Catalina CHORUS User manual

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CHORUS
USER’S GUIDE

Congratulations, and thank you for your purchase of the Seymour Duncan Catalina Chorus Pedal.
The Catalina Chorus is a highly adjustable, lush and liquid sounding analog chorus pedal with stereo output and
tone control. In addition to a top-tier sounding chorus eect, it incorporates a very unique Dynamic Expression
mode into its design. This dual-mode feature will allow players to control the amount of chorus eect by
varying the dynamics of their playing. By selecting between “Hard” and “Soft” mode and setting the threshold
adjustment accordingly, the player is able to control the “Depth” of the chorus eect by playing with more or
less pick attack. This feature can easily be bypassed to use the pedal as you would use a standard chorus
eect pedal.
HOW IT WORKS
Depth – This control dials in the amount of the chorus eect that is present in the signal, from very subtle
and transparent to a fluid, underwater warble and rotating speaker eect.
Delay – This control dials in the amount of space between the dry signal and the eected chorus signal.
More delay will give you a more dramatic eect.
Mix – Sets the blend between the dry signal and the wet chorus eected signal.
Rate – Controls the speed of the modulation, from slow moving subtle chorus to high speed
spinning sounds.
Tone – The tone control is a passive control that functions just like the tone knob on a guitar. It can cut the
high frequency response of the wet signal, but does not aect the dry signal.
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Dynamic - Allows the player to select between Hard and Soft
triggering modes. In “Hard” setting, more chorus eect will be
present when playing harder and the eect will not be as present
when playing softer passages. In “Soft” setting, more chorus
signal will be heard on softer passages and will not be as present
with harder playing.
Threshold – Adjusts the sensitivity of the Dynamic Expression
eect so that it can be triggered by changes in playing style.
This knob will light up green when in “Hard” mode and blue
when in “Soft” mode. It will glow brighter when the Chorus
eect is engaged.
Status LED – Indicated when the Catalina Chorus is active.
LED is on when the unit is engaged, o when in true
bypass mode.
True Bypass Footswitch - Activates the pedal. When
the pedal is o, the circuit from your guitar’s signal runs via a
hardwired connection from the input jack to the output jack for
true bypass operation.
Input Jack - Connect your guitar or other pedal cable here.
Output Jacks – Run cable to amp input or to next eect pedal.
Mono and stereo operation are both available.
Power Jack - You can use any 9volt -18volt regulated DC adapter
(negative polarity center terminal).
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LET’S GET STARTED!
1. Plug in any regulated 9-18 volt power supply with a negative polarity center terminal.
2. Run good quality, unbalanced, shielded guitar cables from your guitar to the input jack and
from output jack or jacks to your amp’s input or to the next pedal on your pedal board.
3. Dialing in your sound:
A) Typical Chorus Setup – Begin with Delay, Depth, and Rate controls set at 12 O’clock and Mix control set
all the way counter clockwise. Engage footswitch to turn on pedal (status LED will light indicating pedal is
active). Gradually bring Mix control up until you hear a noticeable amount of chorus eect on your guitar
signal. Experiment with the Delay, Depth and Rate controls until you are overcome with happiness, and find
yourself smiling in chorused-out bliss.
B) Setting Dynamic Expression – Choose “Hard” or “Soft” mode depending on type of song or eect
you wish to have in the song (see No. 6 Dynamic, previous page, for description of this function). Engage
Expression footswitch (Threshold adjust will light indicating that the Dynamic Expression feature is active).
Gradually adjust Threshold until desired dynamic is noticeable. Experiment liberally with this control until
you are again overcome with happiness.

SAMPLE SETTINGS
The Catalina Chorus can produce a dizzying array of eects from subtle, clean shimmer to lush, swirling eects
and everything in between. What follows are just a few examples of what The Catalina Pedal is capable of.
Please note that all settings were created with the Expression setting “O.” Be sure to experiment with this
feature by engaging the Expression footswitch and tweaking the Dynamic and Threshold settings to your taste.
Classic Chorus
The controls set at noon is a perfect starting point, adding just the right amount of
depth and dimension to your sound without becoming overpowering.
Vibrato
A unique, organic and liquid sound with over the top ‘sea-sick’ pitch
bending warbles.
Deep 80’s Goth
Lush, deep modulation with sparkly top-end – best when played with plenty
of eyeliner.

Double Track
Simulates a second guitar track for a thicker, fuller sound – perfect for making
solos sound huge.
Underwater Grunge
Classic ‘watery’ chorus that evokes the distinct 90’s Seattle sound.
Spinner
Evokes the vibe and mojo of a rotating speaker cabinet.

Specifications:
Type of circuitry: Analog Bucket Brigade Devices (BBDs) supported by modern low-noise
analog electronics. Sinusoidal delay modulation and an adjustable envelope follower to control
modulation depth.
Bypass: True bypass
Auxiliary Functions:
Stereo output creates a second channel from the mono input by inverting the wet channel.
Control Ranges:
Delay – Sets time delay from 6 to 60 milliseconds.
Tone – Sets cutoff of passive low pass filter from 0.5kHz to 6kHz.
Depth – Sets the modulation of the delay time from off to 50%.
Rate – Sets modulation rate from 0.33 - 10 cycles/second.
Expression (Footswitch) – Engages the envelope follower.
Input Impedance: 1 Meg.
Output Impedance: 500 ohms.
Dry Gain: 0dB.
Wet Gain: off to +3dB above the dry signal.
Frequency response: 5Hz to 50kHz (dry).
THD @ 1V Vo: <0.01% (dry).
Noise referred to input: <-98 dBV, 400 Hz to 20 kHz (dry).

LIMITED WARRANTY
Seymour Duncan oers the original purchaser a one-year limited warranty on both labor and materials,
from the day this product is purchased. We will repair or replace this product, at our option, if it fails due to
faulty workmanship or materials during this period. Defective products can be returned to your USA dealer,
international distributor, or sent direct to our factory postage prepaid along with dated proof of purchase (e.g.,
original store receipt) and RMA number. Call or e-mail our factory for an RMA number, which must be written
on the outside of the box. We reserve the right to refuse boxes without an RMA written on the outside.
As you might expect, this warranty does not apply if you’ve modified the unit or treated it unkindly, and we can
assume no liability for any incidental or consequential damages which may result from the use of this product.
Any warranties implied in fact or by law are limited to the duration of this express limited warranty.
DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
In the unlikely event that you ever need to dispose of this product, it must be disposed of properly by handing it
over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electronic equipment. Please contact your local
household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased this product for those locations. Thanks for
helping us conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and
the environment.
Power: External 9 to 18V regulated DC adapter (center negative)
Current consumption: 23mA
Dimensions: 3.5” x 4.7” x 1.6”
Weight: 0.9 lb without battery

FCC COMPLIANCE
This Device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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