Gamechanger Audio - Auto Delay

The AUTO DELAY offers you three unique and radiant-sounding algorithms, delivering the best of classical analog and digital delay landscapes.

TAPE algorithm mimics the tone control section, tape saturation, and compression of a vintage tape echo. We have deliberately not emulated the typical wow and flutter effects associated with tape delays, as these sounds can be achieved by automating the TIME parameter in numerous ways.

ANALOG algorithm replicates the tonal response of a vintage high-quality studio bucket-brigade delay. Automating the TIME parameter while the REPEATS level is set high produces classic and warm pitch-shifted delay tails.

DIGITAL algorithm is intended to be used when the delay signal needs to be precisely the same as the input signal without any signal coloring. Clear and spectrally precise repeats with the TONE knob set in the center position with the ability to automate the tone to become darker or brighter.

CONTROLS

REPEAT determines the number of repeats. The lowest setting produces zero repeats. When turned completely clockwise, the delay goes into an infinite feedback loop.

TONE controls the coloration of all currently sounding delay tails. The character of the TONE circuit is dependent on the selected algorithm.

TIME adjusts the delay time from 40 milliseconds to 2 seconds.

TRACK TEMPO AND PANNING

The AUTO Delay features an innovative approach to the tap tempo function: TRACK TEMPO. When you push and hold both footswitches at the same time, the AUTO Delay uses its dynamic tracking capabilities to determine the tempo of your strumming and sets the TIME parameter value accordingly.

The pedal also features three stereo panning modes: OFF; 50%, or 100% (ping-pong).

PATCHING IDEAS

Create a ducking delay

Delay send on high notes only

Play notes with self-oscillating feedback

Create squished feedback

AUTOMATION BASICS

Each pedal features two on-board automation sources that can produce automation signals based on specific elements of your performance:

The DYNAMICS Engine monitors your instrument’s volume, your picking intensity, and overall playing dynamics.

The PITCH Engine precisely tracks your note choices and overall instrument timbre.

With a simple patch-bay interface you can route these automation sources to any of the four primary effect knobs.

In addition, each pedal has four corresponding smaller knobs, also called attenuators – they determine the amount and direction of all parameter automation signals.

The separate AUTO footswitch engages the whole automation section, allowing you to easily switch from a standard effect mode to a pre-routed automation setting.

To shape the AUTOMATION, you can precisely calibrate both DYNAMICS and PITCH tracking engines – indicated by the led light strips in the patchbay. Furthermore, you can customize the automation with the DYNAMICS and PITCH knobs, along with dedicated switches featuring three distinct modes for both sides of automation. Thereby you tailor the response curves to suit your playing style and the desired automation effect.

The result – an unlimited breadth of touch-responsive effects – orchestrated in real time by the nuances of your playing.

From subtle, tasteful settings, all the way up to wild experimentation – the AUTO Series is an endless platform for discovery.