Eclipse User Manual
Eclipse User Manual Page 34 of 58 Release 1.10.1
If the (RATE) is changed either “manually” or via a tempo update, an LFO will (of course) alter its rate. The
old rate is crossfaded to the new rate. The length of the crossfade is determined by
(RETRIG) as a percent-
age of the old rate. Thus, a value of
100% means that the crossfade will be complete in one cycle of the old
rate.
When you tap in a new tempo
with the TAP key or start an external sequence that’s connected to the
Eclipse, the LFOs will “start over.” You determine where in the waveform the LFO starts with the
(ANGLE)
parameter. Your choices are
–180 deg to 180 deg. When the LFO starts over, it crossfades from the old
position to the new position by an amount determined by
(RETRIG) de-
scribed above.
In addition to restarting when you tap in a new tempo
with the TAP key or
start an external sequence that’s connected to the Eclipse, you can cause the
LFOs to e-synchronize every beat
for perfectly timed effects. Simply turn
PARAMETER page 2 <EDIT MOD> RETRIG (TAP RETR) to pulses. Note
that this is under the “mod block” (<EDIT MOD>) and as such is “global” in
scope (its status isn’t saved or loaded with programs).
Further, you can have the LFOs “start over” when the input audio crosses
a given threshold. Select which input causes them to “start over” with
off,
in1, in2, 1+2 under PARAMETER page 2 <EDIT MOD> RETRIG (AUDIO
RE). Adjust the threshold that causes them to retrigger under (THRESH).
Sends and “Manual” Parameters
Littered throughout the parameter pages are
(SEND) and (MANUAL_P)
soft keys. Both affect the signal level sent into the algorithm. While handy
in their own right, they truly shine when used in conjunction with MIDI
foot controllers, MIDI sequencers, or the back panel foot pedal jacks. Sim-
ply “patch” them to a handy external modulator (see page 37) and you can
enjoy “un-zippered” send level control.
Want the last words of a desperate singer to delay off into oblivion? “Patch” a MIDI sequencer to the
(SEND) of a fat delay and crank it from 0% to 100% on the phrase, “I’ll love you forever…” Works well
in live situations, too.
If you investigate the separately provided “Eclipse Algorithms” document, you’ll notice most algorithms
have an “S” somewhere in their signal path. That’s the point at which the
(SEND) or (MANUAL_P) does its
business.
Routing and Levels Between Effects Blocks
You have control over the routing between the two effects blocks (FXA and FXB), the wet/dry ratio of each
effects block, and the output level of each effects block. These parameters are located on the second page of
the
PARAMETER area. Any changes you make here will be saved when you save or update a program. These
parameters exist to tweak the levels and interaction between the effects blocks to achieve a desired overall
effect. Do not use these parameters to adjust the level of the Eclipse relative to the rest of your studio or rack
– instead use the parameters found in the
LEVELS area (page 18).
Routing
Don’t confuse the routing between effects blocks that we’re discussing here with the input mode (LEVELS
page 2
{IN MODE}). The routing between effects blocks is saved with a program. On the other hand, the
input mode selects which input channels will be used (
Stereo, Mono 1, or Mono 2) for every single program
