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Wampler Metaverse Delay Pedal Quick Reference Guide
Quick reference guide for the Wampler Metaverse programmable delay pedal. Learn how to use program selectors, primary controls, alternate functions, and connection settings.
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Quick guide from the manual
The Wampler Metaverse is a programmable delay pedal. This guide covers the essential operations, including program selection, primary and alternate control functions, and connection requirements. Ensure you are using a 9V DC power supply with at least 130mA current draw.
Program Selector
Use the Program Selector to choose between 11 different delay types:
- ANLG: Analog delay
- WET: Modulated analog
- BBD: Bucket Brigade delay
- JET: Analog flanger delay
- DOC: The Doctor
- FTE: Faux Tape Echo
- ETH: Ethereal
- MOD: Digital flanger delay
- SPC: Echo-Space delay
- TAPE: Multi-head tape delay
- DIGI: Digital delay
Primary Controls
The primary knobs control the core sound of the delay:
- Delay: Sets delay time between 25ms (CCW) and 2000ms (CW).
- Mod: Sets modulation depth (CCW lowest, CW highest).
- Feedback: Sets delay feedback (CCW lowest, CW highest).
- Mix: Sets dry/wet signal mix. 0% is 100% dry, 75% is 100% dry + 100% wet, 100% is 100% wet.
- Tone: Sets delay tone.
Alternate Functions
To access alternate functions on the knobs, hold down the Bypass Switch (the LED will turn red). Alternate functions include:
- Delay Knob: Sets modulation rate for all effects.
- Mod Knob: Sets modulation rate for all effects.
- Feedback Knob: Selects head combination (TAPE mode) or Ethereal mode (ETH mode).
- Mix Knob: Sets total output level (0% = -6dB, 50% = 0dB, 100% = +6dB).
- Tone Knob: Sets modulation feedback for JET and MOD programs.
Switches and Presets
- Bypass Switch: Turns the delay effect on/off. Hold to access alternate knob functions.
- Preset Switch: Increments presets. Hold to initiate save. When bypass is held, it selects subdivisions.
- Tap Tempo Switch: Triggers tap tempo (LED blue) or increments presets (LED green). Hold for 1 second to toggle modes. Pressing this switch exits Preset save mode.
Connections and Power
- Power: 9V DC only, 130mA.
- MIDI: Input/Output via 3.5mm TRS.
- Expression: 1/4 inch Expression Pedal Input.
- I/O: Mono or Stereo Input and Output jacks.
- Trails Switch: Selects between True Bypass (left) and Trails (right).
Practical help
Common problems
Cannot access alternate knob functions
Hold down the Bypass switch; the LED will turn red to indicate you are in alternate function mode.
Need to save a preset
Hold the Preset switch to initiate the save process.
Need to change Tap Tempo modes
Hold the Tap Tempo switch for 1 second to toggle between Tap Tempo and Preset increment modes.
Exiting Preset save mode
Press the Tap Tempo switch.
Before use
- Ensure power supply is 9V DC and provides at least 130mA.
- Use 3.5mm TRS cables for MIDI connections.
- Use 1/4 inch cables for Expression pedal and audio I/O.
- Set the Trails Slide Switch to your preference (True Bypass or Trails).
Specs in practice
- Output Level (Alt)
- Adjustable via Mix knob in Alt mode: 0% = -6dB, 50% = 0dB, 100% = +6dB.
Images and diagrams
- The main diagram illustrates the pedal interface, showing the location of the Program Selector, primary knobs, switches, and input/output jacks.
- The diagram highlights the dual-function nature of the knobs (Primary vs. Alt) and switches.
Model compatibility
- Supports both Mono and Stereo input/output configurations.
- MIDI Input/Output requires 3.5mm TRS connections.
- Compatible with standard 1/4 inch expression pedals.
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