Multiplex JR BOM
Multiplex JR BOM
The Multiplex Junior is the Multiplex Echo Machine’s little brother. It’s based off
the EP-3 mode of the Multiplex Echo Machine project. It also includes a very
organic modulation that can go from subtle to vibrato like.
What to expect...
This is not a pristine digital delay, some noise will be experienced. Even tape
delays have noise, it just adds to the character...
• If you construct your own vactrol with an LDR and LED, I suggest using a LDR
that is 10 to 20K On, 10 Meg Off and a diffused LED.
• The SW1 pads are for connecting a SPDT toggle to turn on or off the
modulation. This can be jumpered with a small wire if you’re running the
modulation all the time (I do!)
• Potentiometers are standard length 16mm PCB mount, but solder lugs can be
used.
• Enclosure size
• This is designed to fit in a 1590B but using a 125B will give just a hair
more room to work in without sacrificing more pedalboard space.
• PT2399‘s
• With the nature of PT2399’s socketing is HIGHLY recommended. Not
all PT2399’s are created equal. Many exhibit higher noise and you’ll
also get some that “motorboat”. Since we aren’t fishing I recommend
buying a few from different suppliers and “demoing” which ones
sound best. Even with the best PT2399’s you will experience some
noise at certain settings of delay time and/or repeats. You can
increase the filtering but the delay will sound more analog then tape.
MODS
Filtering
Replacing C13 and C15 with a higher value (1n5 or 2n2) will reduce noise but
will be less tape like. Socket and adjust to taste if you’re indecisive.
You can socket R20 to fine tune your modulation taste or if you rolled your own
vactrol and need some minor adjustments.
WIRING
3PDT wiring is standard FX wiring as shown in Madbean’s wonderful wiring
diagram.
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/tutorials/downloads/StandardWiring_MBP.pdf
The SPST toggle is wired to the SW1 pads on the PCB. You can use a footswitch if
so desired.
Usage/Selling
The Multiplex Jr. can be used for small quantities of commercial pedal building.
You may not however, offer PCBs as part of a “kit” or redistribute the PCB’s for
sale as a commercial endeavor. All PCB artwork is property of 1776 effects.
If using PCB’s for commercial building please rename your project so there is no
confusion to the end user and it will be clear I offer no official support to those
you sold your pedal to :)