User Manual

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Context 2. The Context is an algorithmic reverb inspired by 1980's rack-
mount digital reverbs. Those reverbs used specialized processors with limited precision. The Context
2 uses a high-performance processor with 32/64-bit floating-point processing at 48 kHz. It combines
classic reverb algorithm design with modern digital signal processing techniques.
New in Version 2
The Context 2 uses a much more powerful processor than the original Context, allowing it to run two
reverb engines simultaneously so that you can change presets with spillover. Holding down either of the
footswitches will sustain the reverb indefinitely (reverb freeze).
Some of the improvements include:
• Spring reverb algorithm with tremolo
• Reverse reverb algorithm
• Granular reverb algorithm inspired by the Ursa Major SST-282 Space Station
• Delay plus reverb in all modes
• Plate algorithm has predelay
• Adjustable modulation in all algorithms
• Low and high frequency damping in all modes
• More control over low and high frequency damping response
• Dynamic reverb for ducking or expansion
• Adjustable input and output levels
• Tap tempo with independent note divisions for delay, predelay, and tremolo rate
(requires external switch)
• Independent note divisions for delay time, reverb predelay, and tremolo speed
• Reverb hold/freeze, with live signal dry or eected
• Smaller enclosure, with all jacks on top
• Stereo (TRS) input/output
• Assignable expression pedal
• Presets (1 on front panel, 4 via remote switch, 126 via MIDI)
• Soft touch switches
• Momentary/latching footswitch action
• Higher sampling rate
• Higher headroom
• Better signal-to-noise ratio
• Full MIDI control via USB or 1/4" TRS
• Multi-purpose control port for expression pedal, CV, remote switches, tap tempo, and MIDI
• USB firmware updates
• Web-based editor (requires Chrome)