Reply To: Freeze Pedal Simulations

[brock]

There’s no perfect way to emulate the SLOW freeze variations in the H9.  The DynaVerb algorithm comes closest, with fine control over envelope attack and release times.  In the dedicated freeze pedal, the middle SLOW toggle position is shaped offline by the SLOW-SPEED INITIALIZATION procedure:

• TOG1  (Up)         Fade-In  200 mS  Fade-Out  400 mS
• TOG2  (Middle)  Fade-In  200 mS  Fade-Out  1.0 S
• TOG3  (Down)    Fade-in  800 mS  Fade-Out  3.2 S

Expression Pedal Heel:  DECAY  20.0 S

Expression Pedal Toe:   DECAY  FREEZE

HotSwitch Off:  GATED

HotSwitch On:  OMNI-RATIO  INF

 

Expression Pedal Heel:  DECAY  20.0 S

Expression Pedal Toe:    DECAY  FREEZE

HotSwitch Off:  GATED

HotSwitch On:  OMNI-RATIO  INF

 

Expression Pedal Heel:  DECAY  5.0 S

Expression Pedal Toe:   DECAY  FREEZE

HotSwitch Off:  OMNI-RATIO  0.10

HotSwitch On:  OMNI-RATIO  INF

 

These three envelope ‘attack’ shapes will trigger on note input (above the THRESHOLD setting).  The freeze will hold until the signal drops below THRESHOLD, then RELEASE over varying lengths of time.  For best results, it’s critical to adjust the THRESHOLD level to your input levels & playing style.

Here, the Aux Switch -> Expression triggers will operate alongside the automated EG response.  The ‘normal’ position will gate or expand on the input-sensitive enveloping.  Holding the momentary Aux Switch initiates a long freeze override.  HotSwitch is programmed to introduce infinite compression into the mix.