Rocktron Celestial Delay - Manual (Page 4)

Introduction
Some delays are like crop circles…we love how they go round and round, but we
have no idea how they got that way. Let Rocktron’s Celestial Delay take your
imagination to another dimension with great sound that will please every style of
guitar player.
The Celestial Delay provides over 1 second of delay time in a classic analog design
that mimics the retro analog tape delays of yesteryear without the hiss and noise.
You get smooth and seamless time shifting and regeneration. No stuttering here
with smooth delay time control shifting. You can even create the classic “flying
saucer” effect with ease, free of glitches found with most other delays.
Rocktron has provided a short/fast delay selector switch and a Multiplier selector
switch which allows you to choose whether or not to double the delay length
previously chosen.
Part of the Rocktron Boutique Series of stomp boxes this pedal design comes in a
rugged metal chassis with eye popping retro custom design laser etched artwork.
Controls include VOLUME which selects the amount of delay mixed with the
original signal source. REGENERATION controls how many echo repeats are cre-
ated. TIME controls the Delay Time dependent on the Delay Length and Multiplier
settings. The Delay Length setting selects either (FAST) short delay range or
(SLOW) long delay range. The Multiplier setting, when out, doubles the Delay
Length chosen previously.
The Celestial Delay is easy to use and not a complicated stomp box, yet delivers a
powerful, great sounding delay. You will be impressed!
Delay pedals usually sound better when placed after distortion, so if you are using
a distortion pedal, place the Celestial Delay after the distortion pedal in the signal
chain. If you are using your amplifier’s distortion, try putting the Celestial Delay
in the effects loop section of the amplifier, (following the instructions in your amp
manual when using the effects loop).
For distorted rhythm playing, set the Celestial Delay to a short delay length, the
delay volume low and the regeneration level low. For distorted lead playing, set the
Celestial Delay for a longer delay length and bump up the delay volume and the
regeneration level to your taste. For country picking type delay, set the delay length
to short, and bump up the delay volume and regeneration levels slightly to create a
perfect country slapback effect.
The footswitch on the Celestial Delay controls On/Off status (indicated by the
LED). This stomp box runs on a 9V Alkaline battery. You may also use the Rock-
tron DC OnTap Universal Power Adaptor.