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Chronoblob 2

Alright Devices

Chronoblob2 is a digital delay module with four delay modes (Dual, Ping-Pong, Single, Cascade), clock sync, CV inputs for Time/Feedback/Dry/Wet, and an Infinite Loop function.313

Capabilities 2

Clock Syncclock-sync
SYNC input accepts a clock signal; delay time snaps to clock multiplications/divisions set by TIME knob. Module detects cable presence and stays in SYNC mode until cable is removed.313
Digital Delaydigital-delay
16-bit/48kHz digital delay with four modes (Dual, Ping-Pong, Single, Cascade), clock sync, CV modulation, and Infinite Loop.313

Jacks 10 — 8 in / 2 out

NameSignalVoltageDescription
Inputs (8)
DRY/WET CVcv—313
FEEDBACK CVcv—313
INFINITE LOOP CVgate≥0.7VCV gate input for INFINITE LOOP. Activates when signal exceeds 0.7V.313
LEFT INaudio—Main audio input. In pink modes (DUAL/PING-PONG), corresponds to the Left delay. In blue modes (SINGLE/CASCADE), is the main delay input. Also used as firmware update input.313
LEFT TIME CVcv—CV input for delay time. Normalled to +5V when unpatched, allowing attenuverter to act as offset. In Dual/Ping-Pong modes, controls Left delay time independently.313
RIGHT INaudio—In pink modes (DUAL/PING-PONG), corresponds to the Right delay; normalled to Left input when unpatched. In blue modes (SINGLE/CASCADE), acts as the feedback loop RETURN; normalled to SEND output when unpatched.313
RIGHT TIME CVcv—CV input for Right delay time. Normalled to Left TIME CV when unpatched. Has no effect in SINGLE delay mode.313
SYNCclock—Clock input. When patched, module enters SYNC mode and delay time snaps to clock multiplications/divisions. Module stays in SYNC mode until cable is removed, even if clock stops.313
Outputs (2)
LEFT OUTaudio—In pink modes, corresponds to Left delay output; becomes a 50/50 mix of Left and Right outputs when Right OUT is unpatched. In blue modes (SINGLE/CASCADE), is the main delay output.313
RIGHT OUTaudio—In pink modes (DUAL/PING-PONG), corresponds to the Right delay output; when unpatched, its signal is mixed into LEFT OUT. In blue modes (SINGLE/CASCADE), acts as the feedback loop SEND output.313

Parameters 10

NameTypeRangeBehavior
DELAY MODEbutton—Cycles through four delay modes: DUAL, PING-PONG (pink LEDs), SINGLE, CASCADE (blue LEDs). Hold for a few seconds to enter the settings editor.313
DRY/WETknob—Controls the output mix between dry and wet signals using an equal-power curve. Fully left = dry only; fully right = wet only.313
DRY/WET CV attknob-100% – 100%Bipolar attenuverter for the DRY/WET CV input, modulating the wet/dry mix. Center = no effect; CCW inverts.313
FEEDBACKknob≤125%Sets the level of the feedback signal sent back to the delay input. Levels above 100% are indicated by a pink arc. A snap zone around the boundary snaps to exactly 100%. Maximum is 125%.313
FEEDBACK CV attknob-100% – 100%Bipolar attenuverter for the FEEDBACK CV input. Center = no effect; CCW inverts the modulation polarity, CW attenuates it normally.313
INFINITE LOOPbutton—Shuts off audio inputs and locks feedback at 100%, creating an infinite loop. By default acts as a toggle; can be changed to momentary in settings. In SYNC mode, waits for the next clock edge before activating.313
LEFT TIME CV attknob-100% – 100%Bipolar attenuverter for the LEFT TIME CV input. Controls the left delay time in DUAL and PING-PONG modes; in CASCADE mode controls the outer (longer) delay; the single (combined) delay time in SINGLE mode. Center = no effect.313
MODULATION MODEswitch—Selects between TAPE mode (pitch-shift on time change, like a moving tape head) and FADE mode (quick crossfade to new delay time).313
RIGHT TIME CV attknob-100% – 100%Bipolar attenuverter for the RIGHT TIME CV input. Controls the right delay time in DUAL and PING-PONG modes; in CASCADE mode controls the inner (shorter) delay. Has no effect in SINGLE mode (RIGHT TIME CV input is unused there).313
TIMEknob5ms – 2730msSets delay time. In SYNC mode, snaps to multiplications/divisions of the clock. Without SYNC, sweeps from 5ms to 2.73s. In Dual and Ping-Pong modes, controls both delays but each can also be voltage-controlled independently via the two TIME CV inputs.313
Zones
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  • /6 -100–-100%SYNC mode: delay time = clock period ÷ 6 (six taps per clock cycle).313
  • /4 -75–-75%SYNC mode: delay time = clock period ÷ 4.313
  • /3 -50–-50%SYNC mode: delay time = clock period ÷ 3 (triplet feel against the clock).313
  • /2 -25–-25%SYNC mode: delay time = clock period ÷ 2 (eighth-note feel against a quarter-note clock).313
  • 1 0–0%SYNC mode: unity. Delay time = one clock period (center position).313
  • ×2 25–25%SYNC mode: delay time = two clock periods.313
  • ×3 50–50%SYNC mode: delay time = three clock periods (dotted feel against duple clocks).313
  • ×4 75–75%SYNC mode: delay time = four clock periods.313
  • ×6 100–100%SYNC mode: delay time = six clock periods (longest SYNC snap).313

Firmware history 4 versions

VersionReleasedNotes
2.0.32020-07-01Fix a bug causing audio glitches in SYNC mode.313
2.0.2—Fix a bug causing the unit to get stuck in the settings UI display. Improve input compressor curve.313
2.0.12019-07-28Fix a bug causing audio glitches when an input is overloaded while in SYNC mode.313
2.0.02018-11-26Initial release.313

References 2

  1. [313]
    Chronoblob 2 User Manual v1.3manual
    source 313 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ● verified 2026-05-12
  2. [314]
    Alright Devices Chronoblob 2 product pageproduct_page
    source 314 canonical ↗ archived ↗
    ⚠ verified 2026-05-12 · manufacturer changed since last verified