Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback Reverse Effect Pedal

The Old Blood Noise Endeavors Setback is the ultimate reverse effects pedal, designed to explore the rich textures, pitch shifting possibilities and atmospheric soundscapes that only backwards audio can create. Building on the reverse processing heritage of pedals such as Rever, Minim and BL-44, Setback takes reverse sound manipulation further than ever with advanced controls, stereo operation and extensive modern connectivity.

From psychedelic reverse delays and shimmering harmonised textures to lo fi ambience, ring modulation chaos and experimental sound design, Setback delivers a huge range of inspiring backwards effects for adventurous musicians and producers.

Main Features

• Advanced reverse effects pedal
• Stereo inputs and outputs
• Mono or mono in stereo out routing options
• Reverse delay times up to 24 seconds
• Variable sample rate control
• Quantised pitch shifting playback speed control
• Full MIDI and expression control
• Onboard preset storage
• Analog dry through signal path
• Buffered trails or true bypass modes
• Tap tempo and auxiliary footswitch functions
• Top mounted jacks
• Soft touch switching
• Hand made in Oklahoma, USA

Explore The World Of Reverse Sound

Setback focuses entirely on the unique texture and musicality of reverse audio processing. By combining variable delay times, playback speed manipulation and adjustable sample rates, the pedal creates a vast palette of backwards sounds that range from subtle ambience to radical experimental effects.

Perfect for Psychedelia, Shoegaze, Indie, Ambient music and cinematic sound design, Setback offers endless opportunities for creative exploration.

Extensive Reverse Delay And Pitch Control

Setback features dedicated controls for:

• Clock
• Div
• Speed
• Mix

The Clock control adjusts overall signal fidelity and sample rate, moving from pristine high resolution processing down to heavily degraded lo fi textures. Sample rates range from 49 kHz down to an ultra gritty 500 Hz.

The Speed control alters reverse playback speed for dramatic quantised pitch shifting effects, opening the door to harmonised reverse lines, warped textures and evolving ambient layers.

Delay times range from ultra fast ring modulation style effects through to expansive 24 second reverse soundscapes at lower clock settings.

Flexible Performance Features

An auxiliary footswitch input expands live functionality with support for:

• Tap tempo
• Runaway feedback effects
• Preset switching

Additional alternate controls allow fine volume adjustment and manual delay time setting without requiring tap tempo or MIDI clock.

Modern Connectivity And MIDI Control

Designed for advanced pedalboards and studio integration, Setback includes comprehensive MIDI and expression control over all parameters. Players can store and recall onboard presets or control the pedal externally via MIDI for complex live performance setups.

Stereo inputs and outputs provide immersive spatial effects, while mono in stereo out routing offers additional flexibility for ambient and experimental rigs.

Premium Boutique Construction

Hand made in Oklahoma, USA, Setback combines innovative sound design with premium quality construction. Top mounted jacks and soft touch switching make it pedalboard friendly, while selectable buffered trails or true bypass modes ensure seamless integration into any signal chain.

Specifications

Controls

• Clock
• Div
• Speed
• Mix

Audio Features

• Reverse effects processing
• Variable sample rate
• Quantised pitch shifting
• Reverse delay times up to 24 seconds
• Analog dry through

Sample Rate Range

• 49 kHz to 500 Hz

Connectivity

• Stereo inputs
• Stereo outputs
• Expression control input
• MIDI control support

Routing Options

• Stereo
• Mono
• Mono in stereo out

Switching & Performance Features

• Tap tempo support
• Runaway feedback functionality
• Preset switching
• Buffered trails mode
• True bypass mode
• Soft touch switching

Construction

• Top mounted jacks
• Hand made in Oklahoma, USA

Power Requirements

• 9V DC power supply
• Centre negative
• 2.1mm connection
• Approximate current draw: 350mA
• Power supply not included