EarthQuaker Devices Avalanche Run V2

Description

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run V2 – Stereo Reverb & Delay

Avalanche Run V2 Ambient Alchemy

The Avalanche Run was developed with one goal in mind: to take the floating ambient tones of our Dispatch Master to the next level while still keeping it user friendly and refined. Taking you into the aural exploratorium without having to break open the user manual every time you want to open up your inner eye and get free is no easy task. We are using a high powered proprietary DSP platform to recreate all the characteristics of all our old favorite delay and reverb machines while still retaining a simple, yet flexible workspace.

The Avalanche Run is a dreamy sonic discovery device with up to 2 seconds of delay time and a lush stereo reverb. It features complete control over delay time, repeats, mix and voice (with the tone control), as well as control over the reverb length and mix. It can run in one of 3 different modes: Normal, Reverse and Swell. In “Normal” mode, the Avalanche Run functions as a straightforward delay and reverb. In “Reverse” mode, the delay line is in reverse and the reverb remains in normal mode. In “Swell” mode, the Avalanche Run reacts to your picking dynamics and adds a volume swell to the entire signal path much like manually raising and lowering the volume of your guitar.

• Stereo reverb and delay

• V2 features an updated algorithm for an even better stereo image

• 3 delay modes and tap tempo – Normal, Reverse and Swell

• Expression input – For hands-free control over pedal parameters

• True bypass – Silent soft-touch switching

• Analog dry-through

• Top-mounted jacks – for effortless pedalboard implementation

The Avalanche Run is a dreamy sonic discovery device with up to 2 seconds of delay time and a lush reverb. It features complete control over delay time, repeats, mix and voice (with the tone control), as well as control over the reverb length and mix. It can run in one of 3 different modes: Normal, Reverse and Swell.

In Normal mode, the Avalanche Run functions as a straightforward delay and reverb. In Reverse mode, the delay line is in reverse and the reverb remains in normal mode. In Swell mode, the Avalanche Run reacts to your picking dynamics and adds a volume swell to the entire signal path much like manually raising and lowering the volume of your guitar.

The Avalanche Run features an expression jack that can be assigned to one of six different controls using the EXP selector switch. It also features Tap Tempo with six different ratios accessed via the Ratio selector switch.

The Avalanche Run can also be run in True Bypass mode or Buffered Bypass mode for trails and features 5 different tail lengths including Infinite for lo-fi and continuously degrading pseudo-looping.  The Tap switch also has a few other cool secondary functions.

While in Normal and Swell mode, you can send the Avalanche Run into self-oscillation by holding down the Tap footswitch. In Reverse, mode holding down the Tap switch will flip the delay back into Normal mode and return to Reverse mode once released!

Each and every Avalanche Run V2 is completely assembled, wired and tested by total human beans in the tiny tundra town of Akron, Ohio.

Earthquaker Devices Avalanche Run V2: Controls

Time- This controls the delay time and goes from 0ms to just under 2000ms. It takes over for the delay time control and is DRASTICALLY different than the interface control. Using the expression pedal to control the time will give you all kinds of wild effects that can not be achieved by turning the knob.

Repeats- Controls the regeneration of the delay, from zero repeats to near infinite.

Tone- Controls the tone for the delay line only. Roll off highs to the left, roll off lows to the right and get a flat response in the middle.

Mix- The is the volume control for the delay line. This blends in the wet with dry until 1 o’clock, 1 o’clock to 3 o’clock boosts the wet signal over the dry and 3 o’clock up brings down dry until it is fully wet when all the way up.

Decay- Controls the reverb decay length –  short decay counterclockwise, long cavernous decay clockwise.

R Mix- Controls the reverb mix

D Mix- Controls the delay mix

Expression Jack Assign Switch- Use this switch to map the expression jack to one of the assigned controls.

Mode Selector Switch

Both- This is the “standard” delay and reverb model.Reverb is fully stereo and follows delay in the signal path.All controls work as displayed.When using tap tempo to set the delay time, the repeats are cleared once new time is tapped in. Hold Tap switch down to send delay into infinite repeats. On shorter Time settings, they will quickly go into oscillation and on longer Time settings, they will slowly build.

Reverse- This is reverse delay mode with “standard” reverb.Reverse delay, normal reverb.
Ratio is always in 1/1 position no matter where the ratio switch is set.

Swell- This is the volume swell mode.Adds an auto swell to the entire signal path, much like slowly turning up the volume control on your guitar.Reverb Mix controls the length of the swell, swell length becomes longer as you turn the control clockwise.
Swells are triggered by the input, regardless of input strength. To get the most from this effect, adjust your playing to a more staccato style and mute the strings after every note or chord.
This mode sums both left and right inputs on both the wet and dry paths to mono.
Hold Tap switch down to send delay into infinite repeats. On shorter Time settings, they will quickly go into oscillation and on longer Time settings, they will slowly build.

The Avalanche Run also has a “Tails” mode. Tails mode allows the wet signal to naturally fade out after the effect is switched off. It has 5 Tail length settings that are selected by the Ratio switch during power up.

Measures 4.65″ x 4.15″ x 2.25″ with knobs

Power Requirements : 9VDC  425mA current draw. Please use the included 9V center negative 1 Amp DC power supply for best results

Tech Specs

24-bit 96kHz A/D & D/A converters
115dB Typical signal to noise
Input impedance: 1M Ohm
Output impedance: 100 Ohm
All analog dry signal path
All digital wet signal path with 20hz-20kHz Frequency response
Selectable relay-based true bypass or buffered analog tails modes
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Each and every Avalanche Run is completely assembled, wired and tested by total human beans in the tiny tundra town of Akron, Ohio.