Jet Revelation Reverb V2.0 User manual

Overview, Features, and how to use the JET Revelation Reverb V2.0
Overview
Description
Operating your JET Revelation
Using the Pedal
Saving Presets
MIDI Features and Controls
How to Connect
Changing the MIDI Channel
Saving Presets Via MIDI
Program Change Messages
Control Change Messages
FAQ
How many presets can I save on the pedal?
Are there reverb trails when switching between presets?
Does the Revelation go 100% wet?
Can I use the Revelation in Mono?
Why is my Revelation not responding to MIDI messages?
Why is my Revelation acting funny when I plug it in?
Revelation Reverb
V2.0

Basic overview and features of the JET Revelation Reverb
Overview

Overview
The Revelation V2.0 builds on the ever popular Revelation Reverb. Upgrades include true stereo
in's & out's, three user selectable algorithms, three user selectable presets, soft click bypass
switching, multi-colored LED's showing preset and algorithm status, & press-n-hold for infinite
bloom decay.Now available with full Midi integration, control every switch, knob,
algorithm, preset, etc. Now you can have access to unlimited presets with the use of a
smart Midi controller that is capable of sending multiple simultaneous Midi messages,
or with our revolutionary CC Snapshot feature you can save 125 on-board presets!
Algorithms:
Cyan (Sky Blue) - Our Mod algorithm creates deep lush modulated hall type reverbs. Used to
create heavenly pads under your base signal or crank the decay up for out of this world
swells.
White (Ice) - Our Shimmer algorithm is also based on a warmer hall type reverb but it also
creates an upper octave that is feed into the reverb trails creating a warm but bright upper
octave used to help create pads that cut through the mix.
Yellow (Sub) - Our sub algorithm ismost commonly known as "Anti-Shimmer". Again we use
our warm hall reverb for the base but you can blend in a lower octave and also a sub-octave
simultaneously. Usejudiciously as you crank up the lower octaves you are entering into a
completely different sound spectrum! Note the Mix & Cntrl 1 knobs both work interactively,
for best results usually a higher Mix will result in lower Cntrl1 settings.
Features:
Stereo In's & Out's
3 Selectable Algorithms
3 Selectable Presets (knobs not active in preset mode)
Any Algorithm Can Be Saved to Any Preset Location
Live Mode (knobs always active)
Description

Quick access between Live Mode & Presets
Multi-Colored LED's Showing the Status of Each Preset & Algorithm
Trails Always Available When Bypassing the Revelation V2.0
Trails Available when switching between Live Mode & Presets (only when staying within the
same algorithm)
Press and Hold the Preset Switch for Infinite Decay
Soft Click Bypass Switches
0-100% Wet Mix
Over 1 Minute of Decay
Power via 9v (Negative Tip) Power Supply (pwr supply not included)
*Requires 200ma or larger power supply (anything less will result inperformance
issues)
Dimensions: 4.82” x 2.62” x 1.425”

How to use the JET Revelation
Operating your JET
Revelation

Operating your JET Revelation
The mix knob controls the overall blend between the wet and dry signal. Fully counterclockwise is
100% dry signal and no reverb will pass to the output jacks. Fully clockwise is 100% wet signal and
no dry signal will pass to the output jacks. A 50/50 mix is approximately 10 to 11:00.
The decay knob effects how long the reverb trails. The range is from 50 milliseconds to over 1
minute.
The control knob function changes depending on the algorithm:
Cyan Sky Blue Algorithm - Controls the amount of modulation present in the reverb trails.
The modulation parameters are fixed. Think of this as a volume level; the more you turn it
up, the more present the modulation will be.
White Ice Algorithm - Controls the amount of upper octave shimmer present in the reverb
trails. The decay know and the control 1 knob are interactive with each other. The decay
knob controls how long the shimmer stays in the trails of the reverb; the higher the decay,
the longer the shimmer is present in the trails. The control 1 knob acts as a volume control
for the level of shimmer in the reverb.
Yellow Sub Algorithm - Controls the amount of lower octave in the reverb trails. Think of the
control 1 knob as a volume knob, controlling the level of lower octave in the reverb trails.
To engage the revelation, do a short press of the bypass switch. The bypass LED will turn on and
all three knobs will be active. You can dial in the sounds any way you like as you are in Live Mode.
To switch between Live Mode and Preset Mode, do a short press of the preset switch. The preset
Using the Pedal
Mix Knob
Decay Knob
Cntrl 1 Knob
Using the Soft-Click Switches

LED will turn on and all the knobs will be locked/inactive. To exit Preset Mode, just press the preset
switch again and all knobs will be back to Live Mode.
Our soft click Bypass and Preset switches are smart switches which have several different timed
based functions to control various features of the pedal. Since there is a lot of time based magic
happening behind the scenes, please note that it is possible to rapidly press the switch so fast that
it will not recognize the press. A good solid press should be sufficient to engage the Bypass or
Preset switch.
Time based functions are as follows:
To switch algorithms on the fly, press and hold the Bypass switch for at least 3/4's of a
second and upon releasing the Bypass switch you will cycle through to the next algorithm.
To switch presets on the fly, press and release both of the Bypass and Preset switches at the
same time. This will cycle through each preset until it reaches the end and then will cycle
back to the beginning. You can cycle through your presets in any state that the pedal is in
(off, on, or in preset mode).Do not press and hold both switches for longer than 2 seconds
as this will enter "Preset Save Mode".
To engage infinite Bloom, press and continue to hold the Preset switch, as long as the switch
is being held down the Preset LED will begin to flash and the Decay knob will gracefully
increase until it reaches its maximum setting. Once the Preset switch is released the Preset
LED will continue to flash letting you know the Decay knob is gracefully returning to its
originalsetting.
When switching between modes (Live or Preset) and you are transitioning from a long decay
to a shorter decay, the pedal automatically enters into a "gracefultransition" state, the
Preset LED will begin to flash letting you know that the Decay knob is gracefully returning to
its new setting.Please note that whenever the Preset LED is flashing, both Bypass and
Preset switches will be inactive until the Decay knob has settled to its new position.

Operating your JET Revelation
To enter "Preset Save Mode", press and hold both the Bypass and Preset switch for longer than 2
seconds and upon releasing both switches the Bypass LED will begin to flash confirming you are in
"Preset Save Mode".
Once in "Preset Save Mode" a short press of the Preset switch will change the preset location (Mix
LED will change colors) and a short press of the Bypass switch will change the algorithm (Decay
LED will change colors). Call up your desired algorithm, preset location, and dial in the positions of
each knob. Press and hold the Preset switch for at least 2 seconds to save that preset and stay in
"Preset Save Mode". If you wish to save the current preset and exit "Preset Save Mode", hold down
both the Preset switch and Bypass switch for at least 2 seconds. Upon releasing the Bypass LED
will stop flashing confirming you've exited "Preset Save Mode".
To exit "Preset Save Mode" without saving over any previously stored presets, press and hold the
Bypass switch for longer than 2 seconds and upon releasing the Bypass switch you will exit the
"Preset Save Mode"
Saving Presets

Library of MIDI commands and how to program your JET Revelation.
MIDI Features and Controls

MIDI Features and Controls
Midi communication to the Revelation conforms to the specification for TRS to Midi adapters issued
by the Midi Association. So what does this mean for me? In order to communicate via Midi you will
need either a 5 pin to 1/4" TRS adapter cable that is wired to the TRS specification (link to a
compatible cable foundhere)or if you wish to make your own patch cables, a link to the wiring
diagram and the midi specification can be foundhere. You can also use a midi box that converts 5
pin Midi to multiple TRS patch cable connections and will need to conform to the TRS specification
(currently only the Midi Box 4 by Disaster Area Designs), or a compatible Midi controller with TRS
midi output's like the Futurist by Matthews Effects or various controllers by Disaster Area Designs.
How to Connect

MIDI Features and Controls
From the factory the Revelation is set to receive Midi messages on Midi channel 1, however this
can be changed upon powering up the pedal. After applying power to the Revelation, hold down
the Preset switch while the pedal is in startup mode (Mix & Decay knobs are white and the Bypass
and Preset LED's are flashing). While continuing to hold down on the Preset switch, the Bypass LED
will flash the number of times equivalent to the Midi channel (set to 1 from the factory) and then
will have a 2 second pause before flashing again. Simply press the Bypass switch to increment the
Midi channel by 1, press as many times necessary to change to the correct Midi number. The
numbers available on the Revelation are channels 1 thru 16, once you've reached number 16 the
next press will start over again at number 1. Once you have the right number selected, just
release the Preset switch to save this setting into permanent memory.
Changing the MIDI Channel

MIDI Features and Controls
You have two options for creating presets. The first option is to use a "smart" midi controller that
can send multiple simultaneous midi messages. Just send individual CC messages to turn the
Bypass switch on, select the algorithm, and set the values for each knob.
The second option is to use our revolutionary CC Snapshot feature. While in Live Mode, select your
desired algorithm and then set all of the knobs to their desired positions. From there just send midi
CC #28 with any Value from 3 thru 124. The pedal will then take a snapshot of its algorithm and
knob positions, after that the knobs will flash green letting you know the preset has been saved
into permanent memory. To recall this preset, just send a PC message with the same number used
for the Value when sending CC #28.
Example: send CC #28 Value 10 to save a preset in the 10th slot. Send PC #10 to recall the new
preset.
The JET Revelation can save 125 onboard presets (0 thru 124).
Saving Presets Via MIDI

MIDI Features and Controls
Receiving PC messages will recall the onboard presets stored within the Revelation.
PC #0 - Recalls the first preset (UV)
PC #1 - Recalls the second preset (Red)
PC #2 - Recalls the third preset (Green)
PC #3 - 124 Recalls the preset created by CC Snapshot (Blue)
In this mode all of the LED's will be blue and the knobs will be active in case you need
to make changes on the fly. Since every preset 3-124 will be the same color, it may be
hard to remember what's been saved to each preset location. No worries, if you move
the knobs away from their original position, the color of the LED's will change and
when moved back to the saved preset location the LED's light up blue again. For the
Cntr1 knob (that doesn't have an illuminated knob) the Preset and Bypass LED's will go
dim when moved away from the saved position and return to full brightness when you
navigate back to the saved preset location.
Program Change Messages

MIDI Features and Controls
Receiving CC messages will control the individual controls, knobs, and switches of the Revelation
CC #20 with any value of 0 thru 127 controls the Mix knob. 0 is the equivalent of having the
knob turned completely counter-clockwise (100% dry mix) and 127 is like having the knob
turned completely clockwise (100% wet mix). Sending a value of 64 is the equivalent of
having the knob straight up at noon.
CC #21 with any value of 0 thru 127 controls the Decay knob
CC #22 with any value of 0 thru 127 controls the Cntrl 1 knob
CC #23
Any value between 0 & 63 turns the Bypass switch off
Any value between 64 & 127 turns the Bypass switchon
CC #24
Any value between 0 & 63 turns the Presetswitch off
Any value between 64 &127turns the Preset switchon
CC #25 any value between 0 & 127 increments the Preset number
CC #26 any value between 0 & 127 decrements the Preset number
CC #27
Any value between 0 & 42 activates the Sky Blue algorithm
Any value between 43 & 85 activates the Ice algorithm
Any value between 86 & 127 activates the Yellow Sub algorithm
CC #28 any value between 3 & 124 activates CC Snapshot mode
This takes a snapshot of your current settings andstores it permanent memory at the
appropriate preset location. An example would be to send CC #28 Value 3, this stores
a preset in the 3rd slot and can be recalled anytime by sending PC #3
CC #29
Any value between 0 & 63 turns off InfiniteDecay
Any value between 64 & 127 turns on InfiniteDecay
(you can also exit Infinite Bloom with the foot switches as well)
Control Change Messages

Frequently asked questions
FAQ

FAQ
The Non-Midi Revelation can save 3 presets onboard. The first three presets can be saved by using
the buttons and knobs on the pedal.
The MIDI-Enabled Revelation can save 125 presets. The first three presets can be saved by using
the buttons and knobs on the pedal. The remaining 122 presets can be saved using a MIDI
controller.
How many presets can I
save on the pedal?

FAQ
When switching between modes (Live or Preset) or switching between presets, the pedal
automatically enters a "graceful transition" state, the Preset LED will begin to flash letting you
know that the Decay knob is gracefully returning to its new setting. This only applies when staying
within the same algorithm, if you're switching between algorithm, you will not have reverb trails.
Are there reverb trails when
switching between presets?

FAQ
Yes, the mix knob ranges from 0 (100% dry) to 100% wet.
Does the Revelation go
100% wet?

FAQ
Yes, using the L input and the L output will run the Revelation in mono. Anytime you plug into the
R input, it pulls up the stereo algorithms on the pedal.
You can also use the Revelation with mono input and stereo output by plugging into the L input
and then using both outputs on the Revelation.
Can I use the Revelation in
Mono?

FAQ
Currently there are multiple types of wiring options for cables and connectors. We comply to the
MIDI specifications for TRS standards, meaning the tip is active, the ring requires 5 volts and the
sleeve is grounded. It is likely that the cable you're using does not meet these standards. Please
contact us for recommendations on cables.
Why is my Revelation not
responding to MIDI
messages?