Soundtoys EchoBoy - Manual (Page 27)

multiple repeats and unique rhythmic effects based on the Echo Mode selected. Note that
setting the Feedback value to high or near maximum can easily drive EchoBoy into “runaway”
mode. At higher settings thing can get pretty hairy very quickly. The echoes can get really loud
and distorted and may or may not sound so great. So please be careful when turning up the
Feedback knob!
Saturation
The Saturation control provides a quick and easy means of imparting a tube or tape-like
compression, emphasis and subtle distortion into the delay signal. Saturation is a unique
parameter that allows EchoBoy to emulate many types of analog devices and specifically
different types of tape-based delays both high and low end.
The exact effect of the Saturation control will depend on the current Echo Style setting. In
some cases, this effect may seem fairly subtle.
For example, when using the “Studio Tape” echo style, increasing amounts of saturation will
add odd harmonic distortion in the low and mid-range, and will cause a high frequency
compression effect. This effect is especially nice on vocals, adding a bit of automatic ‘de-essing’
on the echo during louder vocal passages. Or, when the style is set to “Limited”, the saturation
control functions more like a limiter threshold, and will add increasing amounts of a very cool
pumping limiter effect.
HighCut
The High Cut knob works in a similar manner as the Saturation knob in that its effect will
depend on the currently selected Echo Style.
The front panel High Cut knob provides a quick and easy method of “darkening” the delay. This
can make the delays more echo-like and help them blend better with the original signal. Most
analog delays and tape echoes have a certain amount of high frequency roll off and this front
panel control allows you to create that kind of effect. It’s important to keep in mind that the
effect of the HighCut control depends on the Echo Style.
Echo Time
The Echo Time knob is used to control the amount of time between your original sound and the
echo output, and also the amount of time between echo ‘repeats’.