch “clickless” foot switches and relay true-bypass switching. The LED indicators for active status reside under the faceplate between the Level and Repeat knobs for each delay. When a delay is active, its LED will cause a diffused blue glow through the faceplate between the knobs. When bypassed, the LED will not be visible through the faceplate, giving a clean "stealthy" look.
Routing Options:
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Mono (single side): Connect to an input of either delay (1 OR 2), and either output (1 OR 2), leaving the other jacks open. Note, use the knobs associated with the connected output. For example: you may choose use delay 1 input, and delay 2 output (leaving delay 1 output and delay 2 input jacks open), but you will need to use the knobs on delay 2 since the output is connected on delay 2 – the knobs on delay 1 will be inactive and do nothing.
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Mono Stacked: Install a short patch cable between either output 1 and input 2 OR output 2 and input 1 (you may use any standard 1/4" instrument cable). Connect to the remaining available input and output. For example: input to delay 1, patch cable from output 1 to input 2, and output from delay 2.
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Mono In, Stereo Out: Connect to an input of either delay (1 OR 2), and both outputs (1 AND 2) to a stereo device or two amps. (Leave the unused input open)
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Dual Mono: Connect two separate signals to inputs on delays 1 and 2 (such as left and right from another stereo pedal), and output from each delay to a stereo device or two amps.
Tips For General Operation:
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Start with the Level knobs at noon and dial up or down as desired . Be aware that setting the Level at max will often result in repeats which are louder than the input signal.
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Maximum delay time is approximately 600ms. Setting the Repeat knob higher than about 2 o'clock may begin to cause a slight bit of circuit noise after the repeats start. The more beyond 2 o'clock you go, the more likely noise may be heard. This noise is due to an inherent limitation of the circuit design of the PT2399 chip with longer delay times, and can be expected - it is not a build defect and it is not a sign of damage to the pedal. Also, running a long delay time causes no damage to the pedal and can be done safely. If the noise heard in the repeats is more than desired, try dialing the Delay knob down to a lower setting until the noise is not noticeable.
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Very short delay times can yield a reverb type effect, especially with both sides active. Try setting one Delay knob at minimum and the other Delay knob slightly higher (8 o'clock), and increase the Repeat knob on both to around 3 o'clock for an ambient room type reverb with multiple reflections.
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For exactly 1 repeat from one delay, turn the Delay knob all the way down on that side.
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"Presets": Set each delay to a different delay time. Activate each delay independently, as needed. Quickly toggle between the two delays by hitting both switches simultaneously. (Note, this pedal cannot store a preset in memory. Rather, each side can be considered like a separate delay each with its own settings, similar to having two "presets".)
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To cancel infinite repeat loop: In order to "cancel" an infinite repeat loop, the Repeat knob must be turned back down to allow the repeats to fade. Bypassing the delay will cut the sound immediately, but if the pedal remains powered the loop will still be present until the Repeat knob is reduced for a period of time. This loop may happen if the internal trim pot “INFINITE REPEATS” is dialed up high enough, and the Repeat knob on the face of the pedal is turned up high enough for the pedal to enter self oscillation.
Tips For Stacked Delays (Mono Stacked routing):
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For exactly two strong repeats, using both delays, set the Delay knobs so that the delay times are identical on both sides, and then set both Repeat knobs all the way down. Each delay will technically be repeating once, but the resulting sound due to the stacking will be exactly 2 strong repeats. The first repeat heard will be very strong and the second will be strong.
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Setting at least one delay to 1 repeat (Delay knob turned down all the way) can help prevent the sound from washing out excessively, even if the other side is set for multiple repeats.
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Setting both Repeat knobs on higher settings can result in interesting compounded delay sounds which may work best with single notes, cleaner tones, or muted playing, depending on the complexity of the repeats.
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Setting the Level knobs very high (especially both) can sometimes overload the signal path, especially with a loud drive pedal in front. If the signal seems overloaded or unclear, try starting with the Level knobs at noon and raise the Level knobs as desired.
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When playing with a higher-gain drive in front, if the repeats sound harsh or have a sharp fizz on the first repeat, consider dialing down the high frequencies/darken the tone slightly on the drive pedal being used.
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Stacked delays tend to work “best” with clean or lightly driven signals where the complex repeats can be more easily heard.
Tips For Stereo Delays (Mono In, Stereo out routing and Dual Mono routing):
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Stereo routing tends to have a "wide image" feel due to the ping-pong effect formed by setting different delay times, and can create a feeling of a 3D environment.
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Leaving one delay off (bypassed) while using stereo output can be an effective way to keep a clear strong signal on one side and introduce a delayed sound on one side. For example: activate delay 1 with the Delay knob at noon, and leave delay 2 bypassed. Repeats will be heard on the signal path from delay 1 but no repeats will be heard on the signal path from delay 2.
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Stereo routing tends to have a more prominent and clear dry signal which can be helpful with higher gain drive tones.
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