Frequently Asked Questions on Specular Tempus
Q : If only one input is used will I get a mono output or stereo output?
A : You will get stereo outputs, just make sure the input goes to the Left Input (mono).
Q : Can I do tap-tempo on the pedal itself without using external tap tempo pedal?
A : Yes you can. There is an option to configure footswitch B as a preset button or as a tap-tempo button.
Q : I love my Specular Reverb V2, but this looks like a nice upgrade! Will I still be able to dial the sounds of V2 with Tempus?
A : Absolutely. All the sounds of SR V2/V3 has been retained and expanded with additional parameters and functionalities for deeper tweaking.
Q : Does Specular Tempus have Global tempo mode?
A : Yes it does. You can set the scope of tempo uniquely for each preset. So for example you can set preset 1A and 2A to work on a local tempo while the other presets share a global tempo.
Q : When I call a preset that contains delay algorithm the tempo value doesn't seem to get updated to the tempo as was stored in that preset, what's going on?
A : You might have unintentionally activated Global tempo option for that presets. Make sure Local tempo option is selected instead.
Q : Does Specular Tempus have spillover when changing presets?
A : It has spillover only if both the source preset and destination preset contain the same algorithm AND the same virtual parameters setting.
Q : Can Specular Tempus receive MIDI Clock signal?
A : Yes, beginning with firmware V3.7.
Q : How do I access the higher preset pages? Do I really need an external switchbox or MIDI to access all 32 presets?
A : You can reach higher pages on the pedal alone by simply doing Bank Up, for example if you are currently in Page 1 - Bank 4 then doing Bank Up one more time will take you to Page 2 - Bank 5, and so on. So you don't need to use any external devices to access all 32 presets.
PAGE 1 : Bank 1 -- A | B
Bank 2 -- A | B
Bank 3 -- A | B
Bank 4 -- A | B
PAGE 2 : Bank 5 -- A | B
Bank 6 -- A | B
Bank 7 -- A | B
Bank 8 -- A | B
PAGE 3 : Bank 9 -- A | B
Bank 10 -- A | B
Bank 11 -- A | B
Bank 12 -- A | B
PAGE 4 : Bank 13 -- A | B
Bank 14 -- A | B
Bank 15 -- A | B
Bank 16 -- A | B
If you are not able to get to Page 2 it maybe that you had 'Page access limit' set to 1. Page access limit sets the number of pages you can access, for example if you set the limit to 3 pages, then you can only go as far as Page 3 - Bank 12. Use the Speclab software to set the page limit, it's in Global Configuration.
Q : Can I use 3rd party offerings for the Aux expansion switches?
A : Sure, as long as the switches conforms to our specifications : Momentary, and Normally-Opened (N/O).
Q : Your Triple Switch looks great, but I prefer to build my own switchbox, can you help me with the technical specs?
A : Here's a schematic you can use to build your own Aux expanson switchbox.
A : You will get stereo outputs, just make sure the input goes to the Left Input (mono).
Q : Can I do tap-tempo on the pedal itself without using external tap tempo pedal?
A : Yes you can. There is an option to configure footswitch B as a preset button or as a tap-tempo button.
Q : I love my Specular Reverb V2, but this looks like a nice upgrade! Will I still be able to dial the sounds of V2 with Tempus?
A : Absolutely. All the sounds of SR V2/V3 has been retained and expanded with additional parameters and functionalities for deeper tweaking.
Q : Does Specular Tempus have Global tempo mode?
A : Yes it does. You can set the scope of tempo uniquely for each preset. So for example you can set preset 1A and 2A to work on a local tempo while the other presets share a global tempo.
Q : When I call a preset that contains delay algorithm the tempo value doesn't seem to get updated to the tempo as was stored in that preset, what's going on?
A : You might have unintentionally activated Global tempo option for that presets. Make sure Local tempo option is selected instead.
Q : Does Specular Tempus have spillover when changing presets?
A : It has spillover only if both the source preset and destination preset contain the same algorithm AND the same virtual parameters setting.
Q : Can Specular Tempus receive MIDI Clock signal?
A : Yes, beginning with firmware V3.7.
Q : How do I access the higher preset pages? Do I really need an external switchbox or MIDI to access all 32 presets?
A : You can reach higher pages on the pedal alone by simply doing Bank Up, for example if you are currently in Page 1 - Bank 4 then doing Bank Up one more time will take you to Page 2 - Bank 5, and so on. So you don't need to use any external devices to access all 32 presets.
PAGE 1 : Bank 1 -- A | B
Bank 2 -- A | B
Bank 3 -- A | B
Bank 4 -- A | B
PAGE 2 : Bank 5 -- A | B
Bank 6 -- A | B
Bank 7 -- A | B
Bank 8 -- A | B
PAGE 3 : Bank 9 -- A | B
Bank 10 -- A | B
Bank 11 -- A | B
Bank 12 -- A | B
PAGE 4 : Bank 13 -- A | B
Bank 14 -- A | B
Bank 15 -- A | B
Bank 16 -- A | B
If you are not able to get to Page 2 it maybe that you had 'Page access limit' set to 1. Page access limit sets the number of pages you can access, for example if you set the limit to 3 pages, then you can only go as far as Page 3 - Bank 12. Use the Speclab software to set the page limit, it's in Global Configuration.
Q : Can I use 3rd party offerings for the Aux expansion switches?
A : Sure, as long as the switches conforms to our specifications : Momentary, and Normally-Opened (N/O).
Q : Your Triple Switch looks great, but I prefer to build my own switchbox, can you help me with the technical specs?
A : Here's a schematic you can use to build your own Aux expanson switchbox.
