Duncan Andromeda User manual

-ANDROMEDA-
DYNAMIC DELAY
USER’S GUIDE

HOW IT WORKS
1DELAY TYPE SELECTOR – 8-way switch to select between delay types.
2PRESET DISPLAY –Indicates the currently loaded preset.
3BANK BUTTON – Press to cycle through the 32 preset banks.
We’d like to thank you for making the Seymour Duncan Andromeda Dynamic Delay a part of
your tone quest. In your hands is a powerful creative tool that combines classic delay sounds
with unique dynamic control for an inspiring musical experience.

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PRESET BUTTON – Press to cycle through the 4 presets (A/B/C/D) in the currently selected bank.
**SAVE FUNCTION**
Press both Bank and Preset buttons together to enter SAVE mode. Display will flash. Use Bank and Preset
buttons to choose a save location then press both buttons together again to Save the current UI state to
the selected preset location.
5FEEDBACK KNOB Sets the desired number of delay repeats. Turning the FEEDBACK knob clockwise
will give you more delay repeats, up to infinite. In Analog mode the delay will enter runaway feedback.
6DELAY TIME KNOB – Knob that controls the delay time. Using this knob overrides any preset Tempo
or Tap Value set by the tap footswitch.
7TAP VALUE KNOB – 4-way switch to set note division of the delay time.
8THRESHOLD KNOB – Knob to control the sensitivity of the Dynamic Expression feature. The LED will
illuminate brighter when there is more of the selected parameter blended in, and dim when there is less.
9HARD/SOFT/OFF TOGGLE – Toggles the Dynamic Expression between its two modes or turns it o.
HARD MODE – Blends in more of the selected parameter (Mix, Mod, or Saturation) when you play harder
SOFT MODE – Blends in more of the selected parameter when you play softer.
10 EXPRESSION ASSIGN BUTTON – Selects the parameter that the Dynamic Expression feature
controls.
11 SATURATION KNOB – Adds pleasant overdrive and ‘grit’ to the wet signal (repeats). This is similar to
tape saturation.
12 TONE KNOB – Control to brighten or darken the sound of the wet signal.
13 MODULATION KNOB – Blends in a Chorus eect on the wet signal.
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MIX KNOB – Determines balance of wet/dry signal.
Fully clockwise = 100% wet.
Fully counter-clockwise= 100% dry.
15 TRAILS BUTTON – When set to ON the delay will continue to decay naturally when bypassed.
(No new repeats will be generated). In this mode Andromeda uses a buered bypass.
When set to OFF the delay will cut o as soon as the eect is bypassed. In this mode Andromeda is
true-bypass.
16 BYPASS SWITCH – Turns delay on and o. Hold for Freeze. Be aware that in analog mode feedback
can run away and create loud or unpleasant noise.
17 TAP/PRESET FOOTSWITCH – Defaults to TAP mode, tap the footswitch two or more times to set
the tempo of the delay. To change to PRESET mode press and hold the footswitch until the LED stops
blinking and becomes solid, then press the footswitch to scroll through the four presets in the current
bank. After 2 seconds the mode will revert to TAP.
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Your new Andromeda Dynamic Delay is fully functional out of the box (requires external 9V to
18V regulated DC adapter (center pin negative) with 300mA current rating, not included), but
you can access more utility and options by downloading the Librarian software at
www.seymourduncan.com/software. These functions include:
Firmware Updates – We will periodically release firmware updates for Andromeda to
add more features or increase the usability. You can download and install these updates by
connecting Andromeda to your computer using a micro USB cable and running the Librarian
software.

Preset Management – The Librarian software can be used to rename, backup, and restore
your presets – or return to the factory settings.
Millisecond or BPM Mode – Andromeda’s delay time can be set in either milliseconds or
beats per minute. By default the unit will use milliseconds, but you can change it to BPM using
the Librarian.
MIDI – Andromeda can be used with standard MIDI controllers. A complete list of MIDI
commands is available at www.seymourduncan.com/pedal/andromeda. By default
Andromeda uses ANY MIDI channel, but you can select 1-16 in the librarian.

Tech Specs:
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1M Ohm
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 100 Ohms
GAIN: Unity
NOISE: <-105dBV
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/-0.5dB
POWER: External 9V to 18V regulated DC adapter (center pin negative) with
300mA current rating
CURRENT CONSUMPTION: 150mA
DIMENSIONS: 5.60’’ x 5.13’’ x 2.15’’
WEIGHT: 1.35 lbs.

BPM and mS delay messages are sent directly
to the DDL, these values are not scaled or
modified.
BPM and mS values
are represented as a 14 bit number with
the MSByte and LSByte sent as separate
messages.
When a MSByte is received, the LSByte is set
to 0 when a LSByte is received, it is added to
the MSByte.
Andromeda MIDI
Implementation
MIDI Specification
Andromeda presets are arranged in 32
banks of 4 presets each for a total of 128
presets. Access to these presets via MIDI is
sequential, for example:
Bank 01 Preset A (01A) – MIDI Program 00
Bank 01 Preset B (01B) – MIDI Program 01
Bank 01 Preset C (01C) – MIDI Program 02
Etc.

SAMPLE SETTINGS
1A Digital
This no frills digital delay setting is a great starting point,
showcasing Andromeda’s pure, warm tone. This delay
setting should work nicely for most applications, or use it
as a jumping o point to experiment with the tone shaping
controls.
1B Analog
Andromeda’s analog delay setting is modeled o of our
Vapor Trail bucket brigade delay for warm, rich repeats
that gently decay into gorgeous lo-fi analog bliss.
BPM and mS delay messages are sent directly
to the DDL, these values are not scaled or
modified.
BPM and mS values
are represented as a 14 bit number with
the MSByte and LSByte sent as separate
messages.
When a MSByte is received, the LSByte is set
to 0 when a LSByte is received, it is added to
the MSByte.

1C Dynamic Mix
This digital delay patch makes use of the Dynamic
Expression feature to create a ducking delay. When you
play harder the mix will get lower and when you play
softer the mix will get higher. This keeps the delay out of
the way if you’re playing fast and blends it back in when
you slow down or play softer.
1D Analog Wash
This analog delay patch makes use of the Dynamic
Expression to create ambient swells and washes of
cascading delay. When you play harder the delay will back
o, but as you play softer the oscillating feedback will
bring in a wave of soft ambient repeats.

2A Mod Digital
Andromeda’s pristine digital delay is paired with lush
chorus for added depth and sparkle.
2B Mod Analog
Subtle modulation and saturation combined with a slight
roll o of the tone control creates a very vintage analog
delay sound.

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.
2C Reverse
A swirling, dreamy reverse delay that’s perfect for
psychedelic guitar solos, ambient soundscapes, or
shoegaze strumming.
2D Tape Delay
Using Andromeda’s digital delay engine, combined with
the Saturation, Tone, and Modulation controls you can
emulate vintage tape delays.

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 email 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. 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.
COMMITMENT TO QUALITY AND COMMUNITY
Seymour Duncan takes pride in designing and crafting our products to create the most amazing sound
possible. Our Made in the USA label designates that the products are designed in Santa Barbara, California
and manufactured in the USA with quality parts sourced in the United States and around the world.
With everything we create, our passion and obsession for amazing sound is reflected in its quality and
reliability.

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