Pigtronix Tm Echolution 2 / Echolution 2 Deluxe User’s Guide All contents © Absara Audio LLC 2014
Table of Contents Introduction……………………………….…..………3 Jacks………………………….…………………...………4 Footswitches.. …………...………………….……...5 Knobs…………………………………….……...….……6 Presets………………………………….….….…..…….6 E2R Remote Switch………………………….…..…8 Touch Switches…………………………..............8 Filters…………………………………….….….10 Multi-Taps………………………………...….11 Delay Line i/o…………………………….….12 Delay Line Special Functions………….12 LFO Waveforms…………………………....13 Expression Control……………………..…14 Delay Time Ranges……………………..
Pigtronix Echolution 2 represents a unique marriage of analog tone shaping and DSP processing designed to deliver the ultimate delay pedal experience. Echolution 2 achieves the ambient richness of the finest tape echo units by using 100% analog ClassA, discrete transistor limiters as well as non-linear tape emulator stages and filters to massage the audio coming through the delay line.
Jacks Power - 18VDC (2.1mm neg. tip) 100mA or higher is required. Input 1 - Connect instrument here Input 2 - Connect instrument here Note: When only one of the two audio inputs is connected, that single input will be processed in stereo. Output 1 - Connect amplifier, mixer, DAW here Output 2 - Connect amplifier, mixer, DAW here MIDI IN - Accepts MIDI preset change, MIDI CC inputs (see MIDI map) for all functions as well as MIDI beat clock to set the delay time.
Footswitches Tap Tempo (Preset) - Tap on this switch to set the delay time. When a new delay time is set by the Tap Tempo switch, it will override the manual delay time knob. A LONG PRESS of the Tap Tempo switch enters PRESET SELECT mode. Once you have entered the PRESET SELECT mode, the green preset digit will blink. A SHORT PRESS on the tap tempo switch will move up one preset and a LONG PRESS will move down one preset. Once the desired preset is queued, pressing the ENGAGE foot switch will activate it.
Knobs REPEATS - Sets the amount of feedback in the delay line. TIME - Sets the delay time within the current delay time range setting. When the time knob is turned, it takes over from the tap tempo within the delay time range as set by the last tap tempo value. MIX - Sets the audio output level of the delay line. SPEED - Sets the LFO speed. DEPTH - Sets the amount of LFO modulation that is fed to the delay line.
Preset Loading To Load a preset, turn the preset knob to select the desired number, the digit will flash. When you have arrived at the desired destination, push down the preset knob to load that preset. Preset Saving To Save a preset you have created, push and HOLD the preset knob for 1 second, until the digit begins flashing. Turn the preset knob to select the preset number where you want to save the sound and then push down and HOLD the preset knob for 1 second to finalize the save.
E2R Remote Switch Preset Load using the optional E2R Remote Switch SHORT PRESS on the left footswitch of the E2R will instantly load preset 1 in the current bank. SHORT PRESS on the left footswitch again will instantly load preset 2 in the current bank. LONG PRESS on the left footswitch moves up one bank (indicated by upper right light bar). SHORT PRESS on the right footswitch of the E2R will instantly load preset 3 in the current bank.
JUMP and FREEZE using the optional E2R Remote Switch The Echolution 2 remote switch port can be set up to work in two different ways. When it is shipped from the factory, the Echolution 2 is programmed so that the Remote instantly switches between the top four presets in each bank as detailed above, regardless of the ENGAGE status. To enable the JUMP and FREEZE functions of the Remote, power up the Echolution 2 pedal while holding the TAP TEMPO footswitch.
Filter SHORT PRESS cycles between: LP (Low Pass Filter) TAPE (Analog Tape emulator) COMB (All Pass Comb Filter) SWEEP (Resonant Sweep) LP + SWEEP TAPE + SWEEP COMB + SWEEP NO FILTER When SWEEP is active, the filters are swept at a rate determined by the LFO SPEED knob. Try using the LFO SYNC to TAP function for some incredible synchronized delay / filter effects. LONG PRESS turns on the CRUSH filter.
Multi-Taps SHORT PRESS cycles through all available options: 1 - delay output matches the tap tempo / delay time ¾ - delay output is ¾ of the tap tempo / delay time value ⅔ - delay output is ⅔ of the tap tempo / delay time value ½ - delay output is ½ of the tap tempo / delay time value PHI - delay output is 0.382 of the tap tempo / delay time value... this signature feature creates rhythmic echo patterns based on the mathematics of the Golden Ratio.
Delay Line i/o UPPER BUTTON SHORT PRESS cycles between: TRAILS - old echos “spill over” after bypass for smooth transitions. LISTEN - echo material is recorded (although not heard) while in bypass. NORMAL- normal bypass (no LEDs lit up). LONG PRESS turns on DRY KILL - this cuts out the analog clean signal from the mix. DRY KILL is useful for special effects or when using a parallel effects loop on an amp or when adding delay to a full mix.
LFO Waveforms SHORT PRESS cycles between: Triangle Square Ramp Random (Sample & Hold) Super Triangle Super Square Super Ramp Super Random The “Super” version of each waveform has 4 additional LFOs superimposed onto the original LFO waveform. LONG PRESS turns on LFO SYNC - this synchronizes the LFO to the Delay Time as set by the delay time knob, tap tempo or MIDI beat clock.
Expression Control SHORT PRESS cycles between EXP control of: R - Delay Repeats T - Delay Time M - Delay Mix S - LFO speed D - LFO depth LONG PRESS turns on ENV MAP to EXP - this sums the internal envelope follower with the current expression pedal or on-board knob value for the chosen parameter, allowing touch sensitive control over every knob. When using the ENV MAP to EXP function, the position of the expression pedal or onboard knob will be summed with the envelope voltage.
Delay Time Ranges UPPER BUTTON SHORT PRESS cycles between: Short - 10ms 100ms Medium - 100ms 1sec Long - 1sec 10sec. LONG PRESS turns OFF the delay line. This allows the filters and modulation sections to be used with no delay. Special Effects LOWER BUTTON SHORT PRESS turns on PING PONG. With one tap running, the echo bounces from left to right. With two taps running, each tap is assigned to one side and they swap sides on every repeat.
Factory Presets List BANK #0 - Echolution 2 Core Sounds 0) Echolution 2 Basic 1) Tape Slap 2) Dotted Eigth Mod 3) Golden Stereo Wash 4) Sample and Hold 5) Halo Sync 6) Angels 7) DUB WARS 8) hey you...
BANK #2 - Classic Delays 20) Memory Mod Delay 21) PCM42 Sq.
BANK #4 - Special Effects 40) LP Halo 41) Stereo Halo Sweep 42) Swell 43) Pure Crush 44) DynaCrush 45) Acid Head 46) LFO Low Pass 47) Phaser 48) Feedback Synth 49) ResoSynth BANK #5 - Multi-Tap Rhythms 50) 1 + 3/4 51) 1 +2/3 52) 1 + PHI 53) 3/4 + 2/3 54) 3/4 + 1/2 55) 1/2 + PHI 56) 1 + 1/2 PONG 57) 1 + 3/4 PONG 58) 1/2 + PHI PONG 59) 1 + PHI PONG
MIDI Every function of the Echolution 2 can be controlled via MIDI. Setting the E2 MIDI Channel: 1. Power up the E2 while holding the LFO button down. 2. Once the E2 has booted up, release the button. 3. Make your MIDI controller send a valid CC command to the E2 (see table below), on the desired MIDI Channel. 4. The E2 will pick the MIDI Channel of the first valid command it receives, and store this for future use. There is no need to repeat this procedure unless a different MIDI Channel is desired.
MIDI CC Map Knobs: 4 - Exp pedal input 12 - Repeats Knob 13 - Time Knob 14 - Mix Knob 15 - LFO Speed Knob 16 - Modulation Depth Knob Buttons: 17 - Time Button 18 - SFX Button 19 - Taps Button 20 - Filter Button 21 - Bypass Button 22 - Ducking Button 23 - Listen Button 24 - LFO Mod Button 25 - Tap Tempo Footswitch 27 - Engage Footswitch 28 - Preset Save 29 - Jump Footswitch / Preset 1/2 30 - Freeze Footswitch / Preset 3/4 The Preset Save Command can be used to save a preset, after using other midi commands t
Buttons can be controlled in two ways, to allow automated patches and also real time manual control. Button Patch Control Set the button value to “1” for a SHORT PRESS. Set the button value to “2” for a LONG PRESS This allows commands to be sent quickly to the E2 without worrying about timing, which makes automated control easy. Manual Button Control via MIDI This is convenient for manual control of the E2 through something like a foot controller, but would be very inconvenient for automated control.
Echolution 2 Application A PC/MAC application has been developed to enable users to control every function of the Echolution 2 via USB. The application also enables firmware updates and extensive preset management including the ablility to import, export and audition presets. PLEASE take a moment to download the E2 Application from our website at: www.pigtronix.
Credits: The Pigtronix design team spent 3 years designing the Echolution 2. The release of this flagship pedal marks the 10-year anniversary of the founding of Pigtronix. I believe it is the best pedal we have ever created.
Pigtronix Limited Warranty: Your Pigtronix effect pedal comes with a 1-year limited warranty on parts and workmanship. During the warranty period we will repair or replace, at our option, defective parts or pedals free of charge, and return them to the owner. Warranty service does not include damaged, modified, or misused pedals and such pedals will be subject to a standard repair charge. What you must do: First, contact us directly via email and describe the problem to us.
