GFI System Specular Reverb V2 User Manual

User Manual
1
SPECULAR
V2
R E V E R B
Chapter 1 - OVERVIEW
In this new design, we’ve stayed true to the concept of the original pedal but
pushed its potential to the limit, and at the same time addressed its weaknesses.
New features include presets capability and 3 new atmospheric reverb modes.
The overall reverb algorithms have also been redesigned and improved to allow
very long decay time, while mantaining excellent definition and clarity.
Specular Reverb V2 offers one normal reverb mode plus six atmospheric re-
verb modes. Each one of the six atmospheres has the same ‘basic character’ as
the normal reverb sound, while adding its own unique twists. This is the core con-
cept of the pedal : one great sounding reverb and the ability to add unique atmos-
pheres to it.
TableofContents
1.
Overview
1 - 2
2.
Operation
3 - 5
3.
TheAlgorithms
6 - 9
4.
AutoIntensitySweep
10-11
Important - must read

GFI System Specular Reverb V2 Specifications

Power

current consumption	100 mA
power source	9V DC Adaptor

Electrical Specifications

input impedance	1 MOhm
output impedance	500 Ohm

Weight and Dimensions

weight	0.6 Kg
dimensions	12 (L) x 6.5 (W) x 3.6 (H) cm

Summary

System Overview

Pedal Operation

Switching Between Reverb Modes

Enables switching between Normal Reverb and Atmospheric Reverbs (M.S.E / T.V.I) using footswitches.

Saving and Loading Presets

Instructions for saving user-defined sound configurations and loading them later.

Pedal Bypass and Engagement

How to bypass or engage the pedal using the footswitch for immediate control.

Toggling Atmosphere Sets

Switching between the Primary (M.S.E) and Secondary (T.V.I) atmosphere sets.

Reverb Algorithms Explained

Normal Reverb Algorithm

Describes the base reverb algorithm influenced by psychoacoustics for versatile soundscapes.

Modulated Reverb Algorithm

Adds modulation to the reverb, with intensity controlling depth and swirling resonance.

Shimmer Reverb Algorithm

Adds harmonized octave components to reverb for a rich, layered sound.

Echo Reverb Algorithm

Features a 'reverbed echo' effect where echo is the primary component.

Tremble Reverb Algorithm

Applies amplitude modulation (tremolo) to the reverberated signal for rhythmic ambience.

Voices Reverb Algorithm

Adds a pitch-shifted secondary voice (Unison, Fifth, Octave) to the reverb.

Infinity Reverb Algorithm

Captures and holds a sound snapshot indefinitely, allowing layered playing and fading.

Auto Intensity Sweep Feature