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Here is the BinsonEchorec+ base preset from the QuadraVox algorithm in a graphical format; complete with expression pedal mapping from 310 ms. to 1280 ms. Be aware that there's a crossfade here when sweeping among the Delay D times.
And here is David Kaeser's Binson Slow Arpeggios preset in a screenshot from the Vintage Delay algorithm. I follow my BinsonEchorec+ preset with this one (converted to a stereo version) in a downstream H9. The combination has an interesting vintage 'sweep' that the QuadraVox can't produce.
The following Resonator preset is the equivalent of the BinsonEchorec+ preset above, with a couple of important differences. In the EchorecSwellMids preset, the 'sweep' feedback to the 4 'playback heads' is already built in. And the high and low pass filters of the four Note values are set for midrange-y delay on all four 'heads'.
For a darker set of echoes, shift all four Notes down around C3. For brighter delays, bring all four Notes up near B5. Notice that the Resonance is neutral at 0. You don't really hear it as resonant delay 'notes', but the filters on the delay times are still active.
Here's an example of the Resonator filters sweeping upward on each 4-delay cycle. The 4 Notes are progressively set to C#3, C4, C5, and B5. It's easier to hear with a 'Catalinbread' Echorec maximum delay time of 1000 milliseconds.
This EchorecFiltSweep preset still keeps the four equally-spaced playback heads with the same amount of regenerated 'sweep'. But the longer delay time spaces the delays out to 250, 500, 750, and 1000 ms. And each filter is set for progressively brighter delays that recirculate in a cycle.
The E-RecChaosRhythm preset below combines many of the Resonator features for a customized Echorec simulation. This one is sync'ed to MIDI Clock, but remains with the 4 equal playback heads active. A moderate Feedback 2 setting disintegrates the delay cycling as it progresses. This Echorec needs to go in for a service alignment.
As a demonstration, I added a slight amount of positive Resonance to accentuate the downward filter sequencing. But the chaotic Feedback 2 is even more obvious and 'natural' with a Resonance setting of 0.
A useful variation is to set either Feedback option wherever you want it, and then 'HotSwitch' the Feedback to the FREEZE position. It's an easy way to lock your feedback cycle into a loop, then fade it out when it's no longer needed.
So, I still haven't completed the Catalinbread & Binson Echorec chart yet with equivalent Eventide settings, but it's coming soon enough. That's something that I'd like available myself for comparing 'active playback head' combinations at a glance.
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Download from dropbox just fine. Very nice work, Brock!
I tried your presets in combo with DK's slowarp with very good results. I came up with a medium-long delay around 422-424ms that I really like, I usually kill the "reverb" on the slowarp as I am running into a third H9 with space reverb algos. I guess I need to figure out how to link two H9s to synch delay times via expression pedal (midi?). I also came up with a filter-down-sweep version of your resonator preset that has nice downward drift of tails. Can hardly wait for your next resonator batch
Also can hardly wait until they make these forum pages wider than 400 pixels so we can actually see our screenshots, I feel like we are posting on an iphone in the middle of a 27" screen!
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I took an unusual detour to the UltraTap algorithm for some Echorec variations. These use the HotSwitch to select between the 300 ms. maximum delay time in the Binson, and the Catalinbread 1000 ms. maximum. Both use the Switch 12 / Program Selector 12 position with four active heads.
The BinCatHeadSpread preset maps the expression pedal to the Spread control. Any value beyond 0 (midpoint of the EXP PED) squeezes the playback positions together toward Head 1 (negative) or Head 4 (positive). It's an interesting feature that you won't find in either of the vintage or modern Echorec devices. As a bonus, the Spread control still affects the echoes after the cycle has started.
Another variation is the BinCat4HeadTaper preset. Same HotSwitch action between 300 and 1000 milliseconds. Same four head position, with the Spread neutralized. Expression pedal control over the Taper goes from a reverse delay buildup, through 4 equal volumes at 0, and onto 'normal' decaying echoes at the positive end. Once again, this feature is 'live' during the echo cycle.
Of course, blurring the echoes with Slurm, Tone manipulation, Chop variations … all fair game for the 'live' expression pedal changes. The four Echorec playback heads can be spaced a full second apart in this algorithm (plus a 1-second pre-delay). Longer mono delay time than any other algorithm to date (except the Looper).
And it's possible to add another 60 'playback heads' to the original design. I realize that we're getting well past a strict Echorec emulation here. These particular presets are more about retaining some of the original Echorec flavor … and then pushing past it into uncharted territories.
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Thanks for posting that compilation, K.C. To address the missing visual components:
Post #11 Binson SlowArpegg – 2nd Image (preset by David Kaeser – stereo version)
Post #11 EchorecSwellMids – 3rd Image
Post #11 EchorecFiltSweep – 4th Image
Post #11 E-RecChaosRhythm – 5th Image
Post #16 BinCat4HeadTaper – 2nd Image
I don’t think I missed any orphaned images. Just for kicks, here’s one of the newer presets that goes a bit beyond vintage emulation. Binson LongSwells may be “inspired by Binson”, but it’s hand-assembled on Planet Eventide. Four stacked playback heads in Position #4, strained through an E scale over 2-1/2 octaves, sprinkled with a touch of reverb, and stirred into a blur of repeats.
Expression Pedal Heel: FB2: 75
Expression Pedal Toe: FREEZE
HotSwitch OFF: LENGTH 310 mS
HotSwitch OFF: RHYTHM 8.8.8.8
HotSwitch ON: LENGTH 1000 mS
HotSwitch ON: RHYTHM 2.4.6.8
The unique part about this expression pedal mapping is not that it adds even more level into an already wet feedback routing. FREEZE is at the extreme toe position. So, you can use about the last eighth of your pedal travel to mix new input into the delay buffer – OR – You can FREEZE the current contents of the buffer, and block live input from the delay lines. It’s a nicely dynamic performance technique.
The HotSwitch snaps the delay time from “Binson Maximum” to “Catalinbread maximum”. The four heads spread out to equal spacing in the RHYTHM parameter. This will highlight the pattern degradation in FEEDBACK, plus accentuate the NOTE(x) and RESONANCE influences.
I think that this preset illustrates a bit of the power behind the Eventide algorithms that often gets overlooked. Complimentary blends of Expression Pedal mappings with HotSwitch parameters … your preset versatility just went up a few orders of magnitude. We’re not even talking other onboard switches, MIDI, or auxiliary switch control.
Just take the ability to map up to ten parameters – in any combination, range, or direction – under one foot control, plus 2 presets-in-one with the tap of a switch. Now craft the interaction between expression pedal and HotSwitch for morphing & nested presets.
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