EBS ReTracer Delay Workstation User Guide

: June 17, 2024
: EBS

Table of Contents

EBS ReTracer Delay Workstation
INTRODUCTION
GETTING STARTED WITH THE EBS RETRACER
GETTING STARTED WITH THE EBS RETRACE
How to connect the Retr acer with other devices
How to SET UP AND USE THE LOOP MODE
HOW TO USE AND CALIBR ATE AN EXPRESSION PEDAL WITH RETR ACER
Technical Specifications EBS Retracer:
References
Read User Manual Online (PDF format)
Download This Manual (PDF format)

EBS ReTracer Delay Workstation

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Specifications

Control Functions: Tone, Effects Mix Level, Feedback, Delay time
Modes: Easy Mode, Expert Mode
Editing Features: Limited access in Easy Mode, More features in Expert Mode

Getting Started
The EBS Retracer is a delay workstation that offers various options for changing, creating, and organizing delay effects. To begin, familiarize yourself with the two main operating modes: EasyMode and Expert Mode.

Easy Mode
In Easy Mode, you can quickly navigate between presets with limited access to editing them. This mode is ideal for use on stage. Start by trying out some factory presets and turning the knobs to understand their general functions.

Expert Mode
Expert Mode unlocks more editing features and is suitable for building, fine-tuning, and organizing your own presets. Once you are comfortable with Easy Mode, you can explore the advanced options available in Expert Mode.

Extended Editing in Expert Mode
In Expert Mode, you have access to extended editing features. You can modify various engine parameters and customize your presets further. Refer to the reference guide provided in the user manual for detailed information on the settings menu and sub-menus.

Connecting the Retracer with Other Devices:
To connect the Retracer with other devices, follow these steps:

Refer to the user manual for specific instructions on connecting the Retracer to different devices.
Ensure that all necessary cables are available.
Connect the Retracer to the desired device using the appropriate cables.
Once connected, you can begin using the Retracer in conjunction with other devices.

INTRODUCTION

The ReTracer has tons of options to change, create and organize delay effects. To get you started, let’s begin with learning about the two main ways to operate the ReTracer, EASY MODE and EXPERT MODE.
Easy Mode is where you quickly navigate between presets, but with limited access to editing them. Easy Mode is probably what you will use when you are on stage.
Expert Mode unlocks more editing features and might be where you will operate when you build, fine-tune and organize your own presets.
We recommend that you start with Easy Mode. Try some of the factory presets, turn the knobs and learn what the controls do in general use. Later, you will discover that each knob can get a new function when you enter a new editing layer.
See the illustration on the next page for a reference overview of all the controls and their possible functions.

USER GUIDE

IMPORTANT!
Visit www.ebssweden.com/content2/ebs-retracer-delay- workstation and click on the “Register for updates” tab to register for the Retracer email list to get instant news about firmware and software updates, tutorials and other useful info related to your pedal. Make sure to have the latest firmware installed.

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GETTING STARTED WITH THE EBS RETRACER

BRIEF Overview of EASY MODE
Easy Mode is the default mode when you turn on the pedal for the first time.

In “EASY MODE” Use A or B to choose next or previous preset.*
Use LEVEL, TONE, F.BACK and DELAY to modify the sound.
To SAVE changes to the preset, press and hold B until Save pops up on screen, then press “TAP/SET” to save and exit the menu.

NOTE: Default presets need to be saved as a new preset if you want to keep any changes you have made.

To change any of the global settings for the pedal:

Press and hold B and press A to access the Settings Menu
Use the “LEVEL” control to scroll through the menu, press B to open up a labels sub-menu, and use the “DELAY” knob to change the parameter values that show up in the right column.
Then press “TAP/SET” to save the changes or “ACTIVE” to escape.

Changes in global settings will be the default settings when creating a new preset from scratch. You can change the corresponding values to follow a specific preset in Expert Mode (see next page, as well as bullet 10-12 in the following guide).

To fast-scroll to a preset further down the list or in a different bank, press and hold A to access the LOAD menu, then select bank using “Tone” and preset using the “F.Back” knob. Press “TAP/SET” to load selected preset and “ACTIVE” to escape the menu.

BRIEF OVERVIEW OF EXPERT MODE
To activate Expert Mode, go to the global Settings Menu, scroll to GENERAL using the LEVEL knob, press B and then scroll to EXPERT.
Change the value in the right column to “ON” by turning the DELAY knob. Press Tap/Set to save and exit. The pedal is now operating in Expert Mode.

To navigate between presets in Expert Mode you need to press and hold A until “Load” appears on screen. Then select bank and preset using the “Tone” and “F.Back” knobs. Press “TAP/SET” to load a selected preset and bank, or “ACTIVE” to escape.
Expert Mode ” unlocks engine-specific parameters that you can change and save with your preset. To enter the first layer of engine parameters, simply press B or A . You will now see the name of the engine that your preset is based on. Indicators in the corners of the screen shows what kind of parameters you can change with each knob.
NOTE: Most engines have more than one layer of engine parameters, if so , the corner indicators will change when you press
B or A from the first engine parameter settings layer.
Once you have changed parameters you want and decided to save them, press and hold B to enter SAVE and press TAP/SET to save and exit to your preset.

The following pages features step-by-step instructions to some of the most common operations, as well as more details about the various settings options.

GETTING STARTED WITH THE EBS RETRACE

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GETTING STARTED WITH THE EBS RETRACE

IMPORTANT!
Visit www.ebssweden.com/content2/ebs-retracer-delay- workstation and click on the “Register for updates” tab to register for the Retracer email list to get instant news about firmware and software updates, tutorials and other useful info related to your pedal. Make sure to have the latest firmware installed. $EBS-ReTracer-Delay-Workstation- $10$$

How to connect the Retr acer with other devices

See the illustration below on all the connection options you have with the EBS Retracer.

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How to SET UP AND USE THE LOOP MODE

How to setup LOOP MODE for a preset (in Expert Mode only)

Choose the preset that you would like to use in LOOP MODE.
Then press to go directly to the menu for the specific Program settings.
The menu appears as the name of the current engine within a pair of clamps (for example [ANALOG]), followed by a list of menu items.
You can also reach the menu by pressing B repeatadely until you reach the menu. The difference is you will then walk through all the available parameter settings layer for the selected engine before you reach the desired menu.
Turn Level* to scroll down to MODE and then turn the Delay knob until LOOP appear in the right column.
Then scroll to menu label LOOP and choose DELAY or F.BACK, depending on where you want the loop inserted. You can also set LOOP to ”off”.

TIPS: start by turning the Level knob counter-clockwise as far as possible, and then turn clockwise to be able to scroll to the end of the submenu.

HOW TO USE AND CALIBR ATE AN EXPRESSION PEDAL WITH RETR ACER

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IMPORTANT!
Visit www.ebssweden.com/content2/ebs-retracer-delay- workstation and click on the “Download” tab to register for the Retracer email list for instant news about firmware and software updates, tutorials and other useful info related to your pedal. Make sure to have the latest firmware installed.