Blend knobadjuststhe mixof 'dry'andphase-
shiftedsignals–fully counter-clockwise is 100% 'dry'
signal andfully clockwiseis 100% phase-shifted
signal (i.e. true vibrato). Whenthe‘Blend’ knob is set
centrally at 12 o'clockthe mixof 'dry'andphase-
shiftedsignalsis equal,producingadeep,rich
phasing effect. The notch-depthand thusthe
intensity ofthephasing canbefine-tunedby
adjustment around the centreposition.
Note:‘Shape’, ‘Width’ and‘Speed’ knobsaffect LFO
#1.Toalter theseparameters for LFO #2 pressand
hold downthe‘Tap/Sync’ footswitchwhilst adjusting
the knobs (with jumper Link removed).
Colour toggle switchintroducestwo different types
of resonance (feedback). With theswitchset ‘down’
feedbackis routed from the 4
th phase-shift stage.
This works wellwith acousticguitar at slower sweep
rates adding movement andtexture.When the
switchset ‘up’ feedbackis routedfrom the 2
nd
phase-shift stage,whichis subtler.Note:because of
how the feedbackis injectedbackintothephase-
shift stagestheaction of the‘Blend’ knobis
reversed.When the switch set in the ‘centre’ position
no feedbackis introduced.
Bypass footswitchallowsselection between
‘effectified’ (tube buffered phasing)and‘non-
effectified’ (true bypassed ‘dry’) signal.
Normal/Skewed/Scattered toggle switch selects
betweenthreebanks of different LFO waveforms.
The ‘Normal’ bankcontains symmetrical linear
sweep waveforms; the ‘Skewed’ bank contains a
range of lopsided waveforms; and the ‘Scattered’
bankcontainsharder transition,stepped andpulse
waveforms.
Tap/Sync footswitchsetstherate of sweep.Twoor
more successivepresses(taps)of the footswitch set
the rateaccording to the foot tap rateputting the
pedal into ‘taptempo’ mode.Movingthe‘Speed’
knob slightly willput the pedal backinto ‘standard’
mode.One press just resetsthe phasesweepto the
beginning of its cycle allowing resynchronisationwith
the beat when playing in a livesituation.
Note:Phase sweep speedcan also be set
accurately usinganexternal tap tempo controller
such as the TimeTraveler™ pedal or anycontroller
pedal that featuresanormally open momentary
footswitch.Connection is made via theRCAjack
socket on the rear panel of the Phaseomatic.
Internal Feedback trim-pot sets the amountof signal
fed back fromthephase-shift stagesto create
resonanceandself-oscillation effects–beware of
high output levels! Toaccessthe ‘Feedback’ trim-
pot, first disconnect the power to thepedal,unscrew
the six screws underneaththepedal and remove the
base-plate.Awatchmaker’s screwdriver or trimming
tool will be required to adjust the trim-pot.
