User manual BOSS DIABLO D800.2

[. . . ] The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Main Features A full 23-second long delay provides plenty of time for loop play and sound-on-sound. The Memory function allows you to store up to four tones in the DD-20 itself, independent of the panel settings. You also get "seamless switching, " with memories switched smoothly as the reverberation continues. Features a Delay mode with a total of eleven effects, including new "SMOOTH, " "TWIST" and some effects modeled on analog and tape echo effects. [. . . ] You can adjust the settings to change the number of "heads. " TAPE * The delay time can be set in a range from 120 milliseconds to 23 seconds. 23) ANALOG STANDARD DUAL PAN SMOOTH MODULATE This tone is modeled on the BOSS "DM-2" Compact Delay. 24) This is a panning delay, with the delay sound output alternately from the left and right sides (OUTPUT A/B). This delay spreads out spatially, producing a more natural reverberation effect. You can adjust the E. LEVEL knob setting to get two different kinds of effect, "Direct Sound + Effect Sound" and "Effect Sound Only. " Turning the E. LEVEL knob completely to the right switches this to "Effect Sound Only. " * The delay time can be set in a range from 10 milliseconds to 23 seconds. * You can choose how the sound is output from the OUTPUT jacks in "Setting the Output Mode" (p. 30); select either "STEREO OUTPUT" or "A: Direct Sound, B: Effect Sound. " SOS (Sound On Sound) TWIST WARP REVERSE 18 Part Names and Functions fig. 25 DUAL Indicator (SHORT, LONG) Indicates the delay time as well as the delay (SHORT, LONG) when the DD-20 is set to DUAL mode. Display When the power is turned on, the backlighting comes on, then goes off again after approximately twenty seconds. If you want to keep the backlighting on, simultaneously press the TAP button and TEMPO button; the light then stays on. * Never strike or apply strong pressure to the display. Output Mode Indicator (A:EFX, B:DIR, +4dB) "Setting the Output Mode" (p. 30) DELAY TIME This shows the unit of time for the currently selected delay time (or BPM unit). When MODE is set to SOS, it indicates the remaining memory (%) during recording and the loop phrase position during playback and overdubbing. Control Pedal Function Indicator (ON/OFF, TAP, MEM) "Setting the External Pedal Function" (p. * You can switch the normal effect on and off by pressing the ON/OFF pedal only briefly. How to Use WARP 1. The effect corresponding to the knob positions (E. LEVEL, F. BACK) resumes. You can create fantastic effects by repeating the "warped" delay sound and then playing a phrase on top of this. * You can switch the normal effect on and off by pressing the ON/OFF pedal only briefly. 22 How to Use Each Mode How to Use TAPE You can have either one or two "playback heads" used for the tape echo effect. Hold down the ON/OFF pedal until "HEd1" or "HEd2" appears in the display. You can change the number of playback heads used by continuing to hold down the ON/OFF pedal as you turn the DELAY TIME knob. HEd1: One head is used HEd2: Two heads are used fig. 35 * This is set at the factory to "HEd1. " * This setting is preserved even after the power is turned off. If you want to save it as a setting for the Memories (1­4), then carry out the Write procedure (p. 10). 23 How to Use Each Mode How to Use DUAL Although DUAL mode features a short delay and long delay connected in series, you can change the delay time for the short delay. Hold down the ON/OFF pedal until "SHORT" appears in the display. [. . . ] The pedal functions differently according to the Pedal mode settings. 22) Cannot be saved to the memories The delay time cannot be saved in SOS or MANUAL. Delay time settings in MANUAL are saved by pressing the DELAY TIME knob or switching memories before the power is turned off. Information not displayed External pedal not indicated. For more detailed information, refer to "Setting the Output Mode" (p. [. . . ]