chase bliss ONWARD Dynamic Sampler Instructions

September 11, 2024
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Chase Bliss ONWARD Dynamic Sampler

Product Usage Instructions

  • A. Balance (MIX)
    Sets the balance between input signal and Onward. This control affects both Freeze and Glitch effects.

  • B. Size
    Sets the length of the Glitch effect and the overall timing of Onward’s various parts.

  • C. Shape & Error Sections

    • Sustain: Determines how long sounds will hold before fading away. Lower settings create short blips, echoes, and synth-like effects.
    • Fade: Sets the fading speed of sounds. Choose between Slow, User-customized, or Fast.
    • Error: Adjust the likelihood and intensity of error. Select error type, change sample size, introduce mutes andsample rate shifts, and destabilize playback speed and direction.
  • D. Effects Section

    • Octave: Blends in an additional voice at half or double speed.
    • Texture: Introduces digital or analog-style grit.
    • Animate: Engages different movement types.
    • Vibrato: Speed set by the Size knob.
    • Chorus: Set to a slow, atmospheric speed.
  • E. Glitch
    Tap to engage the Glitch effect. Hold to lock and preserve the current sample.

  • F. Freeze
    Tap to engage the Freeze effect. Hold to lock and preserve the current sample.

  • G. Customize
    You can use Onward’s various dipswitches to configure the pedal to your liking:

    • MISO
      Mono In, Stereo Out. Splits a mono input signal into a stereo output.

    • SPREAD
      Turns on stereo processing to generate movement and create an expansive stereo image.

    • LATCH
      Changes the hold function for each footswitch from momentary to latching, so that it will remain engaged until the footswitch is held again.

    • SIDECHAIN
      Engages a pumping effect on the Freeze channel. The Freeze will momentarily dip in volume whenever the Glitch resets, creating a linked alternating effect.

    • DUCK
      Engages a dynamic ducking effect on both channels.

    • REVERSE
      Causes the Glitch side to play in reverse.

    • ½ SPEED
      Cuts the recording quality in half for the Glitch side. This doubles the SIZE setting for longer samples and introduces a slightly lo-fi quality.

    • MANUAL
      Deactivates dynamic control, instead allowing you to manually resample by tapping the footswitches.

  • H. Hidden Options
    Hold down both footswitches to fine tune various aspects of Onward.

    • SENSITIVITY
      Sets how easy it is to trigger Onward with your playing dynamics.

    • BALANCE
      Adjusts the relative loudness of the two channels.

    • DUCK DEPTH
      Controls the sensitivity and intensity of the ducking and sidechain effects.

    • ROUTING
      Each toggle gives you the ability to isolate its related section, applying it to only one channel or the other.

  • I. Error Blend
    Lets you blend in the other two unselected error types so that you can mix all three.

  • J. EQ
    A two-sided EQ for signal manipulation.

    • TAP TEMPO
      If you want to sync things manually, you can! Tap both footswitches to put Onward into tap tempo mode.

    • DRY KILL
      Hold down the GLITCH footswitch while powering up the pedal to remove the dry signal from the output.

    • TRAILS
      Hold down the FREEZE footswitch while powering up the pedal for a smooth fade- out upon bypassing.

Onward is a sampler controlled by your playing. It moves when you do, capturing the sounds you make to create rich musical landscapes. Each of the two channels capture a sample of your audio that is then run through Onward’s various sections to bring it to life. You will find layered accompaniment. Swelling synthetic reimaginings. And a whole heap of glitching dreamscapes.

FAQ

Q: How do I engage tap tempo mode?
A: Tap both footswitches to put Onward into tap tempo mode.

Q: How do I remove the dry signal from the output?
A: Hold down the GLITCH footswitch while powering up the pedal to remove the dry signal from the output.

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