Soundtoys EchoBoy - Manual (Page 25)

Ping-Pong Echo
Ping-Pong mode is very similar to Dual Mode except for one thing – the input is fed to the left
channel, which then feeds the right channel for the classic “ping-pong” effect.
As the name implies, Ping-Pong bounces the delay signal between the left and right channels
with each successive echo repeat. With the feedback control set to zero, you will hear two
repeats. The first repeat will appear in the left “Ping” channel and the second repeat will always
appear on the right “Pong” channel. As you add feedback, you will get more repeats, with
successive repeats bouncing back and forth from left to right.
The input to the Ping-Pong mode is always mono - when used on a stereo channel, the left and
right inputs are mixed together to feed the ping-pong echo algorithm.
Rhythm Echo
Rhythm mode has one delay line, with up to sixteen individual outputs (or “delay taps”). This
type of configuration is commonly known as a “Multi-Tap” delay, and is found in rack-mount
delay units like Eventide’s H3000 or the Lexicon PCM-72.
In Rhythm mode, each output can be programmed with independent delay times and levels.
This mode makes use of the SoundToys rhythm pattern library – patterns may be saved and
recalled and shared amongst any SoundToys plug-in.
Rhythm mode produces a stereo output, and has a variety of panning shapes that are
controlled by the Pan Shape tweak parameter. The input to this mode is always mono - when
used on a stereo channel, the left and right inputs are mixed together to feed the multi-tap
delay.
Input and Output Level
One of the cool things about EchoBoy and all Sound Toys plug-ins is the Input and Output
section. Instead of keeping these controls tame, the Input and Output controls allow you to vary
the tone of the input signal being sent to the echo circuit. You can keep it nice and clean or
make it dirty and messy. These controls were designed to replicate the way true analog input
sections respond on “physical” analog or real gear. (and they will sound very different
depending on the setting of the Echo Style).