R EF LEC TIN G P OOL

20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

IN OUT BYPASS LEDs

TAP
L/MONO R L/MONO R FS
USB
9V DC
INPUT 28

3 4 5 8 9 10 11

REVERB DELAY

DECAY DAMP LEVEL TIME FEEDBACK MIX LEVEL

2
TYPE VARIATION TYPE SUBD QUALITY
EXTRA RATE DEPTH

6 7 12 13 14 15 16 17

REFL ECTIN G P OOL

1 18
REVERB TAP DELAY

19

Reverb Controls Delay Controls Rear Panel Controls

1. Reverb Footswitch & LED 8. Time 20. L/Mono Input Jack
2. Extra 9. Feedback 21. Right Input Jack
3. Decay 10. Mix 22. L/Mono Output Jack
4. Damp 11. Level (Delay) 23. Right Output Jack
5. Level (Reverb) 12. Rate 24. Tap Footswitch Jack
6. Reverb Type Switch 13. Rate LED Indicator 25. USB Jack
7. Variation Switch 14. Depth 26. Bypass Mode Switch
15. Delay Type Switch 27. LED Kill Switch
16. Subdivision Switch 28. DC Power Connector
17. Quality Switch
18. Delay Footswitch & LED
19. Delay Tap Tempo Footswitch & LED
 R E F L E CT I N G P O O L

Thanks for purchasing the Reflecting Pool delay-reverb pedal. This highly
sophisticated digital effect uses advanced DSP technology to create lush
and complex time-based effects. Featuring independently switchable
delay and reverb, dedicated tap tempo footswitch, stereo I/O and a wide
selection of different algorithms and variations — including modulation,
shimmer, gated, and reverse sounds.

DESIGNED IN CALIFORNIA, U.S.A.

 REVERB CONTROLS

Reverb Bypass Footswitch & LED Extra

Footswitch bypasses reverb effect. LED Illuminates when reverb is active. Modifies an “extra” algorithm-specific parameter. On “Hall” and
“Room”reverb settings it controls “tilt” between high and low
Decay frequency decay times. On Special “Shimmer” setting (see
This control adjusts the reverb decay time, or length of the reverb signal. “Variation Switch” below) it controls regeneration of cascading octaves.
Counterclockwise settings produce smaller room and ambient sounds, while On Special “Gated/Reverse” setting (see “Variation Switch” below) it
settings closer to fully clockwise can produce the sound of huge spaces. controls reverb tail shape, and on Special “Modulated” setting it controls
modulation depth.
Damp
Attenuates high frequencies and “darkens” reverb tail. Type Switch
Toggle among Hall, Room and Special reverb types
Level (Reverb)
Controls “wet/dry” reverb signal mix. Variation Switch
Toggles among three different variations for each reverb type:

Reverb Variation
Description “Extra” Knob Function
Type Switch Switch
1: small hall
Classic diffuse space with a Controls amount of low-frequency rolloff in reverb decay. Turn
HALL 2: medium hall
sense that walls are far apart. EXTRA knob counter-clockwise for more bass in reverb tail;
3: large hall
clockwise for less (similar to a bass cut).
1: small room
Smaller, more lively feel
ROOM 2: medium room
than HALL.
3: large room
Classic modern reverb effect with
octave-up pitch shift in loop between Controls amount of regeneration into octave-up reverb effect,
reverb input and output. Successive 1: Shimmer which determines how much of the octave is heard and how
octaves are added as reverb decays, much octaves will “stack.”
imparting a blooming, atmospheric effect.

Small-space reverb, plus gated and

SPECIAL Controls reverb tail shape. At full counterclockwise, shape is a
reverse reverb. Set EXTRA and LEVEL 2: Gated/
typicaldecaying taper. At noon produces a gated shape; at full
control knobs at full clockwise position Reverse
clockwise produces reverse reverb.
for “full-wet” reverse effect.

Very large space with some pitch

Controls reverb modulation depth
modulation. Ideal for ambient pads and 3: Modulated
(modulation rate fixed at 0.1 Hz).
swells.
 DELAY CONTROLS

Delay Bypass Footswitch & LED Level (Delay)

Footswitch bypasses delay effect. LED Illuminates when delay is active. Controls “wet/dry” delay signal mix.

Delay Tap Tempo Footswitch & LED Rate

Set delay time by tapping two or more times at desired rate. LED flashes in Controls modulation speed.
sync with delay time. Rate LED
Time Flashes in time with modulation speed.
Turn Time control knob to set delay time from 10ms to 1 second. To select Depth
various rhythmic subdivisions, press and hold Tap footswitch while turning Controls modulation depth.
Time control knob. Select rhythmic subdivisions including (clockwise): 16th
note, dotted 16th note, 8th note, 8th note (triplet), dotted 8th note, quarter Type Switch
note, half note. After selection, release Tap footswitch. Toggle among Digital, Analog or Tape delay types.

Feedback Subdivision Switch

Enables selection of rhythmic subdivision for second delay tap (secondary
Controls number of delay repeats.
delay time is a subdivision of main delay time). Rhythmic subdivision values
Mix are: 50% (8th note relative to quarter note), 66% (quarter note triplet
Controls blend between main delay and secondary delay tap defined by relative to quarter note) and 75% (dotted 8th note relative to quarter note).
SUBD toggle switch (see “SUBD Switch” below). At minimum setting, main Quality Switch
delay only is heard. Secondary delay tap becomes increasingly audible as Enables selection of 3 distinct delay repeat types (useful as progressive
knob is turned. At maximum setting, secondary delay tap only is heard. reduction in delay repeat quality).

Delay Type Switch Description Variation Switch

1: Crystal-clean delay.
Authentic digital delay emulation with three
DIGITAL 2: Some audible signal degradation similar to lo-fi digital hardware.
modes available via the Quality switch.
3: Grunge with less high end and the sound of old-school signal processors.

1: Softer repeats and less highs and lows than digital.

Analog (bucket brigade) delay emulation with 2: Less fidelity and slightly more distortion than NOS mode.
ANALOG
three modes available via the Quality switch. 3: The highest amount of bass and treble cut, the most distortion, and
even some artifacts from the bucket-brigade sampling process.

1: The sound of a 15 ips studio tape echo unit.

2: Lower degree of fidelity and higher degree of tape saturation
TAPE Authentic tape-echo emulation with three than NOS mode.
ECHO modes available via the Quality switch: 3: Even lower degree of fidelity and higher degree of tape saturation than NOS
and classic modes. Use DEPTH and RATE control knobs (especially with RATE
at full clockwise) for realistic wow and flutter of old tape.
REAR PANEL CONTROLS

Left Input Jack

High-impedance input suitable for electric guitar, bass, acoustic guitars with pickup systems, keyboards and other instruments.

Right Input Jack

High-impedance input suitable for electric guitar, bass, acoustic guitars with pickup systems, keyboards and other instruments.

Left Output Jack

Low-impedance output jack connects to amp or to next effect pedal in signal chain.

Right Output Jack

Low-impedance output jack connects to amp or to next effect pedal in signal chain.

Tap Footswitch Jack

For connecting a momentary footswitch to set tap tempo remotely.

DC Power Connector
Standard center-negative 9VDC jack for use with appropriate power supplies.

Bypass Type Switch

Enables selection of “Trails” (DSP bypass) or relay-based “True” bypass.

LEDs Switch
Turns control-knob illumination on and off.

USB Port
Connection point for firmware updates (when available).
 A PRODUCT OF:
NOTES: FENDER MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION
CORONA, CALIFORNIA, USA

Fender® is a registered trademark of FMIC.

Copyright © 2019 FMIC. All rights reserved.

P/N 7717100000 - REV 2

Important Safety Instructions

•WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit or its AC
power to rain or moisture.
•Do not alter the AC plug of the connected power adapter
•Do not drip or splash liquids on the unit.
•No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified personnel only.
• WARNING: The unit must only be connected to a safety agency certified, regulated,
power source (adapter), approved for use and compliant with applicable local and
national regulatory safety requirements.
• Unplug the AC power adapter before cleaning the unit exterior. Use only a damp cloth
for cleaning and then wait until the unit is completely dry before reconnecting it to power.
• Amplifiers and loudspeaker systems, and ear/headphones (if equipped) are capable
of producing very high sound pressure levels which may cause temporary or permanent
hearing damage. Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use.
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO
THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL
INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.

Additional Languages

Manual available in additional languages at:

www.fender.com/support

Specifications
IMPEDANCES: INPUT: 1MΩ OUTPUT: 600Ω
POWER SUPPLY: 9VDC regulated adapter,
5.5 x 2.1 mm barrel connector, center negative
POWER REQUIREMENTS: 250mA @ 9VDC

DIMENSIONS: 6.7” x 4.9” x 2.5” (170mm x 124.5mm x 63.5mm)

WEIGHT: 1.5lbs (.68kg)

Product specifications subject to change without notice

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