Donner Versa Yellow Fall II Guitar Reverb & Delay Pedal User Manual

Introduction

The Donner Versa Yellow Fall II is a versatile 2-in-1 guitar effects pedal combining both reverb and delay. Designed for electric guitars, it offers a wide range of tonal possibilities with its digital 3x3 multi-mode effects. This manual provides essential information for setting up, operating, and maintaining your pedal to ensure optimal performance.

Figure 1: Top view of the Donner Versa Yellow Fall II pedal, showcasing its controls and footswitches.

Setup

Power Connection

The Yellow Fall II pedal requires a 9V DC center-negative power adapter (not included). Connect the adapter to the DC 9V input jack on the pedal.

Figure 2: Close-up of the DC 9V power input jack on the pedal.

Audio Connections

The pedal features 2x2 stereo input/output. You can connect your instrument and amplifier(s) in mono or stereo configurations.

• Mono Setup: Connect your guitar to the INPUT L(MONO) jack. Connect the OUTPUT L(MONO) jack to your amplifier.
• Stereo Setup: Connect your instrument (e.g., stereo keyboard or guitar with stereo output) to both INPUT L(MONO) and INPUT R jacks. Connect OUTPUT L(MONO) and OUTPUT R to two separate amplifiers or a stereo input device.

Figure 3: The pedal connected in a stereo configuration, showing input and output jacks.

Figure 4: Diagram illustrating various connection possibilities for the pedal.

Operating the Pedal

The Donner Versa Yellow Fall II features dedicated footswitches for Delay and Reverb, along with various control knobs and toggle switches for detailed sound shaping.

Figure 5: Overview of all controls on the Donner Versa Yellow Fall II pedal.

Delay Controls

• LEVEL: Adjusts the overall output level of the delay effect.
• TIME: Controls the delay time, from 40ms to 2500ms.
• REPEATS: Sets the number of delay repeats (feedback).
• TYPE Switch (Echo, Digital, Vintage): Selects between three distinct delay modes:
  • Echo: Classic analog-style delay.
  • Digital: Clean, precise digital delay.
  • Vintage: Warm, tape-like delay with subtle modulation.
• DELAY Footswitch: Toggles the delay effect on/off.

Figure 6: Visual representation of the three delay modes.

Reverb Controls

• LEVEL: Adjusts the overall output level of the reverb effect.
• DECAY: Controls the length of the reverb tail.
• TYPE Switch (Hall, Room, Plate): Selects between three distinct reverb modes:
  • Hall: Simulates a large concert hall, offering a spacious and expansive sound.
  • Room: Mimics the acoustics of a smaller room, providing a more intimate and natural decay.
  • Plate: Emulates a classic plate reverb, known for its bright and dense sound.
• REVERB Footswitch: Toggles the reverb effect on/off.

Figure 7: Visual representation of the three reverb modes.

Shared Controls & Features

• TONE: A single knob that simultaneously adjusts the timbre of both delay and reverb effects for cohesive sound shaping.
• N-1-2 Switch: This switch allows for preset management:
  • N (Normal): The pedal operates based on the current physical knob settings.
  • 1 & 2: Recalls saved presets. You can save your current settings to Preset 1 or 2 by holding down the S|T button for 2 seconds while the switch is in the desired preset position.
• S|T Button: This multi-function button serves two purposes:
  • Save Preset: Long-press for 2 seconds to save current knob settings to Preset 1 or 2 (selected via N-1-2 switch).
  • Tap Tempo: When the delay effect is active, tap this button multiple times to set the delay time. The blue LED will blink to indicate the current tempo.

Figure 8: The N-1-2 switch and S|T button for preset management.

Figure 9: Using the S|T button for tap tempo control.

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Maintenance

• Keep the pedal clean by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth.
• Avoid exposing the pedal to extreme temperatures, humidity, or direct sunlight.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the pedal yourself, as this may void the warranty.
• Ensure proper power supply (9V DC center-negative) to prevent damage.

Troubleshooting

Specifications

Warranty & Support

For warranty information and technical support, please refer to the official Donner website or contact their customer service directly. Keep your purchase receipt as proof of purchase.