Shift Line FORCE User manual

Shift Line FORCE
Freeze reverb (eternal reverb, microsampling reverb)
USER GUIDE
Play a chord and push the footswitch: the “frozen” chord
will create a wall of sound, over which you can play a
solo. You can also use this pad-like sound in drone and
similar genres of music.
A very short music sample is recorded into the device’s
memory and (as soon as the device is switched on) is
looped, filtered and processed through high-feedback
reverberation, resulting in a lush background pad sound.
Very few devices can do the same, and none of them
have such a small footprint as Force does. One more
distinctive feature of the device is that Force samples the
sound beforehand. You don’t have to wait for it to record
the sample when you switch it on; the effect is applied
instantly. Force constantly samples the incoming sound
and starts working exactly when you need.
Features:
● Small and lightweight
● Latching and momentary bypass modes
● Clean and Octave down freeze modes
● This pedal has buffered bypass which doesn’t audibly
distort or color the sound
● The dry signal volume is fixed at unity
● The freeze effect is, in fact, not eternal; it lasts 5-9
minutes, depending on the instrument’s attack and volume.
Controls:
1. IN — is a 1/4” mono jack input for the signal source.
2. OUT — a 1/4” mono jack output to other effects or
amps.
3. MIX — determines the effect’s volume.
4. MODE SWITCH — chooses between momentary and
latching mode. Force gets bypassed whenever you use the
mode switch.
5. LED — is on when frozen signal is playing. Blinks twice
when patch is changed.
6. FOOTSWITCH — turns the effect on. In momentary
mode: press and hold for effect. In latching mode: press
once to start freezing, press once more to override current
sound; press twice to stop.
7. POWER IN — is the device’s power supply input. Use
only 9V regulated power adapters. Current draw is 70 mA
Additional information:
● The toggle clearly shows the chosen bypass mode:
momentary (UP), latching (DOWN). If you change the
sound while holding down the footswitch, you’ll have to
choose the proper bypass mode once again.
● To change the patch (effect type), use the toggle while
holding down the footswitch. In this case, UP selects
regular freeze reverb, DOWN selects +octave-down freeze
reverb. Changes are saved on footswitch release, the LED
will flash twice if a different patch was selected. If the
selected patch remains the same, the LED won’t flash and
no changes will be made. The chosen patch is stored in the
device’s memory and will remain there even if you switch
the pedal off or experience a power shortage.
● The “shadow” mode. To access this mode, press and
hold down the footswitch, plug the power supply out of the
pedal and plug it back in, then release the footswitch. The
LED will start flashing. It is planned that in this mode you’ll
be able to tweak the reverb’s attack and release time when
engaging/disengaging the effect; at the moment, the
“shadow” mode contains demos of the future pedals
sounds. Only double-click bypass works in this mode.
Disconnect power to exit this mode.
Technical Specifications:
• Nominal input level: -20 dBu
• IN impedance: 100kOhm
• OUT impedance: 10 KOhm
• Size (L x W x H): 98 x 38 x 50mm (3.9 x 1.5 x 1.9”)
• Weight: 150g (1/3 lbs)
• Power: 9V DC, standard power supply (2.1/5.5mm jack,
tip is negative). Power consumption: 70 mA. ATTENTION:
Use only regulated 9V DC power supply.
Delivery set:
1. Effect pedal (1x)
2. User guide (1x).
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Play a chord and push the footswitch: the “frozen” chord
will create a wall of sound, over which you can play a
solo. You can also use this pad-like sound in drone and
similar genres of music.
A very short music sample is recorded into the device’s
memory and (as soon as the device is switched on) is
looped, filtered and processed through high-feedback
reverberation, resulting in a lush background pad sound.
Very few devices can do the same, and none of them
have such a small footprint as Force does. One more
distinctive feature of the device is that Force samples the
sound beforehand. You don’t have to wait for it to record
the sample when you switch it on; the effect is applied
instantly. Force constantly samples the incoming sound
and starts working exactly when you need.
Features:
● Small and lightweight
● Latching and momentary bypass modes
● Clean and Octave down freeze modes
● This pedal has buffered bypass which doesn’t audibly
distort or color the sound
● The dry signal volume is fixed at unity
● The freeze effect is, in fact, not eternal; it lasts 5-9
minutes, depending on the instrument’s attack and volume.
Controls:
1. IN — is a 1/4” mono jack input for the signal source.
2. OUT — a 1/4” mono jack output to other effects or
amps.
3. MIX — determines the effect’s volume.
4. MODE SWITCH — chooses between momentary and
latching mode. Force gets bypassed whenever you use the
mode switch.
5. LED — is on when frozen signal is playing. Blinks twice
when patch is changed.
6. FOOTSWITCH — turns the effect on. In momentary
mode: press and hold for effect. In latching mode: press
once to start freezing, press once more to override current
sound; press twice to stop.
7. POWER IN — is the device’s power supply input. Use
only 9V regulated power adapters. Current draw is 70 mA
Additional information:
● The toggle clearly shows the chosen bypass mode:
momentary (UP), latching (DOWN). If you change the
sound while holding down the footswitch, you’ll have to
choose the proper bypass mode once again.
● To change the patch (effect type), use the toggle while
holding down the footswitch. In this case, UP selects
regular freeze reverb, DOWN selects +octave-down freeze
reverb. Changes are saved on footswitch release, the LED
will flash twice if a different patch was selected. If the
selected patch remains the same, the LED won’t flash and
no changes will be made. The chosen patch is stored in the
device’s memory and will remain there even if you switch
the pedal off or experience a power shortage.
● The “shadow” mode. To access this mode, press and
hold down the footswitch, plug the power supply out of the
pedal and plug it back in, then release the footswitch. The
LED will start flashing. It is planned that in this mode you’ll
be able to tweak the reverb’s attack and release time when
engaging/disengaging the effect; at the moment, the
“shadow” mode contains demos of the future pedals
sounds. Only double-click bypass works in this mode.
Disconnect power to exit this mode.
Technical Specifications:
• Nominal input level: -20 dBu
• IN impedance: 100kOhm
• OUT impedance: 10 KOhm
• Size (L x W x H): 98 x 38 x 50mm (3.9 x 1.5 x 1.9”)
• Weight: 150g (1/3 lbs)
• Power: 9V DC, standard power supply (2.1/5.5mm jack,
tip is negative). Power consumption: 70 mA. ATTENTION:
Use only regulated 9V DC power supply.
Delivery set:
1. Effect pedal (1x)
2. User guide (1x).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If you do not follow the instructions below, you may damage the unit. SHIFT LINE does not accept
responsibility for any damage caused by not following the instructions below.
When transporting or storing the unit at temperatures below 0˚C, it is necessary to keep the unit at room temperature for at
least 1 hour before switching it on. When connecting the unit to other equipment, use cables specifically designed for this
type of connection. Do not use faulty or damaged cables.
DO NOT USE THE UNIT WITH ITS BACK LID REMOVED
Connecting an external power supply adapter:
Plug in the external power supply adapter only after assembling the whole signal chain! Before using the adapter, make sure
that its body, connecting cable and plug function properly and are not damaged. First, connect the adapter’s low-voltage
jack to the power supply input on the unit’s upper panel, then plug the adapter in the electric mains socket.
ATTENTION: Use only regulated 9V DC power supply.
Disconnecting the external power supply adapter:
When finished using the unit, unplug the external power supply adapter from the electric mains socket, then disconnect the
adapter’s low-voltage jack from the unit’s power supply input.
ATTENTION! The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING! In order to avoid malfunctioning, do not expose the unit to liquid or moisture. Water or other liquids should not
get inside the unit. Do not put the unit on top of liquid-filled vessels. Do not use excessive force when operating the unit.
WARRANTY POLICY:
We have complete confidence in the high quality of our products, so we offer the following warranty periods:
Electronics: 3 years, starting with the date of purchase;
Parts subject to load (potentiometers, buttons, switches, jacks): 1 year, starting with the date of purchase.
Units damaged as a result of abuse, such as (but not limited to): excessive force usage, unauthorized repair attempts, usage
of an improper power source, exposure to liquid, improper grounding or overheating, are NOT subject to warranty repair.
Warranty and post-warranty repair is conducted only at our service center in Saint Petersburg, Russia. For more information
regarding our warranty policy, feel free to contact us:
Phone: [phone] (Saint Petersburg, Russia)
E-mail: [email protected]
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