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.
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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.