Pigtronix tm Envelope Phaser II User’s Guide All contents © Absara Audio LLC 2009
Index: Welcome………………………………………………………… Anatomy of the EP2……………………………………..……. Getting Started…..………………….…………………………. Guided Tour…………..………………………….……………… Limited Warranty……………………………………….…….… Safety Precautions………………………….,.…………….…..
Welcome! Thank you for entering the realm of Pigtronix. The Envelope Phaser you now possess is a thorough re-design of the original Pigtronix pedal, the ridiculously funky EP-1. The upgrades to the EP2 are more than just additional features fit into a smaller package. Working with effects genius, Howard Davis, we have created a completely new phasing architecture that is not found in any other pedal or effects processor to date.
Anatomy of the EP2: The Interface: Jacks: 1. DC POWER 18-VOLTS – Use only the 18-Volt, 300mA, negative tip power supply that came with your Pigtronix EP2. Using the wrong power supply is likely to result in a damaged pedal. 2. IN – Effect input, Plug in your instrument here. 3. OUT – Effect output, Plug in your amp, mixer, or DI box here. 4. EF TRIGGER – This audio input connects directly to the envelope follower.
6. SPEED PEDAL - This is the TRS expression pedal input for controlling the rate of the LFO. When an expression pedal is plugged into this jack, the onboard speed knob is bypassed. Footswitches: 7. ENGAGE – This footswitch turns the entire EP2 on and off. When the engage light is turned off, the EP2 is true bypassed. 8. EF / LFO – This footswitch selects between Envelope (EF) and Rotary (LFO) modulation of the phaser.
15. EF SWEEP – This switch determines the direction of the envelope movement. 16. BLEND – This switch turns on the BLEND mode causing the phase shifter to be modulated by a combination of the Envelope (EF) and Rotary (LFO). When the BLEND mode is activated, you can still use the left footswitch to change between pure Envelope mode and BLEND mode. 17. LFO SMOOTH – This switch automatically turns down the RESONANCE control in LFO mode only. 18.
Guided Tour: The following steps guide you through the sonic palette of the EP2 and show you how to get at the full range of tones it has to offer. Envelope (EF) Controls 1. Set all of the controls fully counter-clockwise and set all of the toggle switches to the left. The EF LED should be lit, and all the other LEDs should be off. The EP2 is in bypass mode. Be sure to turn the volume knob on your guitar all the way up. Play your instrument and make sure a clean sound is passing through. 2.
. Adjust the SPEED control to get a feel for the range of this knob. Notice that when you turn the SPEED dial all the way down (fully counter-clockwise), the LFO will come to a full stop. Leave the SPEED control at 12:00 as we move on. 9. Turn the RESONANCE control down all the way. Notice how the rotary sound becomes much smoother as the resonance is decreased. Explore the range of this control and then bring the RESOANCE dial back to 3:00. Turn on the LFO SMOOTH toggle switch.
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.
Safety Precautions: The safety precautions listed below are intended to ensure your safety whenever you use the EP2. NEVER OPEN THE CASE – Never try to separate the two pieces of the chassis from one another and/or modify the equipment. Opening this device will effectively void the warranty. STOP USE IN CASE OF PROBLEM – Stop using the equipment if ever you should notice smoke or a strange odor coming from it. Contact Koltai@pigtronix.com for service.
