Illuston Echo'8 User manual

ECHO ` 8
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- There’s no sound. Check cable connections. Your instrument should be connected to the input on the
right side of the pedal, while the amplifier/sound system should be connected to the
output on the left. Check to see if the output level of your instrument is adequately
high. Alternatively, the battery may be out of power.
- Unintended distortion is heard. In case you connect an instrument with a high gain (such as a synthesizer), It can
surpass the maximum input level of +4㏈u resulting in distortion. Please adjust the
instrument’s output to an adequate level. This may be caused by the depleted battery.
- Problems with an external power. The pedal needs to be used with a power adapter that outputs constant 9V DC and
can handle at least 150㎃of current. The polarity of the power jack is center-negative
and the power adapter must be corresponding.
Please note that while the power jack is connected, the battery is cut off and not used.
- Problems with a battery. When powered with a battery, the unit will function only when a mono connector is
plugged into the on the right side of the pedal.
Power will drawn from the battery as long as the input jack is engaged, even if you are
not playing any music. You can also check the battery to make sure it is not exhausted.
- LED blinks. This signals a voltage drop in the battery as it reaches the end of its life.
This means that it’s about time to change the battery.
Please insert a fresh battery or use an external power source.
- None of these works, help me! Please reach out to customer service at .
Complete your own music with
beautiful illustrations on your tone.
That’s the reason behind
Quality components, handy features, sturdy build,
and most importantly, beautiful sound.
True-Stereo processing
Wide dynamic range up to +4㏈u
True-Bypass or Buffer-Bypass with Trails Mode
Expression/Tap pedal connection
8 types of effect model for the perfection
Saving your tones up to 8 presets
- Input/Output ¼" Phone Jacks - Stereo (2-Channel) Audio Input/Output and Expression/Tap Input
- Input Impedance 1MΩ
- Output Impedance 600Ω
- Signal-Noise Ratio 85㏈A typical working
- Frequency Response 20㎐~ 20k㎐
- Max Input Level +4㏈u
- A/D & D/A 24-bit / 48k㎐
- DSP arithmetic 32-bit processing
- Bypass Switching True-Bypass or Buffer-Bypass with Trails Mode (Selectable)
- Dimensions Width 124㎜x Depth 104㎜x Height 38㎜
- Weight 560g (not including battery)
- Output Type 9V DC / 150㎃/ Center Negative
- Current Draw 70㎃
- Battery 9V (6LR61/6F22/FC-1)
- Battery Life approx. 4 hours (with Alkaline Battery)
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Save your own settings to presets _1_~_8_ and use them
instantaneously when jamming.
(1) Turn the rotary encoder in the center to choose the effect
model of your choice.
(2) Adjust the 4 knobs above to create the perfect sound.
(3) Push down on the rotary switch for 2 seconds
and the LED will start to blink.
(4) Turn the rotary encoder to any of the preset position
_1_~_8_.
(5) Press the rotary switch again and the current sound will be
saved in the selected position.
(6) Use _PRESET_↑/ _PRESET_↓switch to shuffle through and
activate the preset of your choice.
※On pressing _PRESET_↑/ _PRESET_↓switch,
The _PRESET_LED on the bottom left face will light up
to indicate that you are in the preset mode.
※The preset positions of _1_~_8_are independent from
the effect models written next to them. That is, you can save
any effect model to any preset number that you want.
Powering on
with pedal
engaged will let
you modify the
pedal mode. The
unit will cycle through the above settings.
The initial setting is at _2_ . While pedal stays down, the LED
will light up among _1__2__3_to indicate the current mode.
- TAP Functions as a tap time switch.
- _PRESET_↑Functions as a preset-up switch.
Every press will change the current
preset _1_~_8_in increasing order.
- _PRESET_↓Functions as a preset-down switch.
Every press will change the current
preset _1_~_8_in decreasing order.
No.
_1_
_PRESET_↑
_PRESET_↓
_2_
TAP
_PRESET_↑
_3_
_PRESET_↑
TAP
- The delay time increases as you turn clockwise,
from a minimum of 10ms to a maximum of 1.2 seconds.
The LED on the left blinks in sync with the tap time.
- Repeats/Feedback determines how many times the sound is
repeated. It maxes out at the 5 o’clock position.
- Adjusts the general tone of the delay sound.
Turn counter-clockwise for a smoother and mellow tone,
or clockwise for more of a crisp, clear rendition.
- Sets the level of the delay and dry sound. At 3 o’clock
the volume of the delay is equal to the dry sound (1:1 ratio),
turn further clockwise and the dry sound will be disappeared.
The connector can accommodate an
external switch or expression/volume
pedal. Make sure to turn off the power
before connecting an external pedal.
Depending on the maker of the pedal,
the polarity may be different, so please
check beforehand for compatibility.
- Switch Pedal : Can be set to _PRESET_↑/
_PRESET_↓switch, or TAP switch.
Please refer to “Changing Pedal Mode” .
- Expression/Volume Pedal : With this,
you can adjust a selected parameter,
one of the 4 control knobs.
Please refer to “Choosing an EXP Parameter” .
If you power the unit up while pushing down on the central rotary switch, this
will allow you to change setting. You can map the expression/volume pedal
to one of the 4 control knobs. The unit will cycle through the controls as long
as the rotary switch remains pressed, with the LED _3__4__5__6_indicating
the selection of each of the corresponding knobs. Let go when the desired
parameter is selected.
※This is only for when you have an expression/volume pedal to connector.
Select the desired effect with the rotary encoder in the center.
- A modern digital delay providing a crisp, clear sound.
- The typical tone of a vintage analog BBD delay.
- Replicates rich saturation of an analog reel-tap echo
used in recording studios.
- Adds a sweet touch to your melody
with its vibrant brilliant sound.
- A dynamic texture with tremolo effect.
- Feel the unique charm of a ducking delay
that responds to your picking.
- The envelope of the sound is reversed
to create psychedelic echoes.
- Add some glamour with a stereo delay
and hear the echo ping-pongs from left and right.
The switch on the right lets you select the bypass mode of your choice.
- The signal passes as if there was nothing on the way.
- Provides a low impedance buffer bypass,
allowing for a natural fade out when effect is off.
Switch Pedal
Tip
Signal
Sleeve
Ground
※When switch is engaged,
Tip and Sleeve are in contact.
Tip
Signal
Ring
Voltage
Sleeve
Ground
- Turns the effect on and off.
When the LED is lit up, the effect is functioning,
and when it is off, you are in bypass mode.
- You can adjust the setting with this switch.
The interval between two consecutive taps will set the .
While you keep it pressed, this will activate ,
the same as when the knob is turned to its maximum
position at 5 o’clock for a seemingly infinite echo.
By changing the pedal mode, it can be used as a _PRESET_↑switch.
Please refer to “Changing Pedal Mode” .