EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle - User Manual

OPERATION MANUAL
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• Current Draw: 10mA
• This device take a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We
always recommend pedal-specic, transformer-isolated wall-wart power supplies or multiple
isolated-output supplies. Pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or unclean power.
Switching-type power supplies, daisy chains and non-pedal specic power supplies do not lter
dirty power as well and let through unwanted noise. DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES!
• Input Impedance: 100K Ohm • Output Impedance: <1K Ohm
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This device has a limited lifetime warranty. If it breaks, we will x it. Should you encounter any
issues, please email info@earthquakerdevices.com.
<<< Flexi-Switching >>>
This device features Flexi-Switch
™
Technology! This relay-based, true bypass switching style
allows you to simultaneously use momentary and latching-style switching.
• For standard latching operation, tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap
again to bypass.
• For momentary operation, hold the footswitch down for as long as you’d like to use the effect.
Once you release the switch, the effect will be bypassed.
Since the switching is relay-based, it requires power to pass signal.

Summary

Flexi-Switching Technology

Latching Operation

Tap the footswitch once to activate the effect and then tap again to bypass.

Momentary Operation

Hold the footswitch down for as long as you'd like to use the effect; it bypasses upon release.

Power Requirements and Safety

Power Specifications

Requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel.

Voltage Warning

DO NOT RUN AT HIGHER VOLTAGES! Use isolated power supplies for clean signal.

Technical Specifications

Input and Output Impedance

Features an input impedance of 100K Ohm and an output impedance of less than 1K Ohm.

Warranty Information

Limited Lifetime Warranty

The device carries a limited lifetime warranty; contact info@earthquakerdevices.com for issues.

Product Description and Usage

Tentacle Effect

Classic analog octave up effect, providing a swelling octave sound.

Control-Free Design

Features no external controls; operation is solely via the footswitch.

Optimal Playing Style

Effect is more pronounced with neck pickup and playing above the 12th fret.

Suggested Placement

Signal Chain Position

Place the Tentacle as close to the front of your signal chain for the most pronounced octave.

EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle Specifications

General

Type	Analog Octave Up
Power	9V DC
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
Weight	0.5 lbs