2-Loop KRAMA Blender, V3.0 (Type-1)

2-Loop pedal blender, with Parallel/Series loop placement & kill dry function.

This blender is suitable for bass, guitar or any other instrument with conventional magnetic pickups, but it's also suitable for use with instruments equipped with piezo pickups that demand higher input impedance. You can of course use it with line level devices, synths, keyboards, etc.

KRAMA V3 (Type-1). Specifications in brief:

▹ Two independent, parallel loops A, B

▹ Parallel/Series loop placement selection through toggle switch (scroll lower for more info) 

▹ Dry blend & Volume knobs for both loops. A, B knobs set the Return volume. 

▹ Kill Dry toggle switch for instantly muting the dry signal.

▹ Boost up to +6dB for A, B & Dry (can be set to the value you specify) 

▹ Phase inversion for both loops A & B ensure that you will overcome any case of phase cancellation during the blending process when using pedals that reverse the phase. [The phase inversion takes place after the Returns.]

 

▹ Standard TS jacks (6.35mm, 1/4")

▹ Input impedance: 10MΩ

▹ Return input impedance: 1MΩ
▹ Output impedance: 100Ω (OUT, SND) 

If you want different impedance values please specify it prior to ordering.

▹ Power supply: 9-24V (center-negative). The higher the voltage, the greater the available headroom (~6Vpp@9V | ~10Vpp@12V | ~16Vpp@18V | ~22Vpp@24V).

[Do not exceed the recommended 9V supply voltage. Doing so may damage the circuit.]

▹ Current draw: 14mA

▹ Enclosure dimensions: 120 x 95 x 35mm (4.72 x 3.74 x 1.37in)

▹ Weight: 340gr 

 

Details:

KRAMA gives you the ability to split your signal, route it through two separate loops, and blend them together with your dry signal. The signal volume of each loop (A and B), as well as the dry signal, can be controlled independently through the A, B, and DRY pots, which also offer a boost of up to +6dB.

EXTRA FEATURE: Parallel/Series switch.
- When set at 'Parallel', the two Return signals are mixed in parallel with the dry signal.

- When set at 'Series', loops A & B are placed in series with A being before B (A->B). The dry signal is still blended in parallel with the signal coming in Return-B. The A-knob is inactive since RETURN-A is directly routed to SEND-B, and the signal flow in the loops goes like this: SEND-A -> Loop A -> RETURN-A -> SEND-B -> Loop B -> RETURN-B

you can also use it as:

• Mixer: Mix the signals of three separate sources by connecting them to 1.IN, 2.RTN-A, 3.RTN-B. These can be either different instruments, pedal chains or a combination.
  
• Splitter: Split your INPUT into two outputs (SND-A, SND-B) without 'coloring' or degrading the original signal.

The above functions can be combined in many different ways, offering increased functionality and versatility.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

- To avoid hum, ground-loop buzz, and other possible noise, you should use an isolated power supply and avoid powering KRAMA from the same power cord used for other pedals.
- If you use this pedal to send the output to more than one amp, be sure not to create any ground loops, as they will most likely generate noise. If you need isolation check our isolated-output products.

▻ KRAMA-3, Triple Loop Parallel Blender 

▻ KRAMA-ii Blender, Loop Selector

▻ Splitter-3x, Isolated w/ DI & phase reverse

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Nomenclature:
KRAMA (Ancient Greek: Κρᾶμα) is the result of mixing two or more metals or other materials producing a somehow homogeneous mixture.