Everest II Support Page

1. Disconnect all cables from the Everest II, then connect them in the following order:
   
   • First, connect the pedal to your computer via a microUSB cable.
     
   • Next, connect the power supply to the pedal.
     
2. Both LEDs should now be glowing blue: this means the pedal is ready for the firmware update. If that's the case, you can proceed to the next step.
   
3. Open the EVEREST 2 drive and delete the AFXSETUP folder (remove it from the bin, too). NB! If you need to save a previously edited config file, save it to a different destination on your computer before deleting the AFXSETUP folder!
4. Copy both update files (e2update.bin and e2dic.bin) to the root folder of the EVEREST 2 drive. NB! Do not rename the update files.
5. After the files have been copied, safely eject the EVEREST 2 drive from your computer.
6. Disconnect the cables in the following order:
   • First, disconnect the power supply from the pedal.
   • Next, disconnect the microUSB cable.
7. After that, reconnect the power supply to the pedal.
8. The pedal will start the firmware update as soon as the power supply is plugged in. Do not disconnect the power supply from the pedal until the update is finished! The firmware update takes two minutes to complete. The Everest II indicates various stages of the update process by LED colors. When the update is over, the pedal goes to a bypassed state and indicates the tempo with the TAP LED.

After all of the above steps have been completed, the pedal is ready for use again. You can verify the success of the update in the config file. To do that, open the AFXSETUP folder in the EVEREST 2 drive and open the EVEREST2.SET file with a standard text editor. The firmware version is displayed in line 2:

/* Everest II
* Hardware Ver. 1.2.7
* Software Ver. 1.2.0 2021-06-01

The latest firmware version to date is 1.2 (v1.0 is displayed as Ver. 2020-11-09).

The first segment of the file displays the current firmware version and the formatting rules:
/* Everest II
* Hardware Ver. 1.2.7
* Software Ver. 1.2.0 2021-06-01
* parameter lines must begin with #
* parameter names are not case sensitive
* format: #parameter_name value_digits
*/

The pedal's input gain with notes on the ranges:
; Input Gain
; Examples: 0.25 - -12dB, 0.5 - -6dB, 1.0 - 0dB, 2.0 - +6dB, 4.0 - +12db
; Examples(2): -1.0 - 0dB with phase inversion, -2.0 - +6dB with phase inversion, -0.5 - -6dB with phase inversion
#GLOBAL_INPUT_GAIN 1.0 ; Global Input gain. Value: 0 - 20.0. Typical: 1.0

NB! From here on, all editable parameters are marked red. You can also make comments by typing ";" and entering any text after it in the same line (comments are marked pink). Any changes you make to the config file become active as soon as the pedal rescans the file. In order to hear the changes on the fly, simply save the config file, change the position of the MODE switch, then put it back to its original position.

The #GLOBAL_INPUT_GAIN parameter controls the volume of the input signal. The standard value (1.0) can be increased or decreased. Decreasing the input gain is needed when using the Everest II in the FX loop of your amp or plugging hot signals into the pedal (for line-level signals, the recommended value of this parameter is 0.25). Decreasing this value also lowers the pedal's output volume, so you'll have to find the setting that works best for you in the 0.1–1.0 range. Increasing this value is rarely needed (only when the input signal is very quiet); you can increase the value up to 4.0. We recommend setting the input gain to no higher than 2.0 to avoid clipping.

You can also download the config file optimized for line-level signals here:
EVEREST2.SET (optimized for line-level signals)

TAP TEMPO subdivisions for the BEAT switch. You can use any values in the 0–1.0 range; however, we recommend using rhythmically connected ones:
; Beat switch
#GLOBAL_TAP_UP 0.75 ; Time coefficient for switch up position, value: 0 - 1.0
#GLOBAL_TAP_CENTER 1.0 ; Time coefficient for switch center position, value: 0 - 1.0
#GLOBAL_TAP_DOWN 0.666666688 ; Time coefficient for switch down position, value: 0 - 1.0

The #GLOBAL_TAP_UP parameter defines the UP position of the BEAT switch; by default, it is a dotted 8th (0.75). The CENTER position is a quarter note (1.0, #GLOBAL_TAP_CENTER). The DOWN position is a quarter note triplet (0.6666666, #GLOBAL_TAP_DOWN). We recommend leaving any one of those values at 1.0 and altering the other two as needed. For instance, try setting the value to 0.5 (8th note), 0.25 (16th note) or 0.125 (32nd note). You can also experiment with more exotic subdivisions such as 5/8 (0.625), 7/8 (0.875), 5/6 (0.833333334), and so on.

Patch (program) switching parameters:
; Program switching
; 0 - default. Mode switch to change program in blue bank. Bypass button + Mode switch: red bank, Tap button + Mode switch: magenta bank
; 1 - bank-based. Mode switch to change program in current bank. Bypass button + Mode switch: change bank
#GLOBAL_MODE_SWITCH 1

This block determines the algorithm of switching among different patches with the MODE switch and the BYPASS footswitch. By default, the "bank" mode is on (the value is set to 1): hold down the BYPASS footswitch and use the MODE switch to select the bank, then use the MODE switch on its own to select a patch within the bank. To select patches from Bank 4, use the TAP footswitch and the MODE switch.

When the value is set to 0, selecting the patch is done by BYPASS + MODE (to select a patch from the Red bank), TAP + MODE (to select a patch from the Magenta bank), or TAP + BYPASS + MODE (to select a patch from the Cyan bank). To select a patch from the Blue bank, use the MODE switch on its own.

Global tempo:
#GLOBAL_TEMPO 0 ; if 1 , tempo is set globally and same in normal and favorite modes

If the #GLOBAL_TEMPO parameter has a value of 0, the Favorite preset will have its own tempo (saved in the pedal's memory). If the value is 1, the tempo will be the same both in normal mode and in Favorite preset mode.

Delay time change parameter:
#GLOBAL_TEMPO_ALGO 0 ; 0 - silent delay knob, 1 - peeew-peeew

If the #GLOBAL_TEMPO_ALGO parameter has a value of 0, delay time is changed with no artifacts (the next repeat after the change will use the new tempo set by the TIME knob or TAP footswitch). If the value is 1, turning the TIME knob will readjust in the "virtual tape head", leading to the characteristic "pew-pew" artifacts. The default value is 0.

Delay time indication setting:
#GLOBAL_TEMPO_LED 0 ; 0 - 4th , 1 - actual tempo (with beat calculated)

If the #GLOBAL_TEMPO_LED parameter has a value of 0, the TAP LED flashes in sync with the set tempo (in quarter notes) regardless of the BEAT switch position. If the value is 1, the TAP LED displays the actual tempo, taking the BEAT switch position into account.

; EXT.TAP input
; 0 - Passive external tap tempo switch (normally open momentary button)
; 1 - S-trigger 5V short circuit trigger (negative trigger), Falling edge ("1"-"0")
; 2 - S-trigger 5V short circuit trigger (negative trigger), Falling edge ("1"-"0"). Internal TAP button is for ALT and Expression only
; 3 - V-trigger +5V voltage trigger (positive trigger), Rising edge ("0"-"1")
; 4 - V-trigger +5V voltage trigger (positive trigger), Rising edge ("0"-"1"). Internal TAP button is for ALT and Expression only
; 10 - MIDI System Real Time: Clock = tap
; 30 - Favorite On/Off switch (normally open momentary button)
#GLOBAL_JACK_EXT_TAP 1

By default, the #GLOBAL_JACK_EXT_TAP has a value of 1, which allows the pedal to be used both with passive and active external clock sources.
Choose the value for this parameter according to your needs:

• 0 — Use this value if you only want to use the Everest II with a passive external controller (a normally open momentary button). With this setting, the EXT.TAP signal has the exact same functions as the TAP footswitch.
  
• 1 — Use this value if you plan to use an S-trigger ("short circuit trigger", analog trigger/gate). This trigger type is preferable; it has the same polarity as the pedal. The TAP footswitch retains its functions even when a clock signal source is connected to the Everest II.
  
• 2 — Use this value if you plan to use an S-trigger ("short circuit trigger", analog trigger/gate). Unlike the previous setting, this value only allows the TAP footswitch to be used for tone control but not for setting the tempo.
  
• 3 — Use this value if you plan to use a V-trigger ("voltage trigger"/"positive trigger", analog trigger/gate). This trigger type has a polarity opposite to the pedal's. When no external signal is coming into the EXT.TAP input, the TAP LED will glow and some of the pedal's functions will be inactive. As soon as a clock signal is connected to the pedal, those functions will become active again. The TAP footswitch retains its functions even when a clock signal source is connected to the Everest II.
  
• 4 — Use this value if you plan to use a V-trigger ("voltage trigger"/"positive trigger", analog trigger/gate). Unlike the previous setting, this value only allows the TAP footswitch to be used for tone control but not for setting the tempo. Use this trigger type if you have no S-trigger source or if you prefer V-triggers for other reasons.
• 10 — Use this value if you plan to use MIDI Clock. The pedal accepts the Clock parameter from the MIDI System Real Time protocol. The incoming MIDI Clock sets delay time. When a MIDI Clock signal is present, the TIME knob and the TAP footswitch are inactive. If no signal is coming into the EXT.TAP input, the pedal's internal controls are activated automatically.

The pedal is designed to be clocked in quarter notes with time between two control signals ranging from 0.005 seconds to 1 second. The lowest BPM is 60. The stable BPM range is 60 to 300. The accuracy depends on the stability of the incoming clock signals.

The device allows you to control the Favorite preset via the EXT.TAP input. To do that, set the #GLOBAL_JACK_EXT_TAP parameter's value to 30. A passive controller (normally open momentary button) will do the job.

Press the external controller briefly to enter or exit the Favorite preset. Press and hold the external controller for over 3 seconds to save the settings as the Favorite preset. In this mode, both of these functions are triggered when the button is released.

#GLOBAL_FAV_OFF 0 ; 0 - favorite = On, 1 - favorite = Off, save favorite is working, but not turn it on

If you don't need the Favorite preset option, you can turn it off. Set the #GLOBAL_FAV_OFF parameter's value accordingly:

• 0 — The Favorite preset is accessible.
• 1 — The Favorite preset is inactive (it also cannot be recalled via an external controller connected to the EXT.TAP input).

The config file contains 12 programs (patches), each one editable by the user. This is what a complete program block looks like:
#PATCH 0

; Delay Setup
#DL.OUT_GAIN 2.0
#DL.LOOP_kFBK -1.008999944

; Delay octave up:
#DL.OCT_VOL 0.0
#DL.OCT_kLPF 0.1

; Delay loop resonant multifilter (LPF+HPF+BPF):
#DL.LOOP_RESO_kF 0.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_BLEND 0.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_LPF 1.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_HPF 0.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_BPF 0.0

; Delay loop non resonant filter:
#DL.LOOP_kLPF 1.0

; Delay modulation:
#DL.MOD_BLEND -0.5
#DL.MOD_RATE 0.0125
#DL.MOD_DEPTH 6

; Delay output Highpass Filter:
#DL.OUT_kHPF 0.188961328
#DL.OUT_sHPF -1.0

; Reverb Setup
#RV.PATCH 0
#RV.OUT_GAIN 2.0
#RV.kDK 1.177000048

; Reverb octave down:
#RV.OCT_VOL 0.0
#RV.OCT_kLPF 0.3

; Reverb Loop Highpass Filter:
#RV.LOOP_kHPF 0.050018428
#RV.LOOP_sHPF -1.0

; Reverb Loop Lowpass Filter:
#RV.LOOP_kLPF 1.0
#RV.LOOP_sLPF 0.0

; Reverb output Highpass Filter:
#RV.OUT_kHPF 0.230334576
#RV.OUT_sHPF -1.0

; Reverb Tails Smoothing:
#RV.SIN0F 0.642
#RV.SIN0R 160
#RV.SIN1F 0.67
#RV.SIN1R 160

Patch number #PATCH 0: by changing the value from 0 to 11, you can assign the patch to a position in the preset table. When editing the config file, make sure that no two patches share the same number. We recommend leaving the structure as is and not changing patch numbers: this will make navigating through the file easier. Patches 0-2 belong to the Blue bank, 3-5 — to the Red bank, 6-8 — to the Magenta bank, 9-11 — to the Cyan bank.

Delay settings block:
; Delay Setup
#DL.OUT_GAIN 2.0
#DL.LOOP_kFBK -1.008999944

The #DL.OUT_GAIN parameter sets the output level of the delay section. By default, the delay has a 2x volume boost (2.0) to let the repeats be set louder than the dry signal.

NB! The Everest II was designed as a send effect, so it has no crossmix between the dry and wet signals. The reason is simple: it results in a cleaner sound, and that is how spatial sound processing devices are used in studios (the crossmix option is not worse though). The pedal's design doesn't allow switching between crossmix and adding the wet signal to the dry signal, but you can eliminate the dry signal output. To enter the Kill Dry mode, press and hold the BYPASS footswitch and move the BEAT switch to the DOWN position.

The #DL.LOOP_kFBK parameter controls the feedback index and varies from one patch to another. The average setting is around 1.0, but it needs to be fine-tuned to the current filter settings in order to get musically pleasing results in HOLD mode (activated by holding down the BYPASS footswitch). The value of this parameter can be anywhere between 0 (a single repeat) to 2 (a swift descent into self-oscillation; the REGEN knob starts boosting the repeats past the 12 o'clock position). For a start, set the value at 1.0, then tweak it to taste.

Remember that this value can also be negative. Negative values flip the phase of the signal in the feedback chain: this changes the sound character and affects the self-oscillation rapidness.

The next block contains settings for the octave up in the delay section:
; Delay octave up:
#DL.OCT_VOL 0.0
#DL.OCT_kLPF 0.1

To tweak the level of the octave, set the #DL.OCT_VOL parameter's value anywhere in the 0-2 range. At 0, the octave up is muted; at 1, it is as loud as the main signal; at two, it is twice louder than the main signal.

The #DL.OCT_kLPF parameter controls the filter for the octave signal in the delay section. At 1.0, the filter is disengaged; at 0.0, the signal goes through a mild filter from 20Hz onwards. The 0-1 scale is logarithmic. We recommend starting with a value of 0.5 and experimenting away.

The following block contains the settings for the resonant filter in the delay section:
; Delay loop resonant multifilter (LPF+HPF+BPF):
#DL.LOOP_RESO_kF 0.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_BLEND 0.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_LPF 1.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_HPF 0.0
#DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_BPF 0.0

The #DL.LOOP_RESO_kF parameter determines the point at which the filter is set. The frequency is selected by the same principle for all sections from a 0-1 logarithmic scale. Just like with the previous filter, we recommend starting with a value of 0.5 here. Alternatively, you can look at the values in patches 6-8 and use those as a starting point.

The #DL.LOOP_RESO_BLEND parameter controls the mix between the incoming signal and the filtered signal in the range of 0.0 to 1.0. At 0.0, the filter is disengaged; at 1.0, the delay signal is fully filtered; at 0.5, the signals are mixed in a 50/50 proportion. The scale of 0.0 to 1.0 is logarithmic. The digits following the decimal point represent crossmix percentages.

The three filter types (#DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_LPF, #DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_HPF, #DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_BPF) are parallel branches within the same block. All three can be used together and then mixed to the original signal via the #DL.LOOP_RESO_BLEND parameter. #DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_LPF is a low-pass filter (cutting high frequencies), #DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_HPF is a high-pass filter (cutting low frequencies), #DL.LOOP_RESO_MIX_BPF is a bandpass filter (cutting high and low frequencies). The filters' parameters set their respective percentages in the mix on a 0.0-1.0 scale.

The second filter type in the delay section is the non-resonant filter:
; Delay loop non resonant filter:
#DL.LOOP_kLPF 1.0

The #DL.LOOP_kLPF is set according to the same principles as the other filters before it. The range of values is 0.0 to 1.0.

Delay modulation settings block:
; Delay modulation:
#DL.MOD_BLEND -0.5
#DL.MOD_RATE 0.0125
#DL.MOD_DEPTH 6

Delay time modulation is represented through the following parameters:
#DL.MOD_BLEND controls the mix of the original signal and the modulated signal. It's a crossmix where 0.0 is the original signal and 1.0 is the modulated signal. Values between 0.0 and 0.67 sound like a chorus (the classic option is 0.5). Negative values are also accepted. Vibrato is achieved by setting this parameter's value to 1.0.
#DL.MOD_RATE controls modulation rate (in Hz). Between 0.0Hz and 20.0Hz, modulation is perceived as pitch fluctuations. Between 20.0Hz and 20000.0Hz, it sounds like a constant separate tone. Feel free to experiment with these values. The classic modulation options can be found in the 0.0-40.0Hz range.
#DL.MOD_DEPTH controls modulation depth (in samples). The value range is 0 to 255. The higher the value is, the more "detuned" the modulated signal sounds.

The next block controls the non-resonant high-pass filter (HPF):
; Delay output Highpass Filter:
#DL.OUT_kHPF 0.188961328
#DL.OUT_sHPF -1.0

The settings are similar to those of the resonant filter, except this one is a shelf filter which is mixed with a negative value. For proper operation, the #DL.OUT_kHPF parameter needs to have its value in the 0.0 to 1.0 range, while the value of the #DL.OUT_sHPF parameter must always be negative (the range is -1.0 to 0.0).

The first block controls reverb type, reverb output gain and feedback depth:
; Reverb Setup
#RV.PATCH 0
#RV.OUT_GAIN 2.0
#RV.kDK 1.177000048

#RV.PATCH has four possible values: 0, 1, 2, 3 (any other values cannot be accepted). Each number is assigned to a different reverb algorithm; the higher the number, the more complex the algorithm. The algorithms are named as follows: 0 — Grossglockner, 1 — Kilimanjaro, 2 — McKinley, 3 — K2.

#RV.OUT_GAIN is a parameter which controls the output gain of the reverb section (the maximum value that can be achieved by turning the REVERB knob). Just like with the previously mentioned levels, the range is 0.0 to 4.0 (recommended settings are between 1.0 and 2.0). You can also pass negative values to this parameter in order to invert the phase of the signal.

#RV.kDK controls feedback depth. The higher the value is, the quicker the reverb will go into self-oscillation. The range is 0.0 to 2.0; however, we recommend always starting at 1.0 and tweaking the value to taste. You can also pass negative values to this parameter in order to invert the phase of the signal.

Octave down settings in the reverb chain:
; Reverb octave down:
#RV.OCT_VOL 0.0
#RV.OCT_kLPF 0.3

#RV.OCT_VOL controls the volume of the octave signal in the reverb loop (the standard values for any mix parameter are in the -4.0 – 0.0 – 4.0 range).
#RV.OCT_kLPF controls the low-pass filter for the octave signal. Standard filter settings and ranges apply (as seen in the delay section settings).

High-pass filter in the reverb loop:
; Reverb Loop Highpass Filter:
#RV.LOOP_kHPF 0.050018428
#RV.LOOP_sHPF -1.0

#RV.LOOP_kHPF sets the cutoff frequency (refer to the delay section settings for details on ranges and operation principles).
#RV.LOOP_sHPF controls filter depth (-1 for maximum depth, 0 for no filter effect).

Low-pass filter in the reverb loop:
; Reverb Loop Lowpass Filter:
#RV.LOOP_kLPF 1.0
#RV.LOOP_sLPF 0.0

#RV.LOOP_kLPF sets the cutoff frequency (refer to the delay section settings for details on ranges and operation principles).
#RV.LOOP_sLPF controls filter depth (-1 for maximum depth, 0 for no filter effect).

The high-pass filter section in the reverb output:
; Reverb output Highpass Filter:
#RV.OUT_kHPF 0.230334576
#RV.OUT_sHPF -1.0

#RV.OUT_kHPF sets the cutoff frequency between 0.0 and 1.0 (refer to the delay section for details).
#RV.OUT_sHPF controls filter depth (-1 for maximum depth, 0 for no filter effect).

The reverb tails smoothing section is where the modulation of separate reverb lines is set up. The parameters in this section determine whether the reverb sounds softer or punchier:
; Reverb Tails Smoothing:
#RV.SIN0F 0.642
#RV.SIN0R 160
#RV.SIN1F 0.67
#RV.SIN1R 160

#RV.SIN0F controls the smoothing modulation oscillator rate (in Hz) for the first reverb group. Refer to the delay section for details.
#RV.SIN0R sets the smoothing modulation depth (in samples) for the first reverb group. Value: 0-255
#RV.SIN1F controls the smoothing modulation oscillator rate (in Hz) for the second reverb group. Refer to the delay section for details.
#RV.SIN1R sets the smoothing modulation depth (in samples) for the second reverb group. Value: 0-255