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DL4 Delay Modeler

DELAY MODELER DETAILS

The following pages rundown the details of the loop sampler, and the 15 other models of the Delay

Modeler. As the pages describe, these models were created as the result of our in-depth studies

of a dream collection of classic delay stomp boxes and rack units. We’ve included some historical

information, as well as a sample setting for each model, to let you know how each of the units

we studied made its mark on the world of guitar tone, and earned a spot on our modeling “hit

list.” The models of your Delay Modeler are designed to capture the sonic spirit of these classics,

and bring it to you with the powerful new advantages of programmability and versatility – and

2.5 seconds of delay time! We hope you’ll enjoy them.

Alternate Bypass for Delay Trail Remain

The Stomp Box Modelers include mechanically switching relays that route your signal directly

from input jack to output jack and around all circuitry while in bypass.

There’s also an alternate bypass mode available that keeps the DSP engaged while bypassed,

so your delays can trail away when you kick the pedal off. If you want this Alternate Bypass

mode, hold the first and third (from the left) stomp switches while plugging in the left/mono

guitar input. (When the left/mono input is unplugged, your pedal is powered off.) Your pedal

will remember to stay in this Alternate Bypass mode until you re-enable True Bypass.

DELAY MODELER – QUICK REFERENCE CHART FOR MODEL-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

MODEL TWEAK TWEEZ

Tube Echo Wow & Flutter Drive

Tape Echo Bass Treble

Multi-head Heads 1/2 Heads 3/4

Sweep Echo Sweep Speed Sweep Depth

Analog Echo Bass Treble

Analog w/ Mod Modulation Speed Modulation Depth

Lo Res Delay Tone Resolution

Digital Delay Bass Treble

Digital w/ Mod Modulation Speed Modulation Depth

Rhythmic Delays Modulation Speed Modulation Depth

Stereo Delays Right Delay Time Right Delay Repeats

Ping Pong Delay Time Offset Stereo Spread

Reverse Modulation Speed Modulation Depth

Dynamic Delay Threshold Ducking

Auto-volume Echo Modulation Depth Swell Time

Loop Sampler Echo Modulation Echo Volume

DELAY TIME

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Rhythmic Delays

Summary of content (11 pages)

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DL4 Delay Modeler DELAY MODELER – QUICK REFERENCE CHART FOR MODEL-SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS Rhythmic Delays 3 3 3 DELAY TIME MODEL TWEAK TWEEZ Tube Echo Tape Echo Multi-head Sweep Echo Analog Echo Analog w/ Mod Lo Res Delay Digital Delay Digital w/ Mod Rhythmic Delays Stereo Delays Ping Pong Reverse Dynamic Delay Auto-volume Echo Loop Sampler Wow & Flutter Bass Heads 1/2 Sweep Speed Bass Modulation Speed Tone Bass Modulation Speed Modulation Speed Right Delay Time Delay Time Offset Modulatio
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LOOP SAMPLER – KNOB FUNCTIONS DL4 Delay Modeler Model Selector This is where you select the special Loop Sampler mode of operation. While using the Loop Sampler, the knobs and switches have special functions; true bypass is also disabled. The Loop Sampler remembers the knob positions you set here and recalls them when you come back to it. You can also use the optional expression pedal to control the knob settings. Your loop can be up to 14 seconds long.
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LOOP SAMPLER – PLAY ONCE & 1/2 SPEED/REVERSE FOOT SWITCHES DIGITAL DELAY DIGITAL W/ MOD LO RES DELAY RHYTHMIC DELAY ANALOG W/ MOD STEREO DELAYS ANALOG ECHO PING PONG SWEEP ECHO REVERSE MULTI-HEAD DYNAMIC DELAY TAPE ECHO AUTO-VOLUME ECHO TUBE ECHO DL4 Delay Modeler LOOP SAMPLER 16 RECORD / OVERDUB DL4 Delay Modeler PROGRAMMABLE DELAY & 14 SECOND LOOP SAMPLER DELAY TIME PLAY / STOP REPEATS TWEAK PLAY ONCE TWEEZ MIX 1/2 SPEED / REVERSE PLAY ONCE This switch allows “one shot” playback (the Play On
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LOOP SAMPLER WACKINESS – A QUICK GLIMPSE INTO A STRANGE WORLD DIGITAL DELAY DIGITAL W/ MOD LO RES DELAY RHYTHMIC DELAY ANALOG W/ MOD STEREO DELAYS ANALOG ECHO PING PONG SWEEP ECHO REVERSE MULTI-HEAD DYNAMIC DELAY TAPE ECHO AUTO-VOLUME ECHO TUBE ECHO DL4 Delay Modeler LOOP SAMPLER RECORD / OVERDUB DL4 Delay Modeler PROGRAMMABLE DELAY & 14 SECOND LOOP SAMPLER DELAY TIME PLAY / STOP REPEATS TWEAK PLAY ONCE TWEEZ MIX 1/2 SPEED / REVERSE The Basic Run Down...
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DL4 Delay Modeler This image is provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific product that was studied during Line 6's sound model development, and does not imply any cooperation or endorsement. Tube Echo – based on Maestro EP-1. The classic 1963 Maestro EP-1 was the first of a series of “Echoplex” designs distributed by the company, and made by Harris-Teller in Chicago. As touted in a Maestro advertisement, the Echoplex’s “...
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DL4 Delay Modeler DIGITAL DELAY LO RES DELAY DIGITAL W/ MOD ANALOG W/ MOD RHYTHMIC DELAY ANALOG ECHO STEREO DELAYS SWEEP ECHO PING PONG MULTI-HEAD REVERSE TAPE ECHO DYNAMIC DELAY TUBE ECHO AUTO-VOLUME ECHO LOOP SAMPLER DL4 Delay Modeler PROGRAMMABLE DELAY & 14 SECOND LOOP SAMPLER DELAY TIME TWEAK turns heads 1 & 2 on and off. REPEATS 1 on 3 on MIX 4 on 1 & 2 off your own shifting landscape of tonal possibilities.
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DL4 Delay Modeler This image is provided for the sole purpose of identifying the specific product that was studied during Line 6's sound model development, and does not imply any cooperation or endorsement. Analog Echo – based on the Boss DM-2.
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DL4 Delay Modeler Lo Res Delay. The first digital delay units were introduced in the early 80’s. These pedals and rack boxes took advantage of emerging digital technology to provide guitarists with longer delay times. Unlike the 16 bit digital of today's CDs, and the even higher resolution provided by some audio gear (like the 24 Bit processing of your Line 6 Delay Modeler), these early digital units generally had only 8 bit resolution.
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DL4 Delay Modeler Rhythmic Delay. This is a handy place to come when you want a delay that keeps a certain rhythm with your music. Here’s the basic idea: you tap quarter notes on the tap tempo switch. Then you turn the DELAY TIME knob to set the note value you want for your delay time. You can tap quarter notes, and your clever little Stomp Box Modeler will give you back delays in eighth note triplets – or one of 5 other time values that you choose (see DELAY KNOB illustration at bottom).
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DL4 Delay Modeler Ping Pong. The Ping Pong Delay has two separate channels of delay, with the output of each channel flowing into the other, going back and forth like a game of ping pong. The DELAY TIME knob sets the time for the left side delay line, and the TWEAK knob sets the time for the right side delay line, as a percentage of the Main Delay Time. Sound too tricky? Just turn DELAY TIME to set the longer delay time you hear, and turn TWEAK to adjust the shorter delay time.
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DL4 Delay Modeler Dynamic Delay. This effect was made popular by the tc electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay. This is a sort of “smart” volume control for your delay effect’s echoes, and sets the loudness of the delay echoes based on how hard you play. While you play, the Dynamic Delay keeps the volume of the echoes turned down, so that the echoes don’t overwhelm what you’re doing.