Rockett APE | Boost

The APE can be configured in several different ways. In series you to use the APE in front of your delay. This will introduce the famous EP sound as well but will not colour the delayed notes like in Loop configuration. All of your delay controls will work as they normally do, however, the APE will function differently. In this configuration the APE acts as a preamp with no controls it just simply adds the influence of the EP sound which is wider and warmer. It introduces a fat sound across the spectrum. Since it runs at 22.5v just like a real EP everything in between the notes is cleaner and clearer. To introduce any controllable effect you must engage the loop switch. Once the loop switch is engaged the 'REC' knob becomes a treble boost and gain. The 'Mix' knob also controls output.

The APE was intended to add the EP sound to those digital delays lacking the warmth and fatness of the analog influence of an old EP, especially those delays that claim to be a recreation of an EP. A real EP has no output control other than driving the record head.

Alternatively it can be used in the loop setup method. This allows you to loop your delay into the APE and let the APE take over some of the controls. You will need to set your delay to 100% MIX or fully wet. You will need to set your repeats to only 1 repeat or minimum. The APE will handle the repeats and the mix along with the record head level. The Record head level adds gain to the delayed note. If you set the record head level low and the mix high you will get cleaner delays. If you set the Record head leave; high and the mix low you will have grittier delays.

Also you can try overdrives or boosts into the loop and you will find some amazing magic.