DOD Rubberneck Analog Delay

Introduction

Thank you for choosing the DOD® Rubberneck Analog Delay pedal. The Rubberneck is a feature-rich delay pedal that utilizes BBDs for up to 1.5 seconds of classic analog delay. The Rubberneck operates like a standard delay pedal but includes several performance features not found in other analog delay pedals. This includes 'rubbernecking,' a feature that allows delay repeats to be time-stretched or compressed; Oscillation, a feature that provides a secondary delay feedback setting to create momentary runaway pitch-shift effects; and a Loop Send/Return jack for adding effects to the delay feedback signal path. The footswitch input jack allows connection of a DigiTech® FS3X footswitch for remote control of Rubbernecking, Modulation on/off, and Tap Tempo/Regen. The Rubberneck Analog Delay pedal has everything you need for a truly classic analog delay sound, with enhanced modern features to take your delay effects into the future.

Features

• Up to 1.5 seconds of delay time
• Unique rubbernecking time-stretching feature
• Controls for Time, Repeats, Level, Mod Rate, Mod Depth, Gain, Tone, Rubberneck Rate, & Regen Adjust
• Tap Ratio Toggle Switch for Selecting Delay Feel
• Tails Switch
• Effect On/Off Footswitch (Also Enables the Rubbernecking Feature)
• Tempo/Regen Footswitch for Tap Tempo & Momentary Delay Feedback Changes
• 1/4" Mono Input & Output Jacks
• Footswitch Input Jack for Additional Hands-Free Control
• Loop Send/Return Jack for Adding Effects to the Feedback Path
• True Bypass
• 9VDC operation (optional power supply required)

Quick Start

1. Engage the effect using the EFFECT ON footswitch (the LED to the right of the footswitch will be solid green when the effect is engaged).
2. Use the TIME, REPEATS, and LEVEL knobs to set the delay interval, number of repeats, and delay output level. Use the TAP RATIO switch to set the delay 'feel'.
3. Use the modulation RATE and DEPTH knobs to subtly alter the delay time. This provides a slight chorus to the delayed repeats.
4. Use the GAIN knob to control the amount of distortion added to the delay signal. Use the TONE knob to alter the tone of the delay signal.
5. Set the TAILS switch to your desired position:
   • On+NoDry: The dry signal is muted when the effect is engaged.
   • BE: Delay repeats continue after the effect is bypassed.
   • OFF: Delay repeats are immediately cut off when the effect is bypassed. Use this setting if you want true bypass.

Advanced Features:

• Tap Tempo: Tap the Tempo/Regen footswitch to set the delay time. Each TAP interval will adjust the delay (indicated by the LED to the left of the footswitch) to match the tapped intervals. Used in conjunction with the TAP ratio switch, you can achieve triplet or eighth note triplet delays based on the TAP interval.
• Rubbernecking: Press and hold the EFFECT ON footswitch to enable the 'rubbernecking' function, where the delay time is time-stretched or compressed. This can create 'dive bomb' or 'chipmunk'-like delay effects during a performance. Use the rubberneck rate control to adjust the speed of the delay time stretching/releasing.
• Repeats Oscillation: Press and hold the TEMPO/REGEN footswitch to momentarily enable the REGEN ADJUST control. This essentially acts as a secondary feedback control that overrides the REPEATS knob setting with the REGEN ADJUST pot setting when the TEMPO/REGEN footswitch is pressed and held. By setting different REPEATS and REGEN ADJUST settings, you can transition from single repeat to oscillating runaway feedback and back by holding and releasing the TEMPO/REGEN footswitch.
• Loop Send/Return: The Loop Send/Return jack allows you to insert other effects (e.g., distortion, phaser, flanger) into the delay's feedback path. This lets you create wild delay effects that can dynamically change in sound with every repeat.

User Interface - Top Panel

The top panel features the following controls:

• 1. EFFECT ON / RUBBERNECK Footswitch: Engages/disengages the delay effect. Holding this footswitch enables the 'Rubberneck' delay time-stretching function as long as the footswitch is held.
• 2. RUBBERNECK RATE Pot & LED: The Rubbernecking function creates a 'rubber band' like time-stretching effect when the EFFECT ON footswitch is held. This is achieved by varying the speed of the delay time shortening or lengthening. Adjusting the RUBBERNECK RATE pot increases or decreases the time it takes to achieve the full range of the stretched sound. The first (left) half of the control sets the time for the delay signal to stretch (dive bomb), and the second (right) half of the control sets the speed of the delay time compression. The RUBBERNECK RATE pot is a clear backlit potentiometer with a dual-color LED underneath that serves a dual purpose:
  • LED Off: Bypasses the delay effect.
  • LED On: The LED will be solid green when the effect is engaged. The LED will flash between green and yellow, indicating the modulation speed set by the RATE knob – the faster the modulation speed, the faster the green and yellow will pulse. If the depth knob is turned to the minimum position, the LED will remain solid green, indicating that modulation is not active. If rubbernecking is active, the LED will be solid red.
• 3. Tap Ratio Switch: Selects the ratio of tapped tempos to the resulting delay time. There are three settings:
  • Quarter Note: Tap the interval and select the delay time at a 1:1 ratio.
  • Dotted Eighth Note: Provides a triplet feel when playing quarter notes.
  • Eighth Note: The delay time is halved based on the TAP interval.
• 4. TIME Knob: Controls the delay time. It can be varied between 30ms and 1.0 seconds. Using the TAP TEMPO function, the delay time can be extended up to 1.5 seconds.
• 5. REB / DEPTH Knobs: These concentric knobs are used to control the modulation speed (rate) and depth of the delay signal. Using modulation creates a chorus-like effect on the repeats. Turning these knobs clockwise increases the speed and intensity, and turning the knobs counter-clockwise decreases the speed and intensity. Setting the depth knob to the minimum position will disable the modulation effect.
• 6. REPEATS Knob: Controls the number of audible delayed repeats. When used in conjunction with the gain and tone controls, the repeats can run away into oscillation at higher settings, for some truly wild effects.
• 7. Gain / Tone Knobs: The gain knob is used to increase the gain of the signal fed into the delay, making the repeats more or less distorted. The tone knob is used to make the delay signal brighter or darker.
• 8. Level Knob: Controls the level of the delay signal fed to the output.
• 9. Tails Switch: Determines whether the delay repeats continue to be heard after the effect is bypassed, or if the dry signal is heard. There are three settings:
  • BE+No Dry: The dry signal path is muted when the effect is engaged. Note that the signal passes through a buffered signal path when the effect is bypassed, rather than true bypass. The delay repeats will continue to be heard after the effect is bypassed.
  • BE: The delay repeats will continue to be heard when the effect is bypassed. Note that the signal passes through a buffered signal path when the effect is bypassed, rather than true bypass.
  • OFF: The delay repeats are immediately cut off when the effect is bypassed. Use this setting if you want true bypass.
• 10. REGEN ADJUST Pot & LED: This miniature potentiometer acts as a secondary REPEATS setting and becomes active when the TEMPO / REGEN footswitch is pressed and held. If you set this pot to a high setting in conjunction with high TONE and GAIN settings, the delay effect will run away into oscillation as long as the TEMPO / REGEN footswitch is pressed and held. The Regen adjust pot is a clear backlit potentiometer with a white LED underneath. The LED below the pot will flash with the delay time set by the time knob or by tapping in the tempo using the Tempo/Regen footswitch. The LED will still flash when the effect is bypassed, allowing you to tap in the delay at the same time. The LED will be solid when the Tempo/Regen footswitch is pressed and held, allowing for the secondary repeats to be set.
• 11. TEMPO / REGEN Footswitch: Tap this footswitch to tap in the delay time. The time is set based on the interval between taps, in conjunction with the TAP ratio switch setting. Tapping in the tempo can be done while the effect is engaged or bypassed. Pressing and holding this footswitch enables the REGEN function, feeding the REGEN ADJUST pot into the signal path, and taking the REPEATS pot out of the audio path to create a secondary momentary delay regeneration setting using the REGEN ADJUST pot. Releasing the Tempo / Regen footswitch returns to normal operation, with the repeats in the audio path.

User Interface - Rear Panel

The rear panel features the following connections:

• 1. Input Jack: Connect your guitar or the output of another pedal to this jack.
• 2. Send/Return Jack: This TRS jack provides a loop send/return path for inserting effects into the delay's feedback path. The tip is send and the ring is return. The Loop Send/Return jack operates at instrument level, so it is designed for most effect pedals.
• 3. Output Jack: Connect this output to your guitar amplifier's input or the next effect in the chain.
• 4. Footswitch Jack: Connect an optional DigiTech FS3X footswitch to this jack for remote control of functions such as Rubbernecking, Modulation On/Off, and Tap Tempo/Regen. See "Using an External Footswitch" on page 9 for more information.
• 5. POWER JACK: Connect a PS0913DC 9VDC or equivalent power adapter. The Rubberneck does not operate on batteries and requires an operational adapter.

Connections

Connections / Applying the Effect

1. Turn down your amplifier's main volume control.

2. Make all connections to the Rubberneck as shown in the "Connection Diagrams" section on page 8.

3. Connect the appropriate power supply (sold separately) to the POWER input jack, and plug the other end into a free AC outlet.

4. Play your guitar and gradually increase your amplifier's main volume control until you reach your desired level.

Connection Diagrams

Use only unbalanced instrument cables for audio connections.

Use only unbalanced instrument cables for audio connections.

Note: If the amplifier's effects loop has a mix control, set the mix to 100% full wet.

External Footswitch Usage

The FOOTSWITCH input jack accommodates an optional DigiTech FS3X footswitch for remote control of Rubbernecking, Modulation be/off, and Tap Tempo/Regen functions. Momentary third-party footswitches can also be used, but may not provide full functionality.

Note: For full functionality, connect the Digitech FS3X footswitch using a TRS cable. A TS cable can be used to control TAP Tempo and REGEN when using a third-party momentary footswitch (latching footswitches will not work). If using a third-party momentary footswitch with a TS cable, it must first be connected to the Rubberneck before powering it up, so the Rubberneck can detect and operate it properly.

SPECIFICATIONS:

Manufacturer:
DOD
59 Hwagok-ro 61gil Gangseo-gu, Seoul 07590 Republic of Korea

Support:
support@digitech.com

Example Settings

Try these settings to get started.

• Rockabilly
• Mod Delay
• Dirty Repeats
• Vibrato Echo
• Delay Bender
• Runaway

Safety and Compliance Information

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