SPACE
The
SPACE
section is what really sets the
OnTheMoon SPACECRAFT
apart.
The
SPACECRAFT
button activates this whole section. When not active, this whole section is mute.
Muting (de-activating) the
SPACE
section can also be useful to listen to
MID
and/or
SIDE
in solo.
ZOOM
allows to create new stereo information, based on existing mono information.
Using
ZOOM
results in a unique way to widen the signal, to zoom in on a certain part of a stereo signal, and
to improve the definition and spatial perception of a complex stereo mix.
ZOOM
is additive. Its neutral position, not adding anything to the signal, is turned all left (0%).
The related
FOCUS
parameter defines which frequencies are focused on for zooming, and changes the
interaction of this component with the
MID
,
SIDE
and
DEPTH
signals.
FOCUS
uses a digitally controlled analog delay circuit. Turned all left, the analog delay is completely out of
the circuit. Turning up to the ON position will relay-switch in the analog delay circuit. From then on short
delay times (from 1ms up to 10ms) can be chosen in small digitally controlled steps.
DEPTH
bases itself on existing stereo information, and creates new mono information.
Using
DEPTH
results in more depth perception but can be also used to improve mono compatibility and
add mix glue, or even to replace existing mono information (with
MID
CUT active) for remix and creative
applications.
DEPTH
is additive. Its neutral position, not adding anything to the signal, is turned all left (0%).
The related
DISTANCE
parameter adds even more depth, and can be tweaked to change the interaction of
this component with the
MID
,
SIDE
and
ZOOM
signals.
DISTANCE
uses a digitally controlled analog delay circuit. Turned all left, the analog delay is completely out
of the circuit. Turning up to the ON position will relay-switch in the analog delay circuit. From then on short
delay times (from 1ms up to 10ms) can be chosen in small digitally controlled steps.
FEEDBACK
is a cross feed between
ZOOM
and
DEPTH
. It will only have effect when both
ZOOM
and
DEPTH
are in use.
Using
FEEDBACK
results in more fullness but can also be used for creative effects and even reverb creation
when combined with adequate
ZOOM
and
DEPTH
levels and respective use of
FOCUS
and
DISTANCE
analog delays.
FEEDBACK
is additive, its neutral position, not adding anything to the signal, is turned all left (0%).
Analog Delay Notes:
Due to the nature of analog delays, higher delay times will add some noise.
Shorter delay times however, as used in most situations, will hardly raise the noise floor.
When both FOCUS and DISTANCE analog delays are active, clock cross modulation (below the noise floor) between
the delays is possible at certain setting combinations. Sometimes it might then be preferred to slightly tweak (or
switch off) one of the delays.
MAIN
The
MAIN
section has an
IN
button to activate or bypass the whole
OnTheMoon SPACECRAFT
.
GAIN
allows for exact level matching between processed signal and bypassed (original) signal, with a range
from -6dB to +10dB. When straight up,
GAIN
is at 0dB (calibrated position).
