POD EFFECTS: POD ONBOARD EFFECTS
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Delay - Sometimes referred to as echo or slap back. The Tweak knob controls
the level; Tap Tempo controls the delay length – in other words, how far apart the
echoes are spaced from each other. When you are using quicker delay times, we
cut down the number of repeats so you can get those rockabilly and surf slap back
sounds. By the way, we let you set the maximum delay level high enough that your
Delay’s echoes can be louder than your direct signal. You may find this handy for
getting delay effect setups like U2’s The Edge is known for.
Incidentally, we wanted to point out one of the nice little details about POD that
might otherwise escape your notice. POD actually has two entirely independent
delays built into it, with a full 3 seconds of delay time for each. Try setting up two
channels with different long delay setups and then switch from one channel to
another. Notice how the delay tails smoothly across the change from one channel
to another? That’s thanks to the double delay line setup. It’s the kind of detail that
we feel sets POD apart from many effects devices, and helps you to make the best-
sounding music possible.
If you’re using POD with a Floor Board or MIDI control, the delay is always
available, even when some other effect is selected. Just switch it on from the Floor
Board Delay On/Off switch, or from the Emagic Sound Diver software, or with a
MIDI Controller message (Appendix D lists MIDI Controllers).
Noise Gate - POD includes a built-in noise gate, intended to reduce the hiss
and noise guitar systems tend to put out when you’re not playing, especially at
high gain settings (since high gain means that noise is turned up along with your
guitar sound). The Noise Gate is on when its button is lit. Any time you
want to disable the noise gate, press the button so that the light turns off. Turn it
on again, and notice how the hiss magically disappears....
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