Operation Manual

Welcome
We at AKAI professional thank you for purchasing the E2 HEADRUSH pedal. E2 has the following features.
NORMAL DELAY mode
In this mode the E2 functions as an ordinary Delay Effect. The maximum delay time is 23.8 seconds, and the delay
time is set by taping the TAP TEMPO footswitch to the desired tempo.
TAPE ECHO mode
This mode simulates a classic 4-head Tape Echo machine. The signal from each virtual head has its own
independent output, or the signals from all head can be combined to the MIX output.
Looping Recorder mode
This mode allows you to play and record a phrase and immediately loop the playback so you can over-dub. An
over-dubbed phrase is layered over with original phrase(s).
Rear Panel
1. MIX output
This output contains the effect added (wet) signal, plus the Input signal (Direct Signal). Connect this output to
a Guitar Amplifier or the input of another Effect.
2. HEAD1/EFFECT
Only the delayed signal gets routed through this output when using NORMAL DELAY mode.
The delayed signal of HEAD 1 gets routed through this output when using TAPE ECHO mode.
3. HEAD2-4
The delayed signal of HEAD 2-4 gets routed through this output when using TAPE ECHO mode.
Note: Outputs HEAD1-HEAD4 are only used in the TAPE ECHO mode. They are not used when in the NORMAL
DELAY or Looping Recorder mode.
4. DC IN
Plug the supplied AC Adaptor in here.
5. INPUT
Plug your guitar or effect in here.
6. LEVEL
This adjusts the level of the effect sound.
7. HF DAMP
This adjusts the amount of high frequency signal in the delay sound when using the NORMAL DELAY or TAPE
ECHO modes. Turning it to the right makes the sound "muffled" to simulate a classic analog delay effect. This
can not be used on LOOPING REC mode.
8. FEEDBACK
This adjusts the amount of feedback for the delay, and controls the number of repeats when using NORMAL
DELAY or TAPE ECHO mode. Increasing the value increases the number of the repeats. This is only used in
NORMAL DELAY or TAPE ECHO mode.
E2 HEADRUSH Operator's Manual
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