EarthQuaker Devices Silos Multi-generational Time Reflection Delay Pedal User Manual

Introducció

The EarthQuaker Devices Silos is a versatile multi-generational time reflection delay pedal, offering Digital, Analog, and Tape delay modes. It features six assignable presets, tap tempo, and user-assignable expression control, providing a wide range of sonic possibilities for guitarists.

Informació de seguretat

• Use only a 9V DC power supply with a center-negative polarity.
• No exposeu el pedal a la humitat ni a temperatures extremes.
• Avoid dropping or subjecting the pedal to severe impacts.
• Disconnect power when not in use or during maintenance.

Controls i característiques

The Silos pedal features intuitive controls for shaping your delay sound.

Controls del panell frontal

This image displays the front panel of the Silos pedal, highlighting the main controls and footswitches.

• Botó de temps: Controls the delay time, from short slap-back to long, ethereal repeats.
• Repeats Knob: Adjusts the number of delay repetitions, from a single echo to infinite feedback.
• Pom de mescla: Blends the wet (effected) signal with the dry (unaffected) signal. Turn clockwise for more delay.
• Preset Knob (1-6): Selects one of the six available user presets.
• Mode Switch (D-A-T): Toggles between Digital (D), Analog (A), and Tape (T) delay modes.
• Preset Save/Recall Button: Press to recall a selected preset. Hold to save current settings to the selected preset slot.
• Tap Footswitch: Tap twice or more to set the delay time. Hold to engage momentary delay.
• Activate Footswitch: Activa o ignora l'efecte de retard.

Side and Rear Panel Connections

This image shows the rear panel of the Silos pedal, detailing the input, output, and power connections.

• Jack d'entrada: Connect your instrument or the output of a previous pedal here.
• Sortida Jack: Connecta't al teu amplifier or the input of the next pedal in your chain.
• Entrada d'alimentació de 9 V CC: Connect a standard 9V DC, center-negative power supply.

This image illustrates the side panel of the Silos pedal, featuring the expression pedal input.

• Entrada del pedal d'expressió: Connect an expression pedal (sold separately) to control user-assignable parameters.

Configuració

1. Connect your instrument to the Silos' Entrada jack.
2. Connect the Silos' Sortida jack al teu amplificador o el següent pedal de la cadena de senyals.
3. Connect a standard 9V DC, center-negative power supply to the Entrada d'alimentació de 9 V CC.
4. Assegureu-vos que totes les connexions estiguin segures abans d'encendre el vostre ampmés viu.

This image demonstrates the Silos pedal properly connected to a guitar amplificador, llest per a l'ús.

Instruccions de funcionament

Powering On and Engaging the Effect

Un cop connectat, premeu el botó Activar footswitch to engage the delay effect. The corresponding LED will illuminate. Press again to bypass the effect.

Delay Modes (D-A-T)

El Mode switch allows you to select between three distinct delay types:

• D (Digital): Provides clear, pristine repeats with minimal degradation.
• A (Analog): Offers warmer, darker repeats that naturally degrade with each repetition, characteristic of classic analog delays.
• T (Tape): Emulates the sound of vintage tape echo units, featuring subtle modulation and organic decay.

This image illustrates the pedal set to Tape Mode, with an explanation of how repeats behave in this setting, building up quickly and distorting.

This image further explains the Tape Mode, noting how it creates an atmospheric soundscape after the initial discernible repeats.

Adjusting Delay Parameters

Utilitza el Temps, Es repeteix, i Barrejar knobs to fine-tune your delay sound according to the selected mode.

Presets

The Silos pedal allows you to save and recall up to six custom presets.

Desar un valor predefinit

1. Dial in your desired delay settings using the Temps, Es repeteix, Barrejar, i Mode controls.
2. Gireu el Preestablert knob to select the desired preset slot (1-6) where you wish to save your settings.
3. Manteniu premuda la Preset Save/Recall button until the LED flashes, indicating the preset has been saved.

Recordant un preajust

1. Gireu el Preestablert knob to select the desired preset slot (1-6).
2. Premeu el botó Preset Save/Recall button briefly to load the saved settings for that slot.

Toqueu Tempo

El Toqueu footswitch allows you to set the delay time by tapping your foot.

1. Toqueu Toqueu footswitch two or more times in rhythm to set the delay time. The pedal will average your taps to determine the tempo.
2. Sostenint el Toqueu footswitch will engage momentary delay, meaning the effect is active only while the footswitch is held down.

Control del pedal d'expressió

The expression pedal input allows for real-time control over a user-assignable parameter. Refer to the official EarthQuaker Devices website or full manual for detailed instructions on assigning parameters to the expression pedal.

Manteniment

• Netegeu el pedal amb un drap suau i sec. No utilitzeu productes de neteja abrasius ni dissolvents.
• Comproveu periòdicament totes les connexions per assegurar-vos que estiguin ben ajustades.
• Guardeu el pedal en un lloc fresc i sec quan no l'utilitzeu.

Resolució de problemes

• Sense so: Check all cable connections. Ensure the power supply is correctly connected and functioning. Verify the Activate footswitch LED is on.
• So feble o distorsionat: Comproveu l'instrument i amplifier volume levels. Ensure the Mix knob is not set too high, causing signal clipping.
• Delay Not Engaging: Ensure the Activate footswitch is pressed and its LED is illuminated.
• Presets Not Saving/Recalling: Ensure you are holding the Preset Save/Recall button long enough to save, and pressing it briefly to recall.

Especificacions

Garantia i Suport

For warranty information, technical support, or further assistance, please visit the official EarthQuaker Devices weblloc o poseu-vos en contacte amb el seu servei d'atenció al client.

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