Harmonic Tremolo
The Night Wire is a feature-rich harmonic tremolo. What is harmonic tremolo? In short, the signal is split into high-pass and low-pass filters, then modulated with a 180-degree split LFO. The Nightwire takes traditional harmonic tremolo a step further by allowing the center point of the two filters to be adjusted for different tones. The filter frequency has three modes: Manual, LFO and Attack. In manual mode, the center point can be set to a fixed position with the frequency control. In LFO mode, the filters are swept continuously and the frequency control adjusts the speed. In Attack mode, the filters are swept dynamically based on the attack of the pick and the frequency control acts as a range control, much like a standard envelope filter. The tremolo section has two modes, Manual and Attack. In manual mode, the speed of the tremolo is governed by where the rate control is set. In attack mode, speed is controlled by the attack choice and speed controls sensitivity; the stronger you choose, the faster the rate and vice versa. The tremolo can be subtle and shimmering or pulsating depending on where the depth control is set. With the depth set to zero, the Night Wire will act as a fixed filter, phase shifter, or envelope controlled filter depending on which mode the filter frequency is in. It also has a cut/boost volume control to get your levels just right.
1. Depth: Adjusts the depth of the tremolo. More clockwise, less counterclockwise. When fully counterclockwise the amplitude modulation will be removed and the night wire will function as a fixed filter, controlled envelope filter or phaser depending on where the toggle switch frequency is set.
2. Rate Toggle: This toggle allows you to choose between two ways of controlling the speed of the tremolo. Attack allows you to adjust the speed by choosing the attack. In this mode, the Rate knob controls the sensitivity of the dynamic tremolo. The higher the rate and the stronger you choose, the faster the speed will increase and vice versa. In manual mode, the Rate control adjusts the speed like a regular tremolo.
3. Rate: In manual mode, this controls the speed of the tremolo. Faster speed clockwise and slower speed counterclockwise. In Attack mode, this controls the sensitivity of dynamic tremolo. The higher the rate and the harder you choose, the faster the speed will increase and vice versa.
4. Level: Adjusts the output level, the unit is around noon.
5. Frequency Toggle: This toggle allows you to select one of 3 different ways to control the center frequency of the filter section. In LFO mode, the frequency is continuously swept by an LFO. In this mode, the Frequency knobs adjust the speed of the LFO. In manual mode, the frequency is determined by where the Frequency knob is set. In Attack mode, the center frequency is dynamically controlled by the pick attack and the Frequency knob adjusts the sensitivity.
6. Frequency: Controls the center frequency of the filters in manual mode: higher clockwise, lower counterclockwise. In LFO mode, this controls the speed of the sweep: faster clockwise and slower counterclockwise. In Attack mode, this controls the sensitivity of the envelope: a lower frequency gives a slower rise and lower peak, a higher frequency gives a faster rise and higher peak. Simple, right?
Dimensions: 4.75 x 2.50 x 2.25 in (121 x 64 x 57 mm) with buttons
Current draw: 65 mA
Input impedance: 1 MΩ
Output impedance: <1 kΩ
Flexi-Switch® technology
This device features Flexi-Switch® technology! This relay-based true bypass switching style allows you to use momentary and latching style switching simultaneously.
For standard locking operation, press the footswitch once to activate the effect, then press again to bypass.
For momentary operation, hold the pedal down for as long as you want to use the effect. Once you release the switch, the effect is bypassed.
Since the switching is relay based, it requires power to transmit the signal.
Power
This device takes a standard 9 volt DC power supply with a 2.1mm negative center barrel. We always recommend pedal specific transformer isolated wall supplies or isolated multiple output power supplies. The pedals will make extra noise if there is ripple or dirty power. Switching power supplies, daisy chains, and non-pedal-specific power supplies also don't filter dirty power and let unwanted noise through. DO NOT OPERATE AT HIGHER VOLTAGES!