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.

Documents / Resources

chase bliss ONWARD Dynamic Sampler [pdf] Instructions ONWARD Dynamic Sampler, ONWARD, Dynamic Sampler, Sampler

References

• User Manual