dedalo byte BASS SYNTH User manual

Congratulations, you got the Byte!
The Byte is an 8-bit digital synthesizer that detects the sound of the bass and
generates it’s own sound on response to it. The detector is monophonic (it only
handles one note at a time). It has two independent oscillators with several
waveforms, one running at the original frequency, and another one octave lower
(suboscillator), which can be used together or separate.
The generated sound goes then thru a low-pass lter, whose frequency can be
modulated by an envelope that responds to the note’s attack. At the end of the
chain, there is a sample rate limiter that provides for interesting aliasing (phantom
frequencies) effects.
• 8 bits µ-control synthesizer
• Clean signal blend with Analog-dry-thru
• Several powerful waveforms including square, triangle, sawtooth and pulses
• Independent suboscillator with square and pulse waveform
• Sample rate limiter with control by optical footswitch
• Envelope lter
• True Bypass

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Controls
01 - LEVEL Output level of the synthesized signal.
02 - BLEND Output level of the clean signal which is added in parallel to the effect.
03 - WAVE / START Double function
• Wave: Selects the waveform of the synthesized signal between this ve options, or
silence:
Pulse
Bipolar Pulse
Square
Sawtooth (octave up)
Sawtooth
Off Stops this oscillator
For best results, position the knob to the center of the desired selection.
• Start: With the Control activated, sets the inital frequency for the envelope lter
sweep.
04 - ALIAS / FILTER Double function
• Alias: Controls the sample rate of the D/A conversion. This causes the addition of
phantom frequencies (alias), creating strange harmonics and subharmonics of digital
destruction.

Controls
• Filter: When activated, sets the nal frequency for the envelope lter sweep.
05 - SUB / DECAY Double function
• Sub: Select the waveform of the suboscillator between this two options, or silence:
Square
Pulse
Off Stops this oscillator.
• Decay: With the Control activated, sets the total time of the envelope lter sweep.
06 - INPUT Effect input, connect your instrument here.
07 - OUTPUT 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.
10 - TRUE BYPASS Turns on/off the effect. The true bypass switch keeps your
sound intact when the effect is off.
11 - LED Control mode indicator. The led lights up when Control mode is engaged.
Also, it blinks when changing the selection on knobs Wave and Sub.
Controls
12 - CONTROL Double function. Optical switch with this functions:
• By keeping the switch pressed, it makes a sweep on the sample rate set by the
Alias knob.
• By tapping on the switch, it enters/leaves the lter Control mode, which enables
the Start, Filter and Decay functions.
Trimpots
RV1: Treble: Hi-Shelving lter at the output of the effect.
RV3: A/D converter bias. Do not change.
Order in the effects chain

Technical specifications
Model 2016 – BYT-1
True Bypass
Input impedance: 750Kohm
Power Input: DC 9v center negative (minimum 100mA)
Consumption: Regulated DC 9v center negative
Dimensions: 12 cm x 9.4 cm x 5.4 cm
Weight: 475gr
Use and care of the pedal
• 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.
• 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 an appropiate DC adapter.
• The indicator LED doesn’t light up, and when connecting the pedal, the power sup-
ply/other pedals turn off:
Check that the DC plug doesn’t have metalic parts that may touch the case of the
pedal.
• The effect is too weak, or the sound is unduly saturated:
Use an appropriate DC adapter. If the pedal is connected in a loop, check its send
and return levels.
• The pedal makes a low pitched hum:
Feed the pedal with a regulated dc adapter of sufcient amperage
• The sound cuts out intermittently:
Check the condition of the input and output cables.

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
Pixel Bass
(Use control)
Clean Octave
Sound Settings
Synth Bass
Slow Sweep
(Use control)

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Sound Settings
Strings