dedalo TRES TREMOLO User manual

Congratulations, you got the Tres!
With its FET/LDR analog circuit which provides the most organic and warm
tremolo, and its innovative μ-control technology, the Tres lets you create wave-
forms and sounds that had never been possible. From the classic “vibrato” of old
ampliers, to rhythmic patterns and Fade/Kill effects.
• Double analog modulation technology: optical and FET
•4 waveforms: sine, square, triangle and pulse
• Kill mode with more than 50dB of depth
• Beats control with 7 bar subdivisions
• Control for symmetry of the LFO
• Optical switch for functions Tap Tempo, Fade and Foot-Speed
• Tap Sync and Bypass Sync
• True Bypass

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Controls
01 - DEPTH Depth of the tremolo effect. At minimum, the “k” (KILL) mode is activated:
the modulation is made by the FET circuit and the sound gets chopped with sharp
edges and more than 50dB of depth. Rotating the control to the right the Opto mode is
activated, with its depth increasing from zero to the max as the control is turned. The
Opto mode allows for the different waveforms, and provides a softer sound even in the
square waves.
02 - BEATS Active only in Pulse mode. The oscillation cycle is divided into the num-
ber of times (beats) indicated by this control: 4 • (dotted), 3, 4, 8 • (dotted), 6, 8, 12.
E.g: If you select 6, the complete cycle is divided into 6 beats, creating a rhythm in 6/8.
For optimum performance, position the knob to the center of the desired value.
03 - MODE Choose from four waveforms and the special mode “f” (FADE).
• Pulse: Two rhythmic pulses. The oscillation cycle corresponds to one bar, where the
rst pulse falls on beat 1 and the second falls on beat 3. The controls BEATS and SYM
allow you to set the parameters for this mode.
• Triangle: Triangular waveform. Softer tremolo.
• Square: Square wave. Deeper tremolo.
• Sine: Sine wave. The classical “vibrato” of old ampliers.

Controls
• f: FADE mode. In this mode the LFO stops and the output level is controlled by
the Control switch between full level (switch released) and silence (switch pressed).
This allows to do the tremolo effect with foot movements, or make fade in and fade
out effects (like for example backwards guitar sounds). The fading time is set by the
controls f IN and f OUT. When the KILL mode is active, the switching between levels
is made with no transition time for a Kill Switch effect. For optimum performance,
position the knob to the center of the desired value.
04 - SYM / f OUT Symmetry of the waveform. Turn to the right to increase the rise
time, and to the left to increase the fall time. In the center, the rise and fall times
are equal. In PULSE mode, it controls the duration of the second pulse. Turn to the
right for longer duration. In FADE mode, it controls the fade out duration. Turn to
the right for faster times.
05 - RATE / f IN Oscillation speed of effect. In FADE mode, it controls the fade in
duration. Turn to the right for faster times.
06 - OUTPUT Effect input, connect your instrument here.
07 - INPUT Effect output, connect your amplier here.
08 - DC 9V Power supply input, connect your dc adapter here.
09 - LED Lights up when the effect is engaged.
Controls
10 - TRUE BYPASS Turns on/off the effect. The true bypass switch allows your
sound to remain intact when the effect is off. Besides, the LFO is synchronized to
the start of the cycle each time the pedal is activated by this switch (Bypass Sync).
11 - CONTROL Optical switch for the functions:
• Tap Tempo: Controls the effect speed by means of taping in the switch. To use
it, simply tap on the switch between three and sixteen times, at the desired speed.
The resulting tempo is the average between the taps, and will remain until a new
tempo is set by either tapping or turning the Rate knob.
• Tap Sync: If you make a single tap on this switch, the LFO gets synchronized to
the beginning of the cycle. This function is only active when the rate was previously
set by the Tap Tempo
• Foot-Speed: Modies the speed of oscillation of the effect. The rate will rise
gradually to its maximum speed while the switch is pressed, returning to the speed
indicated by the RATE control (or set by Tap Tempo) when it is released.
• Fade: In FADE mode this switch controls the output level, doing the tremolo and
fade effects by movements of the foot.
12 - LED Speed and mode change indicator. When changing modes, the LED will
blink indicating the change.

Use and care of the pedal
• To place a battery, remove the lid by removing screws.
• Use only regulated 9v dc adapter, with negative center polarity. In no way should be
connected to 220V or adapters of other kinds.
• Avoid dropping, hitting or exposing the pedal to extremes of humidity or temperature.
• Disconnect the input when the pedal is not in use to avoid battery drain.
• Remove the battery if you don’t plan to use the pedal for a long time.
• To clean the pedal, use a dry cloth.
• Do not remove the protective silicone legs, they protect the pedal from shocks and
external pressures.
Problems and solutions
• The LED lights up but there is only sound when the effect is in bypass:
Make sure the instrument is properly connected to the INPUT jack, and the amplier
to the OUTPUT jack.
• The indicator LED doesn’t light up:
The pedal is not connected to a working DC adapter, or to a charged battery.
• The effect is too weak, or the sound is unduly saturated:
Put a new battery or try an appropriate DC adapter. If the pedal is connected in a
loop, check its send and return levels.
• The pedal makes a high pitched whine:
The battery has insufcient charge.
• The pedal makes a low pitched hum:
Feed the pedal with a regulated dc adapter of sufcient amperage
• The sound cuts out intermittently:
This may be due to a failure in the true bypass switch. See warranty terms.

Terms of warranty
• The warranty is only valid for the original owner for 2 years from the date of pur-
chase.
• The warranty must be requested on the trade where the pedal was acquired.
• DEDALO ensures that the pedal is free from defects in materials and workmanship.
• DEDALO will choose to repair or replace any faulty piece on the pedal at its sole
option.
• Failures due to accident or misuse are not covered in the warranty.
• DEDALO is not responsible for any loss or damage the user may suffer as a result of
using the pedal.
• Batteries or power adapter are not included in the warranty.
• In this pedal there is no piece that could be repaired by the user. The repair or
modication by personnel not authorized by DEDALO will void the warranty.
• Shipping or other fees that may arise, are not covered by warranty.
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Sound Settings

Sound Settings
Surf Trem
Backwards Guitar
Use control
Sound Settings
Chopper
Heartbeat

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Order in the effects chain
Technical specifications
Model 2015 - TRS-5
True Bypass
Input impedance: 700Kohm
Power supply: DC 9v center negative (minimum 100mA)
Battery Power: 9v Alkaline
Power consumption: 40mA at 9v DC
Dimensions: 12cm x 9.4cm x 5.4cm
Weight: 475gr
Trimpots:
RV1: Level: output level of the effect.